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.
Lara Shelton
Feb 12, 2009
Lara Ann Shelton, 32, of Oak Street Lincolnton died Thursday February 12, 2009 at her residence. Born July 13, 1976 in Cabarrus County she was the daughter of Fred Robert Thompson, Jr. of Midland and Vickie Ann Elwood Kiser of Lincolnton. In addition to her parents, her step father, Dennis Kiserâ?? a daughter, Sierra Davis of Lincolnton; a son, Jordan...
Dennis Wagner
Feb 6, 2009
Dennis Allen Wagner, 47 of Lansing, NC died Friday February 6, 2009. Born October 7, 1961 in Ohio, he was the son of Jeannette Linquist of Willis Texas and the late Dennis John Wagner. He was a facilities manager for a real estate company and a computer technician. He enjoyed hunting, camping and football and was a huge NASCAR fan....
Era Abernethy
Jan 29, 2009
Era Mae Arndt Abernethy, 75 of Startown Road, Maiden died Thursday, January 29, 2009 at her residence.  Born September 22, 1932 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Gladys Burgess Arndt. A member of First Baptist Church in Lincolnton, she worked with Southern Bell for 15 years and Rosh Laboratories over 10 years.Â...
Barbara Townsend
Jan 29, 2009
Barbara Ann Sipe Townsend, 69 of Conover went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord and reunite with her husband, Robert Lee Townsend of whom she was married more than 50 years. Born April 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Alvin Otto Sipe and Icie Diew Edwards Sipe, she was a home maker. A daughter Amanda and...
Mee Yang
Jan 2, 2009
Mee Yvonne Yang, 39 of Xiong Yang Drive, Connelly Springs, died Friday January 2, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. Born March 2, 1969 in Laos, she was the daughter of Chao Lee of Connelly Springs and the late Kong Chue Yang. She was a teacher assistant at Icard Elementary School. In addition to her mother, Chao Lee,...
Mable Powers
Dec 21, 2008
Mable Ruth Davis Powers, 87 of Tazewell, Va. died Sunday, December 21, 2008. Her husband, Lemuel D. Powers preceded her in death. Born May 8, 1921 in Virginia, she is the daughter of the late Lee Milburn Davis and Victoria Desta Yates Davis. A life long homemaker, she loved gardening, flowers and canning. Her family was the most important part...
Hardie Webb
Dec 7, 2008
Hardie Glen â??Chipâ? Webb, Jr. 56 of Hickory, formerly of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma died December 7, 2008. Born July 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Hardie Glen Webb Sr. and Elsie Webb. He was survived by Tom Laird, Jim Laird and Pier Laird of Texas. He was owner and operator of 9 Lives Gym in Hickory. Chip...
Judy Powell
Dec 7, 2008
Judy Geraldine Setzer Powell, 68 of Lower Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, died Sunday December 7, 2008 at Hospice of Caldwell County. Born May 26, 1940, the daughter of the late Vivian Elizabeth Blevins and Don Reid Setzer, she worked with Great American Hosiery as a buyer. Two daughters, Crystal Dula of Hickory and Angela Rumley and her husband James, Sr....
Donald Smith
Nov 21, 2008
Donald â??Donâ? Edward Smith, 76 of Martin Lane Claremont died Friday November 21, 2008 at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born October 16, 1932 he was the son of the late Robert D. Smith and Margaret Derlia Loranger Smith. Don spent most of his youth and adult life residing in New Jersey suburbs of New York City. As...
James Stiles
Nov 19, 2008
James Edward Stiles, 45, of Grace Chapel Rd. Hickory, died Wednesday November 19, 2008. Born January 26, 1963 in Pensacola, Florida, he was the son of Charles Edward and Beverly Irene Stiles of Mission, Texas. He was an elementary teacher in Caldwell County. A member of Hickory Church of Christ, he enjoyed coaching baseball and was an eight year US...
