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.
Dorothy Behling
Feb 23, 2023
Dorothy Mae Behling, 96, of Hickory passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Magnolia Lane. Born June 19th, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Michael Kautza and Margaret Katherine Kautza. She loved bowling, dancing, and golf. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She will be truly missed by many. She is survived by...
Rosella Teems
Feb 19, 2023
Rosella "Dottie" Teems, 76, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, in her home. Born, September 14th, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Enis Ward and Lucille Buchanan Ward. She was a homemaker who dedicated her time to taking care of her family. In her spare time, she loved reading her KJV Bible, sharing the...
Walter Stancil
Feb 18, 2023
Walter Linley “Lynn” Stancil was born August 29, 1950, in Raleigh, NC. He passed away at his home in Stony Point, NC, on February 18, 2023, following a period of declining health. Lynn grew up in Garner, NC, and graduated from Garner Senior High School and Wake Technical Community College. He then went on to serve in the United States...
Teresa Fosnow
Feb 17, 2023
Teresa Lynn Fosnow, 56, of Hickory died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 25th, 1966 she was the daughter of the late Terry Edgar Holman and Maxine Faircloth Holman. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fosnow family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Adele Messer
Feb 16, 2023
Adele Gazzie Messer, 84, of Conover passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 in her home. Born October 24th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Nora Mae Letford. She is survived by her daughter Stacie Ramos of Hickory, her grandson Donovan Messer of Colorado, and her granddaughter Nora Headen of Conover. A service is being planned for a later...
Keith Kelly
Feb 16, 2023
Keith Wesley "Midnight Rider" Kelly II, 62, of Connelly Springs passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born January 11th, 1961 he was the son of Keith Wesley Kelly and Haroleen Bowman Payne. Wes was a mason and a member of Cookville Masonic Lodge #502, as well as an Oasis Shriner. He worked at MDI for...
Margaret Gibbs
Feb 15, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Woods Gibbs of Newton, NC went home to her heavenly father Thursday February 15, 2023, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Verlin Gibbs, and her son Marlon Gibbs. She leaves to cherish loving memories: Her daughters, Diana (John) Newsome, Caroline (Chuck) Kennedy, one sister Marcie Simpson, four grandsons Shakeem Ibrahim, Chad...
Joe Teague
Feb 15, 2023
Joe Logan Teague, age 84, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Hospice House at Sherrills Ford, NC. Born November 19th, 1938, Joe was the son of the late Eugene Webster Teague and Mary Elizabeth Teague. He was also preceded in death by his loving and caring wife, Ailene Catherine Teague; his sister Vera Teague Sheets, and three...
Melvin Tomblin
Feb 11, 2023
Melvin Tomblin, Jr. 67 of Connelly Springs died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence. Born April 5th, 1955, he was the son of the late Melvin Tomblin Sr. and Martha Ellen Tomblin. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He adored his family especially his grandchildren. He was a helper and a giver to others. He was owner...
Elaine Funchess
Feb 8, 2023
Elaine Beard Funchess, 58, of Claremont went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of February 8, 2023. She was born August 30, 1964, to the late Alice and Charles Beard Jr. In Bamberg, SC. Elaine was a strong and loving mother to all and a friend to most. Her greatest treasures were her children and grandchildren. Her passing...
Mary Beaverson
Feb 7, 2023
Born July 22, 1939, Mary Lea Houser Beaverson joined her late husband, Gearald Beaverson, Sr., her parents Hugh and Emirth Houser in heaven on February 7, 2023. She dedicated over 20 years to working at JCPenney before retiring. Her brother Hugh Gene Houser and wife Carolyn; two sons Roman Lee Brendle, Sr and wife Linda, Gearald Lee Beaverson, Jr and...
Doris Moskalczyk
Feb 6, 2023
Doris Jane Moskalczyk, 81, of Lincolnton passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Heath House in Lincolnton at 2:15AM. Born November 26th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Herman Jones and Minnie Jones. She is survived by three daughters, Tammy Chandler (Jerry) of Clover SC, Debra Dziedzic (Andrew) of Jackson NJ, and Donna Buff (Scott) of Murrells...
Jerry Mode
Feb 6, 2023
Jerry Lee Mode Jr, 63, of Casar passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born, December 28th, 1959 he was the son of Jerry Lee Mode Sr. and the late Linda Jean Mode. He is survived by a son, Scott Walker of Oak Island; a daughter, Jereka Shea Stafford of Marion; four grandchildren; a sister, Melinda...
Johnny Brittain
Feb 6, 2023
Johnny Ray Brittain, 85, of Newton passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at The Greens at Lincolnton. Born June 27th, 1937 he was the late son of George and Molly Brittain. Johnny was an active member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. He was a loving father and a wonderful caregiver to his wife. He is survived by his daughter Renee...
Thomas Frady
Feb 5, 2023
Thomas Twitty Frady, Jr.,83, of Hickory passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born March 2nd, 1939 he was the son of the late Thomas Twitty Frady, Sr., and Lorena Mary Frady. Tom worked for 21 years as a manager and agent at Prudential Insurance. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard after four years of...
Sheila Stiles
Feb 4, 2023
Sheila Murriel Stiles, 69, of Lincolnton, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on September 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Walter Stiles and Murriel Stiles Hallman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Herman Stiles. Family members include son, Michael J. Smith of Hickory; daughter, Teresa...
Richard Dickerson
Feb 1, 2023
Richard (Ricky) Gerald Dickerson, 71, of Newton passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 16th, 1951 he was the son of the late Woodrow and Virginia Arlene Harmon. Rick was a Army Vietnam Veteran who served active duty October 12, 1969 to October 11, 1970. He received National Defense Service Metal, Expert Rifle Medal,...
Chang Vang
Jan 30, 2023
Chang Vang, 55, of Statesville died Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home. Born June 15th, 1967 he was the son of Sengkong Vang. The funeral will be 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM Saturday, February 25th, 2023, and 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will be 12:00 PM Sunday, February 26th,...
Eleanor Pattengale
Jan 30, 2023
On January 30th, 2023, Eleanor Alvinna Pattengale, loving wife and mother of 3 children, passed away at the age of 92 from long term Dementia. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born on August 31 to Samuel (Sam) Maglio and Josephine Maglio. In early life Eleanor married Orville Grootemaat and had two children. The...
Jimmy Walker
Jan 27, 2023
Jimmy Franklin Walker "Squirrel", 74, of Crouse passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born February 20th, 1948 he was the son of the late Elve Walker and Pearl Lee Hill. He is survived by his wife of nearly 42 years, Tammy Walker; three sons: Jimmy (Sherri) Walker, Jr., Damon (Ashley) Walker, and Michael (Maria) Hallman; three...
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