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.
James Smith
Jul 23, 2023
James (Jim) A. Smith of Hickory, North Carolina passed away at the age of 89 after suffering a stroke. Jim died peacefully on July 23, 2023 with his loving wife, Linda, and family by his side. Jim was born in Knoxdale, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1934, to George and Grace Smith. The oldest of four children, Jim graduated from Marienville...
Mattie Coates Greenard Gonzalez
Jul 20, 2023
Mattie Ruth Coates Greenard Gonzalez, daughter of the late Leroy and Annie Coates, was born on March 19, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Mattie attended Ridgeview High School in Hickory. She retired from Rubatex Corporation, as well as the Piedmont Wagon Company, where she was the first woman to drive for the public transportation system. Mattie later resumed serving in...
Zachary Brown
Jul 20, 2023
Zachary Brian Brown, 26, of Denver passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in his home. Born December 3rd, 1996, he was the son of Timothy Patrick Brown and Jennifer Diane Brown. Zak was an Air Force veteran. He was highly intelligent and attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC. He always had a smile that...
Carla Settlemyre
Jul 19, 2023
Carla Jo Stafford Settlemyre of Paint Shop Road in Lincolnton died peacefully at her home on July 19, 2023. Carla, a loving wife and mother was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 9, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Allen Stafford and Virginia Price Stafford. Carla was a special education teacher at West Lincoln Middle School for...
Patricia Callahan
Jul 17, 2023
Patricia Ann Callahan, 87, of Claremont, NC (formerly of Faber, VA & Colling Lakes, NJ) passed away Monday, July 17th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born in Camden, NJ, Patricia was a teacher for 18 years at Our Lady of Victories in Landisville, NJ. She was known to be a "Little Spitefire." She enjoyed crafts, stained glass, crocheting, and her garden....
Linda Riner
Jul 16, 2023
Linda Ledford Riner, 72, of Lexington went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born April 29th, 1951 she was the daughter of Selma and James Ledford. Linda was a true friend, an excellent gift-giver, a dedicated reader, a coffee enthusiast, and an avid football fan. She was a devoted grandmother and a loving...
John Kilpatrick
Jul 13, 2023
John Calvin Kilpatrick, 68, of Newton died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Charles George VA Medical Center. Born June 22nd, 1955 he was the son of Roy David Kilpatrick and Margaret Kilpatrick. His son, David Kilpatrick of Bountiful, Utah; his sisters, Teresa Coley, of Newton and Sharon Abernethy and husband Randy of Maiden; two nephews, Andrew Abernethy and Jake Coley;...
Letha Jenkins
Jul 8, 2023
Letha Magdeline Jenkins, 78, of Wadesboro died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born Monday, June 11th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Wyatt Freeman and Mertis Faye Privette Freeman. Her husband of 45 years, James Earl Jenkins; a daughter, Barbara Johnson Tice of Marshville; two sons, Darius Johnson of Troy and...
Margaret Cook
Jul 5, 2023
Margaret Benfield Cook, 79, of Catawba passed away July 5th, 2023, in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center. Born, July 15th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Millard Benfield and Catherine Richards Benfield. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Eugene Cook Sr. of the home; a daughter, Penny Lasher and husband David of Catawba; two sons, Cecil Cook Jr. of...
Sally Abee
Jul 4, 2023
At a heart heavy time for all of us; let what beautiful smile she had bring your memories to light. Sally was a spitfire, an adventurer, comedian and a caretaker. She was always the first to help someone whether it was a hand or a laugh. She was a loving wife, mother, stepmother and an amazing friend. She never knew...
Frankie Bryson
Jun 25, 2023
Frankie Lee Bryson, 54, of Hickory died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her residence. Born October 2nd, 1968 she was the daughter of Frank Otis Bryson and Betty Bryson. Her mother, Betty Bryson; her boyfriend, Eddie; her son, Shawn Ramsey and numerous siblings survive her. In addition to her father, two sisters, Donna Bryson and Candy Barsley; her brother, L.H....
Michael Taylor
Jun 24, 2023
Michael Andrew Taylor, 57, of Claremont passed away Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Born, October 2nd, 1965 he was the son of the late Aaron Junior Taylor and Mary Maletio Taylor . He is survived by his significant other, Lorri Taylor, whom he met in High School and became Sweethearts. Also his two Furbabies, Toby and Bella, his pride and joys....
Carolyn Underwood
Jun 23, 2023
Carolyn Simmons Underwood passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2023 at Caring Carolina in Newton, North Carolina after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Underwood, and her children, Randy Underwood and wife Beverly; Chad Underwood; and...
James Widener
Jun 22, 2023
James Leroy Widener, 64, of Statesville, formerly of Virginia, passed away Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 in his home. Born, December 15th, 1958, he was the son of the late Grant William Widener and Betty Widener. He is survived by his girlfriend, Melissa Campbell of the home; two children, James Widener of Brockton MA and Katie Widener of VA; siblings, Dennis...
Danny Lorch
Jun 19, 2023
Danny Vaughn Lorch, 64, of Newton passed away Monday, June 19th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born November 6th, 1958 he was the son of the late Joseph Lorch Jr. and Shirley Lorch. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Cathryn Lorch of Newton; his children, Elaine Tunner of Albemarle, and Andrew Lorch of Conover; and three grandchildren,...
Donna Owens
Jun 17, 2023
Donna Sue Lewis Owens Lincolnton NC- Donna Sue Lewis Owens, 61, of Lincolnton, N.C. passed away on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at Atrium Lincoln. She was born March 2nd, 1962, in San Diego California, to the late Buddy Carroll Lewis and Dorothy Dean Helms Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Diane...
Angela Arnett
Jun 16, 2023
Angela Sue Arnett, 67, of Claremont died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born November 27th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Jakie Harsell Bailey and Mildred Irene Bailey. Her husband of 42 years, Marvin Arnett; two daughters, Sheena Mitruska and husband Joshua and Kimberly Lapcevich and husband Jesse and four grandchildren, Cheyenne Mitruska, Madison Lapcevich,...
Emma Carpenter
Jun 15, 2023
Emma Louise Helms Carpenter, 76, of Vale passed away Thursday, June 15th, 2023, at Carolina Caring. Born, May 18th, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Laura Helms. She loved traveling and seeing new places. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Kim Holden,...
Yeng Xiong
Jun 14, 2023
Yeng Xiong, 77, of Hickory died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her residence. Born March 4th, 1946, she was the daughter of Long Xiong and Xia Her. The funeral will be 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday, July 8th and 8:00 AM -12:30 PM, Sunday July 9th at Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jenkins Cemetery. Please sign the...
David Smith
Jun 14, 2023
David Wayne Smith, 64, of Lincolnton went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by family. Born August 26th, 1958, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Smith. David was a God-fearing man, who is now whole again and free from the suffering and weight of this world....
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