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.
Frederick Mungro
Sep 16, 2021
Once again, the heavenly bound train stopped in Hickory Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, and Frederick ""Fred Fred"" Mungro, 50, stepped on board. Frederick Mungro was born Dec. 6, 1970, in Catawba County, to the late, Willie Joe Mungro Sr. and Ruby Beatty Mungro. Frederick Mungro departed this life at Frye Regional Medical Center, after a short illness. A public viewing...
Diane Colletta
Sep 14, 2021
Diane Marie Colletta, 74, of Newton died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her residence. Born Saturday, April 5th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Melvin W Debban and Darleen Debban. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newton. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Colletta; two daughters, Michelle Priddy and husband Corey, Danielle...
Wilbert Mathis
Sep 13, 2021
Wilbert Walter Mathis, 81, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 9th, 1940 he was the son of the late Claude Thomas Mathis and Mary Estalle Mathis. His love of his life Elizabeth Mathis; sons, Keith W. Mathis and wife Loretta and Timothy W. Mathis; step children, Michael Shores and Angela...
Helen Cassell
Sep 13, 2021
Helen Schweitzer Cassell, 94, of Clover died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center. Born May 20th, 1927 she was the daughter of Isadore and Lillian Schweitzer. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cassell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Marilyn Salone
Sep 11, 2021
Marilyn Joyce Saloe, 85, of Hickory, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born August 26th, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Maxwell Baker and Ruth Baker. There are no funeral arrangements at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Saloe family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Charles Van Horn
Sep 10, 2021
Charles Willis Van Horn Sr., 89, of Hickory passed away Friday, September 10th, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born July 7th, 1932 he was the son of the late Inez Muriel Willis Van Horn and Everette Franklin Van Horn. Charles "Lefty" retired from the furniture industry and was an avid sports fan. Go Red Sox! He enjoyed...
Gwendolyn Wilson
Sep 9, 2021
Gwendolyn Carol Wilson, 64, of St. Robert, MO passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 3rd, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Ralph Fields and Anna Jo Fields. Her husband Michael Ray Wilson of the home, a daughter, Kimberly Ruth fields Perrigan and husband Thomas of Taylorsville; a sister, Jo Lewis of...
Robert Hallman
Sep 9, 2021
Robert William Hallman Sr., 77, of Vale passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Wendover Hospice House. Born, November 18th, 1943 he was the son of the late Ernest William Hallman and Hazel Mae Hallman. Robert enjoyed running marathons and working on classic cars. He is survived by his wife Patsy Hallman of the home; a sister Linda Dianne Yount...
Nathaniel Hunt
Sep 9, 2021
Nathaniel Hunt Sr. December 5, 1943 - September 9, 2021 Nathaniel has said, not to be sad in his death but to rejoice in knowing him in life. He has gone home to be with his Heavenly Father. He said he loves us all and will see us on the other side. He leaves behind his best friend and loving...
Robert Buchanan
Sep 7, 2021
Robert James Buchanan, 74, of Claremont passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 31st, 1947 he was the son of the late Clayton and Lillian Buchanan. He will be remembered as a faithful preacher and teacher. He is survived by his wife Alpha Tomblin Buchanan of the home; a daughter Lillian Deal (Curtis) of...
Dolly Huss
Sep 7, 2021
Dolly Mozelle Huss, 92, of Hickory died on September 7, 2021. Born September 15, 1928 in Catawba County to the late Ethel Huffman Huss and John Huss and she was one of five daughters. She was preceded in death by sisters, Bonnie Grigg and Catherine Chapman. She is survived by her son, Henry Summey Leonard and her sisters Margie Hartsell...
Walter Phillips
Sep 6, 2021
Walter Lee "Rebel" Phillips, 71, of Claremont passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his residence. Born October 15th, 1949 he was the son of the late Hugh Adolphus Phillips and Eva Aldridge Phillips. He is survived by his wife Judy Meade Phillips of the home; a step-daughter Melissa Mae Causby of Yadkinville; two step-sons Jack Hunt (Sarah) of Conover...
Richard Scronce
Sep 4, 2021
Richard Eugene Scronce, 68, of Vale died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his residence. He is now with Jesus in Heaven, walking and talking after being paralyzed six years from a stroke. Richard was born April 10, 1953 in Catawba County to Jim and Hattie Scronce. He welcomed all his visitors with a smile and hand shake with the arm...
Kerry Hicks
Sep 4, 2021
Kerry Don Hicks, 65, of Hickory died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born December 21st, 1955 he was the son of Wanda Hurst Hicks and the late Charles William Hicks. His daughter, Kara Hurst Hicks; his son, William Kyle Hicks and wife Jessica Boiling Hicks; a sister, Kay Range; brothers, Kevin Hicks and Keith Hicks and a grandson,...
Zella Schronce
Sep 3, 2021
Zella Gertrude Schronce, 83, of Maiden went home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, September 3, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 21st, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Raymond Albert Philips and Pansy Green Philips. Children, Donna Hoyle and husband Carroll, Pansy Warsham, Patricia Green and husband Billy and Michael Adams; husband Odis Schronce;...
Jose Vazquez
Sep 1, 2021
Jose Ismael Vazquez, 62, of Hickory died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence. Born Wednesday, June 17th, 1959 he was the son of Federico Vazquez and Heriberta Vazquez. A daughter Erika Vazquez of hickory, NC and his mother Heriberta Vazquez survive him. His father preceded Federico Vazquez him in death. There are no funeral services planned at this time....
Sarah Barger
Sep 1, 2021
Sarah Gail Barger 28 of Newton died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 27th, 1993 she was the daughter of Ray Alan Barger and Debra Gail Barger. She loved her animals and was an avid Carolina fan. She loved children and loved to play games. She loved to bless others with gifts...
Jonathan Silva
Sep 1, 2021
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Nancy Rudisill
Aug 31, 2021
Nancy Louise Rudisill, 82, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born January 24th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Henry Blake Carver and Julia Ann Carver. Nancy loved being a mom to her seven children and cooking for everyone, especially pinto beans. She always enjoyed reading her Bible and singing her...
Sherese Whitener
Aug 30, 2021
Sherese Casha Whitener, 30, of Hickory transitioned to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 9th, 1991 she was the daughter of Tracy Denise Graydon and the late Lawrence Ringo Graydon. She was a graduate of Catawba Valley High School class of 2010. She was passionate about hair and make-up and was...
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