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.
Charles Pitts
Nov 26, 2023
Charles Richard Pitts, 77, of Myrtle Beach passed away Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at in his home. Born, August 20th, 1946 he was the son of the late Harold Pitts and Rolene Pitts. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jennifer Pitts of Myrtle Beach; a son, Eric Pitts and his wife Heather of Greensboro; his grandchildren, Caroline...
Betty Thompson
Nov 21, 2023
Betty Faye Thompson, 80, of Lincolnton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 21st, 2023. Born March 11th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Robert Fredell and Lillian Gertrude Fredell of Gastonia, NC. She is survived by her husband of 59 loving years, Jerry Thompson; her children, Teresa Lynn Carswell (Robbie), Terry A....
Julia Chandler
Nov 18, 2023
She did life her way. The sun doesn’t shine as brightly without Julia Annice Chandler, 34, of Hickory, who was taken from us suddenly in a tragic accident on November 16, 2023. Born on December 7, 1988, Julia was described by beloved friends as beautiful, authentic, goofy and the sweet smiling face of unconditional love. She was a best friend...
Hayden Burgess
Nov 17, 2023
Hayden Lee Burgess was an award winning equestrian who enjoyed making people laugh. He loved his family and friends and his horse Chief. He is survived by his parents Tony and Myra Burgess, his brother Kenan Burgess, Grandparents Doug and Judy Gales, Jerry and Sheila Burgess, Aunt and Uncle Julian and Stephanie Heitz and family, Jeff and Melanie Bumgardner and...
Selbia Shook
Nov 16, 2023
Selbia Ann Shook, 90, of Vale passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, November 6th, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Propst and Thelma Propst. She is survived by her daughters, Teressa Shook (Clinton) and Donna Wagner (Gary); her grandchildren, Holly Little, Kristy Hedrick, Shawny Hoke, Tammie, Hoke, Samantha Brown; six great-grandchildren;...
Kaye Deal
Nov 16, 2023
Kaye Deal, 79, of Conover died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 21st, 1943 she was the daughter of late Herman Victor Long and Ruby Estelle Stroud Long. She received a Masters Degree from Lenoir Rhyne College. She loved art and music and enjoyed sharing this with others. She worked for Catawba County School System...
Kaye Waters
Nov 14, 2023
Kay Glenn Waters, July 31, 1949 – November 14, 2023 “Death is not putting out the light. It is only extinguishing a lamp because the day has come.” Kaye lived her life with purpose and kindness. Her wish was for those that knew her and loved her to celebrate all the goodness that surrounds us as a way of remembering...
Virginia Maza De Villacorta
Nov 13, 2023
Virginia Maza de Villacorta, 90, of Peru passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, November 13, 2023. Born March 29th, 1933. She is loved and missed beyond measure. Although we grieve her loss, we rejoice in the knowledge that she is with her Lord. Virginia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of Parroquia...
Tonya Meares
Nov 10, 2023
Tonya Lynn Meares, 55, of Jacksonville, NC, passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2023 after a long illness. Tonya was born in Charlotte and grew up in Denver, NC and went to East Lincoln High School. She attended Western Carolina University. In recent years, she lived in Hampstead, Topsail Island and Jacksonville. She worked in the mortgage broker business and in...
Helen Flowers
Nov 7, 2023
Helen Blanche Flowers, age 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7th, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a short battle with Covid. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Cleo Flowers, brothers Odell Flowers and Charlie Flowers, her sister Mary Summers, sons Roderic Steele and Anthony Steele, and...
Joan Bolick
Nov 5, 2023
Joan Propst Bolick, 71, of Hickory died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born August 28th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margie Propst. Two daughters, Christy Hoke and Sonya Bolick; two brothers, Robert Propst Jr. (Regina) and Darrell Propst; two sisters, Karen Harris (Leeroy) and Vickie Rogers (Wayne); her aunt, Betty Curlee (Ivey)...
Bonnie Franklin
Nov 5, 2023
Bonnie Jean Franklin, 61, of Newton died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her home. Born April 4th, 1962 in Rockford, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Robert Leon Franklin and Lillian Imogene Franklin. Bonnie loved the outdoors and her two chihuahua's BooBoo and Missy more than anything. She loved making candy and baking cakes for her family and...
John Dellinger
Nov 1, 2023
John Joseph Dellinger, 42, of Maiden died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born on July 14th, 1981. John enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, reading, and art. He is survived by daughter, Adaline Bryte Dellinger; parents, Keith and Gena Spake; sister, Heather McKnight and husband Brian McKnight; brother, Skylar Spake; niece, Dahlia Bryte McKnight; two aunts, Beverly Galloway and...
Nancy Richardson
Oct 31, 2023
Nancy Esther Richardson, 81, of Parkersburg, West Virginia died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Born January 31st, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Carl Cossin and Esther Beaver. Three daughters, Rebecca Ericson, Tonya Suan and Chelli Long; three sons, Richard Ericson, Carl Ericson and Charles Long, 18 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren survive her. The funeral will be 11:00 A.M....
Marvin Arnett
Oct 30, 2023
Marvin Andrew Arnett, Jr. 64 of Claremont died Monday, October 30, 2023 at Decedent's Home. Born October 3rd, 1959 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Marvin was kind, loving, and caring. He loved to party and be around others. His heart was so full of love and passion. He absolutely loved rock and roll music and would turn it up as often...
Guthrie Woodruff
Oct 30, 2023
Guthrie Benson Woodruff, 93, of Newton passed away Monday, October 30th, 2023 in his home. Born, May 20th, 1930, he was the son of the late Manuel Monroe Woodruff and Delia Woodruff. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30PM Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center with the Funeral Service following at 1:30PM in Jenkins Funeral Home...
Mary Wooten
Oct 30, 2023
Mary Louise Wooten, 99, of Hickory died Monday, October 30, 2023 at her residence. Born July 27th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Grover and Rhoda Matthews. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Maiden and enjoyed puzzles and sewing. She loved her family and will be greatly missed. Her daughter, Sherry Robinson (Sammy); three sons,...
Ao Vue
Oct 29, 2023
Ao Vue 53, of San Diego, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence. Born Monday, August 3rd, 1970 he was the son of Zong Moua Vue and Xia Vue. Funeral services will be the weekend of November 24th and 25th. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Vue family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Larry Bess
Oct 26, 2023
Larry Henry Bess, 65, of Vale died Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his residence. Born October 26th, 1958 in Lincoln County. He is the son of the late D Hal Bess and Lorene Bess. Larry retired from Pepsi in 2020 where he was a truck driver for 7 years. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Please...
Cecil Cook
Oct 25, 2023
Cecil Eugene Cook, Sr 79, of Catawba passed away Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, in his home. Born Sunday, February 6th, 1944, he was the son of the late Claude Cook and Rosie Cook. He is survived by son, Cecil Cook, Jr; son, Robert Cook and wife Jodia; Penny Cook Lasher and husband David; siblings, Claude Cook, Billy Price, Ruth Cook...
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