David Cole
Nov 18, 2008
David Earl Cole 21, of Bucks Garage Rd. Maiden died Tuesday November 18, 2008. Born August 22, 1987, he was the son of Eddie Glenn and Donna Lisa Elliott Cole of Maiden. A half brother, Eddie Dewayne Hoskins of Grays, KY; paternal grandmother, Georgia Rucker of Grays, KY; paternal Grandfather, Earl Maynard â??Curlyâ? Cole of Knoxville, TN; maternal grandfather, David...
Cleadith Condie
Nov 17, 2008
Cleadith Darrell Condie, 54 of Glen Morgan, WV died Monday November 17, 2008 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 27, 1954 in Raleigh County, WV, he was the son of Bessie Elizabeth Martin Condie. He was a US Navy Veteran and a master electrician. No services are being planned. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. Jenkins Funeral Home...
Patricia Shell
Nov 16, 2008
Patricia Ann Eckard Shell, 70, of 6th Street Circle NE, Conover died Sunday, November 16, 2008. Born April 12, 1938, in Hickory, NC to the late Ellen Huffman Eckard Leatherman and Earl Eckard, she was raised by her mother Ellen and step-father Eugene F. Leatherman. She was the granddaughter of the late Edna Sherrill Huffman and D.C. Huffman. Pat was...
Kayla Vang
Nov 14, 2008
Kayla Vang, age 9, a fourth grade student at Startown Elementary School, died Friday November 14, 2008 at Catawba Valley Medical Center from a brain tumor. Born July 9, 1999 in Catawba County she was the daughter of Blong Vang and Rosa Thao of the home. Kayla made friends easy. She was a strong willed, kind-hearted, respectful and easy going...
Timothy Sherrill
Nov 4, 2008
Timothy Howard Sherrill, Sr, 61 of Lindsay Dr. Iron Station died Tuesday November 4, 2008 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Born June 26, 1947 in Catawba County he was the son of Bettie Shuford Sherrill of Newton and the late Fred Hauk Sherrill, Jr. He was an employee of Tempkin Bearings. His wife Sharon Armstrong Sherrill of...
Larry Hefner
Nov 2, 2008
Larry Dean Hefner, 68 of Old Conoverâ??Startown Rd. Newton, died Sunday November 2, 2008 at his residence. Born September 19, 1940 in Catawba County, he was the son of Marie Hefner Bryant of Jamestown, NC and the late Berman Albert Hefner. For over 25 years he was employed at Alexvale Furniture. An avid lover of animals, he raised and showed...
Joshua Potter
Oct 30, 2008
Joshua Wayne Potter, 21 of Clearview Ct. Conover, died Thursday October 30, 2008 as a result of a car accident. Born June 15, 1987 in Catawba County he was the son of Edison and Rebecca Lynn Whitt Rookard. He enjoyed spending time with cousins and other family. He loved life and even in death he shared life as an eye...
Barbara Mapes
Oct 24, 2008
Barbara Jean Mapes, 48 of Tate Blvd, Hickory, died Friday October 24, 2008 at Brian Center East. Born December 2, 1959 in Calhoun County Michigan, she was the daughter of the Dene Richard and Phyllis Lorraine Thomas Mapes. She worked in data entry for an answering service. Three sisters, Janet Camp and her husband Terry of Mesa, Ariz., Karen Lake...
David Stillwell
Oct 7, 2008
David Ellis Stillwell, 62 of 38th St. Dr. N.E. died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Born August 17, 1946 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Herbert Ellis Stillwell and Effie Young Stillwell. He worked for CommScope in Claremont. He enjoyed repairing small engines and spending time with his dog, Candy. A Daughter, Jenny Hovanvic and husband Peter...
Jeter Greene
Oct 3, 2008
Jeter Edward "Eddie" Greene Jr. 26, died unexpectedly Friday, October 3, 2008. Eddie was born December 16, 1981, in Caldwell County. Eddie is the son of Mr. Bobby and Wilma Jean Spears Yount & Mr. Jeter Edward "Eddie" Greene Sr. both of Granite Falls, NC. Eddie is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Stacy Spears Holloway and brother in-law Jamie of...
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