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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
Mary Virginia Jolley
Jan 27, 2023
Virginia was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, her Savior after a brief affliction. She left this earthly kingdom the way she lived gentle, kind and loving. Left to remember her love is daughter Erin (David) Todd of Woodlawn, VA, grandson Jason (Fiona) Todd, great grandsons Ellis and George Todd of Kunshan, China, brothers Charles (Joanne) Wilkes of Chapin, SC...
Mary Moses
Jan 27, 2023
Mary "Coleen" Moses, 88, of Newton died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Sunday, July 8th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Daisy Lillian Teague. Coleen was a sweetheart and a devoted Christian, who loved Jesus more than anything. She is survived by her children Roger Moses, Susan Moses, and Deanna O'Shields, her...
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...
Patricia Schulte
Jan 26, 2023
Patricia Ann Schulte, 81, of Hildebran formerly of Lexington, Ohio, passed away January 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by family after a two year battle with COPD. Born March 17th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ilo Burger. Pat was an avid bowler who bowled for over 40 years in bowling leagues from when she...
Shelby Thomas
Jan 26, 2023
Shelby Jean Thomas, 78, of Hickory passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 20th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Theo John Pendley and Ella May Pendley. She is survived by three daughters Rita Thomas of Newton, Betty Moore of Newton, and Patricia Beam (Carl) of Hickory; six grandchildren, Johnny Moore, Timothy...
Lillian Thacker
Jan 25, 2023
Lillian Barnell Thacker, 89, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence. Born Thursday, April 6th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Fanny Stepp. Three daughters, Ann Matthews (Bruce) of Claremont, Paula Hughes of Conover and Leslie Green (Kelly) of Granite Falls; two sons, Lester Green of Hickory and Bobby McFarland of Hickory;...
Annette Taylor
Jan 25, 2023
Annette Taylor, 60, of Newton passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 8th, 1962 she was the daughter of Arnold Jarman and Anne Matthews. Annette worked for 20 years as a shift manager at Hardee's in Conover. She loved everyone she met and will be remembered for her kindness and her warmth. She is...
Shawn Buff
Jan 24, 2023
Shawn Scott Buff, 48, of Vale passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in his home. Born, February 8th, 1974 he was the son of Jerry Steve Buff and Rubye Yount Randall. Growing up he loved riding four wheelers and he loved to fish. In addition to his parents Jerry Buff (Elaine) and Rubye Randall, he is survived by his son,...
Diana Getz
Jan 23, 2023
Diane Getz (née Croy) passed away at age 63 on Monday, January 23, 2022 at her home in Hickory, North Carolina. Diana was born August of 1959, to Jackie and Delphine Croy in Fort Walton Beach, FL. She grew close to her siblings Dave, Mike, Linda, and Steve in their loving Dayton, Ohio home. After moving to Pasadena Lakes outside...
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