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.
J.C. Smith
Nov 12, 2016
J.C. "Jay" Smith, son of the late Forrest and Georgia Crider Smith passed away Saturday November 12, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was a 30 year Veteran of the US Postal Service, having started work in the days when mail was transported by bus and trains while traveling four or five states for many years. For many years,...
Sarah Buff
Nov 11, 2016
Sarah Ruth Buff 89, of Vale died Friday, November 11th, 2016 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Born May 12th, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Pendleton. Three Sons, Dale Buff and wife Linda of Hickory, Jerry Buff and wife Elaine of Vale and Dennis Buff and wife Phyllis of Hickory, and a brother Max Pendleton...
Jonathan Hamright
Nov 10, 2016
Jonathan Bernard Hamright 54, of Newton passed away Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 7th, 1962, he was the son of the late James and Roberta Hamright. In addition to his wife Helen; two daughters Alexis Heller and fiancé Paul of the home, Shaquita Whittenburg of Kentucky; three sons, The Rev. Matthew Farley of the...
Gail Byrd
Nov 10, 2016
Gail Nancy Byrd, 60, of Statesville, died Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at her home. Born January 19th, 1956, she was the daughter of Clyde Thomas and Genevieve Spies. She was a supervisor for a textile manufacturing firm. Two sons, James Fox of Charleston and Jason Fox of Statesville; two grandchildren, Lillian Grace Fox and Riley Adam Fox; a sister, Cathy...
Ralph Trivette
Nov 9, 2016
Ralph McCoy Trivette, 86 of Hickory died Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at his residence. Born May 24th, 1930 he was the son of the late Cicero Trivette and Frankie Trivette Hunt. He was a truck driver and drove race cars. He enjoyed working flea markets in his later years. Three sons, Robert Trivette and wife Deborah of Newton; Timothy Mark...
Thelma Pierce
Nov 8, 2016
Thelma Darlene Pierce, 62, of Claremont NC, passed away on November 8, 2016. She was a former resident of Jamestown NY and most recently made her home in Claremont, NC with her brother, Richard Wetsel along with her dog and faithful companion Eli. She was born February 27, 1954 in Jamestown NY, the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma...
Cheynne Johnson
Nov 7, 2016
Cheynne Nicole Johnson, 20, of Hickory, died Monday, November 7th, 2016 at her home. Born October 11th, 1996, she was the daughter of Tracy Wayne Johnson and Maura Kathlyn Carpenter. She is survived by her parents, Tracy Johnson and Maura Carpenter. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Johnson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Tommy Bradley
Nov 7, 2016
Tommy (Mikie) Dwayne Bradley 50 of Rutherfordton died Monday, November 7th, 2016 in Rutherfordton. Born April 16th, 1966, he was the son of the late Herman and Francis Bradley. Three Daughters, Jessica Bradley, Kynlie Bradley, Katlin Bradley; and his two sisters Teresa Kelly of Rutherfordton, and Melissa Bradley of Texas survive him. The funeral will be 2:00pm Friday, November 11th,...
Bruce Farmer
Nov 6, 2016
Bruce Kyedale Farmer, 61 of Newton died Sunday, November 6th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 17th, 1955 he was the son of Elizabeth Farmer and the late Arnold Farmer. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Republic of Korea in the Medical Battalion. He was the former Director of Radiology at Davis Regional...
Glenn Schronce
Nov 5, 2016
Glenn Donald Schronce Sr., 80 of Maiden, NC, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. His family experienced an eight-year “long goodbye” due to Lewy Body Dementia. Glenn was a native of Maiden, born August 21, 1936, to the late Melvin and Ocie Schronce. He served in the Marine Corps 1953-1957 and retired from General...
Martha Woodward
Nov 4, 2016
Martha Lue Killian Woodward 68 of Claremont died Friday, November 4th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 28th, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Austin William and Edna Mae Hart Killian. Her husband of 45 years, William D. Woodward of the home; a daughter, Teresa Salmeron and husband Juan of Claremont; a son Thomas Woodward of...
Ronnie Issacs
Nov 4, 2016
Ronnie Darrell Isaacs 49 of Newton died Friday, November 4th, 2016 at his residence. Born April 17th, 1967 he was the son of the late Charlie Isaacs. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Isaacs family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Cynthia Stewart
Nov 2, 2016
Cynthia Raye Stewart 59 of Hickory died Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 29th, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Doris Taylor. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stewart family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Craig Coffey
Nov 2, 2016
Craig Stephen Coffey 66, of Lincolnton, died Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center - Lincoln. Born March 13th, 1950, he was the son of Earl and Doris Coffey. He was a manager in a restaurant. A daughter, Christina Possehl of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Kim Bowenand, and a brother, Ray Coffey, survive him. Arrangements are incomplete at...
Terry Higgins
Oct 31, 2016
Terry Allen Higgins 61, of Hickory died Monday, October 31st, 2016 at his home. Born May 12th, 1955, he was the son of the late Ziegler Major and Pearl Smith Higgins. Two daughters Mandy Waldrop and husband Michael of Lincolnton, Mackenzie Higgins of PA; two sisters, Joyce DeMaria and husband Joe of Hickory, Martha Smith of Newton; two brothers Jerry...
Mary Larek
Oct 30, 2016
Mary Genevieve Larek, 85, of Hickory, died Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at Kingston Residence. Born September 10th, 1931 she was the daughter of Andrew and Magdalena Knapzyk. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Larek family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Barbara Warren
Oct 30, 2016
Barbara Jean Lingerfelt Warren 82 of Conover died Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at her residence. Two daughters, Cynthia Ann Lingerfelt of Conover and Samantha Warren Helms of Front Royal, VA; two grandsons, Kale and Harrison Helms of Front Royal VA survive her. She was a longtime member of Jordan Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. and a member of the Eastern...
Nancy Steffey
Oct 28, 2016
Nancy Stone Steffey died peacefully at Catawba Regional Hospice on October 28th 2016 in Newton North Carolina at age 59. She is survived by her loving spouse Ralph Steffey of Vale North Carolina, daughter Christina Duncan of Newton North Carolina, son Jason Stone of San Antonio Texas, stepdaughters Angela Robinson of Wilmington North Carolina and Michelle Steffey of Vale North...
Nancy Walker
Oct 23, 2016
Nancy Josephine Walker 77, of Hickory died Saturday, October 22rd, 2016 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born February 14th, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lona Gilliam. Two daughters , Joy Propst and husband Clay of Hickory, Christy Seagle and husband Johnny of Connelly Springs; three sons Douglas Gilliam of Lincolnton, William Clarke and wife Wanda of...
Gerald Caruso
Oct 17, 2016
Gerald Robert Caruso 82, of Lincolnton died Monday, October 17th, 2016 at his home. Born December 8th, 1933 he was the son of the late Peter and Vences Caruso. A Memorial Service will be Friday, October 21st, 2016 at Denver United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Autrey officiating. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Caruso family has entrusted...
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