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.
Chia Lee
Jun 19, 2014
Chia Yer Lee, 67 of Conover died June 19th, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 9th, 1947 in Laos, he was son of Youa Houa Lee. In addition to his wife, Due Yang of the home; six sons, four daughters, and a sister survive him. The funeral will begin Friday, July 4th, 2014 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel...
Pearl Higgins
Jun 19, 2014
Pearl Virginia Higgins, 83 of Newton died Thursday, June 19th, 2014 at her residence. Born August 18th, 1930 she was the daughter of the late John Smith and Grace Smith. Three sons, Jerry Lee Smith of Lincolnton, Danny Ray Higgins of Hickory and Terry Allen Higgins of Newton; two daughters, Joyce Ann Demaria and Martha Smith survive her. The funeral...
Savanna Branch
Jun 17, 2014
Savanna Ann Branch 13 of Claremont died Tuesday June 17th, 2014. Born April 19th, 2001, she was the daughter of Billy Raye Branch and Amy Clark Branch of the home. She was a student at Mill Creek Middle School where she was in All Honors classes. She was awarded the top art award for her grade and displayed her work...
Carroll Trivette
Jun 17, 2014
Carroll Lee Trivette 42 of Hickory died Tuesday June 17th, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 13th, 1972 he was the son of the late Sue Ellen Hamby Trivette and Ralph McCoy Trivette of Hickory. He was a wonderful husband and father, brother and friend. He never met a stranger and was helpful to anyone he ever...
Loren Jones
Jun 16, 2014
Biography Loren Henry Jones, 65 of Hickory died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. Born October 16, 1948 in Washington he was the son of Edward Earl Jones and Hellen Rasmussen Jones. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. Thank you.
Nhia Lor
Jun 10, 2014
Nhia Bee Lor, 76 of Morganton died Tuesday June 10th, 2014 at his residence. Born April 18th, 1938 in Laos, he was the son of Blai Lor and Ka Lee. His wife Mai Yang of the home; five sons, four daughters; three sisters and 12 grandchildren survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, June 27th and conclude on Sunday,...
Robert Ogburn
Jun 9, 2014
Robert Mac "Bob" Ogburn 77 of Lincolnton died Monday June 9th, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 3rd, 1936 he was the son of the late Col. USAF (retired)Henley Ogburn and Estelle Ogburn. He worked as a pathologist assistant at Frye Regional Medical Center for 15 years. Bob thoroughly enjoyed life on their farm with all the animals....
Du Ray Lutz
Jun 8, 2014
Du Ray "D.R." Lutz, 88, of Hickory, passed away Sunday June 8, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health. D.R. was born on May 15, 1926 in Catawba County to the late William Arthur "W.A." Lutz and Letha Julian Lutz. Just out of high school, D.R. enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. and...
Brent Sigmon
Jun 5, 2014
Brent Douglas Sigmon, 58 of Claremont died Thursday June 5th, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Winston-Salem. Born May 8th, 1956 he was the son of the late Hugh Sigmon and Evelyn Robbins Sigmon. He loved photography and traveling. He enjoyed spending time with his family particularly his great nephew, Ches. He was member of the Riverside Lodge 606 and...
Chai Vang
May 30, 2014
Chai Vang, 80 of Conover died Friday May 30th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. She was born September 20th, 1933 in Laos and was a homemaker. Five sons, a daughter, four sisters, two brothers, and numerous grandchildren, survive her. The funeral will begin Friday, June 20th, 2014 and conclude Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 at Startown Gathering Center and Pavilion....
Ruth Arrowood
May 29, 2014
Ruth Revonda Deitz Arrowood, 91 of Newton died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Conover. Born July 26, 1922 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Deitz and Grace Bolick Deitz. Ruth was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church since she was 18 years old. She was a former Sunday...
Betty Cash
May 28, 2014
Betty Witten Cash, 67 of Newton died Wednesday May 28th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 3rd, 1947 she was the daughter of the late John Edward Witten and Maude Viola Byrd Witten. She retired from Century Furniture after 35 years of service. Her husband of nearly 19 years, William Cecil Cash of the home; a son, David McDowell...
Ginger Black
May 28, 2014
Ginger "Robin" Black, 56 of Lincolnton, NC passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on May 28, 2014 after a long illness. Robin was a teacher for twenty five years, retiring because of health reasons. Robin entered her career at West Middle School in Lincoln County where she taught AIG (gifted and talented) students. She attended Wake Forest and...
Baltasar Saucedo
May 27, 2014
Biography Baltasar Pimentel Saucedo, 45 of Morganton died May 27, 2014. Born January 5, 1968 in Mexico, he was the son of Salvador Cisneros Saucedo and Angelina De Saucedo Pimentel. Baltasar is survived by many family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2014 at St. Charles Catholic Church on West Union Street in...
Neng Xiong
May 27, 2014
Neng Xiong, 59 of Claremont died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his residence. Born July 1, 1954 in Laos, he was the son of Nao Lee Xiong and Chia Vang. Numerous family member survive him. The Hmong Celebration will begin on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at Startown Gathering Center & Pavilion at Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. The funeral will...
Jeremy Brown
May 25, 2014
Jeremy Scott Brown, 24 of Hudson died Sunday May 25th, 2014 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born February 26th, 1990 he was the son of Eric Brown of Hudson and Wendi Oliver of Conover. He was employed by Fairfield Chair Company in Lenoir. He was a staff sergeant in the National Guard serving since 2007 and was stationed...
John Cilley
May 23, 2014
Biography John "Harper" Plumer Cilley, III, 91 of Newton passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Born April 20, 1923, he was the son of the late John Harper Plumer Cilley, Jr. and Kate Warlick Cilley. Harper became a member of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in 1935 and was married to Mary Jenkins at...
Ellen Conner
May 21, 2014
Ellen Marianne Wike Conner, 73 of Hickory died May 21st, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 29th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Paul Edgar and Mary Beatrice Morgan Wike. She was the owner and operator of Wike's Florist for many years. She worked for Walmart for over 10 years. She and her husband had a love...
Jack Xiong
May 16, 2014
Jack Cha Xiong, 57 of Conover died May 16, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 2, 1957 in Laos, he was the son of Chia Lor Xiong. His wife Macy Vang of the home; four daughters, Maihoua Xiong, Shoua Xiong, Yer xiong, Panhia Xiong; three sons, Va Xiong, Yia Xiong, Pha Xiong; and two grandchildren survive him. The...
Celia Brittain
May 13, 2014
Celia Myers Brittain, 91 of Catawba County died Tuesday May 13th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 6th, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Flake Oren Myers and Nellie Workman Myers. With a love for life and her infectious smile, Celia was a devoted servant to God, her family and the community. Her love for children was...
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