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.
Robert Ward
Dec 20, 2020
Robert Millard Ward 80 of Hickory passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home. Born, November 1st, 1940 he was the son of Millard Pinkney Ward and Effie Lee Houston Ward. Two daughters Robin Reynolds and husband Chris of Hickory, Paige Wright of Hickory; Mike Ward and wife Lori of Conover; Rodney Ward and Gerri of Vale, Todd Ward...
Sharon Leonhardt
Dec 19, 2020
Sharon Kay Leonhardt 64 of Lincolnton died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born, April 16th, 1956 she was the daughter of Lloyd Thomas Hester and Shirley Ann Hester. Her husband Paul Leonhardt of the home; four brothers Marty Hester, John Hester, Tommy Hester, Edward Hester; and a number of nieces and nephews survive her. In addition...
Randy Tanner
Dec 18, 2020
Randy Clark Tanner 56 of Hickory died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born, August 9th, 1964 he was the son of Nolan Tanner and Inez Rick Ward. Randy is survived by his step-dad, Michael Eugene Ward of Lincolnton, NC; three children, Jordan (Anna) Tanner of Elkin, NC; Casey (Matt) Dixon of Elkin, NC and Jonathan (Mandy) Tanner of...
Hattie Bunton
Dec 18, 2020
Hattie Lila Elise Bunton 90 of Lincolnton died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born Sunday, November 16th, 1930 she was the daughter of Rudolph Harter and Elizabeth Irene Harter. Two sons and two daughters survive her. No services have been announced. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bunton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral...
Deborah Annas
Dec 18, 2020
Deborah Sue Lail Annas, 68, of Vale, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020. Deborah was born June 23, 1952 in Catawba County to her late parents Winfield Blake Lail Sr. and Betty Whisnant Lail. She was a ray of sunshine and energy for everyone she met. She never met a stranger. She loved making...
Frances Henderson
Dec 18, 2020
Frances Oscilla Henderson 90 of Lincolnton died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Brian Center Lincolnton. Born, October 16th, 1930 she was the daughter of the late F.J. Costner and Edna Jane Mode Brush. A private Graveside will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Henderson family has entrusted arrangements...
Gary Jenkins
Dec 18, 2020
Gary Neal Jenkins, 77, of Hickory died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, June 1st, 1943 he was the son of Laban Jenkins and Naomi Stroupe Jenkins. Gary was a passionate Carolina Tarheel Fan, loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Braves. He was an avid reader and loved spending time with his family. Gary is...
Charles Mccray
Dec 11, 2020
Charles Lee McCray 66 of Hickory died Friday, December 11, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Saturday, October 23rd, 1954 he was the son of Theodore McCray and Ida Mae . His brothers Theodore McCray Jr. ( Virginia) and Sylvester McCray; Sister Rosie Harris, Toie McCray, Wanda McCray, Clay Williams, and Neete Williams; Nephews Cecil Harris, Edward McCray, Anthony...
Stephen Walker
Dec 10, 2020
Stephen Andrew Walker 71 of Conover passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County. Born, May 10th, 1949 he was the son of the late Thomas William and Mary Monroe Walker Steve graduated from St. Stephens High School in 1967. After graduation, he worked for his family business, Walker Hosiery Mill. During that time, ...
Ruth Graham
Dec 6, 2020
Ruth Muriel Graham 99 of Abernethy-Laurels, Newton, NC, passed Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born June 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Pride Gant Jones and Maude Redwine Jones. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Walt and son Barry. Ruth graduated from Catawba College. She worked and retired from Rowan County...
Earlene Fox
Dec 6, 2020
Earlene Avery Fox 77 of Lincolnton died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born, May 9th, 1943 she was the daughter of Earl Pinkney Avery and Ruth Brent Martin Avery. A loving wife and mother, she was a graduate from Union High School. Her husband of 58 Years, Bruce Lamar Fox of Lincolnton; a son,...
Constantin Bulza
Dec 6, 2020
Constantin Bulza "Dinu" 78 of Mooresville passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born September 20th, 1942 he was one of twelve children of Petru and Ana Bulza. He was a choir conductor for most of his life, serving God with dedication. Welcomed and entertained all he met. Enjoying family gatherings playing backgammon, soccer with friends on Sunday afternoons at...
Elaine Dietz
Dec 5, 2020
Elaine Dee Dietz, 56, of Hickory passed at Carolina Caring on December 5, 2020. Born April 29th, 1964, she was the daughter of Darrell and Elnora Dietz. She had a love for animals and the game of golf. Her mother, Elnora Dietz; her sisters, Emily Dietz and Julie Isaacson; brothers, Ronnie Dietz and Chris Dietz and numerous nieces and nephews...
Jamie Brown
Dec 4, 2020
Jamie Lee Brown 44 of Newton died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Decedent's Home. Born Saturday, May 8th, 1976 he was the son of Wiley Leonard Brown and Debbie . No services are planned at this time. Jenkins Funeral Home staff is not involved in the memorial service at the church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown...
Wesley Bumgarner
Dec 1, 2020
On Tuesday, December 1st 2020, Wesley Shaun Bumgarner, loving son, brother and friend passed away at the age of 32. Wesley was born on November 22, 1988 at Catawba Memorial Hospital to Darrell and Ruth Stout Bumgarner. He was a self employed handyman for many years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He had a passion for the...
Timothy Baker
Dec 1, 2020
Timothy Yates Baker 53 of Morganton passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Born April 9th, 1967 he was the son of Yates Lynn Baker and Eula Mae Baker. Tim worked for Williams Lumber Co; three and a half years at Poteat Grading services and worked construction until becoming disabled. Two sons Duel Baker of...
Naomi Ray
Nov 30, 2020
A memorial service for Naomi Ray will be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Naomi Bernice Ray, please visit our floral store.
Kimberly Clinton
Nov 29, 2020
Kimberly Lou Clinton 50 of Vale died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home. Born, March 6th, 1970 she was the daughter of Mary Hubbard Tyree and the late Franklin Delano Tyree Sr. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Clinton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Elaine Hatfield
Nov 29, 2020
Elaine Michelle Hatfield, 58, of Stanley died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence. Born June 20th, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Carmijean Kelley. The family is holding a private memorial service. Jenkins Funeral Home staff is not involved in the memorial service at the church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hatfield...
Ward Gilbert
Nov 27, 2020
Ward Moorman Gilbert 80 of Maiden died Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence. Born, July 9th, 1940 he was the son of Ward Moorman Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Gilbert. A US Army veteran, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was a hard worker that loved his family. Two daughters, Tina Beal and husband Mitch of Lincolnton and Dawn...
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