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.
Abel Nasir Friday-Williams
Apr 1, 2026
Abel Nasir Friday-Williams, 7, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born on January 17, 2019, he was the beloved son of Jarica Williams.
Abel was a bright light to all who knew him; friendly, energetic, loving, and incredibly smart. He carried himself with a kindness and good manners that made him stand out, even at such a young...
Ivone Arianna Cruz Salinas
Mar 30, 2026
Ivone Arianna Cruz Salinas, 44, of Conover died Monday, March 30, 2026 at her residence. Born April 24th, 1981 she was the daughter of Artemio Cruz Hernandez and Maria Estela Salinas Esquivel.
The funeral will be 6:00 P.M. Friday, April 10, 2026 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial...
Rosa Oliva Soto
Mar 30, 2026
Rosa Oliva Soto, 80, of Hudson died Monday, March 30, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 13th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Miguel Villalobos and Anna Maria Loria.
Her husband, Henry Soto; her children, Cristina Cleary (James) of Hickory, Guy Hunter of Essex Junction, Vt and Ana Patricia Mathes (Mason) of Newton; her siblings, Maria Eugenia...
Mildred Lee Skipper
Mar 27, 2026
Mildred Lee “Polly” Shell Skipper passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. She was born on April 26, 1928, in Hickory, North Carolina, to the late John Edgar Shell and Ammie Leola Hilton Shell. Polly was the youngest of fifteen children, a role that helped shape her spirited and joyful nature.
Polly was preceded in death by her husbands, William Lloyd...
Patricia "Pat" Robenia McMahan Sartain
Mar 27, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Robenia McMahan Sartain, 81, of Newton passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 in her home. Born, July 20th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Britten Samuel McMahan and Pauline Hoover McMahan Loftis. She found joy in singing, attending church, and tending to her garden, and she cherished her grandchildren and family above all else.
She is survived...
Carolyn Ikerd
Mar 25, 2026
Carolyn Ikerd, age 70 of Newton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026 with her son Trent by her side. She is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ--Through Christ, and only Christ is Our Savior possible (John 3:16). The family's pastor (Rev. Glenn Roseman) is a longtime friend and has been a great help during...
Roger Norman Dewhurst
Mar 24, 2026
Roger Norman Dewhurst, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Roger was born on February 3, 1936, in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, to Frank Dewhurst and Verna Barker Dewhurst. He spent his early years on his family’s farm in Georgetown before moving with them to another farm in Milton, Ontario, and later to a restaurant in...
Guillermo "Fredy" Flores
Mar 22, 2026
Guillermo "Fredy" Flores, 62, of Newton passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born, January 15th, 1964 he was the son of Hernan Rivas and Consuelo Garcia. He was a devoted member of the Hickory Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church for 35 years. Raised in Honduras, he carried with him a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a strong, hands on spirit....
Mary Jenkins Cilley
Mar 22, 2026
Mary Jenkins Cilley, 94, of Newton, NC, passed away on March 22nd, 2026, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. She was born on December 20, 1931, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Reverend Walter R. Jenkins and Notie Hedrick Jenkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Harper Cilley, III, as well as an...
Charles “Chuck” Ray Williams
Mar 22, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Ray Williams, 77, of Newton, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home. Born January 29, 1949, he was the son of the late Robert Williams and Mary Wilma Pearson. He was a proud Army veteran. Chuck enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching Braves baseball. He dedicated over 50 years of service to Hickory White Furniture and was...
Clemens Schneider
Mar 19, 2026
Clemens Schneider, 77, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Born on February 28, 1949, in Rugby, North Dakota, Clem lived a life defined by dedication to his family and service to his country. A devoted Christian, his unwavering faith was a guiding light throughout his life and a source of strength and comfort for those...
Kimberly Caroline Robbins
Mar 17, 2026
Kimberly "Kimmy" Caroline Robbins, 48, of Hickory died Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born Friday, June 3rd, 1977, she was the daughter of Robert Joseph Robbins Jr. and Linda Knotts Watson. Kimmy was a free spirit who loved animals, wrote poetry and was a graduate of Lucas Travel School.
Her mother, Linda Watson; her aunt, Roxanne Patricia Robbins; her faithful dog, Wilton...
Todd Lee Robbins
Mar 15, 2026
Todd Lee Robbins, 49, of Claremont died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 19th, 1976 he was the son of Richard Robbins and Clara Roberts Robbins.
His wife, Chelsea Robbins; his six children, Ivie Robbins, Jackson Robbins, Jarrett Robbins, Audrina Robbins, Malachi Robbins and Radford Robbins; his mother, Clara Robbins; his sister, Lori Houston (Andy) and...
Jeanette Cora Bita
Mar 14, 2026
Jeanette Cora Bita, 82 years of age, passed away March 14, 2026, after battling dementia. She was born July 1, 1943, in Virginia. Her childhood was spent in Cleveland, OH; she and her husband Costica raised their family in Lakewood, OH; later they retired to the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain, OH. After her husband's passing, to be closer...
Todd Anthony Propst
Mar 10, 2026
Todd Anthony Propst, 57, of Claremont, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home. He was born January 15, 1969, in Catawba County, North Carolina. Todd worked as a handyman and was known for making people laugh. He always had a smile and enjoyed bringing joy to those around him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Linda...
Dan Ray Timmerman Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
Dan Ray Timmerman Jr., 46, of Conover passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born May 28th, 1979, he was the son of Dan Ray Timmerman Sr. and Paula Killian Timmerman.
He served as President of Timmerman Manufacturing since 2001. Dan was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State...
Betty Jean Schronce
Mar 8, 2026
Betty Jean Rumfelt Schronce, 91, of Maiden, North Carolina, died peacefully on March 8, 2026 at The Greens at Hickory. Betty was born on September 9, 1934 to Ida Biddix and Andrew Rumfelt.
She grew up in Marion, North Carolina, and acquired a life-long spirit of determination and perseverance from her mother and a love of sewing and tending plants of...
Sharon “Denise” Buff
Mar 7, 2026
Sharon “Denise” Buff, 70, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home. Born October 26, 1955, in Lenoir, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Smith and the late Mary Catherine Smith.
Denise retired from Hickory City Schools as a cafeteria manager. Prior to that, she worked for the Newton-Conover School System. She loved playing...
Sharon Childers Watson
Mar 6, 2026
Sharon Childers Watson, 87, of Hickory, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home. Born June 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harry Dane Childers and Edith Whitener Childers.
Sharon was a lifelong and devoted member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, where her faith and presence were a steady part of the community for many years....
Elbert Carey Ayres
Mar 6, 2026
Elbert Carey Ayres, age 83 of Vale, NC, passed away on March 6, 2026, at his home.
Carey was born on May 14, 1942. He was the son of the late Elbert and Ruth Ayres. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by two sons, David Ayres and wife Jackie, and Benjamin Ayres; a daughter, Michelle...
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