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.
Jeffrey Melton
Jul 31, 2023
Jeffrey Allan Melton, 58, of Hickory died Monday, July 31, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born Wednesday, April 28th, 1965 he was the son of Bobby Steele Melton and Linda Lee Melton. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Melton, his children Cameron (wife Harli) Williams, Selena (husband Jaycee) Kaylor, and Hannah Melton, his grandchildren Braylen & Kylar Williams and Shelby...
Ronald Rose
Jul 29, 2023
Ronald Thomas Rose, 68, of Taylorsville passed away Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, June 25th, 1955 he was the son of the late James Clyde Rose Sr. and Ethel Wyatt Rose. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rose family has entrusted...
Douglas Blair
Jul 29, 2023
Apostle Blair is a true man of God with the demonstrated power of God upon his life; he received his call at an early age to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has seen the demonstrative power of God move in his life through his own deliverance of drugs and alcohol. A native of Big Stone Gap, VA he...
Ronnie Boggs
Jul 27, 2023
Ronnie Allen Boggs, 76, of Taylorsville passed away Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, January 3rd, 1947 he was the son of the late Cecil and Edith Boggs. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Boggs family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
Coleen Sain
Jul 26, 2023
Heaven’s music is surely sweeter today as our dear mother Coleen began singing and playing songs of praise to our Heavenly Father. She, no doubt, was joined by her dear sister Revonda Benfield Heavner, who has been awaiting her arrival. Familiar voices likely joined in singing; Horace, her beloved husband of 56 years, Tyler Lingerfelt, precious grandson, parents Ollen and...
James Smith
Jul 23, 2023
James (Jim) A. Smith of Hickory, North Carolina passed away at the age of 89 after suffering a stroke. Jim died peacefully on July 23, 2023 with his loving wife, Linda, and family by his side. Jim was born in Knoxdale, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1934, to George and Grace Smith. The oldest of four children, Jim graduated from Marienville...
Mattie Coates Greenard Gonzalez
Jul 20, 2023
Mattie Ruth Coates Greenard Gonzalez, daughter of the late Leroy and Annie Coates, was born on March 19, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Mattie attended Ridgeview High School in Hickory. She retired from Rubatex Corporation, as well as the Piedmont Wagon Company, where she was the first woman to drive for the public transportation system. Mattie later resumed serving in...
Zachary Brown
Jul 20, 2023
Zachary Brian Brown, 26, of Denver passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in his home. Born December 3rd, 1996, he was the son of Timothy Patrick Brown and Jennifer Diane Brown. Zak was an Air Force veteran. He was highly intelligent and attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC. He always had a smile that...
Carla Settlemyre
Jul 19, 2023
Carla Jo Stafford Settlemyre of Paint Shop Road in Lincolnton died peacefully at her home on July 19, 2023. Carla, a loving wife and mother was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 9, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Allen Stafford and Virginia Price Stafford. Carla was a special education teacher at West Lincoln Middle School for...
Patricia Callahan
Jul 17, 2023
Patricia Ann Callahan, 87, of Claremont, NC (formerly of Faber, VA & Colling Lakes, NJ) passed away Monday, July 17th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born in Camden, NJ, Patricia was a teacher for 18 years at Our Lady of Victories in Landisville, NJ. She was known to be a "Little Spitefire." She enjoyed crafts, stained glass, crocheting, and her garden....
Linda Riner
Jul 16, 2023
Linda Ledford Riner, 72, of Lexington went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born April 29th, 1951 she was the daughter of Selma and James Ledford. Linda was a true friend, an excellent gift-giver, a dedicated reader, a coffee enthusiast, and an avid football fan. She was a devoted grandmother and a loving...
John Kilpatrick
Jul 13, 2023
John Calvin Kilpatrick, 68, of Newton died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Charles George VA Medical Center. Born June 22nd, 1955 he was the son of Roy David Kilpatrick and Margaret Kilpatrick. His son, David Kilpatrick of Bountiful, Utah; his sisters, Teresa Coley, of Newton and Sharon Abernethy and husband Randy of Maiden; two nephews, Andrew Abernethy and Jake Coley;...
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,...
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