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.
Hazel Thomas
Jun 8, 2017
Hazel Doris Thomas, 98 of Hickory died Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Hospice of Newton. Born August 17th, 1918 she was the daughter of the late William Smith and Pantha James Smith. She was the owner and operator of Highland Bakery. A lifelong active church member. An avid reader, she loved to learn and gain knowledge about people...
Paul Triplett
Jun 8, 2017
Paul Henry Triplett, 68 of Conover died Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Born December 10th, 1948 he was the son of the late Arlie Triplett and Pauline Triplett Daugerty. He was a truck driver for most of his life and served in the Army as well. There are no services planned at this time....
Steven Sigmon
Jun 7, 2017
Steven Michael Sigmon Sr., 55 of Hickory died Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 at his home. Born July 10th, 1961 he was the son of the late Kenneth Sigmon and Rose Price Sigmon. A daughter; Jessee Mendoza of Newton; a son; Steven Michael Sigmon, Jr. of Stewartsville, VA, two sisters; Debra Buff of Hickory and Pamela Pettry of Newton; two brothers;...
Todd Hoffman
Jun 6, 2017
Todd Louis Hoffman 47 of Hickory died Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at his home. Born March 5th, 1970 he was the son of the late Donald Hoffman and Gloria Schering. There are no services at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hoffman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....
Delores Thomas
Jun 5, 2017
Delores Faye Thomas 64 of Iron Station died Monday, June 5th, 2017 at Her home. Born September 23rd 1952 she was the daughter of the late Daniel Carroll and Martha Carroll Taylor. Husband Bobby Thomas of the home, and daughter Bobbie Chrisley of Iron Station, NC, Sons; Ray Thomas and wife Crystal of Iron Station, and James Thomas of Lincolnton,...

Timothy Jones
Jun 4, 2017
Timothy William Jones, 63 of Claremont, NC died Sunday June 4, 2017. Born July 26, 1953 to the late Marshall Thomas Jones in Abbeville County, SC. He is survived by daughter, Tisa Jones Wood and husband Lawson of Middletown, Virginia; girlfriend Linda Mills of Mooresville, NC; sister, Kay Rinckand husband Lawrence of Union Grove, NC; James and Bettie Conley of...

James Crossley
Jun 3, 2017
James Allen Crossley, 64 of died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 8, 1953 he was the son of Donald Crossley and Patricia McClain Crossley. Two daughters, Tracy Garinghouse of Hickory and Kelly Ervin of Vale, NC survive him. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced laterby Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online...
Stephen Peoples
Jun 2, 2017
Stephen Dwayne Peoples 34 of Taylorsville died Friday, June 2nd, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 12th, 1983, he was the son of Johnny Ray Whitesides and Roberta Peoples Whitesides. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday June, 16, 2017 from 3-5 pm at Liberty Baptist Church, 2430 Wilkesboro Hwy., Statesville, with Pastor Roger...

John Holston
Jun 1, 2017
John Robert Holston 78 of died Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 17th, 1938 he was the son of the late Raymond Holston and Annie Smith Holston. A service is planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Holston family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
William Botsko
Jun 1, 2017
William Patrick Botsko, 90 of Lincolnton died Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at his residence. Born March 17th, 1927 he was the son of the late Steve Botsko and Mary Uhlar Botsko. A daughter, Theresa Spurrier of the home and a granddaughter, Ashley Helms and husband, Jeffery of Lincolnton survive him. His wife, Elizabeth Botsko, preceded him in death. No services...
Lois Kilby
Jun 1, 2017
Lois Hilda Kilby 82 of Connelly Springs died Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at her home. Born August 13th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Marzelita Daelke Hertzfeld. She was a loving homemaker during her life to her family. Two daughters; Cynthia Kilby of Connelly Springs, Sandra J. Shannon and husband Steve of Garner, NC; a son...
Thelma Miller
May 29, 2017
Thelma Louise Miller, 85 of Conover died Monday, May 29th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 22, 1931 she was the daughter of the late David Miller and Pearl Price Miller. A member of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, she retired from Sherrill Furniture. In her early years she loved to create black and white sketches. She...
Allen Abee
May 28, 2017
Allen Durant Abee 73 of Hickory died Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 18th, 1944 he was the son of the late Alvin Durant Abee and Lucille Starnes Abee. He was the owner and operator of Abee Auto Sales. His wife of 54 years, Nancy Abee of the home; a daughter, Pamela Church and husband...

Loyd Lewis
May 27, 2017
Loyd Edward Lewis 75 of Newton died Saturday, May 27th, 2017 at his home. Born February 25th, 1942 he was the son of the late Henry Lewis and Mildred Cahoon Lewis. Loyd was a part of a prayer and share bible study at Christ Alive Church. Prior to medical issues he was often seen helping around the Church and doing...
Althea Clark
May 26, 2017
Althea Ann Clark, 60 of Iron Station died Friday, May 26th, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born January 1st, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clark and Doretha Staley Clark. She was employed by Mohican Mills in Maiden, NC for over 20 years. A son; Demetrious A. Clark and wife Shadiva of Iron Station, NC. Grandson; Chris...

John Miller
May 21, 2017
John Alvin Miller 87 of Hickory died Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at his residence. Born February 8th, 1930 he was the son of the late Loy Franklin Miller and Zelda Hawn Miller. A US Navy Veteran, he worked at Hickory Sheet Metal for over 40 years. His wife of 62 years, Catherine Fulbright Miller of the home; twin brother Joe...

Howard Cooper
May 21, 2017
Howard Eugene Cooper 63, of Hickory died Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 11th, 1953 he was the son of the late Dairel Cooper and Eva Martin Cooper. In addition to his wife, Vicki Curl Cooper; a daughter, Angelleia Cooper of Hickory; and a sister, Cheryl Cooper of Colorado Springs, Colorado survive him. In addition to...

Derrick Howard
May 18, 2017
Derrick Dean Howard, 49, went to be with Jesus on May 18th, 2017 at his residence in Iron Station, NC. He was the son of the late Danny Ray Howard and Sandra Kay Duncan of South Carolina. In addition to his wife, Kathryn (Kayte) Howard; daughters, Roxanna Hunter and husband Todd of SC, and Kasi Trantham and husband Bryan of...

John Dowdal
May 18, 2017
John Thomas Dowdal Sr. 86 of Hickory died Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at Trinity Village. Born April 1st, 1931 he was the son of the late William Dowdal and Cleo Glandon Dowdal. A daughter Joy Dowdal of Hickory; five sons John Dowdal Jr., Rick Dowdal, Bill Dowdal, Danny Dowdal; and Daniel Dowdal survive him. No service is planned at this...
Barbara Bilanski
May 15, 2017
Barbara Ann Janezic Bilanski 78 of Hickory died Monday, May 15th, 2017 at her home. Born June 17th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Ludwig Junezic and Lottie Dolecki Junezic. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bilanski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
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