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.
Joe Hughes
Mar 28, 2017
Joe Michael Hughes (Mike), passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Born June 2, 1956 in Valdese, NC he was the son of Madeline Passmore Hughes Harrison and the late Billy Joe Hughes. Mike was known as a musician passionate about music and valued his beloved pets. Throughout his life he enjoyed working with his hands from landscaping to woodworking. He...
Christie Young
Mar 22, 2017
Christie Ann Young 42 of Granite Falls died Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 22nd, 1975, she was the daughter of Richard and Darlene Coleman Young . No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Young family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Eugene Rothlin
Mar 22, 2017
Eugene Francis Rothlin 89, of Hickory died Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 at Abernethy Laurels. Born July 17th, 1927 he was the son of the late William Rothlin and Ida Rothlin Lewis. The family has chosen to donate Mr. Rothlin's body to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rothlin family has entrusted arrangements to...
Douglas Bates
Mar 21, 2017
Douglas Bates 73 of Hildebran died Monday, March 20th, 2017 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke. Born October 12th, 1943 he was the son of the late Juanita Brown. Two daughters, Shelly Bates of Hickory and Renee Cole and husband Brett of Hickory; two grandsons, Dylan and Tyler Cole; numerous aunts and cousins survive him. No services are planned at...
Michael Gerst
Mar 18, 2017
Michael Anthony Gerst, 47, of Lincolnton passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at his home. Born October 9th, 1969, he was the son of Mary McGuigan Posluszny and the late William Joseph Gerst, Jr.. In addition to his mother Mary Gerst-Posluszny; his wife of nine years Robin Gerst; a daughter Jacklyn Gerst of Lincolnton; three sons John Gerst of Vale,...
Ava Bumgarner
Mar 18, 2017
Ava Rose Bumgarner infant daughter of Richard "Rick" and Chasity Bumgarner of Claremont died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Her parents, Chasity Nichole and Rick Bumgarner of Claremont; her maternal grandparents, Barbara Mullins and husband Dave of Charleston, WV and Daniel Reinhardt of Maiden survive him. Her paternal grandparents, Earl and Mabel Bumgarner preceded her...
Chase Bumgarner
Mar 18, 2017
Chase Richard Bumgarner infant son of Richard "Rick" and Chasity Bumgarner of Claremont died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. His parents, Chasity Nichole and Rick Bumgarner of Claremont; his maternal grandparents, Barbara Mullins and husband Dave of Charleston, WV and Daniel Reinhardt of Maiden survive him. His paternal grandparents, Earl and Mabel Bumgarner preceded him...
Ronald Smith
Mar 16, 2017
Ronald Dean Smith 60 of Lincolnton died Thursday, March 16th, 2017. Born January 31st, 1957 he was the son/ of the late John Smith and Margaret Smith. Children, Johnathan Smith and Heather Bonacasa survive him. The funeral will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 19th, 2017 at Coral Springs Baptist church 295 Springs East Rd Lincolnton , NC 28092 Please sign...
Robert Poteat
Mar 14, 2017
Robert (Robbie) Lee Poteat, Jr. 42 of Connelly Springs died Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 11th, 1974 he was the son of Robert Lee Poteat, Sr. and Elizabeth Corpening Day. A son, Nathaniel Poteat of CO; a daughter, Taylor Parker of Connelly Springs, NC; his mother, Elizabeth Day and husband Ronald Day of Taylorsville;...
Dale Hasson
Mar 13, 2017
Dale Allen Hasson 66 of Claremont died Monday, March 13th, 2017 at his residence. Born September 18th, 1950, he was the son of the late Claude Hasson and Hazel Johnson Hasson. Dale attended Newton Church of God and Zion Temple Church where he was saved. He enjoyed boating, old cars and collecting and shooting guns. He also loved spending time...
Cherrypril Estabas
Mar 12, 2017
CherryPril Villaruel Estabas 23 of Newton passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 16th, 1993 she was the daughter of the late Arcangel Estabas Jr. and Edwina Villaruel and Richard Mosteller. In addition to her mother and step-father; three brothers William Bell Estabas and wife Rodith of New York, Adam Mosteller of Newton, and Armar...
Larry Yount
Mar 12, 2017
Larry Adrian Yount 70 of Conover passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2017 at his residence. Born June 28th, 1946 he was the son of the late Lawrence Yount and Floy Yount Deal. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was playing with his grandchildren. He was a devoted member of Abernethy United Methodist Church where he...
Peggy Pless
Mar 11, 2017
Peggy Lou Pless 73 of Claremont died Friday, March 10th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 14th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Hill Peeler and Nellie Green. Lou was retired from the furniture industry. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Ralph Pless. services are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook...
Shepel Hunter
Mar 11, 2017
Shepel Monet Hunter 43, of Conover died Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 1st, 1973 she was the daughter of Janice Lynn Hunter. Shepel attended Hickory High, and took nine years of Ballet from Ann Freeman Dance Academy. She loved music, and was a huge UNC Tar Heel fan. In addition to her mother; a...
Dewey Yount
Mar 11, 2017
Dewey Lane Yount 70 of died Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. Born December 17th, 1946 he was the son of the late Kenneth Yount and Lovie Hall Yount. No service is planned at this time Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Yount family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Nancy Jones
Mar 10, 2017
Nancy Gayle Jones 71 of Lincolnton died Friday, March 10th, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton, NC. Born November 12th, 1945 she was daughter of the late Sammuel Crabtree and Annie Ellis Crabtree. She was a homemaker. Survived by her husband, James Jones. The funeral will be 2:00pm Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at Union Baptist Church. The family will receive...
Joann Grosch
Mar 9, 2017
Joann Grace Grosch 84 of Lincolnton died Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 18th, 1932 she was the daughter of the late John and Kathrine Lees Schunn No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Grosch family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Janice Christian
Mar 8, 2017
Janice Ann Christian 57, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 30th, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Henry Christian and Oma Lee Stanley. A daughter Porsha Galligher of Hickory; three sons Neil Galligher of Hickory Javan Galligher of Hickory, Jake Christian of Newton; three sisters Bessie Urps, Freda Strawderman, Barbara...
Dallas Darnell
Mar 8, 2017
Dallas Henry Darnell 69, of Maiden died Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born January 10th, 1948 he was the son of the late James and Grace Sheets Darnell. Dallas served his country in the US Army during Vietnam War and received an award for National Defense Service Medal Sharpshooter M-14. He was an avid golfer...
Peggy Dewhurst
Mar 8, 2017
Peggy Louise Dewhurst 86 of Claremont died Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 11th, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Israel Galyon and Myrtle Webb Galyon. She was a member of St Paul's Reformed Church in Newton and a member of the Sweet Adelines from 1974-2002. She volunteered at Catawba Valley Medical Center from...
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