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.

Howard Brown
Sep 19, 2010
Howard Wilson Brown of Greenwood, Delaware, formerly of Hedgesville, West Virginia was resting at the home of his daughter in Connelly Springs, NC when he departed this life Sunday, September 19, 2010 to “go fishing” on the Golden Shore. He was 73 years of age. Howard was born July 1, 1937 in the state of Delaware, the son of the...

Carlos Hernandez
Sep 14, 2010
Carlos Alberto Hernandez, 42 of 25th Street Ct. NE, Hickory died Tuesday, September, 14, 2010as a result of an automobile accident. Born May 14, 1968 he was the son of Flora Fuentez DeMarinez of El Salvador and the late Jose Carlos Hernandez. His wife, Blanca Lilian Hernandez of the home; a daughter, Carla Yanet Hernandez of El Salvador; two sons,...

Barbara Marlow
Sep 10, 2010
Barbara Hill Marlow, 67 of Colonial Lane, Hickory died Friday, September 10, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born January 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carroll & Eva Louise Page Hill. Her husband of nearly 50 years, Thomas Keith Marlow, Sr. preceded her in death. Barbara worked for over 35 years in...

Timothy Crouse
Sep 8, 2010
Timothy Shane Crouse Jr. was born Tuesday, September 7, 2010 and died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Catawba Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Joyce Mae Brown & Timothy Shane Crouse of Maiden. In addition to his parents, a twin brother, Zachary Neal Crouse; four brothers, Kevin Ray Brown, Raylyn Shane Crouse, Thomas Grant Crouse, Vincent Jayce Crouse; paternal...

Julia Brookbank
Aug 24, 2010
Julia Barrier Smith Brookbank, 90 of Whispering Pine Drive, Newton died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 6, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Travis & Julia Zelma Sechrest Smith. Julia worked 18 years at Tomlinson Furniture and was a member of First Christian Church in Newton. Her husband of 72 years,...

Michael Amedio
Aug 22, 2010
Michael Thomas Amedio, 78 of Plateau Road, Vale died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at NC Baptist Hospital. Michael was born November 2, 1931 in Albany, NY, the son of the late John Christopher & Anathsia Marie Carrachia Amedio. Michael was the owner & operator of Lake Osborne Trailer Ranch in Lantana, Fla. for over 50 years; worked nights at a...

Ruth Zimmerman
Aug 18, 2010
Ruth Adele Bonnar Zimmerman of Newton died Wednesday August 18, 2010 after 91 years of living life on her own terms. Born July 29, 1919 in Beaver, PA, She was a daughter of the late Homer D., and Blanche Cassidy Bonnar. Ruth was a loving sister, mother, aunt, and a good friend and neighbor who will be missed by all...

H. Flowers
Aug 13, 2010
H. Boyce Flowers, 65 of 5th Avenue, Hickory died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, Born August 7, 1945 he was the son of the late Henry Gordon & Martha Lou Hilton Flowers. He was a track laborer for Norfolk Southern Railroad for many years and a National Guard Veteran. He was a life...

George Deal
Aug 2, 2010
George Carroll Deal, 62 of McDaniels Circle, Newton died Monday, August 02, 2010 at his residence. Born May 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Norman Perry & Bertie Evangeline Howard Deal. George detailed cars and loved to restore and show cars & trucks. Two sisters, Barbara A. & (Ralph) Kanipe of Newton, Shirley Deal Brawley of Statesville;...

Mary Greene
Jul 13, 2010
Mary Christina Rose Greene, 3 months of Faith Olive Church Road, Hickory died Tuesday July 13, 2010 at Carolinaâ??s Medical Center Charlotte as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 1, 2010 to her mother, the late Casey Lynn Campbell and father, Marshall Aaron Greene of the home. In addition to her father, Marshall, two sisters, Jennifer...

Quintaline Prevatte
Jul 7, 2010
Quintaline â??Quinâ? Lawson Prevatte, 75 of Herman Sipe Road, Conover died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Catawba Memorial Hospital. She was born January 1, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Homer & Bertie Britt Lawson. Quin lived at Abernethy Laurelâ??s Nursing Home for the last 10 years and she passed unexpectedly from complication of pneumonia. She was a...

Marie Bryant
Jul 3, 2010
Marie Agnes Isenhour Hefner Bryant, 90 of Knollwood Drive, Jamestown died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. She was born December 28, 1919 and was the daughter of the late, Harvey Elester & Ollie Mae Bowman Isenhour, Sr. She was a homemaker and childcare giver for the majority of her adult life. Her life...

Velma Kanupp
Jun 27, 2010
Velma Ernestine â??Mickeyâ? Kanupp, 70 of Mtn. Terrace Drive Hickory died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born October 31, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Ernest Underwood Sr. & Velma Ora Rice Underwood. Mickey was a caring and outgoing person. She served her community as a Licensed Practical Nurse and...

Noah Savacool
Jun 25, 2010
Noah Michael Leo Savacool, infant was born and died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Wendy Gail Savacool of Hickory. One Uncle, Jason Savacool of Statesville; Maternal grand-parents, Randy & Debby Savacool of Hickory and great grand-parents, Rachel Philyaw of Lenoir and Wayne Savacool of Newton survive him. A graveside service will...

Mary Greer
Jun 24, 2010
Mary Michelle â??Shellyâ? Greer, 43 formerly of Rhodhiss died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Lenoir. She was born January 2, 1967 to the late Gaynell Robinson & Michael A. Thompson. Shelly was a very courageous fighter in her battle with cancer and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A daughter, Candace...

Nadine Atkinson
Jun 6, 2010
Nadine Yvonne Atkinson, 52 of 12th Avenue SE, Hickory died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1957 the daughter of; Steve Titus Abernethy and (step-mother, Regina) Abernethy of Newton and Vera Nadine Sigmon Withers of Conover. She was outgoing and loved to encourage everyone. Nadine was a member of Gateway Baptist Church,...

Hazel Hedrick
May 21, 2010
Hazel Keller Hedrick of County Home Road Conover passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born January 28, 1941 she was the daughter of the late James Dulan and Lillie Mae Dishman Keller. Hazel was a state certified CNA II for the last 16 years. The...

Judy Currie
May 17, 2010
Judy Hoyle Currie, 55 of North Main Avenue, Newton died Monday, May 17, 2010. She was born July 28, 1954 & was the daughter of Sue Malviena Teague Hoyle of Conover and the late Douvhn Harold Hoyle. In addition to her husband of 12 years, Mark Houston Currie of the home; three sisters, Jean H. & husband Darrell Hamby of...

Leon Heffelfinger
May 14, 2010
Leon Bane â??Jimâ? Heffelfinger, 88, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born March 19, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA., he was the only child of the late Levi Brindle & Marion Clements Bane Heffelfinger. Leon (better known as Jim, Pop, Dad & Granddaddy to his family and friends) enlisted in the US Navy at...

Lisa Stein
May 6, 2010
Lisa Mae Stein, 49 of Van Horne Lane, Vale died Thursday, May 06, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1960 the daughter of the late, Charles Austin & Wilma Lee Willis Hoyt. Her husband, Douglas Stein of Panama City Beach, FL; daughter, Karen Moreno of Lake Park, Florida; a son, Adam Belkhir of the home; A step...
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