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.
Andres Corona Perez
May 10, 2026
Andres Corona Perez, de 42 años, de Hickory, falleció el domingo 10 de mayo de 2026 en Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nació el 11 de noviembre de 1983 en México y era hijo de Dionisio Corona Salazar y de la fallecida Antonia Perez Ortiz.
Andres era conocido por su alegría y gran sentido del humor. Siempre hacía reír...
Patricia Ann Wilson
May 10, 2026
Patricia Ann Wilson, 80, of Newton died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 23rd, 1945 she was the daughter of Lois and Lethia Williams.
A brother and two grandchildren survive her.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Dillard Williams and her son, Alex Fleming preceded her in death.
No services are planned at this time.
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Eugene Edwards Rollins
May 9, 2026
Eugene Edwards Rollins, 76, of Black Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. Born June 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Otis Franklin Rollins and Frances Bernice Rollins.
Gene “Pops” loved fishing and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for the love he had for his children and grandchildren and...
Marlyn Fleming Mull
May 8, 2026
Marlyn Fleming Mull, 97, of Newton passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born October 20th, 1928, she was the daughter of the late H.K. Fleming and Alyce Fleming.
She is survived by her sons, Phil (Sharon), Rick (Susan), and Keith (Mynde); her grandchildren, Michael, Derek, Zachary, Thad, Garrett, Makenzy; her six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, including niece,...
Michael "Petey" Stephen Gray
May 7, 2026
Michael “Petey” Stephen Gray, 62, of Newton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 22, 1963, he was the son of the late Wade Lewis Gray and Betty Gray.
Petey was a man of many passions and a wonderful spirit. He loved the thrill of a good pool game, the strategy of poker, and the...
William Jack Bumgarner Sr.
May 7, 2026
William Jack Bumgarner Sr, 87, of Hickory passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born, August 14th, 1938, he was the son of the late Bill W. Bumgarner and Beulah Bumgarner.
He is survived by his son, William “Bill” J. Bumgarner Jr. and his wife Donna W. Bumgarner; his sister, Lois Chapman and her husband Carol Chapman; his grandchildren,...
Charles Richard Yount
May 7, 2026
Charles Richard “Rick” Yount, 73, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Carolina Caring. Born December 6, 1952, in Hickory, he was the son of the late Harvey Eugene Yount and Henrietta Yount.
Rick was a preacher, pastor of Divine Grace Church, and a gospel singer who loved serving his community through ministry and music.
Rick is survived by his...
Kandise Marie Gilbert
May 3, 2026
Kandise Marie Gilbert, 48, of Hickory died Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her residence. Born April 5th, 1978 she was the daughter of the late Michael Cole and Sherry Hefner.
Her spouse, Jason Gilbert; three children, Jaden Nicole Monday, Cameron Isaiah Hall and Logan Anthony Calloway; her step-children, Aspen Keily Austin (Ryder), Lydia Jo Gilbert, Jadon Maxwell Gilbert; her sister, Michelle...
William "Bill" Henry Dowdy Sr. "Dolla Bill"
May 2, 2026
William "Bill" Henry Dowdy Sr. "Dolla Bill", 83, of Hickory died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his residence Born July 15th, 1942 he was the son of William Dowdy and Mary Price.
His children, Marian Johnson, Sarah Tipps (Alvin), Carolyn Pride (Greg), Anthony Doughty (Kim), Alice Rodgers, Mary King (Damon), Billy Doughty (Tonya), Lee Anna Flowers (Aric) and Maurice McDowell (Lynn);...
Howard Lewis Price
May 1, 2026
Howard Lewis Price, 91, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home. Born August 17th, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph Clarence Price Sr. and Ada Bell Price.A former Lenoir City Manager and member of the Lenoir City Council, Price spent his retirement years indulging the twin passions that formed the foundation of his...
Donald Ray Jarrett
Apr 30, 2026
Donald Ray Jarrett, 62, of Newton died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 31st, 1963, he was the son of the late Albert Sterling Jarrett and Wanda Jarrett .
His wife, Robyn Jarrett; his brother, Kenny Jarrett (Cathy); his son, Taner Jarrett (Holly) and his grandchildren, Jackson, Hunter, Brooklyn, Colt, Avis and Kyler Jarrett survive him.
In...
Joyce H. Bolick
Apr 27, 2026
Joyce Hass Bolick, 83, of Conover, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Carolina Caring. Born on February 11, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Ralph Hass and Vivian Huffman Hass Mays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Brant Hass.
Joyce graduated from St. Stephens High School and...
Larry Carl Mitchell
Apr 25, 2026
Larry Carl Mitchell, 67, of Vale, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born July 13, 1958, he was the son of the late Olin Mitchell and Elvie Reinhardt.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Debbie Mitchell; his daughter, Michelle Poovey and her husband, Eddie; his son, Lance Mitchell and his wife, Barbara; his...
Marjorie Ellen Halsey
Apr 22, 2026
On the evening of April 22nd, 2026, Marjorie Halsey passed from this world into the arms of the Lord Jesus. Her husband of 68 years, Randolph Clay Halsey, was by her side.
Marjorie was born September 15, 1937 to the late Clyde and Dorothy Cress of Mountain City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Bud...
Timothy Scott Borowski
Apr 22, 2026
Timothy Scott Borowski, 30, of Conover, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 17, 1995, he was the son of Jeffrey Borowski and Nancy Price.
He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey Borowski and Nancy Price (Mark); his sisters, Jennifer Borowski and Jessica Turner (Jacob); his grandparents, Dennis and Cathy Borowski and Francois and Francoise...
Craig Jarvis Patterson
Apr 21, 2026
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
Revelation 21:4
Craig Jarvis Patterson was born March 21, 1970, to the late Christine Patterson. He passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical...
Blaise Canipe
Apr 20, 2026
Blaise Alexander Canipe, 23, passed away on April 20, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on June 19, 2002, in Hickory.
Blaise was known for his fun-loving spirit and his talent for card tricks, which he enjoyed sharing with others. He had a big smile that could light up any...
Jennifer Rogers Powell
Apr 19, 2026
Jennifer Rogers Powell, 61, of Hickory passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born July 31, 1964, she was the daughter of the late James Rogers and Jo Ann Sutherland.Her family loved her deeply and finds comfort in knowing she is at peace, reunited with loved ones who went before her. She is no longer suffering and is free from the...
James Lee "Bob" White
Apr 19, 2026
James Lee “Bob” White, 66, of Conover, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on February 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Ralph and Anne White.
In his later years, Bob found a special purpose in caring for animals, becoming a devoted rescuer of feral cats. He compassionately trapped, sheltered, and cared for...
Barbara Townsend Wheeler
Apr 18, 2026
Barbara Townsend Wheeler, age 82, of Palmer Dr NE in Conover, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Barbara had been a resident of TerraBella Senior Living in Newton for 17 months. She was born in Boone, NC on February 29, 1944, to the late Allen and Eva...
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