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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.

Bobby Coulter

Bobby Coulter

Aug 13, 2014

Bobby Lee Coulter 81 of Newton passed away Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 21st, 1932, He was the son of the late Vernon Coulter and Elizabeth Short. One daughter Angela Biggerstaff of Newton, Nc; Robbin Coulter of Newton, NC, William Coulter and wife Dolores of Newton, NC; two sisters Doris Hunter of Denver, NC, Connie...

Fatima Jaramillo-Melchor

Fatima Jaramillo-Melchor

Aug 11, 2014

Fatima Jaramillo-Melchor infant daughter of Alejandro Jaramillo and Maria Melchor died Monday, August 11th, 2014 her residence. She was born June 28th, 2014. In addition to her parents, Alejandro Jaramillo and Maria Melchor Sevillia of Newton; a brother, Alex Jaramillo-Melchor; a sister, Mariana Jaramillo-Melchor survive her. A sister, Estrella Jaramillo-Melchor preceded her in death. The Funeral Mass will be 11:00am...

Edna Detter

Edna Detter

Aug 10, 2014

Edna Bessie Detter, 90 of Hickory died Sunday, August 10th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born August 4th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Johnathon Commador Wells and Addie Mae Israel Detter. She retired from Broughton Hospital after 20 years of service. Two daughters; Lila A. Riner of Sanford, NC and Jewel Wright of Hickory; six step daughters;...

David Haynes

David Haynes

Aug 7, 2014

Biography David Michael Haynes II, of Hickory went home to be with the lord August 7, 2014 at the age of 26. Born April 13, 1988, he was the son of the late David Michael Haynes Sr and Mary Ann Hicks of Hickory. In addition to his mother; four sisters, Cynthia Paxton of Hickory, Alexandria Haynes of Hickory, Dana Stablerand...

Gladys Bollman

Gladys Bollman

Aug 5, 2014

Gladys Nancy Bollman of Lincolnton, NC died at home on August 5, 2014 at the age of 90 from complications of dementia. Gladys was born May 27, 1924, in Roaring Spring, PA, the daughter of Raymond McKinley Keith and Carrie Kagarise. She spent her childhood in Morrison Cove. Her family lived on a farm outside of town on Woodbury Pike....

Aisaeng Saesee

Aisaeng Saesee

Aug 4, 2014

Aisaeng Kang Saesee, 34 of Taylorsville passed on Monday, August 4th, 2014. Born December 10th, 1979 he was the son of Eeyeet Saesee of Taylorsville and the late Aikaeo Saesee. In addition to his mother, Eeyeet Saesee; his wife of, 17 years, Tammy Her of the home; four daughters, Aneila Nataly Saesee, Tasaeny Raquel Saesee, Sophie Tillie Saesee and Jubileena...

Stacy Puckett

Stacy Puckett

Jul 28, 2014

Stacy Lee Puckett, 41 of Newton died Monday, July 28th, 2014. Born July 26th, 1973 He was the son of James Puckett and Cynthia Puckett. He worked for many years at Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son and uncle. Stacy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Conover. In addition to his...

Albert Weeks

Albert Weeks

Jul 24, 2014

Biography Albert Franklin Weeks, 68 of Newton died Thursday, July 24th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born January 7th, 1946 he was the son of the late Luther Weeks and Thelma Weeks. He was owner and operator of Albert's Heating and Air Conditioning. Albert was a U.S. Army veteran. A sister, Nancy Weeks Page and husband Donald of Newton survive...

Benjamin Ortega

Benjamin Ortega

Jul 24, 2014

Benjamin Rivera Ortega, 51 of Hiddenite died Thursday, July 24th, 2014 at Gordon House Hospice in Statesville. Born March 28th, 1963 he was the son of the late Bonifacio Rivera Hernandez and Nicolasa Ortega Uvalle. He was a certified welder. Three sons, Kevin Adam Ortega of Conover, Brandon Scott Ortega of Newton and Randy Lee Ortega of Conover; his former...

