Obituary Listings

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.

Frances Henderson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Troy Rochester

Troy Rochester

Nov 27, 2020

Troy Richard Rochester, 73, of Hickory died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 12th, 1947 he was the son of the late Oliver and Charleen Rochester. A Memorial Service will be at River of Life Church, 935 Main St.West, Valdese on Wednesday at 6pm. A private graveside service will be held at a later date....

Donna Childress

Donna Childress

Nov 26, 2020

Donna Ann Wishon Childress 57 of Hickory died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Home. Born Thursday, September 26th, 1963 she was the daughter of Billy Arthur Wishon and Sarah Elizabeth Wishon. Daughters Rebecca Childress ( Amber Hudson), April Childress (Coty Fox), Son Billy Childress (Michelle Potts); Sisters Annette Cox, Jane Hockenberry (Kevin),  Brother Tommy Wishon  Grand children Hunter Fox, Hudson...

Paul Deyo

Paul Deyo

Nov 26, 2020

Paul Whitman Deyo 73 of Newton passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. Born, May 1st, 1947 he was the only son of Maurice Webb and Elizabeth Whitman Deyo. He is survived by His wife of 50 years Rebecca Clark Deyo of the home; a daughter Deb Deyo of Islamorada, Fl; a sister Jean Anne Kent and husband...

William Comby

William Comby

Nov 24, 2020

William "Bill"  Joe Comby 91 of Conover died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his Residence. Born  January 26th, 1929, he was the son of the late Henry Burchard Comby and Alice Mae Little Comby. A lieutenant in the US Navy, Bill served in the Korean conflict. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whom loved his family very much....

Xee Lor

Xee Lor

Nov 22, 2020

Xee Lor 63 of Conover died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 18th, 1957 she was the daughter of Chong Sher Lor and Kayang Lee. The funeral will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday December 5, 2020 in the chapel of Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family...

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