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.
Shelley Boyleston
Jul 2, 2016
Shelley Boyleston 75, of Newton died Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 at Trinity Ridge. Born March 1st, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret Elsie Parks. Two daughters Melissa Brewer and husband Rick of Texas, Rebecca Von Osinski and husband Mark of Newton; a son William Boyleston of South Carolina; a sister Florence Roberts of Canada; a...
Charles Stidham
Jul 1, 2016
Charles Edward Stidham 68, of Maiden died Friday, July 1st, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 5th, 1948, he was the son of the late Garland and Ruby Stidham. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stidham family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Carolee Daroux
Jul 1, 2016
Carolee Jean Daroux 62, of Hickory passed into the arms of her loving savior Friday, July 1st, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 28th, 1954, she was the daughter of Dean and the late Shirley Ferris. Carolee was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, and poetry as well as spending most of her time...
Lealin Galligher
Jun 29, 2016
Lealin Ward Galligher, infant son of Javan Galligher and Destiny Hare passed away Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. The funeral will be 10:00am Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 at The Jenkins Funeral Home Outdoor Pavilion with Darrell Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Angels in Jenkins Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The...
Robert Powell
Jun 28, 2016
Robert Calvin Powell III, 78 of Bethlehem died Tuesday, June 28th, 2016 at his home. Born January 28th, 1938, he was the son of the late Robert and Flora Powell. In addition to his wife Derriann; a daughter Babette Stone and husband David of Raleigh; four sons Kerry Powell and wife Deborah of Charlotte, Robert Powell IV and wife Lisa...
Wilbert Townsend
Jun 27, 2016
Wilbert Clay Townsend, 72 of Vale died Monday, June 27th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 6th, 1943, he was the son of the late Claude and Rosa Townsend. He was survived by his wife Emma; two sons Davey Townsend, Dusty Townsend and wife Barbara; a daughter Stacie Patterson and husband Barry; three grandchildren, Nathan, Kodie, Clay; and...
Jamie Hay
Jun 26, 2016
Jamie Christina Hay 40, of Hickory died Sunday, June 26th, 2016 at her home. Born May 15th, 1976, she was the daughter of Robert and Vicki Steward Hayes. A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 5th at 11 am. It will be held at Friendship United Methodist Church in Newton, NC Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hay...
Sharon Conner
Jun 25, 2016
Sharon Anita Conner 44 of Newton died Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at her home. Born July 14th, 1971, she was the daughter of Ralph Conner and Sheila Conner. Her father, Ralph Conner, survives her. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Conner family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Douglas Smith
Jun 24, 2016
Douglas John Smith 70 of Maiden died Friday, June 24th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 15th, 1945 he was the son of the late William Frances Smith and Ruth Bell Smith. His wife of 31 years, Jacqueline Marie Campbell Smith of the home and a son, Glenn W. Smith of Maiden survive him. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and...
Armando Casas-Pena
Jun 24, 2016
Armando Casas Pena infant son of Natalie Pena of Newton was born and died Friday, June 24th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Memorial arrangements will be private. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Casas Pena family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Rondal Watson
Jun 24, 2016
Rondal Lynn Watson 56 of Hickory died Friday, June 24th, 2016 at Trinity Village. Born September 26th, 1959 he was the son of the late Royal Dixon Watson and Margaret Webb Watson. A son, Anthony Ray Watson and wife Tonya of Claremont survive him. A Celebration of Rondal's life will be 6:00 pm Monday, June 27th, 2016 at Fresh Oil...
Alice Spake
Jun 23, 2016
Alice Irene Spake 50, of Lincolnton died Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at her home. Born February 4th, 1966. She was the daughter of the late James and Alice Dellinger. Her husband, Bryan Spake of the home, a daughter Alice J. Robinson and husband Eddie of the home and two half sisters survive her. A memorial service will be Friday, July...
Mary Stidham
Jun 22, 2016
Mary Ellen Stidham 61, of Maiden died Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016 at CMC Charlotte. Born March 26th, 1955, she was the daughter of Frank Jule and Linda Putnam. A Private Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stidham family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...
Clifford Sikes
Jun 19, 2016
Clifford Oneal Sikes passed away on June 19, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1953. He then lived in Waynesville, Charlotte, Montreal, California and Phoenix, AZ, before moving back to Hickory in 2002. He served in the United States Air force, worked for Dun and Bradstreet, Wachovia and retired from Phillips-Magnavox. Known for...
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...
Cecil Bond
Jun 18, 2016
Cecil Clarence Bond 51, of Lincolnton died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 23rd, 1964 he was the son of Cecil and Lilly Jenkins Bond. His mother, Lilly May Jenkins of York, SC; two sons, Jacob Bond of Denver, NC and Justin Bond of Arkansas; three sisters, Delilah Jane Bond of Alaska, Telitha Shannon Bond...
Atha Calvert
Jun 18, 2016
Atha Jean Calvert 82, of Linville died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Born May 13th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Colbert and Naomi Franklin. Atha served as a RN for 52 years, spending most of her time working in Banner Elk. Two grandchildren Shawn Calvert and Fiancee Tricia of Linville, great granddaughter, Madison Calvert...
Margaret Smith
Jun 18, 2016
Margaret Jane Smith 75, of Lincolnton died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 17th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late David and Edith Simmons Sigmon. Margaret was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church in Catawba, worked for McCreary Modern for over 9 years, and worked for Quality Southern Weaving for 19 years....
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...
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