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.
Belinda Kindley
Jun 13, 2022
Belinda Sands Kindley, 59, of Hickory passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 20th, 1962 she was the daughter of Harry Durrance Sands and the late Mary Alice Sands. She was known as "doll" and for her famous cooking and sewing. She is survived by her daughter Jenica Rae Kindley of Florida, eight grandchildren....
Calvin Propst
Jun 9, 2022
Calvin Barnard Propst, 87, of Hickory died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his residence. Born October 18th, 1934 he was the son of Wayne Howard Propst and Lexie Lee . His daughter, Scottie Renee Lutz-Hickory; step-daughter, Tammy Faye Hobbs; brother, Willard Propst and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive him. In addition to his parents, his first wife, Carolyn Regina Propst;...
Wardlaw Linder
Jun 8, 2022
Wardlaw "Bud" Linder, 95, of Hickory died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Brian Center Lincolnton. Born May 22nd, 1927 he was the son of the late Wadd Linder and Ida Linder. His son, Darryl Linder (Jane) of Hickory; his daughter, Susan Archer (Rick) of Lincolnton; his brothers, Frank Linder of Hickory and Garland Linder of Hickory; his sister, Julia Casper...
Jeffrey Barbour
Jun 7, 2022
Jeffrey Todd Barbour, 32, of Hickory died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his residence. Born Saturday, September 9th, 1989 he was the son of Jeffrey Todd Barbour Sr. and Tina Barbour. His father, Jeff Barbour Sr.; his mother, Tina Barbour; his sister, Danielle Bumgarner; a niece, Alyson Bumgarner; his grandfather, Cecil Barbour all from Hickory survive him. His grandmother, Barbra...
David Bollinger
Jun 6, 2022
David Clifford Bollinger, Sr., 82, of Hickory passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Carolina Caring. Born May 29th, 1940 he was the son of the late Walter and Joanda Bollinger. David was a truck driver who loved to cook and enjoyed telling stories. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Kathy Trivette Bollinger; his sons David (Bonita)...
Sharon Norris
Jun 6, 2022
Sharon Denise Norris, 51, of Newton died Monday, June 6, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 14th, 1970 she was the daughter of Willie and Sarah Norris. Her sons, Jamar Douglas Torrence (Keesha) of Taylorsville and Ometrius Deshaun Norris of Sherrills Ford; daughters, Sarah Mae Norris of Hickory and Marli Michelle Martin of Statesville; one brother, Brandon Bernard...
Aaron Mingus
Jun 5, 2022
Aaron Paul Mingus, 33, of Newton passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born March 23, 1989 to Paul David Mingus Jr., and the late Billie Sims Mingus. Aaron was preceded in death by his mother, Billie and his sister, Ashley Dawn Mingus He is survived by his daughter, Ava Vazques of Hickory, his father, Paul David Mingus...
Patricia Mcneely
Jun 4, 2022
Patricia "Pat" McNeely, 71, of Newton passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Abernethy Laurels. Born July 14th, 1950 she was the daughter of Earl Propst and Annie Smith. Pat will be remembered for her great sense of humor. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Morrow (Jamell Morrison) of Conover, her son Bryan McNeely of Claremont, her son Jerome...
Deirdre Travis
Jun 3, 2022
Deirdre Travis, 70, of Hickory died Friday, June 3, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 4th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Eugene and Elsie May Shook. She is survived by her son William (Dominique) Travis of Hickory, daughters Joy Travis of Hickory and Angela (Jonathon) Holsclaw of Hickory, grandchildren Kyla, Adalynn, and Liam of...
Christopher Mcgill
Jun 2, 2022
Christopher “Pop-pop” Shannon McGill passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 after he bravely fought a 3 year battle with brain cancer. He was 52. Chris was born January 29, 1970, in Marshall, Texas. Where he met and married his beloved wife, Tina McGill, and pursued his Masters degree. Together they raised four children before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina....
James Small
Jun 1, 2022
On June 1, 2022, James Arnold Small passed away at the age of 88. He was the son of James Oscar Small and Pearl Margaret Small. Mr. Small was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Small married on May 15, 1962. He is survived by his four children Sandra Small Lane, of Myrtle Beach, SC, James Todd Small of...
Marvin Leatherman
Jun 1, 2022
Marvin Ray Leatherman went home to be with the Lord at Abernathy Laurels in Newton on June 1, 2022, at the age of 79. Married to his loving wife, Brenda, whom he met his senior year in college, and with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage. The son of Arthur Hugh and Mary Frye Leatherman, Marvin was born...
Gary Smith
May 28, 2022
Gary David Smith, 67, of Lincolnton died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 6th, 1954 he was the son of the late Fred Smith and Daisy Smith Reid. His wife, Janice Faye Smith; his daughter, Stacey Smith Beaver (Gary); his brother, Ricky Smith; his sisters, Brenda Grooms and Patricia Figuero; his two granddaughters, Lindsey Gaus...
Brenda Anderson
May 26, 2022
Brenda Earlene Anderson, 74, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 18th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Earley Monroe Walker and Mary Lois Walker. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Bridgeman (Phillip Williams) of Conover, her sons Randall (Sandra) Anderson of Maiden and Matthew (Charlene) of Robbinsville, her sister Debbie...
Debbie Black
May 24, 2022
Debbie Kay Black 66 of Catawba died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 25th, 1956 she was the daughter of Kenneth Earl Randles and Elizabeth . Her fiancé, Richard Garfield of Catawba; two sisters, Sharon Randles and Kathy Williams; and a son, Sam Black survive her. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall...
Charles Carr
May 24, 2022
Charles Carr, aged 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, after a short illness in Hickory NC. Born in Erie, Pa to Reid and Grace Marie Carr, he was a skilled machinist at General Electric for 36 years, a groundskeeper at Lakeside Golf Course for 20 years, and a driver for Peek and Peak Resort. Charlie also served as...
Kenneth Hewitt
May 24, 2022
Kenneth Alexander (Alex) Hewitt 30 of Hickory died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 25th, 1991 he was the son of Melissa Hope Hewitt and the late Michael Lee Watson. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and he loved his family dearly, particularly his mother. He was the type of person that made the...
Lorraine Parkin
May 23, 2022
On Monday, May, 23rd, 2022, Lori Parkin passed away. Mom was one of a kind. She had a very full life. She did things her way especially these last few years. She was a tough cookie. We were very fortunate to have her close this past year and spend time together. This is one of my dad's favorite pictures of...
Sondra Hill
May 23, 2022
Sondra Kay Hill, 78, of Hickory died Monday, May 23, 2022 at Trinity Ridge. Born November 9th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Allen Arthur Gilchrist and Reba Gilchrist. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hill family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Jeanette Martin
May 21, 2022
Jeanette Martin, 75, of Hickory died Saturday, May 21, 2022 at College Pines. Born May 4th, 1947 she was the daughter of William Thomas Worley and Ruby May Worley. Her husband, William Martin Jr.; her son, Michael Martin (Lise) and her grandson, Cameron Martin survive her. Her parents preceded her in death. The funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May...
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