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.
Sandra Houser
Feb 10, 2010
Sandra Sue Houser, 53 of Reynaud Court Newton died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton. Born October 9, 1956 she was the daughter of Betty Sue Slider Hamilton of Lenoir and the late, Ralph Walden Hamilton. Sandra was a member of Startown First Baptist Church in Newton. She enjoyed traveling, exploring new...
Jimmy Taylor
Jan 27, 2010
Please note the change in service day, due to weather! Jimmy Fay Taylor, 67, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1942 to his parents; the late Mote & Essie Mae Reynolds Taylor. Jimmy was a Veteran of the US Army and served 8 years with the National Guard. He was a...
Lois Smith
Jan 26, 2010
PLEASE NOTE: Change in service time due to weather. Lois Emma â??Dianeâ? Stroupe Smith, 61 of Hedrick Street, Newton died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. She was born July 12, 1948 to the late, Howard Columbus & Pearlie Mae Paysour Stroupe. Diane worked for many years with Sigmon & Sigmon Attorneys at Law,...
Bill Sigmon
Jan 20, 2010
Bill Gene Sigmon, 81 of 23rd Ave NE Hickory, died Wednesday January 20, 2009 at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born June 27, 1928, he was the son of the late William Samuel and Vinnie Ola Hefner Sigmon. He was a graduate of Hickory High School, and attended Clevenger Business College. He was a Seabeeâ??s and US Navy...
Loretta Howell
Jan 13, 2010
 Loretta Bolton Howell, 72 of Hickory died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born October 31, 1937 in Burke County to her parents; the late William Clarence & Lee G. Franklin Bolton. Five daughters; Terri Lynn & Tonya E. Howell of the home, Tammy Fleming & Buddy Fleming of Haysi, Va. , Tina Hersman of Hickory,...
Keith Stephens
Jan 8, 2010
Keith Thomas Stephens, 86, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Kingston Residence, Hickory. He was born May 12, 1923 in Ogden, Utah to the late George Thomas & Mary Alice Pingree Stephens. Keith was a faithful member & former Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and...
Jane Smith
Jan 3, 2010
Jane Carolyn Poovey Smith, 74 of Fairgrove Church Road, Conover, died Sunday January 3, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born June 21, 1935 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Lois Irene Gilbert Poovey. She was formerly employed as a hostess at the Snackbar, Shoneyâ??s and Fatboys restaurants. A daughter,...
Teena Myers
Dec 19, 2009
Teena Marie Shook Myers, 52 of 13th Street, SW, Hickory died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at her residence. Born June 30, 1957, she was the daughter of Virginia Elloree Huss Shook of Durham, NC & the late Andrew Fred Shook, Sr.  Teena was an avid cat lover & Earnhardt fan. She loved her grand-daughter and family. A daughter; Jamie...
Gary Hedrick
Dec 8, 2009
Gary Kenneth Hedrick of 10th Avenue NE, Hickory died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his residence. Born December 19, 1956 in Catawba County, he was the son of; John Kenneth & Hazel Hedrick of Conover and the late Doris Marie Carter Hedrick. Gary was a 1975 graduate of Newton Conover High School and was a charter member of Woodlawn Baptist...
Shirley Gosnell
Dec 7, 2009
Shirley Ann Gosnell, 73 of CSI Farm Road in Hickory died Monday, December 7, 2009 at her residence. Born March 13, 1936 in Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither Barry & Pauline Helen Israel Banks. Shirley attended Harvest Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church and was employed by Glenn R. Frye Hospital for a short...
Lora Thomas
Dec 6, 2009
Lora Lou Workman Thomas, 47 of Lance Lane, Vale died Monday, December 7, 2009 at CMC-Lincolnton. Born October 19, 1962 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Essie Mae Crawley Workman of Vale and the late R.C. Workman. A son; Kenneth Ray Thomas of Vale, a daughter; Ashley Nicole Thomas of the home, three sisters; Angela Cremeans of Claremont...
Donald Canipe
Dec 5, 2009
Donald Ray Canipe, 60 of 1st Avenue NW, Hickory died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at CVMC. Donald was born January 2, 1949 in Cleveland County to his parents, the late James & Laura Naomi York Canipe. Two daughters; Donna Bolick of Taylorsville, Pamela Gorman of Connelly Springs, Three sisters; Patricia Moore of Hickory, Debbie Livengood of Hickory, Cathie Mathis of...
Mai Moua
Dec 1, 2009
Mai Moua, 86 of Summers Road, Valdese died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at her residence. Born March 23, 1923 in Laos, she was the daughter of the late Nhia Xeng Moua & Chong Thao. Twelve daughters; Mee Lor, Msuab Lor, Ntxhiau Lor, Chia Lor, Dia Lor, Yer Lor, Shona Lor, Bao Lor, Ntxhi Lor, Bao Niam Xia Pao, Npias Lor,...
Patricia Shelton
Nov 28, 2009
Patricia Ann Goings Shelton, 56 of N. Lookout St, Claremont died Saturday November 28, 2009 at her residence. Born July 28, 1953 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of Jesse Burnise Houser Goings of the home and the late Gray Franklin Goings. In addition to her mother, a son, Shannon Wesley Shelton of Catawba, NC; a sister, Jane Goings...
Helen Hutson
Nov 24, 2009
Helen Faye Dye Hutson, 77 of River Road Lincolnton died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at CMC- Lincolnton. Born November 21, 1932 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Chapman & Myrtle Rose Collmar Dye. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her husband of 60 years, Marvin David Hutson, two daughters; Sandy &...
Linda Johnson
Nov 21, 2009
Linda Carol McKenzie Johnson, 60 of Boy Scout Rd, Lincolnton, died Saturday November 21, 2009 at Levine and Dickson Hospice in Huntersville. Born May 12, 1949 in Dillon County, SC she was the daughter of Pauline McKenzie of Lincolnton. She was a loving wife and grandmother. Linda was employed by National Fruit Company for 29 years. In addition to her...
Archie Morrow
Nov 21, 2009
Archie Ray Morrow age 60 of West Main Street Claremont died last week at his residence. Born May 18 1949, he was the son of the late Carlton Ray and Mary Rose Morrow. He was a member of St. Markâ??s Lutheran Church, a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and a member of the American Legion Post 48. He was...
Mary Whitener
Nov 19, 2009
Mary Etta Pruett Whitener, 95 of Short Road, Hickory died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Brian Center East. Born September 12, 1914 in Burke County, NC , she was the daughter of the late George Washington & Sarah Luellen Canipe Pruett. Mary was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church on Startown Road in Hickory & was married to the...
Judy Winters
Nov 16, 2009
Judy Kaye Winters, 36 of Newton died Monday, November 16, 2009 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 3, 1973 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither Grier & Valeria Ellon Fulbright Winters. Judy was a devout Christian and real people person that was loved by everyone. Two sisters: Sandra W. Grzesiak of Hickory, NC and...
Salvador Ramirez-Figueroa
Nov 15, 2009
Salvador Ramirez-Figueroa, 22 of 5th St. NE, Hickory NC 28601 died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at his residence. Born April 4, 1987 in Mexico, he was the son of Juan Ramirez Cruz & Elena Figueroa Angeles of Mexico. Six sisters; Petra Ramirez, Guadalupe Ramirez, Carmen Ramirez, Maria Luisa Ramirez ,Manuela Ramirez, Maria Ramirez; three brothers; Juan Jose Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez...
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