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.
Howard Lee Hullett Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Howard Lee Hullett Sr., 77, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in his home. Born October 17, 1947 he was the son of the late Clyde Hullet and Jessie Sigmon.
He was a proud retiree of the Newton Conover Rescue Squad, where he dedicated many years to serving his community. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. He...
Lindsey Sam Herman
Oct 1, 2025
Lindsey Sam Herman, 88, of Vale died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Trinity Village. Born Monday, January 25th, 1937 he was the son of the late A F and Luella Herman.
His brother, Larry Herman (Barbara) and his sister, Carroll Marlow (Bobby); several sister-in-laws and several neices and nephews survive him.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Pearl Pennell; his companion,...
Roger Kale
Sep 28, 2025
William Roger Kale, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 10, 1942 in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Roger was a man of many talents and passions. Known as a jack of all trades, he loved to fix things and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed gardening...
Pearl Mays Truesdale
Sep 26, 2025
Pearl Mays Truesdale, 91, of Vale passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Trinity Village. Born, June 27th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Alfred B. Mays and Robenar C. Hoyle Mays.
She is survived by her children: Wayne Truesdale (Terri), Pam Gosnell (Darrell), Lesa Gosnell (Dwayne), Tammy Bolick, Sherry Warren (Lee); her brother, Leonard Mays (Nancy); her 11...
Eric Vance Phillips
Sep 23, 2025
Eric Vance Phillips, 65, of Newton, NC passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born May 21, 1960, he was the son of the late James Edward Phillips and Nancy Kirby Phillips.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Monica Long Phillips of the home; his children: Kirby (Jake) Orr of Maggie Valley, NC, Baker...
Jerry Lee Hill
Sep 23, 2025
Jerry Lee Hill, 73, of Hickory died Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 16th, 1952 he was the son of the late Horace and Nelda Hill. Jerry was a minister for 50 years and he loved the Word of God. He loved fishing, hunting and reading. Since January 2020, Jerry served on the...
Jamie Lee Bandy
Sep 20, 2025
Jamie Lee Bandy, 62, of Claremont passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 in his home. Born, May 24th, 1963 he was the son of the late Jimmie Ray Bandy and Edith Rose Bandy.
He is survived by his siblings: Gary Bandy (Jeannie), and Kathryn Bandy; and many loved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie Ray Bandy and Edith Rose...
Johnny Hanks
Sep 18, 2025
2 Corinthians 5:8 "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"
Johnny Hanks, 89, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2025.
Johnny was born in Crowley, LA, on March 20, 1936, to the late Felix and Elta Arabie Hanks. He attended school there until he joined the United States Navy in 1954. He...
Michael Steven Poovey
Sep 18, 2025
Michael Steven Poovey, 74, of Newton died Thursday, September 18, 2025 at his residence. Born December 13th, 1950 he was the son of the late Charles and Lois Poovey.
His son, Steve Poovey (Stacy); his step-daughters, Tracy Childress (Sandy) and Candy Hamilton and his five grandchildren, Adam, Amy, Kayla, Justin and Jake survive him.
In addition to his parents, his loving wife,...
Erika Miyuki Gardner
Sep 15, 2025
Erika Miyuki Motohashi Gardner, 39, of Newton passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born November 15th, 1985 in Hawaii, she was the daughter of Takashi Motohashi and Joy Naomi Motohashi.
Some people are born with super powers that affect their life, whether good or bad, but Erika was lucky to have a few amazing ones that she...
Linda "Sunshine" Carol Snead Perry
Sep 14, 2025
Linda (Sunshine) Carol Snead Perry, 81, of Iron Station, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on September 14, 2025. She was born August 23, 1944, in Wake County to Charles Champion Snead and Mildred Seagroves Snead.
Health note: In March 2023, Sunshine was diagnosed with stage four Spindle Cell Carcinoma, a rare and fast spreading breast...
Wanda Mae Ledford
Sep 13, 2025
Wanda Mae Ledford, 76 of Taylorsville passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, June 6th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Claude J. McFee and Mildred Whetstine McFee.
Wanda loved the medical profession and worked in that field from the time she graduated from high school. She earned her RN degree from Randolph Community...
Leeann Blakley
Sep 8, 2025
Leeann Blakley, 62, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on December 9, 1962, in Hickory to the late Homer Mull Jr. and the late Faye Lois Mull.
Leeann loved visiting “junk stores,” enjoying a cold drink, and listening to music. She found peace at the beach, especially...
Johnny Theodore Styles
Sep 7, 2025
Johnny Theodore Styles, 67, of Morganton died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House. Born Tuesday, July 8th, 1958 he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary Styles .
No services are planned at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Styles family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Roy Lee Seagle
Sep 6, 2025
Roy Lee Seagle "Bump", 75, of Maiden entered the gates of Heaven to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born Saturday, July 8th, 1950 he was the son of the late Reed and Lilie Seagle. Roy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Later in...
Salvadore Joseph Tedesco
Sep 6, 2025
Salvadore Joseph Tedesco, age 95 of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away in his home Saturday, September 6th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Sal was born on July 29, 1930, in Watervliet, New York. Following his high school graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army in 1948 and went on to serve in the Korean War. He reached the rank...
Roy Lee Seagle
Sep 6, 2025
Roy Lee Seagle, 75, of Maiden died Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence. Born Saturday, July 8th, 1950 he was the son of the late Reed and Lilie Seagle.
The funeral will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 15, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. in the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home, and...
Darrell Wayne Killian
Sep 5, 2025
Darrell Wayne Killian, 76, of Conover, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on August 23, 1949, in Conover, to the late Cloyd Killian and Bertie Lail Killian.
Darrell worked at Hickory Chair Company for 50 years. He loved fishing, watching racing, football, and game shows, and enjoyed listening to classic rock on...
Jose Manuel Santacruz Ruiz
Sep 3, 2025
José Manuel Santacruz Ruiz, de 57 años, falleció el 3 de septiembre de 2025. Nació el 11 de febrero de 1968 en México.
José será recordado por su amor al trabajo, las reuniones familiares y, especialmente, las fogatas. Tenía un don especial para reunir a las personas: enseñaba a los más jóvenes a encender una fogata y creaba recuerdos alegres alrededor...
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