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.
Jeremiah Piedlow
Nov 13, 2021
Jeremiah David Piedlow 44 of Granite Falls died Friday, November 12, 2021 in Shelby, NC. Born July 18th, 1977 he was the son of Robert Nichols Piedlow and the late Judith Ann Piedlow. Two sons, Jacob Lee Piedlow of Granite Falls and Eedean Piedlow of Ohio; a daughter, Jazmine Piedlow of Newton; his father, Robert Nichols Piedlow of Newton; a...
Thomas Bumbarger
Nov 12, 2021
Thomas Vance Bumbarger “Tommy”, 98, passed away November 12th, 2021, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, NC. Born September 28, 1923 in Hickory NC, he was the son of the late Paul William Bumbarger and Margaret Horan Bumbarger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou McNeely Bumbarger, brothers Paul William Bumbarger Jr., Robert...

Mary Whisnant
Nov 12, 2021
Mary Pauline Whisnant, 82, of Morganton passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Autumn Care of Drexel. Born November 19th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Carl Edwards Phillips and Jessie Sain. She is survived by her two daughters Donna Behlke and Teresa Smith; and a son Mark Whisnant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Elizabeth Williams
Nov 12, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Williams, 68, of Newton died Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence. Born May 17th, 1953 she was the daughter of David Russell Early Jr. and Doris Jessie Early. Services are pending at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Williams family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Ted Brittain
Nov 10, 2021
Ted Curtis Brittain, 93, of Vale passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born June 2nd, 1928 he was the son of the late George and Essie Brittain. Ted loved to watch his baseball games. Ted will be missed for the love he showed his family and his dogs that were so special to him. He is survived...
Deasmon Wilfong
Nov 7, 2021
Deasmon Morris Wilfong, 40, of Hickory passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born September 20th, 1981 he was the son of Bertie Carrine Anderson and the late Ronald Lee Wilfong. Deasmon will be remembered for being a sweet and caring person who was always so respectful; he was always there to listen when you needed him. He...
Kingston Mcilwain-Jenkins
Nov 7, 2021
Kingston Ezra McIlwain-Jenkins, 1, of Hickory passed away November 7, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 29th, 2020 he was the son of Curese McIlwain and Alexia Jenkins. Kingston was known to have a very infectious smile. Everyone that had the pleasure to interact and know King loved him dearly. We will miss our Chocolate Baby. In addition...

Gerald Rowlett
Nov 7, 2021
Gerald Edward Rowlett 77 of Newton died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 22nd, 1944 he was the son of William Rowlett and Doris Rowlett. He worked for over 50 years with General Electric. He was a member of His Image Ministries where he was a deacon and usher. He was graduate of Oklahoma University...
Bobby Throneburg
Nov 6, 2021
Bobby Lynn Throneburg, 47, of Hickory passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born August 17th, 1974 he was the son of Michael Lynn Throneburg and Debra Bridgeman Starnes. He is survived by a daughter Layla Throneburg of Hickory; two sons Lucas Throneburg and Landon Throneburg both of Hickory; his mother and step-father Scotty and Debra Starnes of Hickory; two brothers...
Thela Lewis
Nov 6, 2021
Thela Ann Lewis, 60, of Maiden passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 13th, 1961 she was the daughter of Nolan Evin Letson and Sarah Lucille Letson. She is survived by her husband Terry Lewis of 41 and half years; two daughters Saqahnah D Lewis and Terri Leigh Ann Crouse (Tracy); a son Matthew...
Gregory Gaither
Nov 4, 2021
Gregory Scott Gaither, 53, of Hickory passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 16th, 1968 he was the son of the late Jerry Charles Gaither and Annie Louise Grier. He is survived by his life partner of 37 years Paula Propst of Hickory; four daughters Sherita Propst of Newton, Sabrina Gaither of Hickory, Scottie...
Phillip Pope
Nov 4, 2021
Phillip Clyde Pope 68 of Taylorsville died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home. Born, June 8th, 1953 he was the son of the late Mary Joe McClure Pope. His wife of 20 years Marquita Harrison Pope of the home, two daughters Tamara Pope of Conover, Ashley Pope (Justice) of Hickory; a son Christopher Pope (Sherri) of Hickory, mother of...
Charles Klutz
Nov 3, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Ray Klutz, 63, of Newton died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at University of NC Medical Center. Born February 8th, 1958 he was the son of Charles Ray Klutz Sr. and Dorothy Mae Klutz. He worked at Williams Sonoma for several years as a computer programmer. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid Braves fan...
Katy Nance
Nov 3, 2021
Katy Lou Stallings Nance, 87, of Vale passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born November 10th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Albert Hillard Stallings and Dovie Lynn Stallings. She loved to garden and crochet, and always enjoyed watching her NASCAR. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Edmondson (Gary) of Sherrills Ford;...
Blake Leonti
Nov 1, 2021
Blake Daniel Leonti, 27, of Hickory passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Main CMC. Born November 2nd, 1993 he was the son of Howard Eugene Leonti and Diana Ellis Leonti. Blake will be remembered for being hilarious but also for his love for life. His heart matched his size and he never met a stranger. Everyone who...
Norman Cook
Nov 1, 2021
Norman Eugene Cook, 74, of Newton died Monday, November 1, 2021 at his residence. Born February 27th, 1947 he was the son of the late Jake and Birchie Cook and step-father, Joshua Hassell Cole. His wife, Linda Cook; two sons, David Cook and Don Cook and wife Amy; two brothers, Gary Cole and wife Bonnie and Larry Cole; a sister,...
J. W Parson
Nov 1, 2021
J.W. Parson 76 of Conover went home Monday, November 1, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical center. Born, August 13th, 1945 he was the son of the late Everette Sanier and Carrie Mae Parson. Three daughters Phlicia Early and husband William of Conover; Pamala Parson of Hickory; Anita Parson of Conover; two sons Anthony Parson of Newton, Tyrone Parson of Conover;...
Raymond Elmore
Oct 29, 2021
Raymond Edward Elmore, 63, of Lincolnton passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Robin Johnson House. Born in Catawba County, NC April 6th, 1958 he was the son of Ruth Virginia Morgan and the late Robert Edward Elmore. Raymond fought a courageous battle against cancer for over 4 years; most people did not even know that he was sick. At...
Georgia Little
Oct 27, 2021
Georgia Annalee Mabrey Little, 79, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born March 16th, 1942 she was the daughter of Samuel Claude Mabrey and Myrtle Marie McReynolds. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Little family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Daveion Mutz
Oct 26, 2021
Daveion Ketwon Mutz, 30, of Lincolnton died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 15th, 1991 he was the son of Lennie Sheri Mutz and the late Karl W Thomas. In addition to his mother, his sister Cierra Mutz; aunts, Mary Jane Surratt, Lillian Williams, Janette MCconnouaghey, Melanie Brown, Altheia Hargrove, Reginia Mutz and Trina Mutz;...
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