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.
Elizabeth Ann Sutton
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Sutton, 60, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Born, June 16th, 1964 she was the daughter of the late James Ray Herman and Mary Dale Herman. Elizabeth was more than just a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother; she embodied the spirit of nurturing and support. Her life was a testament...
Jackie Lee O'Neal III
Feb 18, 2025
Jackie Lee O'neal III, 37, of Spotsylvania Courthouse passed away Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 in Gaston County, NC. Born, May 23rd, 1987 he was the son of Gregory James O'Neal and Melissa Kaye O'Neal.
In addition to his parents, Gregory James O'Neal and Melissa Kaye O'Neal, he is survived by his siblings, Gregory Wayne O'Neal, Ashley Lynn O'Neal, and Joshua O'Neal...
Mario Eduardo Diaz
Feb 13, 2025
Mario Eduardo Diaz, 41, of Hickory died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 31st, 1984 he was the son of Daniel Diaz Rodriguez and Gloria Quintino Buitron.
The funeral will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral...
Marian Christine Myer
Feb 10, 2025
Marian Gayle Myer, 90, of Hickory passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born Monday, April 16th, 1934, in Reedsville, PA, to William Gail and Zelphia Mae (Stringer) Christine. Marian was preceded in death by her sister Evelyn Waugh and her husband John H.Myer. She is survived by her two sons, John (Susan) and Philip (Lynne), seven grandchildren,...
Charles Verle Kistler Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Charles Verle Kistler Jr, 45, of Hickory went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Burke County. Born, April 17th, 1979 he was the son of Charles Verle Kistler Sr. and Carla Jean Hilton. Charles will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, and grandfather. Though his time here was short...
Nichole Lynn Agnew
Feb 7, 2025
Nichole Lynn Agnew, 33, of Newton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina. Born, November 19th, 1991 she was the daughter of Johnny Gandee and Rhonda Lovelace. Though her time among us was far too brief, she will never be forgotten and her memory will live on.
She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Agnew; her children, Alex...
Brenda Kay Smith
Jan 30, 2025
Brenda Kay Smith, 76, of Hickory, NC passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born November 16, 1948 and she was the daughter of late Boyce and Leila Slick. Brenda worked most her life as a Hairdresser and retired from Corning Incorporated.
She left behind a daughter, Crystal Dawn Richardson of Hickory, NC; granddaughter, Abby Richardson of Hickory, NC;...
TW Clay Jarrett Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
TW Clay Jarrett Jr., born on December 14, 1947, journeyed to his eternal rest on January 26, 2025. With a heart full of love and a spirit that resonated with warmth, TW, affectionately known as "Twig" on the CB Radio, dedicated his life to the open road as a long-haul truck driver. His life was a tapestry woven with stories...
Lucille Kilmer Mangrum
Jan 26, 2025
Lucille Kilmer Mangrum, 89, of Roanoke Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening January 26, 2025 in Hickory NC, surrounded by loving family. She was born on July 29, 1935 in Wadsworth, Ohio. She attended Wadsworth High School and Cleveland Bible College, now Malone University.
Her parents were Henry Kilmer and Elta Rohrer Kilmer and Lucille was one of nine children...
Lynne Workman
Jan 25, 2025
Lynne Herndon Workman peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on January 25, 2025 after a four year struggle with dementia. Lynne was born April 21, 1954 to the late Wallace and Jo Anne Herndon. A lifetime resident of Hickory, she graduated from St. Stephens High School, Wingate College, and Appalachian State University. Lynne was a beloved elementary school teacher...

Shelma Jean Richardson
Jan 23, 2025
Shelma Jean Richardson, 83, of Saint Paul died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Abernathy Laurels. Born December 15th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Albert Theodore Keen and Artie Alafair.
Funeral services are planned at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Richardson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Anise Louise Falder
Jan 18, 2025
Anise Louise Falder of Newton passed away in her home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born on January 19th,1950 in Jewell Kansas. Anise Falder she was kind, sweet, and patient to everyone she had met. She also made everyone feel as part of the family no matter who they were. She loved everyone. Anise would dress up and have lovely...
Denis James Bagley
Jan 14, 2025
Denis James Bagley, 74, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Born, August 31st, 1950 he was the son of the late Rudolph Edward Bagley and Elizabeth Irene Bagley.
Denis was a proud Navy veteran and served aboard the USS Independence CV-62, dedicating 36 years to running the ship's reunion group, fostering connections...
Larry Elmer Day
Jan 14, 2025
Larry Elmer Day, 81, of Hickory died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 5th, 1943 he was the son of Clifford Woodrow Day and Georgia Ruth Day. Larry worked at Clayton Marcus for 37 years, he enjoyed gardening, crafting, going to church and being around people. He loved his family and church family very much.
Larry...
Janet McGonigal
Jan 11, 2025
Janet Elizabeth McGonigal, 52, of Newton passed away Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at Carolina Caring. Born December 10th, 1972, she was the daughter of Charles Howell and Loretta Bolton Howell.
She is survived by her children, Amber McGonigal, Charles, Zachary McGonigal, Elizabeth McGonigal, and Allen Guinn; and her siblings, Terri Howell, Tim Howell, Tammy Howell Fleming Mullins, Tina Howell Thomann, Tony...
Rickey Lee Ramseur
Jan 9, 2025
Rickey Lee Ramseur, 67, of Newton died Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 22nd, 1957 he was the son of Allen Leroy Ramseur and Annie Virginia Ramseur.
His children, Alecia Williams, Rickey Farley, Ronnie Farley, Roderick Ramseur, Demario Ramseur and Whitley Ikard; his siblings, Kathryn Sellers (Kenda), Allen Ramseur Jr. (Tonya), Gloria Polk (Steven), Terry Ramseur...
Claude Henry Worley, Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
Claude Henry Worley Jr., 76, of Hickory died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 7, 1948 he was the son of Claude Henry Worley and Mable Elizabeth Price.
Doc is survived by his children, Michael Worley and Pamela Brittain.
His wife, Wanda Kay Townsend Worley and parents preceded him in death.
Please sign the online guestbook on the...

Henry Calvin Kennedy
Jan 6, 2025
Henry Calvin Kennedy, 68, of Catawba died Monday, January 6, 2025. Born Thursday, July 26th, 1956 he was the son of the late Roosevelt and Francine Kennedy.
The funeral will be 3:30 P.M. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:30-3:30 P.M. in the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home.
Please sign the online guestbook...
Gail B. Perkins
Jan 4, 2025
Gail B. Perkins 67 of Newton died Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 1, 1957 in Lincoln County she was the daughter of Ford and Shelby Beal.
Gail is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ed Perkins; four children, Randall Philyaw, Jennifer Runge, Mickie Philyaw, and Stacey Marler; three brothers, Tommy Beal, Dale Beal and...
Joseph Oscar Craven
Jan 1, 2025
Joseph Oscar Craven, 77, of Lenoir died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his residence. Born October 24th, 1947 he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Craven. He served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army. He also loved golf, racing, football and his animals.
His wife, Betsy Craven; daughters, Lynn Hamby (Grant) and Lori Vestal (Randall);...
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