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.
Hope Kennedy
Dec 23, 2021
Hope Laraine Kennedy, 45, of Newton died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 24th, 1976 she was the daughter of Tony Towery and Sharon Mauney. Her father, Tony Towery; her mother, Sharon Mauney; stepfather, Mark Mauney; her son, Shaquan Kennedy and fiance Brittney Biles; a son, Jullian Kennedy, a son, Gabriel Gardner; a daughter, Olivia...
Joanna Hicks
Dec 23, 2021
Joanna Pace Muzinich Hicks 76 of Newton died Thursday, December 23, 2021. Born Thursday, June 28th, 1945, she was the daughter of Milan Joseph Muzinich and Helen Pollock Cox Muzinich. Joanna grew up in Kinston, moved to Wilson, and graduated from Ralph L. Fike high school in 1963. She attended East Carolina College. Joanna is survived by her loving husband...
Joyce Hudgins
Dec 23, 2021
Joyce Darlene Hudgins, 79, of Hickory died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 26th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vennice Davis. She retired after working twenty-five years from Amp Inc. She also worked eleven years for King Hickory Furniture. Her husband, Bobbie Hudgins; a step-daughter, Jennifer Alexandria and husband Gary;...
Richard Fuller
Dec 20, 2021
Richard Harlond Fuller, 72, of Shelby passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Atrium Health. Born February 21st, 1949 he was the son of the late Charles and Airetta Fuller. He is survived four daughters Melena Trevino (Juan) of Watertown NY, Kathy Cabrera (Carlos) of Lincolnton, Dawn Baker (Scott) of Watertown NY, and Tina Arrowood (Willard) of Shelby; two sons...
Georgia Carpenter
Dec 17, 2021
Georgia Ann Carpenter, 68, of Gastonia passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at her residence. Born Wednesday, January 7th, 1953 she was the daughter of the late Bill and Georgia Seagle Stamey. She loved life, dancing, and music. She will be remembered for the loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother that she was. She is survived by two daughters Tammie Carpenter...
Jamie Swim
Dec 16, 2021
Jamie Lee Swim, 43, of Hickory passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 4th, 1978 he was the son of Charles Douglas Swim and Karen Ann Miller. He worked at Hendrick Honda Hickory for 7 years as a service provider. Jamie was straight forward at times but he had an off the cuff sense...
Linda Ashburner
Dec 15, 2021
Linda Faye Ashburner, 77, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born November 18th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret Jewel Smith. Surviving Lindas passing includes her husband, Michael Ashburner; sons, Stan Smith and Richard Alex Ford; brother, Ted Smith; sister, Libby and granddaughter, Katelin Chambers. In addition to her parents...
Louie Delgado
Dec 15, 2021
Louie Delgado, 81, of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 27th, 1940 he was the son of the late Jose Luis Delgado Reynaga and Maria Guadalupe . He is survived by his wife Bertha Leon Delgado; three daughters Yolanda Delgado of California, Blanca Delgado (Luis) of Mexico, and Judith Delgado of California;...
Gary Canipe
Dec 15, 2021
Gary Thomas Canipe, 66, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born Thursday, June 23rd, 1955 in Catawba, NC. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shelbie Jean Canipe, wife of 46 years, Diane Canipe. Sons: Allan Canipe (Kathy), Rusty Canipe, Mickey Canipe (Jessica), Rickey Canipe (Autumn). Grandchildren: Nick Lail, Montana, Anthony,...
Akire Johnson
Dec 14, 2021
Akire Ryder Christopher Johnson, 5 weeks, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 6th, 2021 he was the son of Christian Thomas Johnson and Erika Shaye Christopher. Akire was a wonderful baby that was always smiling and so loved by everyone. In addition to his parents he is survived by two...
Coleman Weaver
Dec 14, 2021
Coleman Andrew Weaver 25 of Granite Falls went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 14th, 2021. Born August 8th, 1996, he was the son of Scott and Jenny Weaver. Coleman was a Christian who accepted the Lord when he was a young man. He had a huge caring heart. He also never met a stranger and would...
Matthew Hallman
Dec 13, 2021
Matthew Neil Hallman, 40, of Newton passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in West Virginia while away for work. Born June 26th, 1981 he was the son of Patrick and Sheila Hallman. He is survived by his wife Christa Hallman of the home; two daughters Zoe Lynn Hallman of Charlotte and Emma Rose Hallman of Newton; his mother Sheila Hallman...
Kim Smith
Dec 10, 2021
Kim Naomi Smith, 62, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 1st, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Doug Gilley and Carlean Gilley. She loved gardening, flowers and the beach but most of all, her family. Her husband Dale Smith; son, Aaron Smith and...
Timothy Osborne
Dec 10, 2021
Timothy Ray Osborne 71 of Hickory died Friday, December 10, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 10th, 1950 he was the son of Paul Goodman Osborne and Patsy Stanley Osborne. He was owner operator of Professional Cleaners and Kolor Quick Photo and 20 years at Mountain View Fire Department serving as assistant Fire Chief. He was a pilot...
James Peters
Dec 9, 2021
James Kody Peters 26 of Connelly Springs died Thursday, December 9, 2021. Born Thursday, December 15th, 1994 he was the son of Marty Baired Peters and Tabitha Jean Peters. his father, son Aiden Peters; brothers Dekota Peters, Harley Peters, Justin Ray, Devin Peters; Sisters Porsche Peters and Nova Peters; Nieces Navaeh Peters, Payton Peters; Nephew Kayden Peters Grandparents Paul Newton...
James Conley
Dec 6, 2021
James Edward Conley Sr, 83, of Hickory departed this life Monday, December 6, 2021 to be with our Lord. Born March 5th, 1938 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ruth Conley. James was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Hickory. Surviving children: James Edward Conley Jr. (Betty) of Claremont, NC Jonathan Conley of Jacksonville,...
Jerry Coulter
Dec 6, 2021
Jerry Coulter Carver was born on April 9, 1946 in Newton, NC. He met the love of his life, Peggy Woods Coulter and they were blessed with two children and over 50 years of marriage. Jerry was an electronic technician and served in the Air Force including Vietnam. Jerry was called home December 6, 2021. He was preceded in death...
William Mcalister
Dec 6, 2021
William Lewis McAlister Sr, 71, of Hickory passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born April 13th, 1950 he was the son of the late James Lewis McAlister and Alma Helms McAlister. William was just a simple man who did not require a lot. Most people knew him as Pop or Jimmy Jam. He loved his motorcycles...
Karlheinz Mueller
Dec 5, 2021
Karlheinz Mueller, 80, of Hickory passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Born Tuesday, January 21st, 1941 he was the son of the late Carl Müller and Maria Weber. Karl lived in the United States since 1965 but was a proud German and always stayed true to his roots. He eventually...
Mary Owensby
Dec 2, 2021
Mary Jo Owensby 86 of Hickory died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born November 12th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late John Henry Frisbee and Pearl Frisbee. She loved gardening and camping. She worked in the textile and furniture industries most of her life. A daughter-in-law, Cindy Owensby of Newton; a sister, Hazel Davis...
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