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.
Patsy Alice Rosenstein
Jun 7, 2025
Patsy Alice (Marlowe) Rosenstein of Newton, NC died valiantly Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born June 21, 1943 she was the daughter of her late beloved mother Alice Mozelle (Sims) Marlowe and treasured father Earl Pinkney Marlowe. Her adoring children Michael Newton and Alison Newton survive her along with her brother Bob Marlowe...
Jerry A. Bradshaw
Jun 6, 2025
Jerry Allen Bradshaw, 65, of Conover, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his residence on Lester Street. He was born on Tuesday, January 12, 1960, to the late J.W. Bradshaw and Jasperine Pierce Bradshaw.
Jerry had a passion for collecting old bottles and antique currency, finding joy in the history and stories behind each item. He will be remembered...
Marilyn Irene Setzer
Jun 5, 2025
Marilyn Irene Setzer, 71, of Claremont, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born on January 5, 1954, the daughter of the late James Grover Holleman and Martha Vina Summers Holleman.
Marilyn was devoted to her family, finding her greatest joy in being a loving wife, a nurturing mother, and a cherished “Nanny” to many....
Patricia "Pat" Miller
Jun 4, 2025
For those who knew her as Pat, Mom, Grandma Pat, or Martha, we gather today not just in grief, but in celebration of a bold, funny, and fiercely loving woman. Patricia “Pat” Miller, age 84, passed on to the place she always believed she was headed, leaving behind a legacy as wild, warm, and unforgettable as she was.
She is survived...
Bobby Michael Lovelace
Jun 4, 2025
Bobby Michael Lovelace, 64, of Maiden passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born, October 9th, 1960 he was the son of Bobby Richard Lovelace and Clara Lovelace.
Michael Lovelace never met a stranger, he touched the lives of everyone he met with kindness and warmth. A lifelong sports fanatic, he passionately followed the...
Olive Louise Johnson
Jun 1, 2025
Olive Louise McDaniel Johnson, of Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Olive was born on January 8, 1940, to Morris Larosco McDaniel, Sr., and Evie Louise Nowell McDaniel. She grew up in Fort Valley, GA, surrounded by her loving aunts, uncles, and cousins,...
Larry Dean Johnson
May 28, 2025
Larry Dean Johnson, 78, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born August 13th, 1946, he was the son of the late Roy Clayton Johnson and Vegie McMahan.A Vietnam War Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army with the 4th Infantry Division. He was proud of his service, although he...
Sandra "Sandi" Kaye Ballew Reynolds
May 27, 2025
Sandra (Sandi) Kaye Ballew Reynolds, 78, of Hickory passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025. Born, June 22nd, 1946 she was the daughter of the late William Phifer Ballew and Mary Kathryn Stamey Ballew.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Wayne Reynolds, daughter Paige Lutes Brigham, sister Cathy Diana Ballew, grandsons Joseph Daniel Brigham (Emily) and...
Joanne Mackey Testerman
May 26, 2025
Joanne Mackey Testerman, 79, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. She was born on June 17, 1945, to the late Walter and Grace Mackey.
Joanne was a strong and courageous woman who lived with cancer for over 12 years. She had a passion for gardening, especially roses, and was known for...
Louise Grace Thomas Weeks
May 26, 2025
Louise Grace Thomas Weeks, 84, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Monday, May 26th, 2025, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Born, April 2nd, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Cloyd D. Thomas and Pearl Thomas.
She met the love of her life, Spencer Weeks, when she was a contestant in a beauty pageant, a moment that marked the beginning...
Plass Odom, Jr.
May 22, 2025
Plass Odom Jr., 55, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1970, the son of Plass Odom Sr. and Nettie Rose Goforth Odoms.
He is survived by his brother, Christopher Odom, and his cousins, Roxanne Crooks and Brandon Michaux.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the...
Patricia Newell Heavner Hedrick
May 21, 2025
Patricia Newell Hedrick, 89, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at Trinity Village. Born May 1st, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Newell Heavner and Metta Travis Heavner.
She is survived by her sons, Rocky Hedrick (Sandra Harmon) of Hickory, and Mark Hedrick (Donna) of Cape Coral; her grandchildren, McCall and Mason Hedrick; her sisters, Judy...
Kathy Curtis
May 21, 2025
Kathy Ann Curtis, 71, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1954, in Valdese, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Harry Waldo Curtis and the late Annie Lucille Craig Curtis.
Kathy loved reading mystery novels, especially those by John Grisham and James Patterson. She had a special...
Ernest Frindt
May 21, 2025
Ernest Frindt, 85, of Conover died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his residence. Born August 25th, 1939 he was the son of the late Alojz and Elizabeth Frindt. He was born in Czechoslovakia and came to America when he was 19 years old. He lived in New York and became a Mechanic and later moved to North Carolina to build...
Barbara Ann Jackson
May 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Jackson, age 79, passed away peacefully, May 20, 2025, at her residence in Hickory, NC. Ann, as she preferred to be called, was born on October 4, 1945, one of 11 children of the late Robert Sr. and Lillie Bristow.
Ann leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter and is survived and missed by her lovingchildren, daughter Kimberly...
Cynthia Ann Lingerfelt
May 16, 2025
Cynthia Ann Lingerfelt, of Conover, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory due to heart failure. She was born on May 22, 1957, to the late Irving Reid Lingerfelt and Barbara Hayes Lingerfelt of Conover.
Cindy was a 1975 graduate of Newton-Conover High School, where she was voted “Most Carefree” by her classmates—an honor she...
Maria Elena Mijangos
May 13, 2025
Maria Elena Mijangos, 69, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on Friday, February 24, 1956, in Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Isidoro Reyes and the late Elsa Perez.
Maria had a deep love for her family and found great joy in cooking for them. She cherished animals, had...
Charlotte Janette Arney
May 13, 2025
Charlotte Janette Arney, 90, of Newton died Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her home. Born Monday, May 13th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Edith Propst.
Her daughters, Lynne Traxler, Sandy Truitt and Jazmine Arney; grandchildren, Lee Traxler, David Arney, Kirk Traxler, Josh Kirby, Jordan Truitt, Aaliyah Truitt, Alexis Hartman and multiple great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and...
James Delane Johnson II
May 12, 2025
James Delane Johnson II "Jim", 69, of Hickory died Monday, May 12, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born in Spartanburg on April 29th, 1956, he was the son of the late James Delane Johnson and Jane Gault Johnson. He attended Spartanburg High School and Spartanburg Community College, and was the owner of Johnson Refridgeration Company. He was a lively person, and...
Timothy Brian Noone
May 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Timothy B. Noone at the age of 67. Tim was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 21, 1957 and died at FryeCare Regional Hospital on May 11, 2025. He was diagnosed with a rare type of ANCA Vasculitis in 2020 which mainly impacted his lungs. He battled through multiple...
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