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.
Linda Ashburner
Dec 15, 2021
Linda Faye Ashburner, 77, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born November 18th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret Jewel Smith. Surviving Lindas passing includes her husband, Michael Ashburner; sons, Stan Smith and Richard Alex Ford; brother, Ted Smith; sister, Libby and granddaughter, Katelin Chambers. In addition to her parents...
Louie Delgado
Dec 15, 2021
Louie Delgado, 81, of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 27th, 1940 he was the son of the late Jose Luis Delgado Reynaga and Maria Guadalupe . He is survived by his wife Bertha Leon Delgado; three daughters Yolanda Delgado of California, Blanca Delgado (Luis) of Mexico, and Judith Delgado of California;...
Akire Johnson
Dec 14, 2021
Akire Ryder Christopher Johnson, 5 weeks, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 6th, 2021 he was the son of Christian Thomas Johnson and Erika Shaye Christopher. Akire was a wonderful baby that was always smiling and so loved by everyone. In addition to his parents he is survived by two...
Coleman Weaver
Dec 14, 2021
Coleman Andrew Weaver 25 of Granite Falls went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 14th, 2021. Born August 8th, 1996, he was the son of Scott and Jenny Weaver. Coleman was a Christian who accepted the Lord when he was a young man. He had a huge caring heart. He also never met a stranger and would...
Matthew Hallman
Dec 13, 2021
Matthew Neil Hallman, 40, of Newton passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in West Virginia while away for work. Born June 26th, 1981 he was the son of Patrick and Sheila Hallman. He is survived by his wife Christa Hallman of the home; two daughters Zoe Lynn Hallman of Charlotte and Emma Rose Hallman of Newton; his mother Sheila Hallman...
Timothy Osborne
Dec 10, 2021
Timothy Ray Osborne 71 of Hickory died Friday, December 10, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 10th, 1950 he was the son of Paul Goodman Osborne and Patsy Stanley Osborne. He was owner operator of Professional Cleaners and Kolor Quick Photo and 20 years at Mountain View Fire Department serving as assistant Fire Chief. He was a pilot...
Kim Smith
Dec 10, 2021
Kim Naomi Smith, 62, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 1st, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Doug Gilley and Carlean Gilley. She loved gardening, flowers and the beach but most of all, her family. Her husband Dale Smith; son, Aaron Smith and...
James Peters
Dec 9, 2021
James Kody Peters 26 of Connelly Springs died Thursday, December 9, 2021. Born Thursday, December 15th, 1994 he was the son of Marty Baired Peters and Tabitha Jean Peters. his father, son Aiden Peters; brothers Dekota Peters, Harley Peters, Justin Ray, Devin Peters; Sisters Porsche Peters and Nova Peters; Nieces Navaeh Peters, Payton Peters; Nephew Kayden Peters Grandparents Paul Newton...
William Mcalister
Dec 6, 2021
William Lewis McAlister Sr, 71, of Hickory passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born April 13th, 1950 he was the son of the late James Lewis McAlister and Alma Helms McAlister. William was just a simple man who did not require a lot. Most people knew him as Pop or Jimmy Jam. He loved his motorcycles...
Jerry Coulter
Dec 6, 2021
Jerry Coulter Carver was born on April 9, 1946 in Newton, NC. He met the love of his life, Peggy Woods Coulter and they were blessed with two children and over 50 years of marriage. Jerry was an electronic technician and served in the Air Force including Vietnam. Jerry was called home December 6, 2021. He was preceded in death...
James Conley
Dec 6, 2021
James Edward Conley Sr, 83, of Hickory departed this life Monday, December 6, 2021 to be with our Lord. Born March 5th, 1938 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ruth Conley. James was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Hickory. Surviving children: James Edward Conley Jr. (Betty) of Claremont, NC Jonathan Conley of Jacksonville,...
Karlheinz Mueller
Dec 5, 2021
Karlheinz Mueller, 80, of Hickory passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Born Tuesday, January 21st, 1941 he was the son of the late Carl Müller and Maria Weber. Karl lived in the United States since 1965 but was a proud German and always stayed true to his roots. He eventually...
Scotty Swink
Dec 2, 2021
Scotty Ray Swink, 51, of Newton Passed away on Thursday, December 2nd at home. Scott was Born May 29th 1970; In Burke county to Helen Shook and the late Clinton Swink. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Clinton Paul Swink Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Helen Shook; his...
Mary Owensby
Dec 2, 2021
Mary Jo Owensby 86 of Hickory died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born November 12th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late John Henry Frisbee and Pearl Frisbee. She loved gardening and camping. She worked in the textile and furniture industries most of her life. A daughter-in-law, Cindy Owensby of Newton; a sister, Hazel Davis...
Carolyn Huffman
Dec 2, 2021
Carolyn Jeanette Huffman, 66, of Crouse passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home. Born August 14th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Zettie Mosteller Whitesides. She is survived by her husband Darrell Grant Huffman; two daughters Shannon M. Wylie of Crouse and Mitzi G. Hernandez Valdez (Antonio) of Statesville; two sisters Robin Newton of...
Eleanor Randall
Dec 1, 2021
Eleanor Rena Randall passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 she was the daughter of Christopher Randall and Dana Parlier. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Nowlings Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Hodge officiating. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The...
Dennis Meredith
Nov 29, 2021
Dennis James Meredith, 61, of Hickory died Monday, November 29, 2021 at Grace Hospital. Born May 28th, 1960 he was the son of Richard and Betty Meredith. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Meredith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
John Ramsey
Nov 28, 2021
John Clinton Ramsey, a native of Burke County and a long time Lincoln County resident passed away on Sunday, November 28th, 2021 at Cardinal Care Health and Rehabilitation in Lincolnton. He was 89 years old. Born September 28th, 1932 he was a son of Otis and Flavia Chapman Ramsey. Married to the late Peggy Ruth Leatherman Ramsey, he is survived...
Paul Chang
Nov 26, 2021
Paul Ko-I Chang 72 of Newton died Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence. Born December 19th, 1948 he was the son of Pei-Young Chang and Chin-Hwa Chang. A son, Kevin Wei-Jai Chang of Fort Mill, SC; a daughter, Annalisa Chang of Atlanta; a sister and his former wife Susan Chang survives him. No services are planned at this time....
Joana Hernandez
Nov 23, 2021
Joana Daisy Cisneros Hernandez, 27, of Hickory died November 23, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 24, 1994. She was the daughter of Juan Cisneros and Liset Puebla. Her grandfathers, Cesareo Cisneros and Raul Puebla preceded her in death. Those left to cherish Joana’s memory are her husband Diego Hernandez; her parents Juan Cisneros and Liset Puebla; her...
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