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.
Alice Elrod
Mar 24, 2016
Alice Helena Elrod 40 of Hickory died Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at her residence in Hickory. Born November 5th, 1975 she was the daughter of Richard Elrod of Florida and Kathy F. Bolick of Hickory. No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Elrod family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Bonnie Simmons
Mar 24, 2016
Bonnie "Bea" Lee Punch Simmons, 85 of Newton died Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Her dream came true when she went home to meet her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Born December 8th, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Clinton Ray Punch and Metta Lucille Summers Punch. Heaven has gained the most amazing wife, mother,...
Margaret Hollifield
Mar 21, 2016
Margaret Hall Hollifield 84 of Hickory died Monday, March 21st, 2016 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born February 21st, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Claude and Daisey Wyatt. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hollifield family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....
Raymond Micol
Mar 20, 2016
Raymond Thomas Micol of Conover died Sunday March 20, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 3rd, 1945 he was the son of the late Rene Micol and Eva Irene Micol of Valdese, NC. He was a graduate of Appalachian State University. He retired as an educator from Lincolnton Jr. High School in 1996 and started a career painting houses...
Rickie Kiziah
Mar 17, 2016
Rickie Lyne Kiziah, 61 of Newton died Thursday, March 17th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 25th, 1954 he was the son of John Kiziah and Shirley Kiziah. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Germany and also in the National Guard for nearly 20 years. His wife of four years, Paula Cash Kiziah of the...
Marcheta Hodgens
Mar 15, 2016
Marcheta Mae Hodgens 90 of Conover died Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at Brian Center East. Born October 17th, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Laurence Mack and Mildred Kruse Mack. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hodgens family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Clyde Wyrick
Mar 13, 2016
Clyde Leon Wyrick, Jr., 82 of Red Springs died Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born June 28th, 1933, he was the son of Clyde and Bessie Wyrick. A daughter, Judy Norris of Shalotte, NC; a son, Greg Wyrick of Red Springs and two grandchildren, Austin Wyrick and Amanda Wyrick, both of Hickory survive him. His wife Dorthy...
Donald Mcree
Mar 12, 2016
. The McRee family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.
Harry Plott
Mar 12, 2016
Harry Clyde Plott, Jr. 71 of Statesville died Saturday, March 12th, 2016 at his residence. Born February 11th, 1945 he was the son of the late Harry Plott, Sr. and Alma L. Ingram Plott. His wife, Shirley Plott of the home; a daughter, Lawanda White and husband Jonathan of Claremont; a son, Richard Plott of Claremont; step daughters, Carol Ann...
Marion Whitaker
Mar 12, 2016
Marion Judson Whitaker,73 of Asheville died Friday, March 11th, 2016 at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Born December 30th, 1942 in Asheville, NC, he was the son of William Whitaker and Thelma Briggs Whitaker. A niece, Karen Galaga of Raleigh survives him; and sister in law, Nancy Whitaker of Marshall, NC survive him.
Jackie Hyler
Mar 6, 2016
Jackie Glenn Hyler 58, of Hickory passed away Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 29th, 1957 he was the son of the late Garnett and Mary Hyler. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hyler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Isaac Bumgarner
Mar 2, 2016
Send Flowers Isaac Richard Bumgarner March 2, 2016 - March 2, 2016 Isaac Richard Bumgarner infant son of Richard "Rick" and Chasity Bumgarner of Claremont died Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. 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...
Carey Clark
Mar 1, 2016
Carey Lee Clark, 72 of Hickory died Friday, February 26th, 2016 at his residence. Born December 19th, 1943 he was the son of the late Elbert Clark and Lona Vester Clark. A sister, Patricia Allen and husband Harold of Valdese; a brother, Paul Dale Clark, and wife Esther of Elk Park and numerous nieces and nephews survive him. In addition...
Bobby Smith
Feb 27, 2016
Bobby James Smith, Sr., 75 of Conover died Saturday, February 27th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born October 21st, 1940 in Alabama, he was the son of the late Alvin Morris Smith and Emma Morene Smith. A daughter, Kay Smith of Atlanta, Georgia; a son, Bobby James Smith, Jr.of Griffin, Ga; four sisters, Ruby Streeter of Radcliff, KY, Linda Meeks...
Edgar Perez
Feb 26, 2016
Edgar Perez 46 of Hickory died Friday, February 26th, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born December 5th, 1969 he was the son of Salvador Perez and Magalis Mejias. His wife of 4 years, Valerie Perez of the home; his mother, Magalis Mejias of Fort Mill, SC; his father, Salvador Perez of Guantanamo, Cuba; Jorge Ponce De Leon of...
Vickie Stephens
Feb 24, 2016
Vickie Lavone Stephens, 61 of Conover died Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 10th, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Charles Rowe, Sr. and Vergie Cline Rowe. Three daughters, Cynthia Brittain and husband Eddie of Newton, Dana Corpening of Charlotte and Samantha Stephens of Conover; two sons, Charles Wade Stephens and wife Misty of...
Ronald Burgess
Feb 24, 2016
Ronald "Bird" Steven Burgess, 67 of Newton died Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 2nd, 1948 he was the son of Hazel Settlemyre Burgess of Newton and the late Arthur Burgess. He was employed by Siecor Corporation. His wife of 47 years, Dianne Lail Burgess of Vale; two sons, Andrew Steven Burgess and girlfriend Shannon...
Randi Gilliam
Feb 24, 2016
Pallbearers include Chris Walker, Chris Simmons, Billy Woodruff, Teddy Gilliam, Ron Huffman and Michael Walker. Honorary Pallbearers include Sam Higdom and Johnny Woodruff.
Cathy Jones
Feb 23, 2016
Cathy Lynn Jones 54, of Hickory died Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born August 8th, 1961. She was the daughter of Charles Jenkins and the late Macie Flint Jenkins. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Jones family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Gail Bumgarner
Feb 21, 2016
Gail Maxine Davis Bumgarner 75 of Claremont died Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 23rd, 1940 she was the daughter of the late J.C. Davis and Sadie Davis. A son, Jeff Davis of Claremont and a daughter, Carolyn Jarvis and fiance William of Claremont; three sisters, Shirley Lail and husband Forest of Greensboro, Sandra "Sandy"...
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