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.
Essie Grass
Jan 19, 2023
Essie Idella Grass, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 19, 2023 at Springs of Catawba in Hickory, NC. Essie was born to the late Frederick T. Serijanian and Oma Morris Serijanian on October 12, 1937 in Worcester, MA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant sister, Oma Mae...
Janice Stikeleather
Jan 18, 2023
Janice Faye Stikeleather, 71, of Conover passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in her home. Born, October 23rd, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Carl Woody and Mamie Ethel Hennesse. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Terrel Stikeleather of Conover; two daughters Sherri Moore (Bobby) of Morganton and Holly Frye (Larry) of Conover; a son...
Thia Yang
Jan 18, 2023
Thia Yang was born on December 31, 1936 in Xieng-Khouang, Laos. She was the daughter of Xoob Txais Yang and Blia Vang. Her parents had a total of seven children. She had four brothers (Va Khue Yang, Xai Chu Yang, Nhia Pao Yang, Nao Vang Yang) and two sisters (Blia Yang, Mai Yang). Life wasn't easy for Thia, who lost...
Frances Peebles
Jan 15, 2023
Frances Vander Lohr Peebles, 99 years old--mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend-went on to her Glory on Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at Carolina Caring (Hospice). Frances, or Vander as she was known (or even more lovingly known as "Nana") was born the fourth of seven children to Luther Monroe Lohr and Rosa Mae Ramseur Lohr on October 25, 1923...
Anna Slone
Jan 14, 2023
Anna Lois Slone, 83, of Newton died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her residence. Born Friday, May 5th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Canton Slone and Mary Alice Slone. Anna was a devoted member of Fairbrook Baptist Church. Her granddaughter, Tasha Mosley; her daughter, Sharon Slone (Duane); her son, TJ Slone; her sister, Betty Lou Amburg; her...
Patricia Ohmer
Jan 11, 2023
Patricia Clair Rutherford "Ma" Ohmer, 79, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Pat was born July 2, 1943 in Bristol, Tennessee,a daughter of the late Maurice Frank "Morris" Rutherford and Genevieve Gentry Rutherford. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Ohmer, Jr., her sister, Martha Ellen "Cookie" Freeman, brothers-in-law Ronnie Freeman and Dennis...
Basmattee Singh
Jan 6, 2023
Basmattee Singh 65 of Hickory died Friday, January 6, 2023 at her residence. Born August 20th, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Tilackdhari Singh and Dilranie Singh. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield in the NY Twin Tower just prior to the attack on 9/11/2021. She worked as a nurse assistance in a private practice in Florida...
Dorothy Bush
Jan 6, 2023
Dorothy “Dottie” June Bush passed away peacefully January 6, 2023, in Icard, North Carolina. Dottie was born on June 27, 1929 to Frank and Clara DeLuca. She was a long-time resident of Pinecrest, a retirement community in Hickory, North Carolina. She loved the inviting home and the great friends she made there. Dottie married the love of her life, Nicholas...
David Dowell
Jan 5, 2023
John David Dowell, 79, of Newton died Thursday January 5, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, NC. David, born November 17,1943, was the son of the late Collie Mae Childress Dowell. He was a graduate of Hildebran High School class of 1963 and a member of St Paul Lutheran Church Startown, ELCA. David Dowell owned and operated Dowell...
Fred Grier
Jan 5, 2023
Fred Grier, Jr. was born August 29, 1951, to the late Fred Grier and Zola Dunlap Grier. He graduated West Charlotte High in 1969, where he was always among the elites, a trend he kept his whole life. After high school he was drafted in 1970 and served in the United States Army. After serving two years he then went...
Joyce Shaw
Jan 4, 2023
Joyce Evelyn Curlee Shaw, 89, of Conover passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 5th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Glen and Zula Curlee. She is survived by her son Joel Shaw, her daughter-in-law Melinda Shaw, and her son-in-law Greg Thornburg. A private family ceremony will be held. Please sign the...
Angel Diaz Ramirez
Jan 2, 2023
Angel Diaz Ramirez, 44, of Conover passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Born July 29th, 1978 he was the son of Isauro Diaz Perez and Guillermina Ramirez Olvera. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Claudia Cruz Guerrero; his daughters Naidy Diaz Cruz, Heidi Diaz Cruz, and Barbara Diaz Cruz;...
Donna Bullis
Dec 31, 2022
Donna Gail Bullis, 58, passed away December 31, 2022, in her home. She was born March 21, 1964 in Avery County, NC to Frank Longrie I and the late Merle Ann Longrie. She loved going to church at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and being with her family. Everyone that met her was always left impacted in the best way possible....
Rita Buchanan
Dec 31, 2022
Rita Frances Buchanan, 84, of Newton went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence. Born December 23rd, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Homer and Goldie Hefner. Her husband of 66 years, Jack Buchanan Her sons, Mark Buchanan and wife Loretta and Jody Buchanan and wife Debra; her daughters Kimberly Schwab...
Wanda Smith
Dec 31, 2022
Wanda Kay Smith, 73, of Newton died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at TerraBella Newton. Born December 20th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Bruce Odell Covington and Roxie Louise Covington. She was a graduate of Rohanan Senior High School. and was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church. Her son, Thomas Alexander Smith II (LeAnne) and their children,...
Ricky Osborne
Dec 30, 2022
On December 30, 2022, Ricky “Dewayne” Osborne of Johnson City, TN passed away at the age of 45. He was surrounded by family when he made his transition from this life into his eternal home. Dewayne was born to Ricky Lynn Osborne and Cathy Sue Hoilman on June 7th, 1977. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Ricky...
Flavio Jara
Dec 30, 2022
Flavio Leandro Jara, 48, of Denver passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, in his home. Born, March 11th, 1974, he was the son of Flavio Alejandro Jara and Dorila Cristina Espinoza. Those that survive him are his wife, María del Carmen Vázquez; his three sons, Ismael Jara, Joaquín Jara, and Leandro Jara; his father and mother, Flavio Jara and Dorila...
Michael Younghouse
Dec 28, 2022
Michael Edgar Younghouse, 69, of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home. Born March 8th, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Harry Younghouse and Evelyn Gertrude Younghouse. Michael attended Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School and graduated in 1971. He went to Concordia Lutheran Jr. College and graduated in 1973 with an...
Shaileshkumar Patel
Dec 26, 2022
Shaileshkumar Mahijibhai Patel, 59, of Vasana passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 24th, 1963 he was the son of the late Mahijibhai and Kamlaben Patel. He is survived by his wife Dipikaben Patel, his son Kalpitkumar Shaileshbhai Patel, his daughter Monal Patel, his son-in-law Dipesh Patel, and his grandson Jenil Patel....
Barbara Tillery
Dec 26, 2022
Barbara London Tillery, 87, of Hickory , NC (Wichita Falls, Tx), passed away on December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Olise (LeMon) London, her husband, Jerry Lee Tillery of 29 years. She is survived by her children, Beth Bailey, Jay Tillery and Leigh Womack; her grandchildren, Stormy, Lyndsey, Jesse Tillery, Jerry Tillery, Alyssa...
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