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.
Michael Leonard
Jul 9, 2020
Michael Robert Leonard, 60, of Hickory passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born April 29th, 1960 he was the son of the late Richard Robert Leonard and Elise Lucett Leonard. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Leonard family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers...
Darius White
Jul 9, 2020
On Thursday, July 9, 2020 Darius Edsel “Tom” White, Sr. of Connelly Springs, North Carolina was called home to be with the savior at the age of 83. Tom was born on August 28, 1936 in Gordon, West Virginia. Tom graduated Van High School with honors. He was the president of the National Honor Society, Class President, and co-captain of...
Jamie Eakes
Jul 5, 2020
Jamie Lee Eakes 32 of Lincolnton died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CMC Charlotte. Born September 29th, 1987 he was the son of Dennis Lee Eakes and Mary Eakes. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Eakes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
Janet Learmouth
Jul 5, 2020
Janet Marie Childs Learmouth, 78, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a period of declining health. Janet passed away peacefully at her home with family and friends at her side. Janet was born on August 30, 1941 in Syracuse, New York. She and her husband, William (Bill) Lawrence Learmouth, moved to the Hickory area in 1992...
Lois Sigmon
Jul 4, 2020
Lois Ann Sigmon, 75, of Claremont died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born November 29th, 1944 she was the daughter of Samuel Lee Chapman and Sarah Matilda Chapman. The family is holding a private service. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sigmon family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....
Barbara Hefner
Jul 3, 2020
Barbara Gayle Hefner 81 of Hickory died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born June 10th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late James Edward Gibson and Bonnie Kay Gibson. Her son Michael Hefner and wife Jill of Hickory; and grandson Chris Hefner of Hickory survive her. In addition to her parents her husband Marshall J. Hefner and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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