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.
Charles Bollinger
May 9, 2021
Charles Artie Bollinger 74 of Hickory died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. Born Tuesday, October 15th, 1946 he was the son of Alvin Claude Bollinger Sr. and Carley Bollinger. Butch is an original charter member of the Street Survivors motorcycle club, he is a declared life member. SSFFSS Those who survive Charles are his wife...
Marie Smith
May 8, 2021
Marie Wade Smith, 94, died of natural causes May 8, 2021, surrounded by loved ones in her daughters' home in Fuquay Varina, NC. She was born on September 22, 1926 in Buena Vista, Georgia to Samuel Jennings Wade and Luda (Eckard) Wade. At the age of 13, Marie's family moved north from Buena Vista to Connelly Springs, NC. Marie graduated...
Thomas Mcneely
May 7, 2021
Thomas Paul McNeely, 82, of Conover passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Saturday, March 25th, 1939 he was the son of the late Edwin Emmett McNeely and Vera Leah McNeely. He is survived by his daughter Melanie McNeely (Howard Callender) of Wilmington and a sister Mary Frances Gomez (Al) of Madeira Beach, Florida. In addition to...
Lao Lee
May 7, 2021
Lao Tue Lee 100 of Newton died Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence. Born Thursday, May 5th, 1921 he was the son of Zong Tsi Lee and Mai Vang. Funeral Services will be Saturday and Sunday May 15th and 16th starting at 8:00 AM Saturday - 8:00 AM Sunday. The Burial will be 11:00 AM Sunday May 16th, 2021...
Edward Starnes
May 6, 2021
Edward McCoy Starnes 62 of Hickory passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. Born July 31st, 1958 he was the son of The late L.C Green and Linda Sue Starnes. Edward served 6 years in the USMC. He was a simple man who loved to fly toy air planes, play the guitar and dirt track racing. He will...
William Davis
May 5, 2021
William Joseph Davis, 66, of Newton died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 18th, 1955 he was the son of William Henry Davis and Theresa Lukasik. He leaves behind a trail of stories and experiences that can never be duplicated. He lived life to his standards and always marched to the beat of his own...
Jose Gonzalez-Figuera
May 4, 2021
Jose Carmen Gonzales Figuera 79 of Hickory died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Decedent's Home. Born Tuesday, July 22nd, 1941 he was the son of Filiberto Gonzalez and Paulina . Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Friday May 7th, 2021 at St Aloysius Catholic Church. Visitation will be 12:00-2:00 Friday May 7th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center....
Traci Brock
May 4, 2021
Traci Eva (Jackson) Brock was born April 23, 1979 in Cortland, NY and passed May 4, 2021, in Sherrills Ford NC. While clearly she is gone too soon, Traci packed a full life in her brief time. Traci was educated at Seabreeze High, Daytona Beach, Salem College, North Carolina, and Penn State. Her intelligence led her to recall lyrics after...
Audel Santa Cruz Ruiz
May 4, 2021
Audel Santa Cruz Ruiz 77 of Hickory died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical center. Born Wednesday, October 20th, 1943 he was the son of Jose Jesus Santa Cruz and Maria Carmen. Funeral Mass will be held 2:00PM Wednesday May 12th, 2021 at St Aloysius Catholic Church. The family will recieve friends from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Wednesday...
Guy Moberg
May 2, 2021
Guy Harold Moberg Sr., 102, of Hickory passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Sunday, July 21st, 1918 in Cheboygan MI he was the son of the late Simon Edward Moberg and Minnie Abel Moberg. A member of the Boy Scouts, he earned the Eagle Scout designation. In 1941 Guy married Phyllis Crane in Sault Ste Marie,...
Judy Grindstaff
May 1, 2021
Judy Belle Bolick Grindstaff, 76, of Catawba passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born Wednesday, July 26th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Elizabeth Bolick. Judy loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was always supportive of Billy's passions which led to her love of hunting and fishing. She is survived by...
George Ligon
Apr 28, 2021
George Wyatt Ligon went to be with the Lord April 27, 2021. He was born October 4, 1962 in Richmond Virginia, to Wendell and Mary Miles Ligon. He lived in Richmond, then moved to Indonesia where his parents were on the mission field. In the early 1970’s the family moved to Norfolk, Virginia and later to Charlotte, NC. George was...
Michelle Ligon
Apr 28, 2021
Michelle Annette Ligon died April 27, 2021 at home. Michelle was born March 26, 1960 in Fayetteville, NC to Bill and Peggy Wilson. At the age of 6, Michelle and her mom relocated to Greenville, SC. Jim Glass came into Michelle’s life when her mom married him in 1966. Jim was a true dad to Michelle, and they loved each...
Ronald Staines
Apr 27, 2021
Ronald Dale Staines 56 of Connelly Springs died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 3rd, 1964 he was the son of Harry Wilbur Staines and Florence Ruth Staines. Ronnie was a caring person and an avid sports fan, particularly baseball. He coached girls softball and boys baseball. He worked for Anderson Freight Company. His wife,...
Fay Gibson
Apr 26, 2021
Fay Kristeen Gibson 70 of Sherrills Ford died Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence. Born Wednesday, March 14th, 1951 she was the daughter of Thad William Parton and Ethel Mae. There are no services planned at this time Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gibson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Marti Weber
Apr 23, 2021
Marti Ann Weber, 63, of Lincolnton died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. Born March 22nd, 1958 she was the daughter of Martin Ware and Annie Mae Brooks. She is survived by her or husband of 34 years, Fred Weber. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Weber family...
James Hampton
Apr 22, 2021
James Randy Hampton 57 of Icard passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Born, March 26th, 1964 he was the son of James Luther Hampton and the late Catherine Lindsay Teague Hampton. In addition to his father James Hampton; a daughter Amber Hampton of Hickory; A son Randy Lee Bivens of West Virginia; a sister Cathy...
Jessie Gibson
Apr 20, 2021
Jessie Dewayne Gibson 33 of Hickory died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Main Carolinas Med Center. Born Tuesday, September 22nd, 1987 he was the son of George William Gibson Jr. and Sharon Worley. The Funeral will be on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at White Oak Baptist Church. The family will receive friends an hour prior...
Cathy Flowers
Apr 20, 2021
Cathy Lynn Flowers, 70, of Conover died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born May 25th, 1950 she was the daughter of Carl LeRoy Bumgarner and Vada Alma Bumgarner. Her husband, Gerald Flowers, a sister, Sheila Poovey, two brothers, Tony Bumgarner and Brent Bumgarner and numerous nieces and nephews survive her. In addition to her parents, her brother,...
David Miller
Apr 20, 2021
David Miller, 89, of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home. Born Friday, January 29th, 1932 he was the son of the late Jacob Miller and Sarah Yoder Miller. He is survived by two daughters Mary Miller of Newton, NC and Margaret Stout (Karl) of Newton, NC; three sons David Miller (Brenda) of Newton, NC, Marvin Miller...
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