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.
Joann Stephens
Jun 1, 2019
Joann "Granny Jo" Stephens, 76, of Hickory died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born Saturday, January 23rd, 1943 she was the daughter of Z.T and Eula Lingerfelt. She was a lifelong member of Winklers Grove Baptist Church. Her spouse of 59 years, Grady Stephens, two brothers, Jerry Lingerfelt and wife Betty, and Harold Lingerfelt, three sisters, Lois Johnson,...
Lillie Daye
May 31, 2019
Lillie Mae Daye 81, of Hickory died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 28th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Clifford Woodrow Daye and Georgia Ruth Daye. As a nature lover, she spent a lot of her time gardening and working in her yard. Two brothers, Clifford Eugene Day of Maiden and...

Delores Hill
May 28, 2019
Delores Carroll Hill, 75, of Charlotte died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Born November 20th, 1943 she was the daughter of Delton and Betty Jo Wilkinson. Her sister, Pat Davis of Charlotte, two daughters, Cheryl Tillery and husband Tripp of Iron Station and Paige Spray and husband Bill of Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews...
Deborah Barber
May 28, 2019
Deborah Sue Barber 62 of Catawba died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 19th, 1957 she was the daughter of Jimmie Mae Segee of Murfreesboro, TN and the late Ernie Gene Whittaker. She was a lover of animals, enjoyed gardening and loved to laugh. She was passionate about life and loved her children and grandchildren....
David Stanley
May 26, 2019
David Shaun Stanley 56 of Vale died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born May 23rd, 1963 he was the son of James Clifford Stanley and Dorothy Althea Stanley. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stanley family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Phyllis Little
May 25, 2019
Phyllis Peeler Little, 77, of Taylorsville died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born Thursday, July 10th, 1941 she was the daughter of Walter and Sharlene Peeler. Her spouse, Fred Little of Taylorsville; a son, Danial Little and wife Gilvanda Morais of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; a daughter, Hollie Pharr and husband Rusty of Stony Point; a sister,...
Marshall Whitesides
May 23, 2019
Marshall William Whitesides, 83, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence. Born Sunday, July 14th, 1935 he was the son of James and Mary Whitesides. Three daughters, Jeanette Huffman and husband Darrell of Lincolnton, Renee Page and husband Norris of Ellenboro and and Robin Newton and husband Rick of Lincolnton; a son, David Whitesides of Lincolnton, seven...
Charles Ebel
May 21, 2019
Charles Baur Ebel 72 of Vale passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home. Born December 4th, 1946 he was the son of the late Charles Clifford Ebel and Bertha A.J. Ebel and brother of the late Barbara Claire Ebel. He is survived by his wife, Janice Leaf Ebel, son Charles C Ebel, daughters, Kimberly L Ebel and Christina...
Bradley Cowan
May 20, 2019
Bradley Richard Cowan 55 of Maiden died Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home. Born November 23rd, 1963 he was the son of Forrest Omar Cowan and Sarah Christine Cowan. The funeral will be 3:00 pm Friday May 31, 2019 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Maiden Municipal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm-3:00...
Doris Steppe
May 18, 2019
Doris Dawn Steppe 78 of Lincolnton passed away Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at her home. Born May 24th, 1940 she was the daughter of James Frye and Linda Sturdivant Frye. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Steppe family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Patricia Thomas
May 17, 2019
Patricia Ann Thomas 53 of Newton passed away Friday, May 17th, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 16th, 1966 she was the daughter of William Louis Thomas and Peggy Sue Thomas. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Thomas family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to...
Her Lor
May 15, 2019
Her Lor, 51, of Charlotte passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice. Born Monday, July 3rd, 1967 she was the daughter of Nhia Choua Lor and Yer Thao. The funeral will be 10:00 am Saturday June 1, 2019 at the chapel of Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will be 1:00 pm Monday June 3, 2019 at Jenkins...
Cole Clark
May 15, 2019
Cole Blease Clark, Jr. 69 of Newton died Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at his residence. Born March 9th, 1950 he was the son of Cole Blease Clark Sr. and Esther Carpenter Clark. An avid outdoors-man he enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to the beach. His wife of 32 years, Carrie Clark of the home; four daughters, Karla Clark of the...
Beverly Teal
May 14, 2019
Beverly Wells Teal 92 of Sherrills Ford passed away Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at her home. Born May 5th, 1927 she was the daughter of Wilmer Wells and Beulah Broome Wells. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Teal family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...

Michael Fitzpatrick
May 13, 2019
Michael Martin Fitzpatrick, 65, of Newton passed in peace Monday, May 13th, 2019 at Carolina Caring. His story began April 26, 1954 in Washington, DC, where he was born the fourth child of the late Dr. and Mrs. William H. (Eileen) Fitzpatrick of Springfield, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Fitzpatrick,...
Jc Plott
May 12, 2019
JC Plott 79 of Belmont passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2019 at Caramont Health. Born February 3rd, 1940 he was the son of Eugene Plott and Mary Eudy Plott. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 pm Wednesday May 15, 2019 at Berryhill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 - 11:45 am at the church. Jenkins Funeral...

Ernest Cameron
May 11, 2019
Ernest L. Cameron 78 of Conover died Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cameron 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...

Ronald Fuller
May 7, 2019
Ronald Fuller 86 of Hickory passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born April 28th, 1933 he was the son of Wesley Edison Fuller and Dorothy St. Charles Fuller. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fuller family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Todd Maclsaac
May 7, 2019
Todd Scott MacIsaac, 55, of Statesville died Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at his home. Born , October 16th, 1963 he was the son of Daniel Joseph and Mary Louise MacIsaac. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The MacIsaac family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To...

Dorothy Johnson
May 5, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Jonas Johnson, age 96, of Vale, went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning May 5th, 2019. She was born June 8th, 1922 in Lincoln county. She was the daughter of late Barbara Jane Jonas and Daniel Burgan Jonas Sr. Dorothy was the last living sibling out of the five children. She had two brothers: Herman Jonas...
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