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.
Windell Grady Frye
Dec 22, 2024
Windell Grady Frye, 77, of Hickory passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Trinity Ridge. Born, February 28th, 1947 he was the son of the late Clyde Garfield Frye and Inez Victoria Frye. Known for his passion for gardening and the deep joy he found in the company of his beloved grandchildren. Throughout his formative years, he embraced the spirit...
Larry J. Carpenter
Dec 20, 2024
Larry J. "Barkeep" Carpenter was born August 14, 1947 in Lincolnton, NC. He was married to Renee Ramsey Carpenter, his wife of 47 years. They had two children, Carrie Carpenter Hartman Leatherman (Clay) of Vale and Clinton William Carpenter of Lincolnton. Larry passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at his home with Renee by his side. He will be...
Edwin Morales Hernandez
Dec 15, 2024
Edwin Jaziel Morales Hernandez, 16, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born on April 9, 2008, in Lincolnton, he was the beloved son of Yuridia Morales. Edwin was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Linda Hernandez and Francisco Corona, whom he affectionately called "Mami" and "Papi." They played a significant role in his life and and...
Carol Shortt
Dec 11, 2024
Carol Lynn Troutt Shortt, 71, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home. Born March 30, 1953 she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Irene Troutt. Carol is survived by her husband of 55 and half years, Roger Dale Shortt of Hickory NC; son, Jeffery Shortt (Carrie) of Hickory, NC; brother, Melvin C. Troutt of...
Garland Linder
Dec 11, 2024
Garland Ray Linder, 85, of Hickory died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Carolina Rehab Center of Burke County. Born November 1st, 1939 he was raised by his grandmother, Iona Linder. He was a truck driver for a number of years, and was married to his wife, Johnnie Eicker Linder for 51 years. He also received Jesus Christ a few...
Linda Smith
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Lou Smith, "Lou Lou" 81, a cherished resident of Conover died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Heritage Care. Born February 7th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Greene and Marie Virginia Greene. She was a dedicated homemaker, and her home was a haven of warmth and joy for all who entered. Her love for cooking was...
George Potts
Dec 10, 2024
George Michael “Mike” Potts, age 68, of Charlotte died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lakeside Health & Rehab Center. Born Saturday, December 31st, 1955, he was the son of the late George Washington Potts and Mary Orlean Potts. Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Linda Potts and three children. Son, Trevor Michael Potts, Katherine. Son, Tyler Bardin Potts...
John Furmage
Dec 9, 2024
John Tolar Furmage Sr., 79, of Newton died Monday, December 9, 2024 at his residence. Born in Parkton, North Carolina on May 3rd, 1945 he was the son of the late Robert J. Furmage Sr. and Blanche McCracken Furmage. John was a man of God, and an avid bee keeper. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ...
Esperanza Garcia M. De Castillo
Dec 8, 2024
Esperanza Garcia M. de Castillo, 95, of Newton died Monday, December 8, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born November 1st, 1929 in Mexico City Mexico. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends from 11:00 am-12:00 pm Friday, December 13th, 2024 prior to...
Lydia Dawson
Dec 7, 2024
Lydia Nancy Dawson, 77, of Maiden died Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 3rd, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Clarence Newton Lowe and Pliney Ellen Dawson. Her husband, Henry Dawson of the home; daughters, Lisa (James) Finney of Sherrills Ford, Melissa (Steve) Bompus of Claremont, Miranda (Keith) Mitchell of Newton;...
Kearney Sigmon
Dec 3, 2024
Kearney Blake Sigmon, husband, father, grandfather, and the heart of our family, passed peacefully into Eternity on December 3rd, 2024, surrounded by the people whom he loved most. Born July 4th, 1945 to Adrian Marcain and Nannie Myrle Huffman Sigmon, in Hickory, NC. He grew up on Springs Road in a two-bedroom home, with four brothers and one sister. Kearney...
Selena Maxie
Dec 1, 2024
Selena C. Maxie, 71, of Iron Station passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her home. Born July 7th, 1953 she was the daughter of Roy Lee Proctor and Mary Ellen Proctor. Selena was saved in 1976 and went to Trinity Baptist Church at the time. She currently served the Lord at Gloryland Baptist Church with her singing and teaching....
George Bozmoff
Nov 26, 2024
George Bozmoff, Jr., a cherished husband, father, friend, and devoted community member, who went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. George was peacefully surrounded by his loving wife at the Asheville VA Medical Center at the time of his departure. George Bozmoff was born on Thursday, May 11, 1944, in Virginia, to the late...
Earline Jenkins Miller
Nov 25, 2024
Earline Jenkins Miller, 94 of Fayetteville died Monday at her residence in Eastover. She was the daughter of the late Nina Parrish Smith Doub and James Cleverce Smith. Known affectionately as “MeMaw” to many, she was a well loved matriarch of the Jenkins family. She was a true southern cook who enjoyed feeding her husband, Earl and family and raising...
Joe Rowe
Nov 25, 2024
Joe Billy Rowe, 88, of Hickory died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Taylorsville House. Born December 7th, 1935 he was the son of the late Charles and Dillie Rowe. His daughter, Kathy Slaight and her fiance, Bobby Baker; Helen Presnell from a previous marriage; two grandsons, Joey Rowe and Brian Slaight; four great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters survive him. In...
Daniel Allison
Nov 25, 2024
Daniel Robin Allison, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 61 surrounded by his family. Daniel was born on May 6, 1963 to the late Daniel Thomas and Rose Edna Allison. Daniel is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years, Linda Allison, who stood by his side through...
Annie Parker
Nov 23, 2024
Annie L. Hastings Parker, 85, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was born April 11, 1939 in Statesville, NC to the late Charles and Gladys Hastings. Annie was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She got her GED in the 90s at 50 years old and worked at Vermont America until her retirement. Annie is survived by her...
James Loyd Stepp
Nov 20, 2024
James Loyd Stepp Jr. Age 61 of Hickory, NC passed away on November 20th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones singing hymns and holding his hand. The first child of James Sr and Helen Stepp he was born on October 24th, 1963. James attended Hickory City Schools, Caldwell Community College and Catawba Valley Community College. While in high school he met...
Richard Levesque
Nov 20, 2024
Richard Mark Levesque, 63, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, April 7th, 1961, he was the son of Edward Leon Levesque and Sandra Jean Levesque. He is survived by his siblings, Jeff Levesque, David Levesque, and Bonnie Levesque. He graduated from Fred T Ford High School in 1981. After high school he...
Frank Canonica
Nov 17, 2024
Frank Paul Canonica, born on December 16, 1949, in Englewood, New Jersey, passed away on November 17, 2024, in Alexis, North Carolina. He was the beloved son of Barbara Lambertson and Frank Canonica. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Anna Maria (née Veneziano), his cherished daughter Katelyn Nardone and her husband Jon Nardone, and two beautiful...
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