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.

Lesley Hewitt

Lesley Hewitt

Jul 3, 2020

Lesley Lach'e Hewitt, 24, of Hickory passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. Born July 15th, 1995 she was the daughter of Russell Hewitt III and Kimberly Shante' Propst. A son Jae'kho Quamaine Lee Hewitt of Hickory; sisters Zakyia Propst of Hickory, Alexis Harris of Hickory, Tiffany Hammonds of Hickory; Brothers Johnathon Harris of Hickory; Vontavis Harris of Hickory and Desmond...

Carlos Peterson

Carlos Peterson

Jul 1, 2020

In loving memory. We will miss our beloved CJ, Carlos Bernard Peterson Jr., 20 years of age. Born January 21st 2000 and passed July 1st, 2020, who took all our hearts as he went on to be with our heavenly father. He loved and protected all of his family and friends and will never be forgotten. Long Live CJ Peterson...

Dorothy Shuford

Dorothy Shuford

Jul 1, 2020

Dorothy (Dotty) Anna Shuford 68 of Newton passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home. Born, October 11th, 1951 she was the daughter of  the late Adrian Lafayette Shuford Jr. and Dorothy Ciley Shuford. A graveside service will be 11:00 am Monday, July 6th, 2020 at Conover Cemetery with Rev. Peggy Stout officiating. Please sign the online guestbook at...

Larry Robinson

Larry Robinson

Jun 28, 2020

Larry Ray Robinson 79 of Granite Falls died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. Born September 21st, 1940 he was the son of Clifford Robinson and Marie Smith Robinson. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Robinson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...

Patsy Warren

Patsy Warren

Jun 28, 2020

Patsy Lane Warren, 68, of Hickory passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born April 9th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Oskey "Bill" Lane and May Belle Lail Lane. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gary Warren of the home; three sons Jason Warren (Mercedes) of Hickory; Jeffery Warren of Hickory;...

Kevin Shoemaker

Kevin Shoemaker

Jun 27, 2020

Kevin Glen Shoemaker, 50, of Hickory died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Thursday, April 30th, 1970 he was the son of Albert Shoemaker and Harriet Shoemaker.  He was happy when he was hunting, fishing or riding his motorcycle. He had a great love for his family and a contagious laugh. His Son, Steele Shoemaker; a...

Jason Davis

Jason Davis

Jun 26, 2020

Jason Michael Davis, 37, of Newton passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Born December 27th, 1982 he was the son of Michael Davis and Leslie Eggers.  He was always smiling and outgoing and was very loving. His father, Mike Davis and step-mom, Julie Thompson; his mother Leslie Eggers and husband Kenneth Eggers; a step-brother, Landon Thompson and a step-sister, Lauren...

Donna Cleverly

Donna Cleverly

Jun 23, 2020

Donna Marie Cleverly 79 of Hickory died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born October 6th, 1940 she was the daughter of Robert Owen Cross and Appie Marie Underwood. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cleverly family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...

Jerry Warren

Jerry Warren

Jun 21, 2020

Jerry Reginald Warren, 76, of Newton passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 22nd, 1943 he was the son of the late Conley and Margaret Warren. He is survived by his wife Diane Piercy Warren of the home; a daughter Kristy Diane Underwood (David) of Newton; a sister Loretta W. Bradshaw of Charlotte; his...

Doris Walker

Doris Walker

Jun 20, 2020

Doris Evelyn Walker, 87, of Hickory passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She came into this world on  February 1st, 1933 in Caldwell County. She was met by her parents Cletus B. Walker and Ethel Quinn Walker. She retired from Hickory Brands after 29 years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

Frances Combs

Frances Combs

Jun 20, 2020

Frances Ann Mitchem Combs 78 of Newton died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born May 29th, 1942 in Gaston County she was the daughter of Walter Brooks and Ethel Mitchem. Her husband Larry Combs; son Chad Combs; daughters Cynthia Combs and Anissa Combs, all of Newton; sister Brenda Lane of Vale; granddaughters Stephanie Clontz, Amanda Combs, and Whitney...

Timothy Carter

Timothy Carter

Jun 17, 2020

Timothy Scott Carter, 49, of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. Born January 20th, 1971 he was the son of Thomas Eugene Carter Jr. and Linda Chambers Carter.  He was a loving son, father, brother and friend and will be missed dearly. His mother, Linda Carter of the home; a son, Todd Nicholas Carter of Conover;...

Darius White

Darius White

Jun 15, 2020

Darius Edsel White, Jr. 62 of Connelly Springs died Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home. Born October 15th, 1957 he was the son of Darius "Tom" Edsel White Sr. and Vernie Fay White. A sister Teresa Shimko, nephews Josh Shimko and Jeff Shimko, nieces Jennifer Shimko and Jessica Shimko survive him. Darius was a Lance Corporal in the United...

Sarah Craig

Sarah Craig

Jun 14, 2020

Sarah Kirby Craig, 82, of Vale died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born November 30th, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Sam and Jennie Kirby.  Sarah was known for her big heart and how she never met a stranger. She is survived by a daughter Belinda Johnson (Kenneth) of Granite Falls; a son Daryll Perry of...

Alvaro Rivera-Meza

Alvaro Rivera-Meza

Jun 14, 2020

Alvaro Jose Rivera-Meza, 44, of Newton passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 1st, 1976 he was the son of Jose Ines Rivera-Paul and Andrea Concepcion Meza-Blandon. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rivera-Meza family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to...

Bobby Ikerd

Bobby Ikerd

Jun 12, 2020

Bobby Bernard Ikerd, 73, of Vale passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born March 14th, 1947 he was the son of the late Boyce and Nellie Reep Ikerd. He was a furniture upholster. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Ann McCaskill Ikerd of the home; a son Robert Shane Ikerd and special friend Cindy...

Joyce Hunsucker

Joyce Hunsucker

Jun 10, 2020

Joyce Lynn Williams Hunsucker 65 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at home. Born, February 6th, 1955 she was the daughter of Vanda Ray (Dan) Williams and Della Mae Goble Williams.  Joyce was a charter member of Tri City Baptist Church in Conover. She served as President of Williams Wood Carving out of...

Irene Parker

Irene Parker

Jun 10, 2020

Irene Marie Parker 95 of Vale died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 2nd, 1924 she was the daughter of Dexter Honeycutt and Goldie Johnson Honeycut. Her daughters, Betty Lockman of Vale, Jackie Heavner of Hickory, and Hope Parker of Newton; sons Rex Parker of Newton, James Parker of Vale, and Kenneth Parker of...

Linda Lail

Linda Lail

Jun 9, 2020

Linda Canipe Lail, 78, of Hickory was born March 24th, 1942 to the late Dennie Orlando Canipe and Eunice Pitts Canipe Poston. Linda passed away June 9, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Donald Lail; and a son Kelly Lail. She is survived by a daughter Teri Lail Wilson; two sons...

William Cash

William Cash

Jun 8, 2020

William Cecil Cash 78 of Newton died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Trinity Ridge. Born November 1st, 1941 he was the son of the late Willie Callaway Cash and Vernell Parker Cash. Two daughters, Paula Kiziah of Newton, Gina Buchanan and husband Kelly of Myrtle Beach, SC; a son, Steve Cash and wife Lori of Hickory; a sister, Johnnie Melton...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

About Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service Obituaries and Tributes

Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service offers a collection of obituaries for Newton, NC & throughout Catawba County. With services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Newton, NC obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.