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.
Fai Vang
Jun 18, 2016
Fai Neng Vang, 63 of Catawba died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born in Laos September 9th, 1952 he was the son of Cha Vang and Shoua Vue. He was a CIA Soldier in the Laotian Military. His Father, Cha Vang and Mother, Shoua Vue preceded him in death. The Hmong Funeral will begin at 8:00...
Jesse Howze
Jun 17, 2016
Jesse Norwood Howze, 84 of Hickory went home to be with his Lord Friday, June 17th, 2016 at his residence. Born July 22nd, 1931, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Hilda Viola Howze. Four daughters Mary Fouts and husband Mark, Liz Van Horn and husband Jeff, Becky Denton and husband Tim, Lydia Shook and husband Bud;...
Jeannette Baker
Jun 16, 2016
Jeannette (Jeannie) Louise Baker 72, of Hickory died Thursday, June 16th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 8th,1943, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Effie Ward. Jeannie worked for the Teamster Union Local 61 for 34 years, and was one of the first women voted to their Executive Board as a Recording Secretary. After retirement...
Darrion Luther
Jun 13, 2016
Darrion Wayne Luther 19 of Harmony died Monday, June 13th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 21st, 1997 he was the son of David Luther and the late Rhonda Jackson. His father, David Wayne Luther, Jr. of the home; a brother, Devin Luther of the home; maternal grandmother, Anita Williams of the home; maternal great grandmother, Mae Evalene...
R.D. Cottrell
Jun 12, 2016
R.D. Cottrell, 77 of Morganton died Sunday, June 12th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 5th, 1938 he was the son the late of Arthur Cottrell and Ruby Cottrell. His career was in law enforcement. He was true mountain man. Just a simple man, loving life and God. His favorite quote was, "the truth is always the truth,...
Lee Hicks
Jun 10, 2016
Lee Roy Hicks 71 of Vale died Friday, June 10th, 2016 at Carolina's Continuing Care in Kings Mountain. Born September 12th, 1944 he was the son of Linville Hicks and the late Ruby Hicks. Two sisters, Ruby Spencer of Vale and Betty Jean Hardin of Vale; two brothers, Johnny Mack Hicks of Newton and Frank James Hicks of Vale survive...
Lillian Bowman
Jun 9, 2016
Lillian Lucille Bowman 90, of Hickory passed away peacefully Thursday, June 9th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 11th, 1926, she was the daughter of Edward and Annie Echerd. Two daughters, Joyce Herman and Dewey Jones of Newton, Gaye Isenhour and husband Dennis of Hickory; a son Clay Setzer of Hickory; two brothers, Dr. Robert Echerd and wife Betty...
Gabriella Carr
Jun 8, 2016
January 26, 2016 - June 8, 2016 Gabriella Orvetta-Lynn Carr of Hickory four month old daughter of Amanda Carr died Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. She was born January 26th, 2016 in Catawba County. Her parents Amanda Carr and Jeremy White of Hickory; a sister, Annabella Carr of the home; her maternal grandparents, Lisa and Michael Carr of Rock Hill SC...
Kenneth Honaker
Jun 4, 2016
Kenneth Eugene Honaker, 59 of Hickory died Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 7th, 1957, he was the son of Charles and Addie Honaker. A son Kenneth Honaker II; three sisters Linda Kiziah, Sherry Minor, Tammie McPhaul; and four brothers, William Honaker, Sam Honaker, Henry Cozart, and Rodney Honaker survive him. In addition to his parents,...
Anthony Plude
Jun 4, 2016
Send Flowers Anthony Nathanael Plude June 4, 2016 - June 4, 2016 Facts Born: June 4, 2016 Death: June 4, 2016 Guestbook Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. Services
Scott Keever
May 31, 2016
Scott Roy Keever, 53, of Crouse, died Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 at his home. Born April 12th, 1963 he was the son of Roy Keever and Peggy Keever. His father and mother, Roy and Peggy Keever, preceded him in death. No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Keever family has entrusted arrangements...
Shawn Pendergrass
May 31, 2016
Shawn Anthony Pendergrass, 34 of San Francisco, formerly of Morganton, North Carolina, died Tuesday, May 31st, 2016. Born March 22nd, 1982 he was the son of Tony Pendergrass and April Brank. He was employed as a marketing manager for an advertising company. His mother and step father, April and Charles Brank of Connelly Springs; his paternal grandparents, Roy and Susie...
Justin Haggard
May 30, 2016
Justin Peter Haggard, 36, of Conover died Monday, May 30th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 16th, 1980, he was the son of William and Rebecca Haggard. In addition to his parents; a sister Tiffany Anne Hightower and husband Ashley of Hickory, NC; two brothers Jason Haggard and wife Elisabeth of Seattle, WA, Jared Haggard and wife Rosheila...
Stephanie Hightower
May 29, 2016
Stephanie (Steph) Torres Hightower of Lincolnton died Sunday, May 29th, 2016 at 2141 North Aspen street. Born March 31, 1967, he was the son of Paul and Brenda Bagley Hightower. Steph never met a stranger, and loved everyone of his friends, and his grandchildren. He is survived by Molly Nicole Bolen, three grandchildren, Semiyah Clark, Jeremiah Clark, Nehemiah Clark; two...
Maria Villegas
May 27, 2016
Maria de Lourdes Villegas 71 of Lincolnton died Friday, May 27th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Her husband of 43 years, Manuel Montenegro Villegas of the home; a son, Adrian Rodriguez, three sisters and three brothers survive her. The funeral mass will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church in Lincolnton with Father David Miller...
David Long
May 22, 2016
David Stuart "Steve" Long 63 of Hickory died Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born August 27th, 1952, he was the son of the late James Long and Hettie Long. His wife of 43 years, Geraldine Long of the home; two sisters, Sue Gaddy and husband Bobby of Marion and Sybil Hagerty and husband Paul of Granite Falls;...
Linda Feeney
May 20, 2016
Linda Lou Feeney 66 of Hickory died Friday, May 20th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 8th, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Louis Lilholt and Betty Lilholt. A daughter, Laura Feeney of the home and a son, William Patrick, Feeney, Jr. of Pomona, NY survive her. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 24th,...
Jackie Christopher
May 20, 2016
Jackie Lee Christopher 62 of Catawba died Friday, May 20th, 2016 at Brian Center in Statesville. Born October 16th, 1953 he was the son of the late Harry Christopher and Dorothy Christopher. A sister, Faye Christopher Eades of Catawba, NC survive him. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Christopher family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Esther Diaz
May 19, 2016
Esther O. Diaz 89, of Hickory died Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born July 14th, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Clemente Ortiz and Maria Rincon. Two daughters Nydia Arzola and husband Luis of Conover, Ivonne Greenwell of Hickory; three grandchildren Jose, Adriana, Stephanie; and eight great grandchildren survive her. In addition to her parents,...
Brenda Elmore
May 18, 2016
Brenda Jean Elmore 63, of Catawba, died Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 20th, 1952, she was the daughter of Edgar Elmore and Mary Elmore. She was employed by Pierre Foods as an Assembly Person. Two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Elmore and Crystal Richardson of Catawba, and her mother, Mary Virginia Elmore, survive her. Edgar Elmore,...
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