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.
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;...
David Belanger
Oct 25, 2021
David John Belanger, 62, of Conover passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 30th, 1958 he was the son of Joseph P Belanger and Dorothy Mae Belanger. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Belanger family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Leslie Wicker
Oct 25, 2021
The Rev. Dr. Leslie Cleveland Wicker 78 of Naples went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family and friends, Monday, October 25, 2021 at his residence. Born June 10th, 1943 he was the son of the late Lyness Carl and Lecta Lee Oliver Wicker. Les was a minister for 60 plus years serving churches in various parts...
Robert Bryant
Oct 23, 2021
Robert Gene Bryant, 70, of Lincolnton died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his residence. Born October 24th, 1950 he was the son of the late Forest and Mary Bryant. His wife, Debra Bryant; a daughter, Corie Bryant and husband Gene; two sons, Robbie Bryant Jr. and fiancé, Nikki Johnson and David Bryant and wife Tashia Bryant; two brothers, William Bryant...
Sherrard Smith
Oct 20, 2021
Sherrard Ann Smith 86 of Newton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Saturday, June 22nd, 1935 she was the daughter of Ernest Jacobs and Annie Laurie Jacobs. Two sons, Joel Smith and wife Karen of Newton and Bill Smith, Jr. and wife Sherry of Lenoir; a sister,...
Doris Whitener
Oct 20, 2021
Doris Jean Poovey Whitener, 87, of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born April 28th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Pinkney Eli Poovey and Myrtle Marie Poovey. Two sons, Tim Whitener and wife Jane and Bud Whitener and wife Robin; a daughter, Susan McClure and husband Jon; five grandchildren, David and Stephen Whitener,...
Linda Chatman
Oct 20, 2021
Linda Marie Turner Chatman, 67, of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 10th, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Jack Clinton Turner and Mae Turner. Linda never met a stranger and was very family oriented; her grandchildren were her world. Linda will be missed for her spunky personality and the...
Frances Costner
Oct 18, 2021
Frances Lovine Costner, 82, of Hickory passed away Monday, October 18, 2021. Born July 3rd, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Ernest D Costner and loving mother Bertha Craig Costner. Frances was a member of The Salvation Army Church, The Women's Ministry, and the Golden Circle Seniors Group. She is survived by her daughter Donna Crosby and husband...
Wendy Brown
Oct 17, 2021
Wendy Gale Weddle Brown, 55, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Born September 30th, 1966 she was the daughter of Jack Weddle and Eleanor Meadows. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Timothy Paxton
Oct 17, 2021
Timothy Jerome Paxton Sr. , 66, of Newton passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. Tim was born February 25th, 1955, the son of the late Ben and Alma Bryson Paxton of Charlotte. He later lived with his family in Greensboro, NC and Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Allegheny High School in 1973. He joined the United States Marine Corps right...
Timothy Cody
Oct 16, 2021
Timothy Vance Cody, 57, of Lincolnton, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Atrium Health. Born April 2nd, 1964 he was the son of the late Jerry Donald Cody and Minnie Pearl Cody. He was an avid fisherman that loved the beach. His wife of 32 years, Lucinda Annette Cody; daughter, Jodie Wheeler, Terra Turner and Brook South; son, Kelly Black,...
Mary Woods
Oct 16, 2021
Mary May Woods, 95, of Newton, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Abernethy Laurels. Born January 19th, 1926 she was the daughter of the late James Albert Groome and Gladys May Groome. Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia and was married to her husband Paul for 73 years. She was a loving mother to their three children. She and...
Harold Burleson
Oct 16, 2021
Harold S. Burleson of Spruce Pine passed away on October 16, 2021. He was born June 25, 1941 in Mitchell County. He was the son of the late Audie E. Burleson and Mary Silvers Burleson. He is survived by his two sons, Dan (Bridget) Burleson of Connelly Springs and Audie (Barbara) Burleson of Hickory. He is survived by a sister...
Mildred Carrier
Oct 15, 2021
Mildred Florence Carrier, 86, of Hickory, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at Trinity Village. Born April 25th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Daniel Ray Waycaster and Augie Willis Waycaster. Children, Debbie Hutcherson and husband Rodney, Donna Rudolph and husband John, Diana Morrison and husband Guy and William Carrier and wife Lisa; grand children, Rachel Korostynski, Chris Hartley,...
Ginna Holsclaw
Oct 15, 2021
Ginna Marie Holsclaw, 56, of Hickory, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home. Born June 15th, 1965 she was the daughter of Dorothy Virginia Holsclaw and the late Paul Eugene Holsclaw Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Dorothy Virginia Holsclaw; a daughter, Christine Webb and husband James; a son, Mark Benfield Jr. and wife Kady;...
Lloyd Bogart
Oct 14, 2021
Lloyd Bogart, 93, of Newton died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence. Born November 19th, 1927 he was the son of Mark and Cecelia Bogart. A world war II veteran, he served in the United States Army and retired after twenty years. Lloyd was a captain at the Newton Fire Department in the 1970's and also a fire instructor...
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