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.
Leonard Russell
Apr 25, 2013
Rev. Leonard Charles Russell, 63 of Newton died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 1, 1950 in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Lindsay Garland Russell and Lena Wilkins Russell. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a truck driver and a minister. In addition to his wife of 35 years,...
Sue Chang
Apr 23, 2013
Sue Chang, 27 of Hickory died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his residence. Born June 16, 1985 in Sacramento, CA he was the son of Sai Chang and Yang Khang. The Hmong service will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 and conclude on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Jenkins Funeral Home and Pavilion in Newton. Please sign the online guestbook at...
Grace Williams
Apr 20, 2013
Grace Johnson Williams 80 of Hickory died Saturday April 20th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 24th,1932 she was the daughter of the late Roby Franklin Johnson and Sarah Myers Johnson. Grace was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. All of her many nieces, and nephews always proclaimed that she was their ?favorite Aunt.? Everyone who...
See Lor
Apr 17, 2013
See Lor, 95 of Hickory died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 15, 1918 in Laos, she was the daughter of the late Tong Ger Lor. Three sons, Vang Neng Xiong, Sor Xiong and Nhia Chou Xiong survive her. Her husband, Chong Chue Xiong preceded her in death. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, May 10,...
Barry Parker
Apr 17, 2013
Barry Martin Parker 63 of Hickory passed away Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 8, 1950 he was the son of the late Bryce Parker and Zelta Raye Parker. Barry retired from the furniture industry from Baker Furniture and previously worked with Hickory Chair for 23 years. He was an avid cook, fisherman and camper. He...
Drako Brown
Apr 13, 2013
Send Flowers Drako Lucius Brown April 13, 2013 - April 13, 2013 Drako Lucius Brown, infant son was born and died Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was the son of James Monroe Brown and Sarah Marie Brown of Newton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by six sisters and four brothers. A private service will be held by...
Kaedyn Hopper
Apr 7, 2013
Send Flowers Kaedyn Dominic Hopper April 7, 2013 - April 7, 2013 Kaedyn Dominic Hopper went to be with the Lord April 7, 2013. He was the son of Adarryll and Candice Hopper of Section House Road in Hickory. Two brothers, KeJuan Mejia and JyKeri Hopper; and grand parents John and Mary Eskridge of Hickory, Charles Chapman and Patricia Hopper...
Kaeleb Hopper
Apr 7, 2013
Send Flowers Kaeleb Anthony Hopper April 7, 2013 - April 7, 2013 Kaeleb Anthony Hopper went to be with the Lord April 7, 2013. He was the son of Adarryll and Candice Hopper of Section House Road in Hickory. Two brothers, KeJuan Mejia and JyKeri Hopper; and grand parents John and Mary Eskridge of Hickory, Charles Chapman and Patricia Hopper...
Karl Custer
Mar 23, 2013
Dr. Karl Dean Custer, 71, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his residence. Dr. Custer was born February 7, 1942, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, son of the late, John S. Custer and Thelma Miller Custer. He was a chiropractor serving the Winchester area since 1976 at Custer Chiropractic Clinic. Having personally received Jesus Christ as his Lord and...
Barbara Lewis
Mar 21, 2013
Barbara Ann Beach Lewis, 77 of Hickory died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Brian Center, Viewmont. Born February 3, 1936 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Lonzo Newton Beach and Ozell Henry Beach. In addition to her parents; a son, Steve Mask; sister, Edith Fox; and a brother, Jack Beach preceded her in death. Two daughters,...
Ray Deal
Mar 20, 2013
Ray Deal, 86 went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 8, 1926 in Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late John Evelyn Deal and Mary Clara Singleton Deal. Ray was a former deacon and active & faithful member of Penelope Baptist Church in Hickory. He was a wonderful...
Mary Mcalpin
Mar 17, 2013
Mary Rebecca McAlpin 89 of Newton died March 17, 2013 at her residence. Born January 25, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Widdows and Lizzie Lyde. She was one of the most gentle souls and very supportive of her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. A daughter, Lydia Ann Fortwengler and husband Gary of Lenoir;...
John Smith
Mar 13, 2013
John Henry ?Bud? Smith, 78 of Hudson White Trail, Lincolnton died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 12, 1935, he was the son of the late John Robert Smith and Grace Edel Smith. Bud was an avid fisherman and gardener. He served as a Deacon for Trinity Full Gospel Church in Catawba. A son, Bobby...
Virl Rowe
Mar 13, 2013
Virl Steve Rowe, 67 of Hickory died Wednesday March 13, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Virl Franklin and Catherine Iona Helton Rowe. Previous wife Martha Yount Rowe survive him; two daughters, Leslie & husband Jody Gantt of Bluffton, SC and Kathy and Tommy Farley of Taylorsville, NC; a son,...
Herbert Foster
Mar 9, 2013
Herbert Thomas "Herb" Foster, 81, died Saturday; March 9, 2013 at Brian Center-Viewmont. Born November 2, 1931 in Polk County, he was the son of the late Wilbur Dean Foster and Bertie Alley Foster. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Pamela Renae Foster Kistler. Also preceding him in death were three brothers; Edward L....
Jan Morales
Mar 8, 2013
Jan Lisa Wright Morales, 46 of Lincolnton died Friday, March 8, 2013 at her home. Born December 18, 1966 in N.J., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Syvila Wright. Jan loved music and was an owl collector. A daughter, Melissa Horne of Dallas, NC; a son Janson Jose Alfredo Morales of the home; and a brother, Robert...
Wang Khang
Mar 8, 2013
Wang Pao Khang, 69 of Maiden died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 20, 1943 in Laos, he was the son of Joua Kao Khang and Mai Vang. In addition to his wife, Bee Vang Khang of the home; two sons, Yang Khang and Joshua Khang; a brother, Kue Khang and numerous relatives survive him....
Drou Vue
Mar 7, 2013
Drou Vue, 95 of Hickory died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on April 5, 1917 in Phuam Hais, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Blia Tong Vue and Ntsum Vang. Drou enjoyed farming, gardening and sewing. In addition to her parents, she lost her husband, Song Yee Lor in 1972; two sisters and...
Rosalia Porras
Mar 4, 2013
Rosalia (Campos) Porras, 89 of Lincolnton died March 4, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center-Lincolnton. Born November 2, 1923 she is the daughter of Eligio Francisco Campos and Dolores Porras of Costa Rica. Three daughters Janet Martinez of Costa Rica, Noemy Martinez of Costa Rica, Saunjin McMurry and husband Charles of Lincolnton; two sons Victor Martinez of Costa Rica and Luis...
Stephen Smith
Feb 27, 2013
No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. Thank you.
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