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.

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...

Robin Black

Robin Black

Jun 8, 2020

Robin Ruth Black 64 of Newton died Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home. Born January 16th, 1956 she was the daughter of Dewitt Hunter Black and Bonnie Austin Black. The funeral will be 3:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Monday, June 15th, 2020 at...

Margie Cruse

Margie Cruse

Jun 7, 2020

Margie Huffman Cruse, 79, of Newton passed Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Trinity Ridge. Born Monday, January 27th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Homer and Myrlie Huffman. She was a dedicated sewer at Vanguard Furniture for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Jerry Ray Cruse; two daughters Terry Chapman (Bill) of Claremont...

Spencer Hendren

Spencer Hendren

Jun 7, 2020

Spencer Neal Hendren 55 of Newton passed Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born July 6th, 1964 he was the son of Howard Neal Hendren and Nancy Lajay Jackson. His wife Anita Hendren of the home; mother Nancy Lajay Hendren and Harold Robinson; step-son Jason Arney of Newton; step-daughter Brandy Martin of Yorktown, VA; brother Patrick Jay Hendren and wife Paige of...

Rodrigo Martinez

Rodrigo Martinez

Jun 5, 2020

Rodrigo Garza Martinez 59 of Conover died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 13th, 1961 he was the son of Israel Garza Silva and Maria Zeferina. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Garza Martinez family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the...

Hazel Bivens

Hazel Bivens

Jun 5, 2020

Hazel Lean Bivens 86 of Lincolnton died Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home. Born October 17th, 1933 she was the daughter of Lester McCoy Bivens and Alda Blanche. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bivens family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...

Scott Starnes

Scott Starnes

Jun 3, 2020

Scott Edward Starnes, 49, of Claremont passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Pineville. Born October 9th, 1970, he was the son of Linda Baker Piercy and husband Jerry, and the late Wayne Edward Starnes. In addition to his mother; significant other Misty Boston of the home; six sons Joshua Starnes of Conover, Cody Ayers of...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

May 29, 2020

Jose Isabel Trejo Garcia 52 of Cherryville died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born July 8th, 1967 he was the son of Aurelio Trejo and Leonila Garcia. The funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Newton with Rev. James M. Collins officiting. A private Burial will take...

Andrew Melnyk

Andrew Melnyk

May 29, 2020

Andrew Bohdan Melnyk, 68, of Newton passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 9th, 1951 he was the son of the late Dmytro and Valentina Melnyk. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Melnyk family has...

Paul Edwards

Paul Edwards

May 23, 2020

Paul Erastus Edwards, 91, of Conover died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence. Born August 8th, 1928 he was the son of William and Kindness Arlena Edwards.  He was the loving husband of Linda Edwards. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Graudin officiating. Please...

Evelyn Poovey

Evelyn Poovey

May 23, 2020

Evelyn Stallings Poovey, 83, of Vale, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 29, 1936 in Vale, she was the eldest daughter of the late Vance Luther Stallings and Mary Rudisill Stallings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tommy E. Poovey of Vale; her brother, Gary...

Robert Chambers

Robert Chambers

May 22, 2020

Robert Elwayne Chambers, 74, of Newton died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 16th, 1945 he was the son of the late James and Wilma Chambers. He was the retired owner and operator of Chambers Garage in Newton. Robert was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Robert is survived by three sisters...

Bruce Simmons

Bruce Simmons

May 21, 2020

Dr. Bruce Allen Simmons 74 of Hickory died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence. Born February 7th, 1946 he was the son of  Glenn Edison Simmons and Hattie Elizabeth Lail Simmons.  A Hickory High School and a Clemson University graduate, he earned his Doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine at Oklahoma State University. He was a dedicated and devoted Clemson fan....

Alvin Hall

Alvin Hall

May 20, 2020

Alvin Leroy Hall, 74, of Conover North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at the Carolina Caring in Newton, NC surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 12, 1945 to parents Lawrence and Louise Hall of Hickory. He attended St. Stephens High School in Hickory.  Alvin served his country as a Sergeant in the United States...

Ronald Bridges

Ronald Bridges

May 20, 2020

Ronald E Bridges “Ronnie”, 79, of Hickory passed away on Wednesday May 20th, 2020. He was born to the late Cecil C. Bridges and Dorothy Hux Bridges. Ronnie was a member of Viewmont Baptist Church. He was employed for over forty years in the furniture industry. He was enthusiastic for all sports and was a devoted fan of the Washington...

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