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.
Diane Watts
May 22, 2021
Diane Beck Watts, 74, of Newton, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born, February 19th, 1947, in Burke County she was the daughter of the late Phifer Beck and Geneva Martin Beck. Her family always came first. She enjoyed cooking, flowers, playing bingo, and going to her grandsons...
Judith De La Sancha
May 21, 2021
Judith Ramirez De La Sancha of Hickory died Friday, May 21, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Thursday, May 20th, 2021 she was the daughter of Erik Ramirez Mejia and Sinforosa De La Sancha. Blessing for baby Sancha will be held 10:00-11:00am Saturday May 22nd, 2021 at St Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will be 12:30pm at Jenkins Funeral Home...
Angela Propst
May 21, 2021
Angela Denise Propst, 49, of Hickory passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home. Born January 30th, 1972 she was the daughter of Joseph Howard Propst and Rosanna Propst. Angela leaves to cherish her memory her children Sherita Propst, Chris Propst, Jamar Propst (Tosha Propst), Monica Gaither, Karienne Propst, and Karielle Propst. Her two sisters Sharon Thomas (Reggie Thomas)...
Jacob Curtis
May 21, 2021
Jacob Lewis Curtis, 83, of Conover passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his residence. Born Saturday, December 4th, 1937 he was the son of the late William Howard Curtis and Eva Gilliam Curtis. He is survived by his wife Marvene Curtis of the home; three daughters Renee Detter (Rick) of Taylorsville, Lynn Rogers (Buck) of Icard, and Amy Teague...
Shirley Stevens
May 19, 2021
Shirley Ann Stevens, 83, of Taylorsville died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence. Born April 28th, 1938 she was the daughter of Claude Lee Davis and Gertrude Reep Davis. Those preceding Shirley in death are her parents Claude Lee Davis; Gertie Reep Davis, her son Gary Duane Stevens; eight brothers Wilford, Arron, Abe, Glen, Jones, J.C. and O.B. And ...
Soua Thao
May 17, 2021
Soua Thao 84 of Valdese died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care. Born Tuesday, February 2nd, 1937 she was the daughter of Nyiaj Houia Thao. Funeral Services are as follows 8:00am - 2:45pm Saturday May 29th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel and Celebration Center. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. Please sign the online...
Jimmy Lineberger
May 17, 2021
Jimmy Devon Lineberger was born at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, North Carolina on October 18, 1954, to George and Dorothy Clark Lineberger. He departed this life, Monday, May 17. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy, a sister Molly, a precious niece Sade Lineberger, three brothers, Arthur, Tyrone, and Charles, and a grandson Aaron. He...
Mildred Von Jares
May 17, 2021
Mildred Ann Von Jares, 97, of Newton passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her residence in her sleep. Born Sunday, January 21st, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Michael Smolinski. Mildred was devoted to God and she loved Jesus. Mildred is survived by a daughter Andrea Von Jares of Newton, NC; two sons David Von...
William Cox
May 16, 2021
William Michael Cox 67 of Hickory died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Thursday, December 17th, 1953 he was the son of John St. John and Betty Jean St. John. There are no services planned for William Cox Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cox family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Brenda Curry
May 15, 2021
Brenda Lee Curry 68 of Hickory died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born July 20th, 1952 she was the daughter of Jesus Davila-Rodriguez and Bessie Louise Davila. A Memorial Service for Brenda will be held 4:00 PM Thursday May 20th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00pm Thursday May 20th, 2021 at...
Mary Hughey
May 15, 2021
Mary Sweet Hughey, 85, of Newton passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Monday, September 23rd, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary Sweet. There are no service planned for Mary Hughey. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hughey family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Gilbert Richards
May 15, 2021
Gilbert Eugene Richards, 90, of Catawba passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Citadel Nursing in Mooresville. Born in Jackson County WV on March 16th, 1931 he was the son of the late Ira Lewis Richards and Maggie Allen Richards. Gilbert loved rabbit hunting, NASCAR racing, and listening to his gospel music. He will be greatly missed by his family....
Xua Xiong
May 14, 2021
Xua Xiong 41 of Claremont died Friday, May 14, 2021 at Meridian Center. Born Friday, December 14th, 1979 she was the daughter of VaKa Xiong and Chue Xiong. Funeral Services are as follows Beginning 8:00am Saturday June 5th, 2021 ending 8:00am June 6th, 2021 at Jenkins Fu8neral Home Celebration Center. Burial will follow 9:00-12:00 at Jenkins Cemetery. Please sign the...
Todd Setzer
May 14, 2021
Todd Anthony Setzer 56 of Hickory died Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home. Born, January 22nd, 1965 he was the son of the late Adelyn Claire Gray Setzer. A veteran of the US Army, he worked at A-Sign Company, Startown Tire Center and Sig's Tire Company. Left to cherish his memory are Lewis and wife Layla Setzer; April Setzer;...
Conrad Dearborn
May 13, 2021
Conrad Lee Dearborn 69 of Maiden died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born Sunday, September 30th, 1951 he was the son of Earl Leslie Dearborn and Betty Marie Haemer. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Dearborn family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the...
Lll Adrian Lafayette Shuford
May 12, 2021
Adrian Lafayette Shuford, lll 72 of Conover passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 1st, 1949 he was the son of the late Adrian Lafayette Shuford Jr. and Dorothy Cilley Shuford. "Al" served in the military during the Vietnam war, and in 1971 he was stationed on the Takli Military Base in Thailand. In...
Charles Lane
May 11, 2021
Charles Roy Lane 78 of Hickory passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born, August 24th, 1942 he was the son of the late Oskey Glenn Lane and Mae Bell Lane. In addition to his wife Judy Alexander Lane of the home; a daughter Tara L. Cale and husband Shawn of Conover; a son Charles "Nathan" Lane of...
Tamara Jakobs
May 9, 2021
Tamara Elizabeth Miller Jakobs of Mountain View, Hickory, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 9, at her home with her family beside her. She is a Child of God, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend to many and she was loved beyond measure by her family and we are so heartbroken that she has left us...
Regina Saine
May 9, 2021
Regina Carol Saine, 57, of Conover died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 23rd, 1963 she was the daughter of Vern Hedrick Greene and Ruth Ann Greene. Her husband, James Saine, two sons, Christopher Winkler and Daniel Winkler; three brothers, Steven Greene, Kevin Greene and David Greene; two sisters, Debra Greene Lackey and Pam Greene,...
Vicki Steward
May 9, 2021
Vicki Lynn Steward 64 of Newton died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Decedent's Home. Born Saturday, October 20th, 1956 she was the daughter of Curtis Glen Mills and Dana Fay Combs. There are no services planned for Vicki Steward. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Steward family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
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