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.
Laurene Fredenberg
Nov 18, 2019
Laurene Mae Fredenberg, 86, of Lincolnton died Monday, November 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15th, 1933 in Monticello, New York to the late Lael LaGrande and Irene Kinch. Laurene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her family was her entire world; they knew her as Meme. She loved staying home to be...
Susan Anderson
Nov 15, 2019
Susan Gail Anderson, 61, of Hickory died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 17th,1958 she was the daughter of the late Samuel Warren and Henrietta Terry. She is survived by daughters Alyson Celeste Anderson and Sarah Elizabeth Edwards, Son In-Law Andrew Edwards, grandchildren Warren Colt Edwards and Zoey Rebecca Edwards, and close friend Tanya. A...
Moise Selejan
Nov 15, 2019
Moise Selejan 85 of Hickory died Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence. Born Tuesday, October 23rd, 1934 he was the son of Petru Selejan and Tenica Selejan. His wife of 55 years, Estera Selejan of the home, two sons, Marius Selejan and wife Simona of Odessa, TX and Florin Selejan and wife Ani of Longwood, FL; a sister, Florica...
Gary Thompson
Nov 15, 2019
Gary Gene Thompson 72 of Denver died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born April 18th, 1947 he was the son of Harold Thompson and Betty Shears Thompson. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Thompson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Emma Punch
Nov 13, 2019
Emma Jean Mitchell Punch, 82, of Hickory died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 25th, 1937 she was the daughter of William Ray Hart and Annie Lee Hildebran Hart. She worked 45 years as a LPN at Frye Regional Medical Center and the Lutheran Home. After retirement, she spent much of her time caring for...
Micheal Van Rowland
Nov 13, 2019
Micheal Van Rowland 68 of Morganton died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Brian Center East. Born February 18th, 1951 he was the son of Albert Lee Rowland and Oneida Hastings Rowland. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rowland family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Frances Rayfield
Nov 12, 2019
Frances Victoria Calvert Rayfield, 78, of Hickory died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. She was born February 20th, 1941 to the late Henry J. Calvert and Sue Victoria Calvert. Frances was a devoted Christian; she was sweet, compassionate and thoughtful to everyone she met. Frances loved the North Carolina mountains and enjoyed baking for everyone...
Jay Teams
Nov 11, 2019
Jay Lenord Teams, 86 of Vale went home to be with the Lord November 11, 2019 at Carolina Caring – Catawba Regional Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on December 25, 1932 in Shulls Mills, Watauga County to the late Goss Martin Teams, and Martha Carolyn Storie Teams. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Swift,...
James Hamilton
Nov 9, 2019
James Ernest Hamilton, 73, of Hickory died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 24th, 1946 he was the son of Mildred Irene Collins. Two brothers, Jack Hamilton of Maryland and Kennis Hamilton of Maryland; two sons, James Hamilton Jr and wife Kim Jo of Virginia and Richard Hamilton and wife Rhonda of Hickory; four grandchildren,...
Marie Farr
Nov 8, 2019
Marie Blanche Farr 77 of Conover died Friday, November 8, 2019. Born September 14th, 1942 she was the daughter of Arthur John Hoeny and Mae Emilia Hoeny. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Farr 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...
Linda Smith
Nov 3, 2019
Linda Faye Smith 72 of Newton died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home. Born October 28th, 1947 she was the daughter of Wilma Mae Huffstuler. Linda, our mother, a beautiful soul will be missed dearly by her three children, Leisa Smith, Teresa Borum and Danny Smith. She was born to Wilma and Floyd Hufstetler in the state of Florida...
Joseph Bachofner
Nov 3, 2019
Joseph August Bachofner, 97 of Hickory, passed away Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, at his home. He was born July 9th, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Bachofner and Edna Miller Bachofner. He was married to his high school sweetheart Margaret Bachofner for 70 years. They owned and operated a dry cleaning business in Grayslake, Illinois until they retired...
Lois Camacho
Nov 1, 2019
Lois Patricia Camacho 68 of Hickory died Friday, November 1, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 15th, 1951 she was the daughter of Calvin Lewis Blanchard and Lois Irene Blanchard. She enjoyed spending time at the Connections Clubhouse in Newton where she met her beloved husband Ricardo. Her husband of 13 years, Ricardo Camacho of the home; three...
Dolman Mooneyham
Oct 31, 2019
Dolman Mooneyham, 83, of Hickory died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born Sunday, March 29th, 1936 he was the son of Lewis Nilor Mooneyham. His wife of 34 years, Mary Mooneyham; three sons, Carroll and wife Anita, Terry Mooneyham and Tony and wife Natalie; a daughter, Sue Bolick and husband Reggie; two stepsons, Chad Arrowood and Chuck...
William Miskowitz
Oct 31, 2019
William Robert Miskowitz 74 of Crouse died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born September 10th, 1945. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Miskowitz family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers...
Cynthia Laws
Oct 30, 2019
Cynthia "Candy" Odessa Laws, 63, of Newton died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospoice. Born Tuesday, February 14th, 1956 she was the daughter of Odessa Laatrice Whitmire and the late Charles Robert Whitmire. In addition to her husband of 42 years Tony Laws; two sons, Chris Laws of Newton, Alex Laws and wife Amy of Hickory; two brothers,...
Joyce Chaney
Oct 26, 2019
Joyce Ann Chaney, 81, of Hickory died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born Saturday, August 27th, 1938 she was the daughter of Romie and Oma Goins. Joyce was a sweet and loving mother and grandmother not only to her own children but she served as a Cottage Parent to many at the South Mountain Children's Home. Joyce also...
Lindle Smith
Oct 26, 2019
Lindle M. Smith 79 of Hickory died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Trinity Ridge. Born April 30th, 1940 she was the daughter of Leon Clifford Sikes and Nellie Sikes. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
Benito Menendez
Oct 25, 2019
Benito Rafael Menendez 85 of Lincolnton died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Carolina Caring. He was born Tuesday, June 12th, 1934. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Menendez 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 in memory of Benito Rafael Menendez,...
Robert Taylor
Oct 23, 2019
Robert Milton Taylor, 83, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Born, October 18th, 1936 he was the son of the late Mills Higgins Taylor and Carrie Reid Taylor. Robert was a Sergeant on the Hickory Police Dept. where he worked as a Bike traffic officer for many years. he was a competition rider...
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