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.
James Church
May 13, 2020
James Sidney Church, 72, of Sherrills Ford died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. Born September 15th, 1947 he was the son of Arley James and Leona Church. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Church family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Lawrence Parker
May 12, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Alton Parker, age 80, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his home following a battle with cancer. Born in Georgia, raised in Florida, Larry lived in Hawaii until his retirement in 2007. After retiring to Hickory, NC, Larry enjoyed gardening and served as a Master Gardener for the City of Hickory. He was an avid card player...
Pearl Berryhill
May 10, 2020
Pearl S. Berryhill 84 of Newton died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Cambridge House, finally in the arms of Jesus. Born February 9th, 1936 she was the daughter of the late William Ben Sanders and Cennie C. Sanders. Survivors include son Dale Lee Wilkinson and wife Billie Wilkinson of Newton; daughter Cora W. LaFevers and husband Danny LaFevers of Newton;...
Betty Dyson
May 7, 2020
Betty Rose Dyson, 85, of Connelly Springs died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at her home. Born December 5th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Frank Moore and Hazel Martin. Betty will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...
Catherine Whisnant
May 2, 2020
Catherine Sue Whisnant,78, of Morganton died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 25th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Paul Clark and Bonnie Buff Elmore. Catherine will be remembered as a loving mother, who lived for her children. She is survived by two daughters Cindy Woody of Morganton and Carla Palmer (Todd) of...
Terri Clark
Apr 30, 2020
Terri Sue Clark 56 of Newton died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born November 28th, 1963 she was the daughter of Mike Ladewig and Shirley Lord. Survivors include 4 children Daniel Ray, Christopher Smith, Sherry Smith and Mitchell J. Clark; 2 Grandsons Zander Mojica and Cameron Smith as well as 4 Granddaughters Letecia Smith, Adriana Smith, Allyssa Smith...
Louise Powell
Apr 28, 2020
Louise Josephine Powell 87 of Hickory died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born May 5th, 1932 she was the daughter of Charles deZembler and Kay Hunter deZembler. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Powell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
Rockne Duckett
Apr 28, 2020
Rockne Steven Duckett 65 of Hickory died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 10th, 1954 he was the son of Franklin Willis Duckett and Donna Jeanne Duckett. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Duckett family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Christine Duncan
Apr 25, 2020
Christine Marie Duncan, She began her life on January 19, 1961 in San Diego, CA. After a prolonged illness she left this world at Carolina Care Hospice in Catawba Co. on April 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William Duncan and Viola Scholbe Duncan. She is survived by her son Shaun Patrick Duncan; her siblings ...
Michele Gross
Apr 24, 2020
Michele Sue Gross, 69, of Hickory, North Carolina died Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Born July 29, 1950, she was the oldest daughter of the late James William Hart, Jr. and Margaret Rose Anthony Hart. Michele was a volunteer with Carolina Caring Hospice of Newton, North Carolina. Michele spent much of her professional career helping others through her...
Jessie Allen
Apr 23, 2020
Jessie Mae Allen 98 of Hickory died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her home. Born November 5th, 1921 she was the daughter of John Cargile Marley and Lillie May Marley. A Private Graveside Service will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at Catawba Memorial Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Allen family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Marian Bennett
Apr 23, 2020
Marian Doris Bennett, 92, of Hickory died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Trinity Ridge. Born Thursday, August 18th, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Estelle Bennett. Marian is survived by her daughter Rosita Boatwright (Chip Boatwright) of Portsmouth, VA; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend Ruth Tevepaugh. In addition to her parents she is...
Anna Mull
Apr 22, 2020
Anna Bell Mull, 73, of Maiden passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence. Born Thursday, July 18th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Russell and Garnell Patterson. Anna will be remembered for always putting everyone above herself; she was always giving, but never took. She was a loving and caring wife, mom, and grandmother who will...
Patricia Olson
Apr 20, 2020
Patricia Marie (Pat) Olson (88), Denver, NC, passed away peacefully at Wexford House on April 20, 2020, after a long and debilitating illness. Born in New York City, Pat was the oldest of William and Lillian Barbour’s three daughters. She was a very good student and after attending private parochial school, she chose to transfer and complete her education early...
Patsy Fidler
Apr 18, 2020
Patsy Gail Fidler 69 of Hiddenite died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born June 1st, 1950 she was the daughter of Raymond Harold Milem and Suma Gaynell Milem. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fidler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Danny Watson
Apr 16, 2020
Danny Joseph Watson 69 of Newton died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 7th, 1950 he was the son of Dennis Hoover Watson and Jennnie Lou Watson. A Celebration Of Life will be held 3:00pm Saturday November 21, 2020 at the Celebration Center at Jenkins Funeral Home 4081 Startown Road Newton NC 28658 Please sign...
Jack Grant
Apr 16, 2020
Jack Grant 88 of Newton died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 25th, 1931 he was the son of Amos and Flossie Grant. His son, Bryan Grant and wife Debbie of Claremont; a daughter-in-law Gail Grant of Marion; four grandchildren, Brandon Grant of Catawba, Shawn Grant of Claremont, Donna Grant of Marion and Dr. Michael...
Betty Hefner
Apr 15, 2020
Betty Louise Hefner 76 of Claremont died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 24th, 1943 she was the daughter of Clarence William Russell and Elizabeth Adelene Jenkins Russell. In addition to her husband Earl Adam Hefner Jr, a daughter Patricia Fortner and husband Thomas of Claremont; son Bobby Hefner of Conover; five sisters Wilma Greene,...
Rose Forman
Apr 15, 2020
Rose Forman 95 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. Born September 7th, 1924 she was the daughter of Joseph Schmid and Johanna Schmid. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Forman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree...
Aleiya Seavey
Apr 15, 2020
Aleiya Jewel Seavey 7 of Newton passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. Born September 27th, 2012 she was the daughter of Trent Moser and Melody Faith Seavey. In addition to her parents; grandparents Amy Moser of Catawba, Greg Moser of Hickory, Linda Seavey of Newton, Michael Seavey of Richmond VA; two great grandmothers Marilyn Willsey of Maine,...
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