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.
Letha Jenkins
Jul 8, 2023
Letha Magdeline Jenkins, 78, of Wadesboro died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born Monday, June 11th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Wyatt Freeman and Mertis Faye Privette Freeman. Her husband of 45 years, James Earl Jenkins; a daughter, Barbara Johnson Tice of Marshville; two sons, Darius Johnson of Troy and...
Margaret Cook
Jul 5, 2023
Margaret Benfield Cook, 79, of Catawba passed away July 5th, 2023, in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center. Born, July 15th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Millard Benfield and Catherine Richards Benfield. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Eugene Cook Sr. of the home; a daughter, Penny Lasher and husband David of Catawba; two sons, Cecil Cook Jr. of...
Sally Abee
Jul 4, 2023
At a heart heavy time for all of us; let what beautiful smile she had bring your memories to light. Sally was a spitfire, an adventurer, comedian and a caretaker. She was always the first to help someone whether it was a hand or a laugh. She was a loving wife, mother, stepmother and an amazing friend. She never knew...
Frankie Bryson
Jun 25, 2023
Frankie Lee Bryson, 54, of Hickory died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her residence. Born October 2nd, 1968 she was the daughter of Frank Otis Bryson and Betty Bryson. Her mother, Betty Bryson; her boyfriend, Eddie; her son, Shawn Ramsey and numerous siblings survive her. In addition to her father, two sisters, Donna Bryson and Candy Barsley; her brother, L.H....
Michael Taylor
Jun 24, 2023
Michael Andrew Taylor, 57, of Claremont passed away Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Born, October 2nd, 1965 he was the son of the late Aaron Junior Taylor and Mary Maletio Taylor . He is survived by his significant other, Lorri Taylor, whom he met in High School and became Sweethearts. Also his two Furbabies, Toby and Bella, his pride and joys....
Carolyn Underwood
Jun 23, 2023
Carolyn Simmons Underwood passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2023 at Caring Carolina in Newton, North Carolina after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Underwood, and her children, Randy Underwood and wife Beverly; Chad Underwood; and...
James Widener
Jun 22, 2023
James Leroy Widener, 64, of Statesville, formerly of Virginia, passed away Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 in his home. Born, December 15th, 1958, he was the son of the late Grant William Widener and Betty Widener. He is survived by his girlfriend, Melissa Campbell of the home; two children, James Widener of Brockton MA and Katie Widener of VA; siblings, Dennis...
Danny Lorch
Jun 19, 2023
Danny Vaughn Lorch, 64, of Newton passed away Monday, June 19th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born November 6th, 1958 he was the son of the late Joseph Lorch Jr. and Shirley Lorch. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Cathryn Lorch of Newton; his children, Elaine Tunner of Albemarle, and Andrew Lorch of Conover; and three grandchildren,...
Donna Owens
Jun 17, 2023
Donna Sue Lewis Owens Lincolnton NC- Donna Sue Lewis Owens, 61, of Lincolnton, N.C. passed away on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at Atrium Lincoln. She was born March 2nd, 1962, in San Diego California, to the late Buddy Carroll Lewis and Dorothy Dean Helms Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Diane...
Angela Arnett
Jun 16, 2023
Angela Sue Arnett, 67, of Claremont died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born November 27th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Jakie Harsell Bailey and Mildred Irene Bailey. Her husband of 42 years, Marvin Arnett; two daughters, Sheena Mitruska and husband Joshua and Kimberly Lapcevich and husband Jesse and four grandchildren, Cheyenne Mitruska, Madison Lapcevich,...
Emma Carpenter
Jun 15, 2023
Emma Louise Helms Carpenter, 76, of Vale passed away Thursday, June 15th, 2023, at Carolina Caring. Born, May 18th, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Laura Helms. She loved traveling and seeing new places. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Kim Holden,...
David Smith
Jun 14, 2023
David Wayne Smith, 64, of Lincolnton went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by family. Born August 26th, 1958, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Smith. David was a God-fearing man, who is now whole again and free from the suffering and weight of this world....
Yeng Xiong
Jun 14, 2023
Yeng Xiong, 77, of Hickory died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her residence. Born March 4th, 1946, she was the daughter of Long Xiong and Xia Her. The funeral will be 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday, July 8th and 8:00 AM -12:30 PM, Sunday July 9th at Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jenkins Cemetery. Please sign the...
Mary Fisher
Jun 13, 2023
Mary “Eva” Fisher passed away on 6/13/2023 at Abernathy Laurels, Newton, NC, after a period of declining health from dementia. Eva had resided at Abernathy Laurels since Nov. 2019 and previously lived in Morristown, TN most of her life. Born April 28, 1940, in Whitesburg, TN, she was the youngest daughter of the late Jesse Earl Horner and Eva Pearl...
Susan Fox
Jun 12, 2023
Susan Renaye Fox, 41, of Greensboro died Monday, June 12, 2023. Born January 28th, 1982 she was the daughter of Johnny Berl Wilson Jr. and Tina Fox . Her mother, Tina Fox survives her. Her father preceded her in death. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fox...
Rita Couch
Jun 5, 2023
Rita Gail Couch, 68, of Newton passed away Monday, June 5th, 2023, in her home. Born, September 2nd, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Jason "Bubbie" Flowers and Clara Jean Flowers. She is survived by her husband Charles Poovey of Newton; four children, Jeff Dills of Catawba, Michelle Dills (Jason) of Claremont, Charles Poovey Jr. (Jennifer) of Shreveport,...
Debbie Stewart
Jun 4, 2023
After fighting her battle with cancer using strength and honor, Debbie Carol Stewart, 67, of Conover went home to be with our Lord Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, September 2nd, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Denver Pettry and Helen Pettry. She is survived by three children, Melissa Setzer (Greg) of Conover, Rhonda McGinnis (Kati)...
Soledad Estrada Castrejon
May 30, 2023
Soledad Estrada Castrejon, 29, of Conover passed away in her home Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born October 22nd, 1993. She is survived by her husband Jose Betancourt Lopez and her children Jose Alberto Betancourt Estrada, Jr. (11) and Jason Angel Betancourt Estrada (7). The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday, June 2nd,...
Thomas Baker
May 30, 2023
Thomas Marlo Baker, 47, of Troutman died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born Monday, July 28th, 1975 he was the son of the late Thomas Lee Baker and Susan Renee Baker. His brother, Scott Baker, his nephew, Austin Hagler and Brenden Hagler survive him. In addition to his parents, his sister, Lisa Sue Baker preceded him in...
Juan Salazar Boza
May 30, 2023
Juan Bautista Salazar Boza 71 of Hickory formerly of Costa Rica died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 27th, 1951 he was the son of Eduardo Salazar Montoya and Arcelia Boza Richmond. His wife, Teodora Maria of Newton; two daughters, Jacqueline Montes and husband Francisco of Hickory and Marilyn Dayanna Cabalceta and husband, Alexander; a...
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