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.
Karen Dietrich
May 27, 2023
Karen Belinda Dietrich, 68, of Hickory died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her residence. Born March 11th, 1955 she was the daughter of Richard Theodore Ramseur and Shirley Gregg Ramseur. Her husband, Daniel Roger Dietrich of the home; a son, Kevin Michael Dietrich and wife Jessica of Weaverville, NC and a granddaughter, Rosalea survive her. Two brothers preceded her in...
Willa Overcash
May 27, 2023
Willa Jean Overcash, 81, of Hickory passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 in her home. Born April 24th, 1942, she was the daughter of Joe Church and Nina Church. She was a member of the Valdese congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Franklin (husband Harold), her son Weezer Overcash, her granddaughter Olivia Franklin, her sisters...
Talmadge Prevatte
May 25, 2023
Talmadge O'Neil Prevatte, 95, of Conover died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Abernethy Laurels. He was born December 14th, 1927. He managed The Steak House Restaurant for many years and went on to work for Pet Dairy and Hickory Springs. He was a passionate golfer. He was a Veteran of the US Army. A daughter, Sheila Prevatte Wilson and husband...
Forrest Evans
May 25, 2023
Forrest Neil Evans, 81, of Conover died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his residence. Born Monday, May 18th, 1942 he was the son of the late Forrest and Louella Evans. His two sons, Marcus Hunt and Randy Evans and his daughter, Deann Hunt survive him. His parents preceded him in death. No services are planned at this time. Please sign...
Buck Sexton
May 23, 2023
Buck Kody Sexton, 69, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born February 8th, 1954, he was the son of James Herbert Sexton and Margaret Elizabeth Sexton. He is survived by his daughter Julie Ann Lowe of Hickory, his sons James Martin Sexton (wife Sissy Sexton) and Buck Kody Sexton, Jr., both of...
Mary Phelps
May 23, 2023
Mary Banks Phelps, 91, of Lincolnton passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her home. Born April 12th, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nanlee Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Charlie, daughter Elizabeth, granddaughter Veronica, grandson Cameron "Candyball", and great-grandchildren Azi'yon, Ina'cent, Qua'Jaue, and Kahari. Left to...
Ruth Schrum
May 23, 2023
Ruth Pasour Schrum left her earthly home to be with her Savior on May 23rd, 2023 while surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Gaston County on July 18th 1931 to the late Walter and Audrey Pasour. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Carroll Schrum, brothers Clyde Pasour, Paul Pasour and also by her sister Joan Helms....
Gheorghe Leahu
May 22, 2023
Gheorghe Leahu, 83, of Hickory died Monday, May 22, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 8th, 1939 he was the son of the late Francis and Veronica Leahu. Gheorghe is survived by his spouse, Veronica Leahu and children, Marcel Leahu Florin Leahu, Cornelia Leahu, Violeta Leahu, Dorina Leahu, John Leahu, Simona Leahu and Daniel Leahu. His parents preceded...
Glenn Crouch
May 21, 2023
Glenn Avery Crouch, 91, of Claremont, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Catawba Valley Living in Claremont. Born May 8, 1932 in Catawba County, he was the son of Hugh and Hattie Smith Crouch. Glenn was a faithful follower of Our Lord. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. He worked for Overnight Transportation for 50...
Nina Kozaryuk
May 21, 2023
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Nina Ivanovna Kozaryuk passed away on May 21, 2023 at the age of 90. Born on December 26, 1932 in Stalineshti Moldova, Nina’s life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to following Christ Jesus. Her deep faith guided her every step, and she lived her life as a shining example of Christ's...
Glenn Mays
May 20, 2023
Glenn Winfred Mays, 89, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, May 20th , 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, May 15th, 1934 he was the son of the late James Columbus Mays and Annie Louise Mays. He is survived by a son, Ray Mays (Gail) of Hickory; a daughter, Gina Mays Rogers (Tom) of Hickory; a step-son, John Rothrock (Lynn) of Hudson;...
Wade Danner
May 15, 2023
Wade McArthur Danner Jr., 46, of Hickory passed away Monday, May 15th, 2023 in his home. Born, February 1st, 1977, he was the son of the late Wade McArthur Danner and Mary Frances Danner. He is survived by his two children, Malik Danner (Ayla) of Hickory and Ashanna Danner of Hickory; three siblings, Kevin Danner (Lauren) of Hickory, Thomas Ikard...
Jamie Barrows
May 14, 2023
Jamie Denise Barrows, 57, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at CaroMont Health. Born July 2nd, 1965 she was the daughter of the late Robert Jerome Barrows and Linda Gale Barrows. Jamie was a caregiver, a mother, and a wonderful friend. She was fearfully and beautifully made. She loved to laugh and had a unique sense of humor. She cared...
Jimmy Brittain
May 14, 2023
Jimmy Michael "Mike" Brittain, Sr., 66, of Hickory passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Carolina Caring hospice house. Born in Morganton on January 8th, 1957, to the late Jimmy Bennett Brittain and Johnnie Mae Brittain. Mike was raised by his beloved uncle and aunt McCarthy "Mac" Browning and Carolyn "Crick" Browning, who both preceded him in death. Mike was...
Donald Spake
May 13, 2023
Donald Ray Spake, 81, of Kings Mountain passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2023, in his home, Born January 16th, 1942, he was the son of the late John Pressley Spake Jr. and Thelma Bess Baxter. Don worked most of his life and retired 4 or 5 times, he was always going! He accomplished so much in his life he was...
Shirley Sharpe
May 11, 2023
Shirley Carolyn Sharpe, 88, of Statesville died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her residence. Born May 12th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Jonah Alexander Wilson and Maude Campbell. Her daughter, Carolyn Wilson (Mark); her son, Teddy Sharpe (Joyce); her sister, Shelby Compton (Joe); grandchildren, Jordan Sharpe, Tyler Sharpe, Aaron Wilson and Logan Wilson, step-grandchildren, Cherilyn (Terry) Davis,...
Chu Xiong
May 10, 2023
Chu Xiong (Chi Neng) was born March 17, 1960 in Laos. Chu’s father is Say Xiong-decreased and Keu Lo Xiong is mother-decreased. Chu had four children from his first wife (Kia Yang)-decreased. The children are Frank Xiong the oldest, Jeffrey Xiong the 2nd to the oldest, Kevin the 2nd to the youngest, and Ashley Xiong the youngest. Chu remarried in...
Phyllis Fox
May 8, 2023
Phyllis Ann Pierce Fox, 79, of Newton passed away in her home Monday, May 8, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Born January 29th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Harvel and Zula Pierce. Phyllis was a devout Christian and spent many years as a member of New Horizon Ministries. She loved gardening, canning, couponing, and spending time with...
Lafayette Jarrett
May 8, 2023
Lafayette William Jarrett, 75, of Newton died Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Asheville VA Medical Center. Born May 7th, 1948 he was the son of the late Albert and Harriet Jarrett. Those left to share beautiful memories are his extended family; Terri Lawing, Sylvia Law and Jerry Law (Amanda); grandchildren, Tristan Lawing, Tevin Lawing, Shakendra Mack, Ashley Law and...
Ralph Cook
May 7, 2023
Ralph Ronald Cook, 88, of Hickory passed away in his home Sunday, May 7th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Born February 23rd, 1935, he was the son of the late Autus Frank Cook and Hettie Pearl Cook. He managed a group home for eight years for the mentally challenged and worked at Shuford Mills for 35 years. He was an...
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