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.
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...
Edward John
May 13, 2015
Edward Daniel John, 50 of Hickory died Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 11th, 1964 he was the son of Thomas John and Shirley May Thomas John. His wife, Treasa Marie Grove John of the home; a daughter, Erica John of Maryville, IN and a brother, Thomas John and wife Jill of Portage, IN survive him....
Melissa Myrick
May 12, 2015
Melissa Dawn Myrick, 44 of Hickory died Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 at her home. Born December 5th, 1970, she was the daughter of Kathleen Stilwell of Hickory. In addition to her fiancé Benny Sain, Jr. of the home; her mother Kathy Stilwell of the home; a daughter Tasha Townsend and fiancé Greg of Icard; a sister Angel Sumpter and nephew...
Douglas Fraley
May 11, 2015
Douglas Robert Fraley, 58, of Vale, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 11, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Doug was born July 6, 1956 in Monterey County, California to Robert Fraley and Betty Carter Knox. Doug was a member of Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church in Newton. In 1976, Doug enlisted in the United...
Ronnie Meadows
May 11, 2015
Ronnie Paul Meadows 67 of Lincolnton died Monday, May 11th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. Born October 23rd, 1947 he was the son of Paul Meadows and Wilma Nadene Ramsey Meadows Ratliff. He was employed by His wife of 45 years, Gail Ridenour Meadows of the home; two daughters, Drema Green of Brunswick, GA and Rhonda Lynn of...
Danny Scism
May 9, 2015
Danny Ray Scism, 63 of Cherryville died Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County. Born November 23rd, 1951 he was the son of Glenn Scism and Margaret Scism No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Scism family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Pearly Brendle
May 9, 2015
Pearly Madison Brendle, 75 of Hickory died Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 20th, 1939 he was the son of Pearly Brendle and Grace Brendle. A son, Jimmy Dean McGee of the home survives him. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brendle family has entrusted arrangements to...
Lois Long
May 8, 2015
Lois Guthrie Long, 80, of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on May 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Long was born August 5, 1934, in Hickory, to the late James and Marylee Guthrie. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carol Long Wolfe and husband...
Curtis Cauthen
May 8, 2015
Curtis Tallant Cauthen, Sr., 69 of Crystal River, Florida passed away Friday, May 8th, 2015 in Florida. Formerly of Catawba and Lincoln Counties, he attended Maiden High School. Born May 4th, 1946, he was the son of Lester Cauthen and Junnie Ellen Tallant Cauthen. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 44 years, Diane Bryant Cauthen of Maiden,...
Maryjane Triplett
May 4, 2015
MaryJane Irene Triplett, 51 of New died Monday, May 4th, 2015 at her residence. She was born January 15th, 1964. Her husband, Paul Henry Triplett and three sisters survive her. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Triplett family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.
Elton Poston
May 2, 2015
Elton Leo Poston, Jr., 59 of Hickory died Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 24th, 1955, he was the son of the late Elton Leo Poston, Sr. and Shirley Gray Poston. Three sisters, Patricia Cox of Charlotte, Sandra Henderson and husband Marve of Taylorsville and Linda Cullen of Maiden; three brothers, Steve Poston of Miller's Creek,...
Barbara Noe
Apr 27, 2015
Barbara Ann Noe, 70 of Hickory died Monday, April 27th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. Born April 15th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Silas Benjamin Fulbright and Rosa Campbell Fulbright. She was employed by Lee Industries for over 25 years. She has been in fellowship with the Christians who gather in the Lord's name at Gospel...
Selma Mchenry
Apr 27, 2015
Selma Mae McHenry, 80 of hickory died Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at Brian Center East. Born July 15th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola Miller Hancock. A daughter, Lisa McHenry of Hickory; four grandchildren, Annalissa McHenry, Alaysha McHenry, Ady McHenry, Aydin McHenry and a number of nieces survive her. In addition to her parents, her...
Yor Hang
Apr 27, 2015
Yor Hang, 49 of Hickory died Monday, April 27th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 15th, 1965 in Laos, he was the son of Jong Hang and Yia Xiong. The funeral will begin Friday, May 8th and conclude Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home, Gathering Center and Pavilion. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park in...
Ruby Eller
Apr 25, 2015
Ruby Aileen Travis Eller, 82 of Hickory went to be with the Lord and is now dancing on the streets of gold, Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born January 30th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Eullen Eugene Travis and Darcus Beaulah Benson Travis. Three daughters, Nellie Diane Houston of Hickory, Bobbie Lynn Reep of...
Kevin Austin
Apr 21, 2015
Kevin Dwain Austin, 55 of Taylorsville died Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 8th, 1960 he was the son of the late Garland and Myrtle Deal Austin. In addition to his wife of 17 years Martha Ann Austin; three sons Kyle Austin of Hickory, Josh Austin and wife Tania of Hickory, Jesse Tanner Austin of...
Linda Barnes
Apr 21, 2015
Linda Sue Barnes 77, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born December 22nd, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Edge Story. Three sons Brent Barnes of Hickory, Chris Barnes and wife Mindy of Hickory, and Mark Barnes and wife Laura of Lenoir; two brothers Richard Story and...
Charles Spencer
Apr 21, 2015
Charles Wayne Spencer, 68 of Newton died Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at his home. Born October 1st, 1946 he was the son of the late Bueford and Marie Williams Spencer. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. A son Charles Spencer II and wife Rachael of Fort Bragg; two sisters, Jeanie Murray and husband Steve of...
Herman Wagoner
Apr 18, 2015
Herman (Hercules) Glenn Wagoner 68 of Lawndale died Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 27th, 1946, he was the son of the late Carlie and Luereine Caudill Wagner. His son Herman Ray Wagoner; three sisters Hazel Ballard and husband Larry of Marion, Barbara Sharpe and husband Larry of Hiddenite, Linda Barlow and husband James of...
William Donelow
Apr 18, 2015
William Wayne Donelow of Newton passed away Saturday, April 18th, 2015. Born November 9th, 1974 he was the son of Lloyd Donelow of West Virginia and Sandra Chornobay of Newton. He worked in roofing alongside his best friend of many years Joshua Caldwell at Nations roofing, He was a loving Father, Brother, Son, and friend and is someone who can...
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