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.

Gloria Hogan
Jun 29, 2013
Biography Gloria Ann Misner Hogan, 62 of Hickory died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at her residence. Born November 4, 1950 in Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Henry Misner And Christine Ann Misner. Gloria loved her children and family. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, arts and crafts and people watching. She is survived by her husband of...
Scott Moore
Jun 27, 2013
Scott Ericson Moore 47 of Conover died Thursday June 27th, 2013 at N.C. Baptist Hospital. Born October 23rd, 1965 he was the son of Mildred Caroline Isaac Moore of Conover and the late Granville Smith Moore, II. Scott was an EMT-Intermediate with Iredell County and Cleveland County and a volunteer with Claremont Rescue Squad. He was a 1984 graduate of...
Michael Pope
Jun 23, 2013
Michael Kevin Pope, 49 of Shelby died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his residence. Born September 16, 1963 in the city of Long Beach (Los Angeles County), CA, he was the son of Daniel Lee Pope of Hickory, NC and the late Patricia Elaine Snow Pope. Michael worked in Restaurant Management for several chain restaurants. He had been disabled for...

Robert Goulding
Jun 22, 2013
Robert Bion Goulding, 36 of Charlotte died June 22nd, 2013. Born August 9th, 1976, he was the son of Gordon Ervin Goulding and Mary Ann Hartman. In addition to his mother Mary; step father, Louis Hartman, III and step mother, Jane Goulding; three sisters Heather Teaque and husband Todd of Hickory, Kateri Ondrick and husband Kevin of Springfield OH, Beth...
Rella Reid
Jun 22, 2013
Rella Ann Reid, 48 of Lincolnton went home to be with the Lord at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday June 22, 2013 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, with her loving partner by her side. Born September 30, 1964 in Catawba County, NC, she was the daughter of James Ray ?Bus? Reid and Patsy Ann Hall Reid of Granite...

Dorothy Herman
Jun 19, 2013
Dorothy Helms Herman 74 of Newton, went to be with the Lord on June 19th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 26th, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Grady Helms and Tollie Bernice Helms. She retired from Wesley Hall Furniture in 2003 and was a born-again Christian who was devoted to the Lord. She was a...
Mai Vang
Jun 16, 2013
Mai Yer Vang 55 of Morganton died June 16th, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. Born September 17th, 1957 She was the Daughter of Chong Yee Vang and Lia Lee. In addition to her Husband Chang Lee, a daughter Palou Craig and husband Reggie of Detroit, MI.; three sons Toua Lee and wife Elizabeth of Morganton, Kaying Lee of Morganton,and Steven...
Clara Kiziah
Jun 14, 2013
Clara Jean Kiziah 64 of Conover died June 14th, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 24th, 1948 she was the daughter of Virgil Lee Bryson and Bonnie Mae Bryson. A daughter, Linda Bernice Stewart Chapman and husband Keith of Valdese; two sons David Lee Kiziah, Jr. and wife Regina of Catawba and Mark James Kiziah and wife Stacy...
Bobbie Setzer
Jun 12, 2013
Bobbie Jane Setzer 74 of Catawba, passed away Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Bobbie was born in Catawba County April 17, 1939 to the late Jewel Clyde Eastridge Abernathy. Bobbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she enjoyed family events, sewing and ceramics. In addition to her parents her husband of 58 years,...
Rachel Macy
Jun 7, 2013
Rachel Jean Macy 60 of Newton died Friday, June 7th, 2013 at her residence. Born October 31, 1952, she was the daughter of Blaine Ray Moses and Ruby Hudson Moses of Hickory. She was retired from Catawba Valley Medical Center as an accountant. She had a Bachelor of Arts from Lenoir-Rhyne College and a Doctorate of Bible Knowledge from United...
John Settlemyre
Jun 6, 2013
John Mark Settlemyre 67 of Hickory died June 6th, 2013 at his residence in Caldwell County. Born June 15th, 1945 he was the son of the late Lonsdale Joseph Settlemyre and Era Margaretta Settlemyre. He worked at Nuzum Cross Chevrolet for many years as an auto mechanic and was a truck driver with Gaines Motor Lines for about ten years....
Agnes Zwaag
May 29, 2013
Biography Agnes Louise Vander Zwaag 90 of Hickory and formerly of Grand Haven, MI died May 29th, 2013 at the residence of her daughter. Born June 23rd, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Orrie De Bruyn and Susie Vander Wall De Bruyn. She was a home maker. A daughter, Jane Woodward survives her. Interment will be Thursday, June...

John Moore
May 27, 2013
John Flint Moore, 53 of Hickory died Monday May 27, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 16, 1960 in Miami, Florida, he was the son of John Frederick Moore of Arcadia, FL and Ava Lena Massengale of Arcadia, FL. He was a wonderful person, worked as a clergy part-time and a person that loved life and everyone he...
Albert Ruby
May 27, 2013
Albert John Ruby, 62 of Newton died May 27, 2013 at his residence. Born December 8, 1950 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Albert Ernest Ruby and Clara Mary Trainor Ruby. Albert was a manager of Denny's in West Mifflin and Robbinson Township in PA. He worked at Wendy's on Springs Road for seven years and Applebee's...
Nelson Sigman
May 26, 2013
Nelson Daniel Sigman, Jr. 57 of Hickory died May 26, 2013 at his residence. Born August 17, 1955 he was the son of the late Nelson Daniel Sigman, Sr. and Frances Rebecca Sigman. He was lifelong farmer and a member of Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was longtime member of the Propst Crossroads Fire Department. Two sisters; Karen Sigman of...
Larry Slater
May 18, 2013
Larry James Slater 72 of Lincolnton died Saturday May 18, 2013 at Levine and Dickson Hospice in Huntersville. Born April 26th, 1941 he was the son of Clois Len Slater and Mildred Irene Slater. He was a U.S. Army veteran. His wife of 50 years, Peggy Ann Slater of the home; four daughters, Corinna Followell and husband James of St....
Carol Webster
May 13, 2013
Carol Irene Taylor Webster 70 of Conover died Monday May 13, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born January 20th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Albert Taylor and Josie Irene Thomas Taylor. Her husband, Jerry Wayne Webster; a daughter, Kathy Craig and husband Michael of Conover; a son, James Coon and wife Rebecca of Newport, VA; two step...
Mai Chang
May 10, 2013
Mai Thai Chang, 82 of Hickory died Friday May 10, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 31, 1930 in Laos, she was the daughter of Xaicha Thao and Pla Vang. She was a homemaker. Three sons, Pangyang Chang of Hickory, Lamang Chang of Hickory and Chang Chang of Newton; three daughters, Wer Chang, Yer Chang Yang, Kazoua Chang Yang;...
David Von Jares
May 4, 2013
David Von Jares 96 of Newton died Saturday May 4th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 23rd, 1916 he was the son of the late John and Josephine Ratajczak Von Jares. Dave was devoted to God's Word and he loved Jesus. A US Marine Corps veteran he was an aerospace engineer working with Martin Marietta, Barth, Pesco Honeywell, Kearfott...
Dennis Gross
May 2, 2013
Dennis Raeford Gross 58 of Hickory died Thursday May 2nd, 2013. Born January 31st, 1955 in Catawba county he was the son of the late Ernest Gross and Hazel Inez Rudisill Gross. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. Two daughters, Teresa Gross of Valdese and Pamela McMoran and husband Benson of Hickory; two sisters, Debra Barger and...
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