Edith Reitzel

Edith Reitzel

Jul 23, 2014

Edith Watts Reitzel, 90 of Newton passed away, Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 at Brian Center East. Born January 9th, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Watts and Bernice Watts. A daughter, Rita Bolick and husband Caleb of Maiden; a son, Robert Newell Reitzel, Jr. and wife Melanie of Newton; a grand-daughter, Erica Isenhour & husband Matt of...

Nao Xiong

Nao Xiong

Jul 21, 2014

Nao Tou Xiong, 84 of Eatonton, GA ,formerly of Connelly Springs, NC, died Monday, July 21st, 2014 at Putnam General Hospital in Georgia. Born June 15th, 1930 in Laos, he was the son of Xineng Xiong. Nao Xiong was a member of the Laos Army. The Hmong funeral will begin on Friday, August 8th and conclude on Sunday, August 10th,...

Joe Ikerd

Joe Ikerd

Jul 21, 2014

Joe Dale Ikerd, 62 of Newton died Monday, July 21st, 2014. Born December 17th, 1951 he was the son of the late Lawrence Ikerd and Sarah Ikerd. He was owner operator for many years of SpaceNet Age Satellite Systems. His wife, Carolyn of Newton and a son, Trent of Newton; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews survive him. Burial will...

Janice Cornett

Janice Cornett

Jul 14, 2014

Janice Lynn Cornett, 57 of Hickory passed away Monday, July 14th, 2014 at her home. Born November 19th, 1956 in Ohio, she was the daughter of Berdine Wilkinson and the late Ward Davenport. Janice was a dedicated wife, mother, grand-mother, daughter, sister, and friend. In addition to her husband of 40 years Gary Dean Cornett of Hickory; two sons Christopher...

Frankie Herman

Frankie Herman

Jul 13, 2014

Frankie Violet Flowers Herman, 93 of Hickory, went to her Heavenly home Sunday, July 13th, 2014 at Trinity Ridge. Born October 22nd, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Grace Flowers. She was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church. Frankie was active for over twenty years, helping others through the AA, Al-anon, and Alateen programs...

Dang Lee

Dang Lee

Jul 9, 2014

Dang Xue Lee, 68 of Connelly Springs died Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 at 2471 Shady Grove Road. Born December 31st, 1945 in Laos, he was the son the late Pa Lee and Ki Yang. Three sons, Tou Lee of the home, Teng Lee of Connelly Springs and Steven Lee of the home; four daughters, Becky Lee Vang of Tulsa OK,...

Donald Chester

Donald Chester

Jul 6, 2014

Donald Eugene Chester, 68 of Maiden died Sunday, July 6th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 21st, 1946, he was the son of the late David Pinkney Chester and Lola Lail Chester. He was employed by Redimix Concrete for nearly 20 years and worked for Pinnacle Furniture Company for 20 years. He loved music particularly George Jones music. He...

Darrell Craddock

Darrell Craddock

Jul 5, 2014

Darrell Luther Craddock, 63 of Lincolnton died Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at his residence. Born September 12th, 1950 he was the son of Vivian Craddock of Eden, NC and the late Martin Luther Craddock, Jr. He was employed by Fieldcrest for 24 years and Coca Cola for 12 years and volunteered at Hospice. An avid writer, reader and story teller,...

Inez Warnes

Inez Warnes

Jul 4, 2014

Inez Elaine Valentine Warnes, 92 of Conover died Friday, July 4, 2014. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Warnes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton- #828-464-1555.

Edith Smith

Edith Smith

Jul 3, 2014

Edith Ray Smith, 85 of Lincolnton died Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 at CMC Lincolnton. Born June 2nd, 1929 she was the daughter of the late of Benjamin Waters and Daisy Brackett Waters. She was a homemaker and a music lover. A son, Bobby R. Smith and wife Kay of Vale; three daughters, Geneva S. Moore and husband Thomas of Newton,...

Jaime Remigio

Jaime Remigio

Jun 30, 2014

Jaime Villeda Remigio, 21 of Hickory died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1992 in Mexico. A Funeral Mass will be held 5:00 pm Monday July 7, 2014 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory. Burial will follow later in Mexico. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Remigio family...

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