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.
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...
Beverly Schoendube
May 5, 2022
Beverly Belyea Schoendube, 92 of Hickory, NC passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2022, surrounded by her three loving daughters. Beverly is predeceased by her husband Charles W. Schoendube of 59 years. She is survived by her two brothers Hilton (Patricia) and Richard Holzhauer; daughters Karen Allman (Buddy decd.), Nancy Mitchell (Jimmy), Wendy Dye (Billy); grandchildren Bethany and Christian Allman,...
Charles Wise
May 4, 2022
Charles “Wayne” Wise, age 85, formerly of Maiden, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Greensboro, NC. A graduate of Maiden High School, Wayne lived in Maiden for 80 years before moving to Greensboro approximately 5 years ago. He was a devoted and faithful member of Mays Chapel United Methodist Church for most of his life, and treasured the...
Cynthia Eurey
May 4, 2022
Cindy, or sometimes affectionately called “Cindy Lu”, was surrounded by her three children Tia, Kelli, and Israel as she transitioned to be with her Savior on May 4th, 2022. Cindy was born on June 28th, 1954 to David and Wilma Chapman of Taylorsville, NC. She adored her parents and her 6 siblings and was incredibly proud to be a part...
Terry Vanhuss
May 4, 2022
Terry Ray Vanhuss, 56, of Hickory died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 1st, 1966, he was the son of Max and Brenda Vanhuss. He was proceeded in death by his father, Max Vanhuss. He is survived by his wife, Tina Vanhuss, and his mother, Brenda Vanhuss. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial...
Carmel Burnside
Apr 29, 2022
Carmel Burnside III, 53, of Hickory died Friday, April 29, 2022 at Carolina Caring. Born September 25th, 1968 he was the son of Carmel Burnside Jr. and Phyllis Burnside. Carmel loved his family, friends and cat babies. He wasn't a huge fan of large gatherings, but could sit outside on the porch or yard for hours with a small group...
Robert Redpath
Apr 28, 2022
Robert “Red” Samuel Redpath April 13, 1949 - April 28, 2022 Red, 73, of Lenoir, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 28, 2022. Robert was born, in Madera, California, to the late Stella Hammer and William Redpath. Red was a proud Army veteran. After his years of service, he continued his police career as a security guard for various companies. When...
Kirsten Cole
Apr 26, 2022
Kirsten Marie Cole, 53, from Vacaville, CA, living in Newton North Carolina, after a long struggle with cancer, passed away at 3:33 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was surrounded by her family. We are thankful that she was in her mother's home at time of death. Kirsten is preceded in death by her Grandmother, Margaret & Grandfather, Ricardo...

Ronnie Cobb
Apr 26, 2022
Ronnie B Cobb, 68, of Hickory died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his residence. Born November 3rd, 1953 he was the son of J B and Annie Mae Cobb. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cobb family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
John Ramseur
Apr 25, 2022
John Lee Ramseur, 76, of Maiden died Monday, April 25, 2022 at Abernathy Laurels,. Born April 24th, 1946 he was the son of the late John and Daisy Ramseur. His daughters, Alicia Walker (Patrick); Angela Williams (Nathaniel) and Shanndolynn White (Lamont); three sisters, Diane Friday, Marion E Ramseur (Larry) and Lela Cansler (Linton); his brother, Billy Ray Ramseur (Patricia); seven...
Donald White
Apr 21, 2022
Donald Lee White, 82, of Newton died Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 19th, 1940 he was the son of the late Troy Clinton White and Etha Clontz White. Deer hunting was his life. Donald enjoyed wildlife and being outdoors. His wife Murray Amelia White preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters...
Shannon Peterson
Apr 20, 2022
Shannon Travis Peterson, 37, of Conover died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Wednesday, June 27th, 1984 he was the son of Randal Travis Peterson and Jan Peterson. He graduated from Newton Conover High School in 2002 and went on to work in the distribution field. Shannon was loved by all who met him. He was...
Susan Tolbert
Apr 20, 2022
Susan Sherrill Tolbert, 66, of Conover, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born March 23rd, 1956 to the late Marvin Frank Sherrill and Ruby Shook Sherrill. Susie actively attended Christ Church Northside in Hickory and was employed by Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry where many lives were touched by her love and generosity over...
Douglas Miller
Apr 20, 2022
Douglas Harlow Miller, 47, of Claremont died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 4th, 1974 he was the son of Judge Miller and Betty Lou Campbell. Four daughters, Sara Vance, Adria Miller, Tyesha Thomas and Jada Miller; his only son, Nathan Vance; two brothers, Michael Reed (Kathy Reed) and David Reed (Debbie) and four grandchildren,...
James Ward
Apr 18, 2022
James Scott Ward, 52, of Connelly Springs died Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence. Born April 24th, 1969 he was the son of Harvey and Sylvia Gene Ward. The funeral will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2022 at Connelly Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Michael Ward and Aaron Causby officiating. The family will receive friends an hour...
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