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.
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,...
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...
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....
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)...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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