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 Testerman
Jul 7, 2024
Joann Testerman, 65, of Newton passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 7th, 1959 in Charlottesville, VA she was the daughter of late David Nichols and Sadie Green. Joann graduated from the University of Virginia and was a Register Nurse for 34 years. Joann was also a member of Discovery Church in Hickory and...
Melinda Smith
Jul 5, 2024
Melinda Faye Smith, 49, of Newton passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Cabarrus. Born, August 8th, 1974 she was the daughter of Jimmy Kay Smith and Brenda Gail Smith. She is survived by her daughter Antoinette "Anna" Smith of the home; her father, Jimmy Kay Smith of the home; her brothers, Fred Richard...
Philip Mcgraw
Jul 1, 2024
Philip Alexander McGraw 28 of Newton died Monday, July 1, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born February 26th, 1996 he was the son of Richard Peter Brigham and Mary Lynn Clark. A Memorial will be held 7:00pm, Friday, July 12, 2024 at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The family will receive friends after service at...
Charles Simpson
Jun 29, 2024
Charles J. Simpson, Jr "Chuck", 46, of Vale currently of Morganton died June 29, 2024, at Amorem Hospice. Born December 27, 1977, he was the son of Charles Joseph Simpson, Sr and Linda Gaye Long Simpson. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hiking the Linville Gorge. Chuck met many interesting people during his travels. One he was...
Douglas White
Jun 28, 2024
Douglas Macarthur White, 81, of Hickory, NC, passed away Friday, June 28th, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Doug was born at the head of Catawba River in Old Fort, NC September 11, 1942. He was born to Jess Willard White and Mable Allison White Frizsell. He was raised by stepfather, Johnnie E. Frizsell. Doug was an Air Force Veteran...
Aundry Allen
Jun 28, 2024
Audrey Marie Bollinger Allen- 78, of Maiden, NC, born December 24, 1945, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, June 28, 2024 in her home. Holding thehands of her daughter Cindy and Granddaughter Marie until Jesus called her to her heavenly home. Audrey- well known to everyone as Aundry, the daughter of the late William Thomas and Nervie Jane Bollinger, also...
Josh Jenkins
Jun 27, 2024
Josh Jenkins, 45, of Vale passed away Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born, December 28th, 1978 he was the son of Richard Alan Jenkins and Debra Kay Jenkins. He always was ready to lend a helping hand to anyone. He loved fixing things and figuring out how they operated. He had a passion for music and playing...
Mary Moore
Jun 22, 2024
We can’t write a standard obituary, because our mom wasn’t a standard person. Surrounded by family, Mary Darwin Marsh Moore, 76, died peacefully at home on June 22nd. Mom was raised in Boone, NC by Mary Nell and John Darwin Marsh (and Johnny Mathis and Andy Williams). She got her bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State, married Dad in 1971,then returned...
William "Rusty" Byrum
Jun 20, 2024
William Russell (Rusty) Byrum, 63, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024 at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House in Sherrills Ford NC from the effects of chronic health conditions. He was born on July 7, 1960, in Charlotte NC. He was the son of the late Robert Wilson Byrum and Jean Carrigan Byrum. He worked for the family business,...
Geneva Earp
Jun 15, 2024
Geneva Lucille Dillard Earp, 84 of Hickory died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Born in Patterson, NC on July 10th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Vilas Edward Dillard and the late Gladys Elaine Dillard. Geneva was of strong Baptist faith. She began her lifelong career of Cosmetology at a young age. She enjoyed...
Barbara Abt-Barnett
Jun 13, 2024
Barbara Katherine Abt-Barnett, 67, of Beverly died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. Born May 19th, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Norman Abt and Barbara Marie Barnett. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Abt-Barnett family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Janet Roelecke
Jun 12, 2024
Janet Lee (Durham) Roelecke, 79, of Lincolnton died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born June 15th, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Oliver Durham and the late Emerald Janet Durham. She is survived by her brother, Vernon Durham Jr. (Buzzy); her children Debra Lyn Walters, Ronald Walters, Howard Roelecke, Robin Gerst, and...
James Johnson
Jun 11, 2024
James "Jamie" Allen Johnson died peacefully with his loving wife by his side on 6.11.24 at The Greens in Viewmont after a very short battle with cancer. He leaves behind Susan, his wife of 50 years, 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, 2 bonus grandsons, and 4 great grandchildren. He worked in textiles all of his life, starting out sweeping floors in...
Damian Keenan
Jun 7, 2024
Damian Wayne Keenan passed away, June 7th, 2024. Born, January 24th, 1969 he was the son of Robert Joseph Keenan and Rosalie Teresa. The family will receive friends from 4PM-5PM, June 13, 2024 in Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center. The Funeral Service will follow at 5PM in Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall...
Patty Mcmanus
Jun 5, 2024
Patty Dye McManus, 73, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at Mission Hospital. Born, June 8th, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Hester Horton. She loved her family, food, church and taking care of people. She is survived by her children, April Shook and her husband Kirk of Granite Falls, Julie Hess of Hickory, and Eric...
Thomas Harless
Jun 4, 2024
Thomas Louis Harless, 87, joined his wife Carol in Heaven June 4, 2024. Raised in Cross Lanes, WV, former resident of Lake Wales, FL & most recently resided in Vale, NC. An Army Veteran, he retired from the WV Turnpike & was also a former employee of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, FL. He was a man who loved his...
Ashley Helton
Jun 3, 2024
Ashley Shaina Helton Scronce, 37, of Vale died Monday, June 3, 2024. Ashley is survived by her loved ones in her life, her mother, Frances S. Foxx; brother, Steven G. Short; and two sons, Nolen Rudisill and Nick Rudisill. The Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm Friday, June 14th, 2024 at Crowell Memorial Church, 4256 Wilfong Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092....
Joseph Robinson
Jun 1, 2024
Joseph Lee Robinson (67) of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 21, 1956, to the late Benjamin Robinson and Florene (Steele) Robinson in Statesville, North Carolina, Joseph was a beacon of strength and resilience. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings,...
Charles “Keith” Webb
May 26, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Charles Keith Webb went home to be with his Lord, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charles C. Webb and Margaret Louise Hughes Webb; nephew, Joshua Webb; brother-in-law, Michael Elliott; father-in-law, Jim Elliott. Surviving are his loving wife, Tonya Elliott Webb of Hickory; son’s, Adam Webb (Rebekah)...
Clinton Reep
May 21, 2024
Aaron Clinton Reep, 69, of Vale died Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born October 2nd, 1954 in Hickory, North Carolina. Clinton worked for Hickory Heating and plumbing for over 43 years. Clinton loved fishing, boating and spending time with his family. HIs favorite pastime also included gambling. Clinton is survived by his wife of 22 years, Teressa Shook; three children, Shawney...
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