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.

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...

David Mcneely
Aug 29, 2021
David Lee McNeely 58 of Vale died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Decedent's Home. Born Wednesday, October 24th, 1962 he was the son of Ottis Kennedy and Nora. His wife Susan Annette McNeely of Vale, NC and a daughter Tuesday McNeely survive him. His parents Ottis Kennedy and Nora preceded him in death. There are no services planned at this...
Charles Williams
Aug 27, 2021
Charles Ray Williams, 66, of Vale, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 21st, 1954 he was the son of the late Jack Franklin Williams and Annie Lea. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church for over twenty years and served as an Usher for some...
James Bishop
Aug 27, 2021
James Conard Bishop, Jr. 76 of Hickory died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born February 20th, 1945 he was the son of the late James Conard Bishop Sr. and Nellie Frances Bishop. A US Army veteran, he was the owner and operator of J.R.'s Roofing Company. His wife, Carol Ann Turner Bishop of the home; two daughters, Jamie...

Janice Hicks
Aug 26, 2021
Janice Isbell Hicks, 67, of Harmony died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born April 19th, 1954 she was the daughter of Hugh Benjamin Isbell and Pearl. Her daughter Rhonda Dawn Young and spouse Alan Young; two grandsons David Christopher Walsh Jr. and Michael Wesley Walsh; ex-husband William Hicks; and a number of siblings survive her. Her...
Spencer Rowell
Aug 24, 2021
Spencer Allen Rowell, 34, of Newton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born May 5th, 1987 he was the son of Robert Rowell Jr. and Laura "Lori" Rowell. Spencer was a young man who loved and adored his family. He always talked about The Lord and how he couldn't wait until his fight...

Joshua Moua
Aug 23, 2021
Joshua Moua 41 of Conover died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Tuesday, December 25th, 1979 he was the son of Xia Ge Moua and Yer Yang. A Celebration of Life will be 9:00-12:00AM Friday, August 27th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Moua family has entrusted arrangements...

Debra Nolan
Aug 23, 2021
Debra Nolan 64 of Hickory died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Saturday, April 20th, 1957 she was the daughter of Faye. A daughter Amanda Boston; and son Bill Nolan survive her. There are no funeral services planned at this time for Debra Nolan. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Nolan family has entrusted...
Debbie Honeycutt
Aug 22, 2021
Debbie Faye Honeycutt, 62, of Maiden died Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born December 13th, 1958 she was the daughter of Howard Lee Houser and Betty Faye Houser. Debbie loved her family and her church. She loved to testify about the Lord. Her husband, Wallace Honeycutt; her daughter, Michelle Mccrary; three brothers, Wayne Houser, Junior Houser and...

Ryan Holman
Aug 22, 2021
Ryan Anthony Holman, 38, of Hickory passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 7th, 1982 he was the son of Gerald L Holman and Joni Chandler Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 16 years Krystal Webb Holman of the home; a daughter Callie Holman of the home; a son Brayson Holman...

Jeffrey Davis
Aug 20, 2021
Jeffrey Douglas Davis 57 of Newton died Friday, August 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Monday, November 4th, 1963 he was the son of William Eugene Davis and Judy . A receiving of Friends will be 2:00PM Tuesday August 24th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Davis family has entrusted arrangements...

Robert Beaver
Aug 20, 2021
Robert Ray Beaver, 88, of Hickory, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 18th, 1933 he was the son of the late Howard Luther Beaver and Bertie Anderson Beaver. Bob served in the united states army and was stationed in Germany. He was a skilled brick mason for over 50 years and was the owner...

Marshall Worley
Aug 20, 2021
Marshall Fred Worley, 70, of Hickory passed Friday, August 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born September 2nd, 1950 he was the son of the late Claude Henry Worley and Mable Price Worley. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Worley family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Catalina Irizarry
Aug 16, 2021
Catalina Irizarry 87 of Taylorsville died Monday, August 16, 2021 at Abernethy Laurels. Born Saturday, November 25th, 1933 she was the daughter of Manuel Morales and Candida Morales. A celebration of life will be 3:00PM Friday August 20th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center. The family will receive friends Friday August 20th, 2021 from 12:00PM-3:00PM at Jenkins Funeral Home...

James Matthews
Aug 16, 2021
James Cebron Matthews Sr. 72, of Hickory died Monday, August 16, 2021. Born, September 30th, 1948 he was the son of the late Paul Charles and Mary Lowe Watson. James served in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force for 4 Years. A daughter Nicole Bundens and husband Jeff of Jonesborough, TN,; a son James Matthews Jr. and wife...
Leroy Simerly
Aug 15, 2021
Leroy Shermond Simerly, 75, of Hickory passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born, March 26th, 1946 he was the son of late Earl Jay and Edith Arnett Simerly. Leroy was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a supervisor in many Furniture Manufacturers. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. In addition to his wife...
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