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.
Alan Maynard
Jun 17, 2015
Alan Richard Maynard, 91 of Hickory died Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 22nd, 1923 he was the son of Roy Maynard, Sr. and Geraldine Turner Maynard. The funeral will be held in Vermont at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Maynard family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Earl Wagner
Jun 16, 2015
Earl Eugene Wagner 57 of Granite Falls died Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born October 17th, 1957, he was the son of the late Carlie Eugene Wagner and Luereine Wagner. He was an Angel from Heaven. His wife of 18 years, Emily Wagner of the home; four sons, Brandon Keith Wagner and wife Heather of Bethlehem, Daniel...
Joseph Walsh
Jun 16, 2015
Joseph Anthony Walsh, Jr. 75 of Lincolnton died Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 at his home. Born January 9th, 1940 he was the son of the late Joseph Walsh and Isabel Janis. Three sons Dillon Walsh and wife of Nancy of Lincolnton, Shawn Walsh and wife Unja of California, Joey Walsh and wife Debbie of Louisiana; two sisters Rita Catlette of...
Carl Harris
Jun 14, 2015
Carl Ray Harris, 69 of Hickory died Sunday, June 14th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 12th, 1945, he was the son of the late Walter Ray Harris and Vera Mae Johnson Harris. He was a carpet installer for more than 42 years. The love that he had for his grandchildren, extended to all of whom he came in...
Trinidad Corrales
Jun 14, 2015
Trinidad Corrales 47 of Taylorsville died Sunday, June 14th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born May 2nd, 1968, he was the son of Trinidad Corrales and Cecaria Corrales. He was a pastor for 5 years at Iglesia La Puerta in Taylorsville and 10 years in Puerto Rico and one year in Hollywood Florida. He was loving husband, father, grandfather...
Debra Parker
Jun 12, 2015
Debra Lynn Parker 48 of Forest City died Friday, June 12th, 2015 her home. Born February 17th, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Carl Parker and Lavonda Haynes. Two daughters, Samantha Freeman and husband Jared of Hickory, Carla Parker of Rutherfordton; a brother Joe Parker of Bostic; three grandchildren, Emily Randolph, Elizabeth Randolph, and Aiden Freeman survive her....
Raymond Bolon
Jun 12, 2015
Ray Thomas Bolon, 91 of Claremont died Friday, June 12th, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born January 1st, 1924, he was the son of the late Thomas Bolon and Albie Fait Bolon of Midvale, Ohio. Ray was raised by his maternal grandmother, Christina Fait of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Ray graduated from New Philadelphia High School...
Jerry Hildebrand
Jun 9, 2015
Jerry Leroy Hildebrand, 73 of Hildebran died Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at his residence. Born February 2nd, 1942, he was the son of the late Roy Robert Hildebrand and Claudia Canipe Hildebrand. A brother, David Hildebrand of Hildebran; a niece, Kathy Bates and several nephews, Charles Ray Klutz, Jr., Jerry Wayne Klutz and Alan Eugene Klutz survive him. The funeral...
Kenneth Bowen
Jun 9, 2015
Kenneth Maurice Bowen, 78 of Hickory died Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at his residence. Born April 19th, 1937 he was the son of George Washington Bowen and Mary Shoemaker Bowen. His wife of 38 years, Faye Herron Bowen of the home; three daughters, Donna Martin of Fredericksburg, VA, Laura Bowen of Fredericksburg, VA and Amanda Braghirol and husband David of...
Victoria Ayala
Jun 8, 2015
Victoria Zaragoza Ayala, 36 of Newton passed away Monday, June 8th, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born May 3rd, 1979, she was the daughter of Alfonso Meza and the late Dominga Ayala. In addition to her husband Abdiel of 14 years, her father Alfonso Zaragoza,her children Sandra Flores, Yandell Flores, Aileen Flores, and Caithlyn Flores of the home;...
Mary Vargo
Jun 7, 2015
Mary Marie Vargo, 94 of Conover died Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Carillon Assisted Living Center. Born November 27th, 1920 she was the daughter of the late George Schuierer and Marie Birner Schuierer. A daughter, Sue Kinard of Conover; two sons, George Vargo of Bakersfield, CA and Alexander Vargo of San Diego, CA; a brother, John Schuierer of FL; five...
Phillip Crowder
Jun 4, 2015
Phillip Vann Crowder, 61 of Hildebran died Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 1st, 1954, he was the son of Mack and Susie Crowder. No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Crowder family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.
Mo Lai
Jun 4, 2015
Mo Tuen Lai, 63 of Vale died Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born June 11th, 1951, he was the son of Fung Lai and Jan Chan. His wife of 38 years, Kam Yuk Lai Wong of the home; two sons, Chi Leung Lai of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Gary Lai of the home survive...
Mary Larson
May 30, 2015
Mary Kathryne Harris Larson, 67 of Claremont, passed away Friday, May 30th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 31st, 1947 in Catawba County to the late Walter Ray Harris and Vera Mae Harris. Mary loved the Lord and her faith in Him was beyond compare. She loved people and...
Jimmy Mull
May 25, 2015
Jimmy Dean Mull, 50 of Hickory died Monday, May 25th, 2015 at his residence. Born December 1st, 1964 he was the son of Rex Mull and Shirley Mull. A sister Debra Scarberry of N. Myrtle Beach, SC and a brother, Edward L. Alspaugh of Wilkesboro survive him. The memorial will be Friday, May 29th, 2015 at Corpening Bridge at John's...
Ann Young
May 17, 2015
Ann Wilkinson Young, 73 of Conover passed away Sunday May 17, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 29th, 1942 she was the daughter of Elmer Hamn Wilkinson and Bertie Lee Smith Wilkinson. Ann was a wife and mother first. She had a special relationship with her grandchildren. Her friends and family meant the world to her. Her fun loving...
Rebecca Moose
May 16, 2015
Rebecca Douglas McRackan Moose passed away May 16th 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in 1932 in South Port, NC to the late Margaret Craig McRackan and Morris Thompson McRackan. Her twin sister was Catherine ?Ducky? McRackan and they were known by all as the McRackan twins. Rebecca grew up on the family farm outside of...
Robert Ford
May 16, 2015
Robert Dean Ford, Jr., 44 of Hickory died Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at his residence. Born June 28th, 1970 he was the son of Robert Ford Sr. and Patricia Ford. A brother, Matthew Ford of the home survives him. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ford family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Billy Weaver
May 15, 2015
Billy Agustus Weaver, 82 of Hickory died Friday, May 15th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 16th, 1932, he was the son of the late Clayton Marvin Weaver and Carrie Bollinger Weaver. Two brothers, John Franklin Weaver of Hickory and Ray Clayton Weaver and wife Betty Jo of Newton; three sisters, Grace Irene Hoyle of Vale, NC, Shirley...
Bobby Ledford
May 15, 2015
Bobby Dean Ledford, 60 of Newton died Friday, May 15th, 2015 at his residence. Born September 17th, 1954 he was the son of Faye Ledford and the late M.L. Ledford. He was an avid classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his family and spent many years supporting his girls sports teams. He served as maintenance manager for over...
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