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.
Nina Fulbright
Jan 19, 2011
Nina Lorene Mitchem Fulbright, 90 of Sigman Street, Hickory died Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born April 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Kirby Brown Mitchem & Vassie Jane Lowman Mitchem. She was born on Easter Monday and her last birthday was on Easter Monday. Two daughters, Mary Jane Mitchem Shook of Hickory & Margaret Fulbright Propst and...
John Smith
Jan 12, 2011
John B. ?Buck? Smith, 56 of Catawba Valley Blvd., Hickory died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 24, 1954 he was the son of Florene Childers Smith of Newton and the late Thurman Walter Smith. In addition to his mother Florene; a son, Shawn Burton Smith of Florida; a sister, Bertha L. Bowen of Mississippi;...
Alice Rollins
Jan 8, 2011
Alice Faye Rollins, 56 of Picnic Drive, Newton died on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born March 16, 1954, she was the daughter of Benjamin Reuben Kendall & Dixie Henrietta Pinyan Kendall of Iron Station, NC. Alice Rollins was a mother, a daughter, and friend to all that knew her. She was a strong, independent woman...
Jaime Perez
Jan 1, 2011
Jaime Perez, 47 of 20th St. N.E. Hickory, died January 1, 2011 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 9, 1963 in Mexico, the son of Cresencia Trejo of Hickory and his father, the late Filadelfo Perez. Three sisters, Concepcion Vargas of Hickory, Virginia Lucero of New York and Maria Perez of Hickory; and a brother Victor Perez of Hickory...
Kou Her
Dec 31, 2010
Kou Her, 17, of Stafford Street, Conover died Friday, December 31, 2010 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, January 20, 1993 in Thailand, he was the son of Leng Teng Her & Trou Chang of the home. Kou was a senior at Bunker Hill High School. Two sisters, Mai Nou Her and Betty Her, both of the home; five brothers,...
Gary Beatty
Dec 29, 2010
Gary Dale Beatty, 34 of McDaniel Circle, Newton died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his residence. Born June 11, 1976, he was the son of Gary Maynard Beatty of Newton & Martha “Gail” Beatty of Sherrills Ford, NC. A daughter, Caitlyn Taylor Beatty of Denver, NC; a sister, Sandy Nicole Setzer of Newton; a niece, Sara Setzer & nephew, Garrett...
Allen Bowman
Dec 28, 2010
Allen Michael Bowman, 20 of Sigmon Dairy Road died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born November 15, 1990, he was the son of Randy Eugene Bowman & Patricia Annette Buff Bowman of the home. Allen was a 2009 graduate of Maiden High School and student at Catawba...
Margaret Reep
Dec 23, 2010
Margaret Louise Blackburn Reep, age 92 of 17th Street NW Hickory died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 12, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Frederick James Blackburn Sr. and Sara Wilfong Blackburn. Margaret was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Newton and worked a number of years at Thornton Elementary School...
Carl Heavener
Dec 21, 2010
Carl Henry Heavener 81, of Short Road, Hickory died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born March 1, 1929, he was the son of the late C.H. and Mary V. Herring Heavener. Carl was an U.S. Army Veteran in the 82nd Airborne division and worked with Helene Curtis Shampoo in Chicago for over 35...
Betty Zook
Dec 6, 2010
Betty Jean Honeycutt Zook, 77 of 21st Ave. NE, Hickory died Monday, December 06, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 27, 1933 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Frances Fisher & Grover Cleveland Honeycutt. Betty was an avid swimmer and reader. She was a member of the National Humane Society and volunteered at the...
Virgie Fickle
Nov 28, 2010
Virgie Idella Fickle, 84 died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at CMC-Lincoln Hospital. Born November 21, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Allen Chase Colwell & Edith Alice Cain Colwell. Virgie was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. She and her husband John were avid square dancers and Virgie loved to read. A son, Robert Fickle &...
John French
Nov 27, 2010
John William French Sr., 47 of Cedarfield Drive, Maiden died Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born January 26, 1963, he was the son of the late John Fredrick French & Consuela Louise Harbaugh French. John loved Jesus and was a member of Startown First Baptist Church, where he was baptized a year ago,...
Joseph Ramirez
Nov 23, 2010
Joseph Carranza Ramirez, 81 of River Road, Hickory died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, September 25, 1929, he was the son of the late Aristeo Ramirez & Elisa Carranza. In addition to his wife, Gloria Salinas Cortez Ramirez of the home; a daughter, Josefina Ramirez of Uplan, California; three step daughters, Luz Maria Marin of...
Terry Scronce
Nov 15, 2010
Terry L. Scronce, 57 of Cat Square Road, Vale died Monday, November 15, 2010 at his residence. Born December 5, 1952, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Roby Lee & Mildred Elizabeth Canipe Scronce. Terry was a simple person who loved & cherished his family and friends. His wife of 14 years, Cathey Lynette Long Scronce;...
James Ligon
Nov 10, 2010
James “Jimmy” Miles Ligon, 53 of Loblolly Lane, Newton died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Brian Center-Viewmont. Born October 23, 1957, he was the son of Rev. J. Wendell Ligon of Franklin, NC & the late Mary Miles Bridges Ligon. Jimmy lived many years at The Davie County Group Home in Mocksville and three years in Indonesia. In addition to...
Mary Gilmore
Nov 8, 2010
Mary Lou Gilmore, 79 of 8th Ave. SW, Hickory died, Monday, November 8, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, March 28, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Gilbert L. Brown & Agnes Marie Linn Brown. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 50 years and was active in declaring her faith to others right up until...
Ruby Holman
Oct 27, 2010
Ruby Linnes Goforth Holman, 77 of Old Conover Startown Road died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at her residence. Born July 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late, Henry Grady Goforth & Fannie Bell Lanier Goforth. Poetry, song and stories have been a hobby for Ruby all her life and now that she is gone, they are bringing our...
Gratian Toader
Oct 23, 2010
Gratian Toader, 59 of Deerfield Lane, Hickory, died Saturday October 23, 2010 at his residence. Born December 9, 1950 in Romania, the son of the late Damian Toader and Gafia Oprea. Mr. Toader was a master technician and worked with Penske over 15 years. He always put others first, and was a “super” grandfather. His greatest accomplishment was leading others...
Bonnie Jones
Oct 23, 2010
Bonnie Pauline Lloyd Jones, 87, died October 23, 2010 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Gordon Lloyd and Mary Pauline Hill Lloyd. In 1941, she moved to Hollywood, California seeking the American dream. At the famed intersection of Hollywood and Vine, she met and later married Harvey Elrose Roberts...
Kay Cunningham
Oct 22, 2010
Kay Kristen Williams Cunningham, 64 of 4th Av Dr. Hickory, died Wednesday October 20, 2010. Born March 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry Thomas and Ruth Ann Nelson Williams. She was a dedicated volunteer with the Catawba County Humane Society. She was formerly employed at CVCC as an English teacher and worked in public relations at...
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