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 Chapman
Apr 18, 2022
John David Chapman, 79, of Hickory died Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence. Born September 3rd, 1942 he was the son of Johnny Woodrow Chapman and Irene Lineberger Chapman Finger. He served as Director of the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter for five years and was commissioned as an officer where he served over ten years. He also served in...
Shirley Ingle
Apr 16, 2022
Shirley Ann Ingle, 86, of Connelly Springs passed away April 16 after a lengthy illness. Born May 18, 1935, to the late James Leonard Cody and Naomi Price Cody. Two sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Clyde Ingle. Also, her sisters Edith C. Steelman, Sylvia C. Brown, and...
Ronald Godfrey
Apr 15, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" Jackson Godfrey, 75, of Newton, died Friday, April 15, 2022 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 17th, 1946 he was the son of the late Samuel Lee and Mary Elizabeth Godfrey. Ronald was the co-owner and operator of Trailer Sales & Service in Newton for over forty five years. In addition...
Mary Leblanc
Apr 13, 2022
Mary Neil LeBlanc, 71, of Hickory died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Monday, October 9th, 1950 she was the daughter of the late William Ralph Tevepaugh and Laura Neil Tevepaugh. She was preceded in death by her fiancé Billy Simms and daughter Victoria Ames "Amy" Tevepaugh. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Elizabeth Tevepaugh....
Richard Teague
Apr 11, 2022
Richard Lee Teague 78 of Denver died Monday, April 11, 2022 at 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658. Born Saturday, June 26th, 1943 he was the son of Guy Richard Teague and Altha Leona Teague. Sister Jeana Miller (Dennis), Sons Todd Walls ( Angel), Alan Teague, Ronnie Pinnix ( Sherry), Robbie Teague (Leslie), Richard Teague (Mary), and Daughter Tamela Saine...
Iris Kelley
Apr 11, 2022
Iris Nellie Kelley, 78, of Hickory died Monday, April 11, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Friday, June 18th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Robert Lloyd Eggers and Lucy Eggers. She was hard working, but in her spare time she enjoyed NASCAR, gardening, and going to yard sales with her sister. She is survived by her...
Rita Flynn
Apr 8, 2022
Rita Ann Flynn, 48, of Newton died Friday, April 8, 2022 at her residence. Born April 21st, 1973 she was the daughter of Randy and Karen Stallings. Her husband, Eric Flynn, sons, Grady Franklin Flynn, Rian Scott Williams and Dalton James Flynn and two sisters, Ammie Stallings Taylor and Dana Stallings Dagenhart survive her. The funeral will be 6:00 P.M....
Gordon Priester
Apr 8, 2022
Gordon Lee Priester, 82, of Newton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 11th, 1939 he was the son of the late Carl Priester and Ruth Julia Priester. Gordon loved the Lord and everyone in his church family. He enjoyed spending his leisure time golfing and completing puzzles....
Eddy Martin
Apr 7, 2022
Eddy Franklin Martin, 73, died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at his home. Born in Hickory on April 23rd, 1948, he was the son of Carl Martin and Irene Martin. He was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church in Vale, NC, where he had served as a deacon, Sunday school director, and missions development director. Eddy served in the US...
Stephen Jordan
Apr 7, 2022
Stephen Craig Jordan, 61, of Taylorsville died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County. Born June 22nd, 1960 he was the son of the late Emery and Sarah Jordan. His wife of 26 years, Judy Jordan; step-grandson, Christopher Lail; his sister, Anita Woodall (David); his brother, Edward Jordan (Deborah); multiple nieces and nephews and fur...
Chen Khang
Apr 4, 2022
Chen Pao Khang 26 of Hickory died Monday, April 4, 2022. Born Thursday, January 11th, 1996 he was the son of Xay Khang and Ge Her. Mother Ge Her, Father Xay Khang Step Mother Yer Thao; Sisters Shin Khang, Kang Khang Yee Khang, Nancy Khang, Holly Khang, Eshee Khang; Brothers Landon Khang, Chongchai Khang numerous aunts uncles and cousins survive...
David Tew
Apr 4, 2022
David Allen "Hawkeye" Tew 63 of Hickory died April 4, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Monday, November 24th, 1958 he was the son of the late Billy Jim Tew and Betty Ann Page. David was a free spirit and was once a member of the Freedom Riders. He would help anyone in need. He loved his family and...
Teresa Berry
Apr 2, 2022
Teresa Yvonne Berry, 54, of Newton passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Carolina Caring. Born April 26th, 1967, she was the daughter of David Joel Whitson and Elizabeth Ilene Combs. Her father David Joel Whitson preceded her in death. Her husband Michael Dale Berry, children Dustin Ray Whitson and Elizabeth Ann (Tony Tompkins) Berry, mother Elizabeth Ilene Combs, stepfather...
Billy Benge
Mar 31, 2022
Billy Elaster Benge, 71, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born June 15th, 1950 he was the son of the late Billy Elaster Benge Sr. and Linda Marie Benge. Billy leaves behind his children, Brandy and husband Tim, Jennie Hefner and husband Randy, Kellie Killian and husband Jerry and Glenn Franklin and wife Helen; Siblings, Marty Benge...
Shauna Crawford
Mar 30, 2022
Shauna Marie Crawford, 23, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Born May 6th, 1998 in Wilmington, NC to Kathryn Ramsey and Casey Crawford. Shauna was a 2017 graduate from Hickory High School where she was a cheerleader her freshman and sophomore years. Shauna also made many friends at the Olde Hickory Brewery where she worked during her junior and senior...
Janice Rodatz
Mar 28, 2022
Janice Schultz Rodatz, 72, of Hickory died Monday, March 28, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born April 14th, 1949, she was the daughter of Harry Ernest Schultz and Vuna Loucine Schultz. Janice was a child of God. She had a heart for people. She loved making things, especially by crocheting and sewing. Her sons Malcolm (Sheila) Rodatz of Hickory and...
James Childers
Mar 26, 2022
James Larry Childers, 80, of Newton, died Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Lutheran Home Hickory West. Born August 8th, 1941 he was the son of James Bard Childers and Dorothy June (Campbell) Childers. His children, Lisa Carrier of South Carolina and James Richard Childers of Ohio; his siblings Rowena Childers of Taylorsville, John Wayne Childers of Hiddenite, Ann C. Sloan...
Essie Mcclain
Mar 25, 2022
Essie Mae McClain, 73, passed away at her home on Friday, March 25, 2022. Ms. McClain was born in Hickory, North Carolina on November 3, 1948 to the late Sidney Avery McClain and Mary Jessie (Metts). She is survived by her three sons: Elton D. Johnson, Kevin M. Johnson and Michael E. Johnson (Christina). She was deeply devoted to and...
Kay Christopher
Mar 25, 2022
Kay Christopher 76 of Hickory died Friday, March 25, 2022 at Brian Center East. Born March 28th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Wade and Azalie Lynn Cook. She enjoyed traveling and loved her family. She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years Ray Christopher and her son David Ray Christopher of the home. One sister Robin...
Barbara Flynn
Mar 24, 2022
Barbara Gayle Flynn, 71, of Newton died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 3rd, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Ivan Bowman and Bobbie Dagenhart. A memorial service will be 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Please sign...
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