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.
John Teal
Apr 18, 2023
John Edward Teal, 89, of Sherrills Ford passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at The Citadel in Winston Salem. He was born October 29th, 1933. He was a paratrooper in the US Army. He is survived by his step-daughters Nellie Mashburn (and her husband Gilbert Mashburn) and Shirley Rogers, his grandchildren Pam Mashburn (and her husband Shane Kelley), Kevin Mashburn,...
Joshua Ruch
Apr 17, 2023
Joshua Alan Ruch, 38, of Newton passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at his home. Born December 13th, 1984 he was the son of Donna Brown, Andre Gaston, and Steve Ruch. 13 his favorite number, his favorite color green, he loved with a passion especially his kids. Joshua loved twirling his girls' hair, had a passion for documentaries, loved bowling,...
Gloria Killian
Apr 14, 2023
Gloria "Deanie" Killian, 74, of Hickory died Friday, April 14, 2023 at her residence. Born August 22nd, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sally Herman. Her greatest achievement in life was her grandchildren. Her husband of 56 years, Bobby Killian; Amy Sain (Chad) of Vale and Misty Killian of Hickory; four grandchildren, Madison Sain, Macy Sain,...
Kenneth Campbell
Apr 14, 2023
Kenneth Marshall Campbell "Ken," 61, of Lincolnton passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. Born January 31st, 1962 he was the son of Russell Lester Campbell and Ruby Pearl Herman Campbell. He is survived by his son Eric Campbell, his daughter Haley Rojas and husband Carlos, his grandbaby Mila, his mother Ruby Pearl Herman Campbell, his siblings Vicky Parker and husband...
Todd Hilbert
Apr 12, 2023
Todd Stephen Hilbert, 75, of Denver passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born January 23rd, 1948 he was the son of the late Stanley Hilbert and Viola Hilbert. Todd was a proud military veteran. He received a Purple Heart for his service with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He also served as a firefighter in...
Craig Leibowitz
Apr 9, 2023
Craig Steven Leibowitz of Hickory passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. He was 52. Born July 24th, 1970, he was the son of Michael and Donna Leibowitz. He is survived by his wife, Allison Leibowitz, of Hickory, NC, and his parents, Michael and Donna Leibowitz, of Boynton Beach, FL. Craig graduated from Great Bridge...
Wilma Chamberlain
Apr 7, 2023
Wilma Estelle Chamberlain, 97, of Granite Falls passed on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Amorem Hospice. Born Friday, April 2nd, 1926, she was the daughter of William Sidney Hallyburton and Frances Elizabeth Hallyburton. Her father, William Sidney Hallyburton and her mother, Frances Elizabeth Hallyburton, her spouse, James Paul Chamberlain, and her daughter Sandra Elizabeth O'Renick preceded her in death. Her...
John Swindle
Apr 5, 2023
John Andrew Swindle "Duck", 55, of Claremont died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 13th, 1968 he was the son of Linda Stamey and the late Gerald Swindle. His mother, Linda Stamey; his son, John Swindle his daughter, Jessica Mitchell-Hall; his brother, Michael Swindle; two sisters, Anita Swindle and Elizabeth Baxter; two grandchildren, Noah Lukas...
Peggy Setzer
Apr 4, 2023
Peggy Ann Setzer, 91, of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation. Born October 8th, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Edgar Marvin Setzer and Mary Ellen Setzer. Peggy was an independent woman who loved thrift shopping, vegetable canning, and her dog Katy. She is survived by her daughter Vickie Dickson, her...
Jesus Guardado Franco
Apr 3, 2023
Jesus Milton Guardado Franco, 62, of Newton passed away Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, December 24th, 1960 he was the son of the late Rafael Guardado and Soledad Franco. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margarita Morales De Guardado; two children, Cristian Guardado of Newton, Teresa Ruiz of El Salvador; two grandchildren, Jesus Guardado...
Franklin Mcmurry
Apr 3, 2023
Franklin Jackson McMurry, 71, of Maiden passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born January 26th, 1952 he was the son of the late Bartley Jackson McMurry and Nellie McMurry. Frankie enjoyed watching races, Westerns, and game shows. He loved his horses and his motorcycle. He is survived by his daughter Sonya Singletary and son-in-law Phillip Singletary of...
Kiowa Partin
Apr 1, 2023
Kiowa Chenoa Partin Jr, 24, of Hickory passed away Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, April 22nd, 1998 he was the son of Kiowa Chenoa Partin Sr. and Chasity Dawn Partin. He loved Ford Mustang cars, street racing, his pets, and the second amendment. He had an unbreakable bond with his brother, Kaleb and he will...
Terrell Stikeleather
Mar 30, 2023
Terrell Stikeleather, 81, of Conover passed Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born September 16th, 1941, to the late Nella Mae Stikeleather. Terrell was survived by his brother Pete Stikeleather (Juanita); two sisters, Pam Fulbright (Jerry) and Teresa Moose. In addition to his brother and sisters, he was survived by two daughters Sherri Moore (Bobby)...
Robert Speagle
Mar 26, 2023
Robert Franklin Speagle, 71, of Vale passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born August 19th, 1951 in Cleveland County. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Noah Speagle and Mildred Lowman Speagle of Vale and his brother Walter Richard Speagle. Robert was an Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and...
Patricia Bean
Mar 25, 2023
Patricia Ann Bean, 73, of Newton passed away Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at Gateway Rehab and HC. Born, December 22nd, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Clarence Starnes and Edith Starnes. There are no services scheduled at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bean family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Tina Crews
Mar 24, 2023
Tina Ann Crews, 55, of Vale passed away Friday, March 24th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, December 17th, 1967 she was the daughter of the late Tony Wayne Martin and Gladys Martin. The family has requested private services. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Crews family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
John Vaughn
Mar 24, 2023
John Correll “Cory” Vaughn, Jr., 62, of Hickory passed away passed away peacefully at his home Friday, March 24, 2023. Born August 5th, 1960 he was the beloved son of John Correll Vaughn Sr. and Norma Kay Vaughn. He is survived by his wife Donna Kern Vaughn of Hickory, his children Michael William Vaughn (wife Kaitlyn and son Wyatt Timothy...
Kathy Owens
Mar 23, 2023
Kathy Lynn Owens, 68, of Hickory died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her residence. Born March 15th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Tommy Allan Hilton and Margie Maxine Hilton. She was a homebody who loved her grandchildren and watching television. Three daughters, Susan Nguyen of Lynchburg, VA and Flenna Flowers and husband, Louis of Granite Falls; two...
Van Staton
Mar 20, 2023
Van Cine Staton, 67, of Richmond, Virginia passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home. Born March 23rd, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Vance Staton and Billie Jean Staton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children LePaul Staton and Barrington Antonio "Andy" Staton and her brother Keith Lamont Staton. She...
Adline Woods
Mar 19, 2023
Adline Early Woods, 79, of Newton passed away Sunday, March 19th, 2023 in her home. Born, May 12th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland Free and Kathleen Free. She was self-employed as a housekeeper. She played the piano for her church for 40 plus years and sang in multiple choirs. She was a singer in a rock...
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