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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.

Chena Stewart

Chena Stewart

Nov 11, 2015

Chena Neal Stewart, 64 of Newton died Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born October 1st, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Clarence Clapp, Jr. and Lettie Perry. She is a graduate of Newton-Conover High School and earned a bachelor degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College and her Master's from Appalachian State University. Three sons, James Christopher Stewart...

Edith Taylor

Edith Taylor

Nov 8, 2015

Edith Sue Taylor 58 of Catawba died Sunday, November 8th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 8th, 1957, she was the daughter of Golden Cremeans and Pauline Adkins Cremeans. A daughter, Emily Midkiff of Logan, WV; a son, Herbert Davis of Hatrs, WV; four sisters, Goldaline Casto, Anita Casto of Harts, WV, Darlene Curry of Henlawson, WV and...

Carol Borchardt

Carol Borchardt

Nov 5, 2015

Carol Joyce Labahn Borchardt, 78 of Hickory died Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 13th, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Esther Degeorge Labahn. Carol loved all of her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She was a beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother who always put others first. In addition to her husband of...

Edward Taylor

Edward Taylor

Nov 3, 2015

Edward Gordon Taylor 70 of Maiden died Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born October 17th, 1945 he was the son of Thomas Taylor and Winter Taylor. A daughter, Angela Taylor Punch of Vale; a brother, David Taylor of Oak Island, NC; five sisters, Dott Crotts Helen Morris, Pat Carpenter, Joyce Earl and Sue Jones all of Cleveland...

Leslie Jackson

Leslie Jackson

Nov 2, 2015

Leslie J. Jackson, 87 of Newton formerly of Erwin ,NC died Monday, November 2nd, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 4th, 1928 he was the son of Charlie Jackson and Lilly Jackson. He was an avid gardener. He loved boating and fishing and sharing time with his family. Prior to retirement, he worked on construction projects big and small....

Donald Dunlap

Donald Dunlap

Oct 31, 2015

Donald Busby Dunlap 83, of Boone, died Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 6th, 1932, he was the son of the late Ward and Cynthia Busby Dunlap. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Dunlap family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...

Richard Acord

Richard Acord

Oct 31, 2015

Richard Eugene Acord 52 of Asheville  died Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born  September 4th, 1963 he was the son of Ambrose Acord and Delorse Wyatt Acord. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Acord family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...

David Hackett

David Hackett

Oct 30, 2015

David Hugh Hackett 49 of Morganton died Friday, October 30th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 4th, 1965 he was the son of David Hackett and Josephine Isabell Hackett. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hackett family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Frances Riley

Frances Riley

Oct 29, 2015

Frances Lucy Riley, 89 of Hickory passed away Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 9th, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William Lail and Minnie Stamey. Frances was a life long member of Longview Baptist Church, Polio Survivor and Mother of the year many times at her Church. A daughter Gail Lail...

Alvin Lewis

Alvin Lewis

Oct 29, 2015

Alvin Lewis, 76 of Lincolnton died Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at his home.  Born September 17th, 1939, He was the son of the late Byrd and Dicie Mcintosh No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Lewis family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send...

Myrtie Sloop

Myrtie Sloop

Oct 28, 2015

Myrtie Jean Sloop 78 of Morganton died Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Born April 2nd, 1937 she was the daughter of Emory Brown and Anna Chaney Brown. A daughter, Ginger Hambright of Granite Falls; three sons, Barry Hooks of Morganton, Terry Brown and Robert Wayne Hooks, Sr. of Lincolnton survive her. No Service is planned...

Terry Jornigan-Mcdaniel

Terry Jornigan-Mcdaniel

Oct 28, 2015

Biography Terry Lynn Jornigan-McDaniel 47 of Morganton died Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. She was born December 31st, 1967. Four sons, Jacob Dalton and wife Tiffani of Raeford, Mitchell Clay Dalton and wife Jessica of Baton Rouge, LA, Adam Ryan Dalton of Morganton and Jason Lee Jornigan, Jr.of Marion; Two brothers, Brian Wylie and wife Melissa of...

Elizabeth Botsko

Elizabeth Botsko

Oct 27, 2015

Elizabeth Ann Botsko 88 of Lincolnton died Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Born January 8th, 1927 she was the daughter of Charles Blue and Doreen Blue. Her husband, William Patrick Botsko of the home, a daughter, Theresa Spurrier and husband Mike of Lincolnton and a grand daughter, Ashley Helms and husband Jeffery of Lincolnton...

Doris Sigmon

Doris Sigmon

Oct 25, 2015

Doris Setzer Hager Sigmon, 88 formerly of Newton passed away unexpectedly at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn on October 25, 2015. Born June 14, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Ross Setzer and Hazel Poovey Setzer. Doris was retired from Hickory Springs Manufacturing. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Teodoro Demonorry

Teodoro Demonorry

Oct 25, 2015

Teodora Cecilia Tumax Caniz De Monrroy 76 of Totonicapan Guatemala died Sunday, October 25th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. Born November 9th, 1939 she was the daughter of Julian Tumax and Maria Caniz. Her husband, Gusto Monrroy Andres Garcia of Guatemala; three sons, Victoriano Pascual Monroy Tumax, Julio Bonifacio Monroy Tumax and Jose Zenovio Monroy Tumax; a daughter,...

Hoytte Rooks

Hoytte Rooks

Oct 25, 2015

Hoytte Rooks 75 of Hickory died Sunday, October 25th, 2015 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke. Born May 7th, 1940 he was the son of the late William Rooks and Josephine Rooks. His wife , Mary Virginia Wilson Rooks of the home; a daughter, Melissa Riley of Hickory; two sons, Bobby Rooks and Keith Rooks; two sisters, Juanita Garrabrant and...

Cher Vang

Cher Vang

Oct 23, 2015

Biography Cher Ron Vang, 60 of Stony Point died Friday, October 23rd, 2015 at Forsyth Regional Hospital. Born March 5th, 1955 he was the son of Nhia Vang and Mao Thao. His wife, Shoua Vang of the home; two sons, Kou Vang and Chang Tony Vang and a daughter, July Vang; four brothers, Xay Toua Vang, Doua Vang, Chay Vang...

Tony Gross

Tony Gross

Oct 23, 2015

Tony Theodore Gross, 70 of Hickory went to be with his Lord Friday, October 23rd, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 19th, 1945 he was the son of the late Marston Gross and Mary Ruth Rudisill Gross. He retired from IFH with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Conley Helms

Conley Helms

Oct 19, 2015

Conley Fay Helms 83, of Hickory died Monday, October 19th, 2015 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born August 17th, 1932, he was the son of the late Grady Helms and Tolly Edison. A son of the home Tony Helms of Hickory; a granddaughter Brandy Biederman of Hildebran; five sisters Prue Gailes of Lincolnton, Lois Beal of Sanford, Barbara Aashess of Locust,...

David Brown

David Brown

Oct 18, 2015

David Carlton Brown 51 died Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 19th, 1963 he was the son of the late Charles Brown and Willie Bailey . A private service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...

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