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.
Vivian Defazio-Miller
Sep 2, 2015
Vivian Edith DeFazio-Miller, 77 of Newton died Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 9th, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Frederick Bennett and Rose Bennett. Her husband, Michael Miller of the home; a son, George Frederick DeFazio and wife Tammy of Russia, NY; two daughters, Denise Coleman and husband Leland of Newton and...
Walter Nichols
Sep 1, 2015
Our beloved brother, Walter Lee Nichols, of Newton, 67, passed away September 1, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief unexpected illness. God, in his infinite wisdom, claimed our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Walter was born May 29, 1948 in McDowell County, West Virginia to Walter Gentry and Jean Nunn. He was preceded in death...
Helen Heffelfinger
Aug 29, 2015
Helen (Bette) Rowe Heffelfinger died Saturday August 29, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton NC. She was the oldest child of Samuel K. and Helen Platts Rowe. Born in Ft. Pierce, FL on Christmas Day 1925, she was married to the late Leon (Jim) Heffelfinger for over 60 years until his death in 2010. Bette was the oldest grandchild...
Betty Potts
Aug 25, 2015
Betty Jean Potts 79,of Hickory died Thursday, August 25th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 5th, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ken and Mae Brittain. Her daughter Pamela Lail of Hickory; two sons Grady Dale Potts Jr. of Hickory, James Potts and wife Toni of Icard; two sisters, Revonda Greenway of Hildebran, Linda Bevins and...
Kenneth Gales
Aug 23, 2015
Kenneth Larry Gales 66 of Newton died Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 15th, 1948, he was the son of Carl and Texie Gales. Four daughters Leslie Taggart and husband Dean of Dallas, NC, Elizabeth McGraw and husband Daniel of Mt. View, Danielle Smith of Lincolnton, Tonia Macchia and husband Mike of Hudson;a son Brad...
Nancy Bost
Aug 22, 2015
Nancy Taylor Bost, 91, of Hickory, beloved mother, wife, sister, friend, died peacefully at home Saturday, August 22, surrounded by her family and loving caregiver. Born to the late Dr. William Comfort Taylor and Elizabeth Womble Taylor on October 5, 1923, Nancy grew up in Salisbury, enjoying an older sister and younger brother, both whom she adored. Always loving the...
George Crump
Aug 19, 2015
George Lee Crump, 89 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born October 8th, 1925 he was the son of the late Thomas Crump and Isabelle Lowdermilk Crump. A WW ll US Navy veteran, he was employed by Foothills Trucking Company for 33 years. He was an avid gardener. His best friend, Iris Crouse of Nathlie,...
Hai Lam
Aug 15, 2015
Biography Hai Van Lam, 87 of Newton died Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born January 1st, 1928. A private family viewing will be Monday, August 17th, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Lam family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.
Wilbert Gonzales
Aug 14, 2015
Wilbert Gene "Buddy" Gonzales 46 of Statesville died Friday, August 14th, 2015 at his residence. Born May 8th, 1969 he was the son of Gloria Gonzales of Hickory and the late Wilbert Gene Gonzales. He was employed by Interstate Foam for over five years. He was a very Blessed believer, devoted husband, father and papa. His wife of three years,...
Leona Matney
Aug 11, 2015
Leona Marie Matney, 71 of Harmony died Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born February 24th, 1944 she was the daughter of Mose Christian and Pearl Christian. A son, Ronald Matney of the home; a sister, Diane Hubbard and husband Garreth of Caretta, WV; three brothers, Leonard Christian of Statesville, Joe Christian and wife Anita of Statesville...
Carl Golden
Aug 9, 2015
Carl Domenick Golden, age 86 of Hickory passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015. A Celebration of Carl's Life will be held from 1-4:00 pm Saturday September 12, 2015 at Catawba Country Club. Carl was born April 23, 1929 in Bronx, NY to Carl and Muriel Golden. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Florence; and...
Yeng Yang
Aug 6, 2015
Yeng Yang, 46 of Connelly Springs passed on August 6, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. Born on December 31, 1968 in Laos, Yeng was the son of Chong Neng Yang and Yer Thao. Yeng immigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings in 1986 and lived in Minnesota for two years. They would move to Fresno, California where...
Dorina Belos
Aug 5, 2015
Dorina Felicia Belos, 76 of Hickory died Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born in Romania, November 7th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Iochim Cranic and Martha Negru Cranic. Her husband, Arsene Belos of Romania; a daughter, Daniela and husband Gelu Vasiu of Hickory; two sons, Claudiu Daniel Belos and wife Debora of Hickory and...
Nancy Holmes
Aug 4, 2015
Nancy Lee Holmes 77 of Hickory died Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 at Springs of Catawba. Born October 8th, 1937 she was the daughter of Eugene Napieralski and Ruth Napieralski. Her husband of 58, Ronald Lee Holmes of the home; two daughters, Rhonda Holmes Light of Hickory and Christine Marie Auton of Fort Mill, SC; three sons, Gregory Alan Holmes and...
Khou Vang
Aug 3, 2015
Khou Lor Vang, 71 of Charlotte died Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 10th, 1944 in Laos. Her husband, Chong Vang; four sons and two daughters survive her. Vasher Lor, her father preceded her in death. The funeral will begin on Friday, August 14th and conclude on Sunday, August 16th, 2015 at Startown Gathering Center...
Donnie Aiken
Aug 3, 2015
Donnie Lee Holt Aiken 65 of died Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at . She was born February 12th, 1950. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Aiken family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Bobby Beaver
Aug 2, 2015
Bobby Steve Beaver, 82 of Hickory died Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 2nd, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Bertie Beaver. Bob retired from selling insurance after 28 years for Liberty Life. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and working for the church. Bob and his wife formed a prayer quilt ministry,...
Shelby Riddle
Aug 2, 2015
Biography Shelby Jean Riddle, 65 of Vale died Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 21st, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Frank Mosley and Louetta Banks Mosley. She was an avid gardener. She was a member of Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church. A son, Phillip Price and wife Kimberly of Vale; a sister, Maxine...
Ramona Morgan
Jul 31, 2015
Ramona Kaye Morgan, 59 of Hickory died Friday, July 31st, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 20th, 1955 she was the daughter of Tyson Hinds and Pauline Mullinix Hinds. Two sons, Ricky Morgan of Katy, TX and Daniel Lee Morgan of Dayton, OH; a sister, Gail Hinds of Vale; a brother, Michael Hinds of Charlotte survive her. No services...
Andrea Rhodes
Jul 31, 2015
Andrea F Rhodes, 69, of Vale, NC passed away Friday, July 31st, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 24th, 1945, she was the daughter of John and Ima Faye Ashton. She retired from Pacific Bell Communications. Her son, Shawn and sisters Janine Weissberger and Cheryl Fritz survive her. Services were held at her home Sunday, August 2nd. Memorials...
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