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.
Jose Luis Garcia Lopez
May 10, 2025
Jose Luis “Chepelin” Garcia Lopez, de 61 años, residente de Hickory, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el sábado 10 de mayo de 2025. Nació el 20 de marzo de 1964 en México, hijo de los fallecidos Celestino García Hernández y Petra López Ceballos.
Chepelin era un hombre de espíritu amable y generoso. Disfrutaba de la jardinería y de pasar tiempo con...
Frank Lee Whitener
May 9, 2025
Frank Lee Whitener Sr., 78, of Newton died Friday, May 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born June 10th, 1946 he was the son of the late John and Mary Whitener.
His son, Frank Whitener Jr. (Penny); his sister, Sarah Whitener; his brothers, George Whitener and Charlie Whitener; his grandchildren, Nicolas Whitener, Miranda Whitener, John Whitener and Shelby Edwards and his great-grandchildren,...
Nancy St. Clair Earls
May 8, 2025
Nancy St. Clair Earls, 50, of Taylorsville passed away Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, December 14th, 1974 she was the daughter of Billy Gordon St. Clair and Thelma Ruth Beckett.
She is survived by her husband of (22) years, James Leon Earls; her daughter, Katelynn Lineberger (Victor); and her step-daughter Madison Bush (Deandre).
She is preceded in...
Carolyn Blackwell Butler
May 8, 2025
Carolyn Blackwell Butler, 82, of Vale passed away Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at The Greens at Lincolnton. Born, November 7th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late William "Blackie" Anson Blackwell and Gladys Irene Blackwell.
She is survived by her children, Cathy Butler Holland (Tommy) of Vale, NC, and JD Butler (Beth) of Alabama; her sister, Mildred Robinson (Gary) of...
Wanda LeFever Berry
May 4, 2025
Wanda Marie LeFever Berry entered her heavenly home peacefully on May 4, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Wanda was born on May 13, 1940 to the late Fred McCoy Lefever, Sr. and Myrtle Faye Stirewalt Lefever.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Fred McCoy Lefever, Jr. of Purlear, NC.
Prior to retiring, Wanda worked...
Elena Rodriguez Lemus
May 2, 2025
Elena Rodriguez Lemus, 68, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1957, in Mexico, the beloved daughter of Juan Rodriguez Lemus and Maria Lemus Bermudes.
Elena had a deep love for nature, birds, and most of all, her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth...
Robert Ralph Pless
Apr 28, 2025
Robert Ralph Pless, 84 of Claremont passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born September 8th, 1940 he was the son of the late Everette Ervin Pless and Amanda Virginia Pless. Robert was a great dad.
Robert is survived by daughter, Robin Pless of Lincolnton and son, Ray Pless of Lincolnton.
His wife of 61 years, Peggy Pless and his...
Shawn David Beard
Apr 27, 2025
Shawn David Beard, 60, of Hudson died Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his residence. Born Tuesday, December 29th, 1964 he was the son of the late Donald and Elaine Beard. He was an employee of Google in Lenoir and will be greatly missed by his co-workers. He enjoyed playing guitar, loved to camp and loved animals, especially dogs.
His brother, Patrick...
Shirley Jean Johnson
Apr 26, 2025
Shirley Jean Johnson, 57, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Born September 28, 1967, at Wilkes General Hospital. Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and the love she gave to all who knew her.
She was preceded...
Frieda Darlene Caldwell
Apr 24, 2025
Frieda Darlene Caldwell, 61, of Newton passed away Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, October 1st, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Victor William Crotts and Mary Francis Bryant.
She is survived by her fiancé, Ronald Reynolds of Maiden; her sons, Daniel Phillip Caldwell of New York, Jonathan Cody Caldwell and his husband Ben of...
Andrew Alvin Arney
Apr 24, 2025
Andrew Alvin Arney, 67, of Newton died Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born October 16th, 1957 he was the son of the late Albert Lloyd and Irene Arney.
The love of his life for 32 years, Ellen Arney; his daughter, Jennifer White (Erick); his son, Justin Arney; six grandchildren, Jadyn White, Jacey White, Judson White, Jax White, Jackson Arney...
Kenneth Alvin Rudisill
Apr 20, 2025
Kenneth A Rudisill, 90, of Hickory passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 8th, 1935 he was the son of the late George L. Rudisill and Sarah Louise Rudisill.Ken accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life and used every opportunity to share his testimony of how good and faithful God was...
Carole Sullivan
Apr 15, 2025
Carole Moore Palmer Sullivan, 83, of Newton, NC, passed away on April 15, 2025. Carole was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, to Russell and Kathryn Moore. Throughout her life, she called many places home, including Washington and Clinton, PA; Spartanburg, SC; Knoxville, TN; and Newton, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Kathryn Moore; her brother, Wayne Moore;...
Bounthan See
Apr 14, 2025
Bounthan See, 36, of Catawba died Monday, April 14, 2025. Born April 15th, 1988 he was the son of Aitong See and Nathor See.
The funeral will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, April 25, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. in the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home and burial will follow at Southside Cemetery...
Michael Shawn Riley
Apr 14, 2025
Michael Shawn Riley, 49, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 14th , 2025, following several months of declining health. He was born on March 30th, 1976, to Cecil G. Riley and the late Carolyn Sue Riley of Hickory, NC.
Those left to cherish his memory include his father Cecil G. Riley, bonus mom Diane K. Riley;...
Hayward Hanna
Apr 13, 2025
The Visitation will be 12PM-1PM, Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at Greater Shekinah Glory Church located at 3066 S NC 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602. The Funeral Service will follow at 1PM.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hanna family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Angela Mackey
Apr 12, 2025
Angela Mackey, 78, of Newton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1946, the daughter of the late Sam Columbus Jones and Margaret Marie Triplett Jones.
Angela was a bright light in the world a true force of nature whose strength, kindness, and above all, love, touched the lives of everyone...
Bradley David Brady
Apr 9, 2025
Bradley David Brady, 45 of Hickory, NC was sent to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Kinston, NC. He was a much loved son of Paul (deceased) and Linda Brady of Hickory.
Brad, as he was known, was a shining light in the lives of everyone that had the privilege of knowing him. His journey through life was...
Reverend Dr. Vernon Franklin Stinson, Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Reverend Dr. Vernon Franklin Stinson, Sr. gave up his earthly life and entered in his eternal life in Heaven on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring in Newton, NC. He was born on February 14, 1945 in Catawba County to the late Rev. Lovet Stinson, Sr. & Mrs. Gedell Stinson.
In 1964, Dr. Stinson graduated from Central High School in...
Donald Ray Stokley II
Apr 9, 2025
Donald Ray Stokley, 58, of Conover died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born April 27th, 1966 he was the son of the late Donald Ray Stokley and Gloria Ann Thompson.
His wife, Tara Stokley; his brother, Eddy Stokley (Shelny Johnson) and his children, Asia Stokley, Dareven Stokley, Xavier Stokley, Raelyn Stokley and Trayden Stokley survive him.
His parents preceded him...
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