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.
Rodney Schell
Sep 25, 2023
Rodney B. Schell, age greater than 39, went to live in his heavenly home, September 25th, 2023. He was born to the late Boyd and Celia Schell. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Schell; three children, Maricia Schell, Gina Schell, and Greg and his wife Susan Schell; a granddaughter, Edana Ottney; and his beloved pet Dottie. Keeping with Rodney's...
Geneva Hensley
Sep 23, 2023
Geneva B. Hensley, 81, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Atrium Health of Lincolnton. Born, August 29th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Robert Bruce Bristow Sr. and Lillie Truman Bristow. She is survived by two sons, Richard James Prince and Robert Scott Prince (Michele); three sisters, Ann Jackson, Margaret Bristow (Todd Farmer), Alice Dotson;...
Donald Scinto
Sep 22, 2023
Donald Robert Joseph Scinto October, 7, 1929 – September 22, 2023 “Don Juan” Scinto was born in the Hollow during The Great Depression in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He had a tremendous, larger than life personality (often introducing himself as “Humble Donald R.”) which would always bring a chuckle or two. He was a true song and dance man starting at an...
Sally Phillips
Sep 22, 2023
Sally Ritch Phillips left us peacefully September 22 nd , 2023 at age 62. Her smile and loving heart will be missed by all who knew her. Her devotion to her children was unparalleled as well as her care for special needs preschool children in her 16 plus years teaching in Catawba county. In addition to being mom to her...
Roberto Martinez
Sep 21, 2023
Roberto Hernandez Martínez (76) of Charlotte, N.C. entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2023; May his perpetual light shine upon him. Roberto was born on August 26, 1947 to Guadalupe H. Martinez and Narciso S. "Marty" Martinez in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lisa Anne Martínez, and two sisters: Yolanda Martinez Roescher...
Michael Crawley
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Wayne Crawley, 63, of Lincolnton passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21st, 2023 in his home. Born, August 11th, 1960 he was the son of the late Larry Wayne Crawley and Nelda Levonne Crawley. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Regena Crawley of the home; a daughter Michelle Rainey of Maiden; four step-daughters, Renee King and her...
Florence Mccorkle
Sep 19, 2023
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, our queen, our mother, and grand- mother, Florence Elizabeth Foote McCorkle finished her course, took her place in line and waited for the Lord to cross over Jordan. She was the daughter of Marvin Springs and Lula Foote. Florence was born on May 5, 1941 and educated in the Catawba County Schools and graduated in...
Jerry Setzer
Sep 17, 2023
Jerry Howard Setzer 81 of Newton died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 3rd, 1941 he was the son of Lawrence Hubert Setzer and Carrie Killian Setzer. He was a lifelong employee of Southern Furniture in Conover and an avid race fan and competitor. He loved his family and his Beagle hunting dogs. His...
Devon Morrison
Sep 16, 2023
Devon Henry Morrison, 74, of Newton passed away Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, March 4th, 1949 he was the son of the late Waitsel and Bernice Morrison. He is survived by his wife of 20 years,Tammy Morrison of the home; a son Jason Morrison (Heather) of Denver; a daughter Amber Franklin (Cory) of Connelly Springs; a stepson,...
Sgt. Garner Powers
Sep 15, 2023
SGT. Garner Warren Powers Jr, 76, of Hickory passed Friday, September 15th, 2023 in Caldwell County. Born, March 4th, 1947 he was the son of the late Garner Powers Sr. and Gloria Powers. He was enlisted in the Marine Corps for six years and acted as a radar intercept officer in the F4 B Phantom. He will be truly missed...
Ssg. Everett Parris
Sep 14, 2023
SSG. Everett Joe Parris, 66, of Maiden passed away Thursday, September 14th, 2023 in Catawba County. Born, January 3rd, 1957 he was the son of the late Virgil and Viola Parris. He is survived by his wife of four years, Donna Parris of the home; five children, Sonya Bennett (Joy) of Kentucky, Virgil Parris (Christina) of Bryson City, John Parris...
Edwin Velez-Martinez
Sep 12, 2023
Edwin Felix Velez-Martinez, 61, of Hickory died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 12th, 1962 he was the son of Juan Felix Velez-Arias and Carmen Martinez-Rivera . His parents, Carmen Velez-Martinez and Juan F. Velez-Martinez; his daughter, Aslin Velez-Arroyo; two sons, Jonathan Velez-Arroyo and Bryan Velez-Arroyo; his spouse, Mercedes Lanzo; two grandsons, Danny S. Londono...
Kimberly Campa
Sep 10, 2023
Kimberly Lynne Campa, 60, of Vale died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland Pines. Born Sunday, April 21, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Tommy Auton Norman and Linda Faye Norman. She is survived by her two daughters, Chanda Campa (Stephen Carter) and LaTasha Campa; four grandchildren; Dylan, Victoria, Skyler, and Kyle. Her husband of 43...
Camryn Pope
Sep 8, 2023
Camryn Lynn Pope, was born and passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of Austin and Bailey Pope. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Pope family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Danny Bivens
Sep 7, 2023
Danny Bivens, 59, of Lincolnton passed away Thursday, September 7th, 2023 in his home. Born, February 19th, 1964 he was the son of the late Hazel Bivens. He is survived by his wife Shasta Bivens of the home; a son Joshua Bivens (Nicole); three step sons, Nathan Black, Steven Black (Donna), and Austin Black; two brothers, Tommy Bivens (Lorri), and...
Andy Brittain
Sep 5, 2023
Andy Lee Brittain, 88, of Granite Falls, passed away September 5th, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 31st, 1935 he was the son of the late James Anthony Brittain and Vivle Mae Spurling Brittain. He is survived by three sons, James Lee Brittain "Jeff" of Granite Falls, Michael "Scott" Brittain and his wife Michelle of Hickory, and Andy...
Billy Martin
Sep 5, 2023
Billy Paul Martin, 57, of Vale died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 13th, 1965 he was the son of the late Eugene and Doris Martin. Billy was a truck driver for PFG for 36 years and was named to the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame in 2019. His son, Matthew...
Jesse Taylor
Sep 5, 2023
Jesse Joel Taylor, 79, formerly of Kings Mountain died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born November 5th, 1943, he was the son of the late Seldon Thamer Taylor and Luria Wilson Taylor. He was a lover of working on things mechanical. He played guitar and loved to play Bingo. He could be seen at Flea markets regularly....
Elvira Lemus
Sep 4, 2023
Elvira Lemus, 68, of Hickory died Monday, September 4, 2023 at her residence. Born November 22nd, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Salvador Orozco and Leonor Lemus. Her spouse of 50 years, Elias Lemus; children, Antonio, Veronica, Rosario, Hermelinda, Angela, Alejandro, Adriana and Gabriela; five siblings and 19 grandchildren survive her. Her parents preceded her in death. The...
Ranelle Mcneely
Sep 3, 2023
Ranelle Sanders McNeely, 84, of Hickory passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Trinity Ridge. Born April 19th, 1939 in South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Cole Sanders and Ruby Nell Sanders. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie (Yogi) McNeely Callender (Howard ) of Wilmington; a sister, Jean Hampton (Ronnie) of Conover, and quite a...
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