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.
John Hedrick
Jul 30, 2015
John Kenneth Hedrick, 81 of Conover died Thursday, July 30th, 2015 at his residence. Born July 6th, 1934 he was the son of the late Tollie M. Hedrick and Johnnie W. Hedrick. He was a two time past president and active member of the Newton-Conover JayCees and a member of the Elks Lodge. He was owner and operator of J....
Lurana Walker
Jul 29, 2015
Lurana June Walker, 78 of Conover died Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born August 22nd, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Claude Green and Vesta Biggs Green. A daughter, Jean Keever of Hickory, a sister, Ann Barrs of Hickory and a half brother, Bobby Patterson of Supply, NC survive her. A daughter Angelia Colleen Walker;...
William Felmet
Jul 28, 2015
William Lee Felmet, 66 of Vale died Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 8th, 1949. He was the son of the late William C. Felmet and Wilma Costner Felmet. He enjoyed working on small engines, gardening and helping friends and neighbors. He was quick with a smile, a joke and always a helping hand. His love...
Kenneth Stewart
Jul 27, 2015
Kenneth Lee Stewart, Jr., 37 of Hickory died unexpectedly Monday, July 27th, 2015 at his residence. Born January 11th, 1978 he was the son of Mary Catherine Stewart of the home and the late Kenneth Lee Stewart, Sr. He was employed by H.T. Hackney for the past four years. He enjoyed spending time with his son, Gage, playing video games,...
Wanda English
Jul 26, 2015
Wanda Sue English,71 of Maiden died Sunday, July 26th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 15th, 1944 she was the daughter of Gill Edgar Adams and Surry Richardson Adams. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her daughter, Pat Bowman of Maiden; a grandson, Daniel Bowman and wife Kristy of Newton and a great-granddaughter, Aubrey Bowman of Newton...
Linda Settlemyre
Jul 24, 2015
Linda Sue Leggins Settlemyre, 64 of Hickory died Friday, July 24th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 18th, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Buno "Gene" Leggins and Grace Cash Leggins. Two daughters, Anna Moses and husband Roland of Rogersville, TN and Katie Bess and husband Chuck of Hickory; a son, Chad Settlemyre of Valdese; a sister,...
Lonne Greene
Jul 24, 2015
Lonne Charles Greene, 66 of Hickory died Friday, July 24th, 2015 at his residence. Born December 17th, 1948 he was the son of the late Howard Greene and Violet Greene. His wife , Robin Young Greene of the home; two daughters, Glenna Wensil and husband Tommy of Kannapolis, NC and Myra Whitley of Kannapolis; two sons, Charles Greene and wife...
Chriszell Dickerson
Jul 22, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Chriszell "LC" Dickerson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Linda Killian
Jul 18, 2015
Linda R. Killian, 65 of Connelly Springs died Saturday, July 18th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Sherrills Ford. She was born April 29th, 1950. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Killian family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
James Wagner
Jul 16, 2015
James Edward Wagner, 71 of Newton died Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 19th, 1944, he was the son of the late Owen Percy Wagner and Lois Elizabeth Sigmon Wagner. He was retired from Kroehler Furniture after 32 years. He was an avid woodworker, crafting furniture for many years. His wife of 51 years, Kay...
Jack Carpenter
Jul 15, 2015
Jack Rhodes Carpenter,87 formerly of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Abernathy Laurels Health Center in Newton, NC. He was born on December 27, 1927 to John Claude and Ruth Rhodes Carpenter, graduated from Union High School in Vale, NC in 1946. He then graduated from Spencer School of Watchmaking in Spencer, NC in 1946....
James Ridley
Jul 14, 2015
James Randolph Ridley 63 of Iron Station died Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 at Gaston Hospice. Born March 31st,1952 he was the son of James Ridley and Agnus Margaret Fish Ridley. His wife, Carrie Renee Ridley of the home survives him. Jenkins Funeral Home will announce when a service has been planned. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ridley...
Rosemary Scinta
Jul 14, 2015
Rosemary Patricia Scinta, 74 of Newton passed away Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice Born January 11th, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Sullivan and Dorothy Leach. In addition to her husband of 50 years Louis Scinta, two daughters Lori Doxey and husband James of New York, Jamie Craft of Conover; two sons David Craft...
Joseph Bruntmyer
Jul 13, 2015
Joseph Anthony Bruntmyer, 78 of Hickory passed away Monday, July 13th, 2015 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House after his long battle with cancer. Born March 26th, 1937, he was the son of the late William Bruntmyer and Gladys Jones. Joseph is survived by a son, Eric Brown and wife Janet of Gallatin, TN; a daughter Kim Fitterling and husband Jeff...
Ernie Blake
Jul 9, 2015
Ernie Gay Blake, Sr., 74 of Lincolnton died Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton. Born December 19th, 1940 he was the son of the late Denzel Blake and Hester Mae Moxley Blake. Two daughters,Lisa Sanders and husband Bobby of Lincolnton, Terri Waddell and husband Tracy of Prosperity, WV; three sons, Kevin Blake and wife Suzy of...
Wayne Laney
Jul 9, 2015
Wayne Eugene Laney Jr., 83 of Iron Station died Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Carolina's Continuing Care in Kings Mountain. Born November 22nd, 1931, he was the son of the late Wayne Eugene Laney, Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Laney. An avid animal lover, he loved to help people. He was always there for his family, friends and strangers. A daughter,...
Candis Valencia
Jul 3, 2015
Candis Marie Valencia, 52 of Lincolnton died Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born July 31st, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Eugene Beland, Sr. and Marion Francis Bushey Beland. Two daughters, Eva Beland of Clinton, MA and Mya Beland of Lunenburg, MA; two sisters, Kathryn Beland of Hudson, MA and Cindy Sosnicki of Clinton,...
William Bryant
Jun 30, 2015
William James Bryant 51 of Lincolnton died Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 at 105 Greene Street Born October 13th, 1963, he was the son of William W. Bryant and the late Judy F. Bryant. A daughter, Stacey Bryant of Granite Falls, NC; a son, Michael Bryant of Charlotte;two sisters Rosa Smith of iron station, a Joyce Waters of Vale; three brothers,...
Jeanie Coker
Jun 22, 2015
Jeanie Mae Coker 59 of Etowah, TN died Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 19th, 1955, she was the daughter of John Self and Gladys Self. A son, Jerry Coker of Claremont survives her. The Funeral services will be in Etowah, TN. Jenkins Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook...
Ashley Eckard
Jun 22, 2015
Ashley Keith Eckard 39 of Hickory passed away Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 10th, 1976, he was the son of David Eckard and Patricia Cook. In addition to his parents David Eckard and Patricia Cook; his other mother Rhonda Eckard of Hickory, a grandfather William B. Eckard of Hickory, a sister Emily Eckard of...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
About Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service Obituaries and Tributes
Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service offers a collection of obituaries for Newton, NC & throughout Catawba County. With services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Newton, NC obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Contact Us
Quick Navigation