Local obituaries for Catawba County, NC.
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Pauline Jeffers
Jul 6, 2011
Pauline Elizabeth Jeffers, 70 of Victory Grove Church Road, Lincolnton died on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at her residence. Born November 21, 1940 in Washington, Pa. she was the daughter of the late William Henry McMasters and Jessie Grace Allen. Pauline was always there for everyone, putting others first. Four daughters, Tina Pursley & husband Curtis of Houston, Tx., Paula...
Victor Esquivel
Jul 3, 2011
Victor Esquivel, 47 of Colonial Village Drive, Lincolnton died Sunday, July 3, 2011. He was born March 25, 1964 in Honduras. A son, Everson Esquivel of Honduras; two sisters, Mariana Esquivel of Honduras and Teresa Esquivel of Honduras; and a brother, Manuel Esquivel of Honduras survive him. Burial will at El Paraisa Cemetery in Copan, Honduras at a later date....
Baby Lo
Jul 3, 2011
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Lo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Betty Small
Jul 2, 2011
Betty Sue Clanton Small, 77 of Betterbrook Ln. Lincolnton died Saturday, July 02, 2011 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton. Born January 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Judson William Clanton & Elizabeth Jane Morgan Clanton. In addition to her husband of 55 years, James Arnold Small of the home; a daughter, Sandra...
Mildred Laughter
Jun 23, 2011
Mildred Earp Laughter, 91 of Rock Barn Assisted Living died Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Lutheran Home West. Born April 18, 1920 in Iredell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late, Cordie Eudaly Earp and Flossie Edison Tilley Earp. Mildred was a member of North Newton Baptist Church, she loved God, her family and friends. She was a...
Samuel Keller
Jun 21, 2011
Samuel L. Keller, 68, of Young Road, Hickory died Tuesday June 21, 2011 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 9, 1943, he was the son of the late James Dulan Keller & Lillie Mae Dishman Keller. Samuel enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved helping others. He never met a stranger. Samuel hauled cars for the Toyota Corporation for over 20...
Lois Wilkinson
Jun 20, 2011
Biography Lois Jonas Wilkinson, 87 died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born December 16, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Burgin Jonas & Barbara Jane White Jonas. Lois worked for Commonwealth Furniture, Kaiser Roth Hosiery and Bassett Furniture for many years. She loved flowers was a member of Startown First...
Galilea Sanchez
Jun 20, 2011
Galilea Lemus Sanchez, infant daughter of Emma Sanchez Rojo and Carlos Lemus Barjas of Claremont, born and died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was the A sister, Stephanie Sanchez of the home; and two brothers, Jose Sanchez of the home & George Sanchez of Mexico survive her. Burial will be in the Garden of Angels...
Donald Powell
Jun 13, 2011
Donald Lee Powell, 64 of Sulphur Springs Road, Hickory died Monday, June 13, 2011 at Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born April 26, 1947, he was the son of James Warren Powell and Frances Emily Taylor. A daughter, Shannon K. Larson of Crawfordville, FL, three sisters, Jackie Daquila, of Brandson, Miss, Debbie Myers of Bolton, MS, Denise...
Joyce Booth
Jun 3, 2011
The Lord called Joyce Fern Booth home on June 3, 2011. Born March 24, 1937 in Welch, WV, the daughter of the late Lawrence Washington and Martha Green, she was 74. Joyce was a retired EKG technician. She worked at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland, OH and Meadville Medical Center in Meadville, PA. Her Life revolved around her devotion to her...
Frank Blackburn
Jun 1, 2011
The Rev. Frank James Blackburn, 70 of Liberty Lane, Taylorsville died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 21, 1941 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Shawn Gene Dobish & Edith Myrtle Blackburn. Frank worked for Maiden Knitting Mills for over 20 years. He also worked for Sherrill?s Furniture for over 15 years...
Geraldine Stout
May 29, 2011
Geraldine Valentine Stout, 93 of Shady Grove Court, Newton died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. She was born February 14, 1918 in Iowa. No services are planned at this time. To sign the online guestbook go to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stout family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.
Ruby Pugh
May 25, 2011
Ruby Vandeline Bradshaw Pugh, 82 of Hickory died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Brian Center East. Born September 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert William Bradshaw Sr. and Vergie Lee Spencer Bradshaw. Ruby worked most of her life as a toe seamstress at McIntosh Hosiery. A daughter, Donna Ward of Hickory; a brother, R.W. Bradshaw of...
George Gardner
May 24, 2011
George William Gardner, 76 of Peachtree Street Ext., Claremont died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He is now walking with Jesus. Born May 3, 1935 in Portland Mills, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George William Johnson and Olive Claire Shaffer. He was a milkman with V.T. Smith Dairy in DuBois, PA. for many...
Mary Brantley
May 22, 2011
Biography Mary Elizabeth Larson Brantley, 92 of Milton Street, Newton died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Brian Center, Viewmont. Born October 11, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Frances Porter Larson & Frances ?Fannie? Eula McIntyre. Mary was a co-owner of Central Electric Supply Company, along with her late husband Robert. She was an active member of First...
Clara Busic
May 21, 2011
Clara Bly Myers Busic, 97, a life-long resident of Wilkes County was born October 2, 1913 to James Gilbright and Alice Billings Myers. She is today with perfect eyes and ears reunited in the warm embrace of all nine of her siblings, her husband of 48 years Ben D. Busic and her devoted son Jack Ben Busic, Sr. who exactly...
John Thomas
May 18, 2011
John William Thomas, 73 of Mt. Terrace Drive, Hickory died Wednesday May 18, 2011 at his residence. Born August 17, 1937, he was the son of the late Frank Thomas & Lydia Oats Thomas. John worked for Wilson Tree Company and Davey Tree Company for over 40 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his...
Dale Woldridge
May 17, 2011
Dale Louise Woldridge, formerly of Sarasota Florida died in God?s hands on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania, raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Charles Simpson Wilson of Massachusetts and the late Marian Louise Armbrust Wilson. Dale was a graduate of Central Bucks West High School...
Rita Blanchette
May 1, 2011
Rita Ann Blanchette, 81 of 7th Ave. Place SW, Hickory died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Brian Center East. Born April 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Riley Sr. and Viola Cecile Mason Riley. Four daughters, Margaret Ball of Pennsylvania, Rose M. Shoestock of Newton, Norma Jean Dixon of Hickory and Patricia Ann Daigneualt of Massachusetts;...
Jeremy Truitt
Apr 27, 2011
Jeremy Lee Truitt, 18 of North Main Ave., Maiden died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born December 9, 1992 he was the son of Gary Duane Truitt and Sandra Leigh Arney Truitt of the home. Jeremy was a senior at Maiden High School and planned to enter the US Navy. He loved music, automobiles and golf carts....
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