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 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...
Dwight Teems
May 18, 2022
Dwight Teems, 76, of Granite Falls died Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Amorem Patient Care Center. Born March 25th, 1946 he was the son of the late Edward and Geneva Teems. Dwight was retired from Martin-Marietta where he was employed as a supervisor for over 40 years of service. Dwight loved to read and could finish a book a day...
Lisa Clark
May 17, 2022
Lisa Denise Clark, 58, of Asheville died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Gordon House Hospice. Born March 6th, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Willie Joe and Ruby Lee Mungro. Lisa enjoyed playing cards and visiting Pigeon Forge. She loved her family. She is survived by her husband Willie Clark of Asheville, her two sons Antonio Mungro of...
Kellie Snyder
May 15, 2022
Kellie Nicole Snyder, 52, of Hickory died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her residence. Born November 16th, 1969 she was the daughter of Robert Warren Snyder and Linda Faye Snyder. Her daughter, Karisa Shook and her brother, Robert Christopher Snyder survive her. Services are pending at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The...
Ricky Baker
May 14, 2022
Ricky Lee Baker passed away May 14, 2022. He was born September 2, 1955 to the late Frances Bingham-Jones and Coy Otha Jones of Lincolnton. He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Deborah of the homes; his daughter, Kristina Parris (Matt) of Crouse; Two grandchildren, Mason and Sawyer Parris; four sisters, Kathey Henderson (Chris) of Iron Station, Debbie...
Jackie Sain
May 13, 2022
Jackie "Jack" Hugh Sain 70 of Hickory died Saturday, May 13, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital. Born July 13th, 1951 he was the son of the late Hugh Sain and Ivoree Sain. He was a US Army Veteran. Married 15 years, he was the love of his wife, Penny's life. His wife, Penny Wilson of the home survives him. A...
Robert Sobieski
May 12, 2022
Robert Thomas Sobieski, 53, of Charlotte died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Carolina Caring. Born August 2nd, 1968 he was the son of the late John and Kathy Sobieski. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sobieski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Kevin Mceneany
May 12, 2022
Kevin John McEneany, 65, of Denver died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his residence. Born June 21st, 1956 he was the son of the late Joseph and Lori McEneany. His parents preceded him in death. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The McEneany family has entrusted arrangements to...
Betty Hewitt
May 11, 2022
Betty Hewitt 79 of Statesville died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Accordius Health at Statesville. Born Sunday, February 14th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late John Dee Eaker and Mary Ella Eaker. She is survived by her husband Henry Lanford Hewitt, her sister Shirley Buff, and her brother Johnny Eaker. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial...
Linda Robinson
May 9, 2022
Linda Dean Robinson, 74, of Iron Station died Monday, May 9, 2022 at Carolina Caring. Born January 24th, 1948 she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Hazel Schronce Eaker. She was a nurse at Catawba Valley Medical Center for twenty eight years, mainly in pediatrics and she loved animals. Two daughters, Gina Duckworth (Kevin) and Jill Robinson...
Irene Bright
May 5, 2022
Irene Bright 93 of Newton died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at TerraBella Newton. Born Tuesday, July 10th, 1928 she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna Rakosky. Funeral arrangements will be in Warren, Ohio. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bright family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...
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