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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.

Dennis  Childers

Dennis Childers

Sep 22, 2024

Dennis Oliver Childers, 83, of Maiden passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born, May 14th, 1941 he was the son of the late Thomas and Faye Childers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Childers; his sister, Marilyn Childers; his brothers, Gray Childers and Clinton Childers; and a number of loved nieces and...

Ion Dragoi

Ion Dragoi

Sep 19, 2024

Ion Toma Dragoi s-a nascut la 25 Martie 1941 in satul Gotesti, Moldova. A ramas orfan de tata de la 7 ani. A avut o copilarie grea, a fost fortat sa lucreze cot la cot cu cei adulti de la 10 ani. Mama lui, Sofia Gradinaru, a crescut cei trei copii in saracie, cu mult greu si multe ne-cazuri. Trecand...

Angel Hoover

Angel Hoover

Sep 18, 2024

Angel Faith Hoover, 51, of Newton passed Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Born September 22, 1972 in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of late Charles Francis Hoover Jr. and Carlene Sue Hoover. Angel was a very kind loving and giving person. Anyone who knew her, knew she was a good friend and would help anyone in need. She had a...

Anne Sulteen

Anne Sulteen

Sep 16, 2024

Anne Elizabeth Mauldin Sulteen, 95, of Hickory died Monday, September 16, 2024, at Carolina Caring. Born April 1st, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Mary Williams. Anne was a great cook and enjoyed reading her Bible. She was a member of the Hickory Chapter of "Women's Aglow." She also loved to crochet, knit and spending time...

Roger Gilliam

Roger Gilliam

Sep 16, 2024

Roger Gilliam, 74, of Hickory went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, September 16, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born March 14th, 1950 he was the son of the late Carl Leroy Gilliam and Ruth Knox Chester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ollis Shelby “Red” Chester; sister, Brenda Evans;...

Peggy Kaylor

Peggy Kaylor

Sep 14, 2024

Peggy Ann Kaylor, 85, of Newton died Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Carolina Caring. Born February 11th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Robert Bentley and Georgie Drum. Her brother, Robert Bentley; her sons, Robert "Keith" Kaylor and Jerry Kaylor andseven grandchildren survive her. In addition to her parents, her late husband, Paul Grady; her daughter, Sherry Kaylor...

Tommy  Bradshaw, Jr.

Tommy Bradshaw, Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Tommy Gene Bradshaw, Jr. 66 of Hickory died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. Born October 10th, 1957 he was the son of late Tommy Jean Bradshaw Sr and Rachel Lorraine Bradshaw. Tommy is survived by wife, Thu Nguyet Larson Ngo; his mother, Rachel Bradshaw; brother Mark Bradshaw and his wife, Deanna; nieces Caroline, Kaitlin; and one nephew Noah....

Bertha Porter

Bertha Porter

Sep 5, 2024

Bertha Jayne Porter, 79, of Taylorsville passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2024. Born August 4th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Henry Jones and Carrie Bailey Jones. Bertha was the loving mother of three sons to whom she dedicated her life to raising, and she cherished time spent with her family. She is survived by her sons, Frank...

Christopher  Davidson

Christopher Davidson

Sep 5, 2024

In loving memory of Christopher Micheal Davidson. Christopher was born on December 25th, 1997 in Hickory, N.C. to Cheryl Sigmon Davidson. Christopher went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 5th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at 1357 at Levine's Cancer Center, after an acute battle with an aggressive Leukemia. During Chris' diagnoses and the month he...

Steven Seagle

Steven Seagle

Sep 4, 2024

Steven Eugene Seagle, 51, of Claremont died Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his residence. Born February 16th, 1973 he was the son of Terry Walker and Deborah Kaye Collins. Steven loved to perform music and always said he was able to fulfil his dream of being a rockstar! He really loved to listen to Motley Crew. His mother, Deborah Collins;...

Curtis Mason

Curtis Mason

Aug 29, 2024

Curtis A. Mason, 65, of Catawba County, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Born March 15, 1959, he was the son of Walter Mason and the late Fay Gwendola Mason. Dad was a long-distance truck driver all of his life and was truly a rambling man. The road was his home. He was an avid outdoorsman....

Raquel Marinelli

Raquel Marinelli

Aug 27, 2024

Raquel Marinelli, 84, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home. Born January 30th, 1940 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Raquel is survived by three daughters, Aida Marinelli of Guatemala City, GT, Ingrid Marinelli of Downey, CA, and Patricia Marinelli of Newton, NC; two sons, Juan Carlos Marinelli of Guatemala City, GT and Jaime Marinelli of Hickory, NC;...

Dana Miller

Dana Miller

Aug 26, 2024

Dana Worth Miller, 89, of Hickory, went to his heavenly home Monday, August 26, 2024 at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born in Watauga County on October 10th, 1934 to the late Frank and Clara Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Novella Miller, his son, Tony Buff and his brothers, Glen...

Christopher Lynch

Christopher Lynch

Aug 25, 2024

Christopher Slate Lynch, 53, of Hickory passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Carolina Caring. Born Sunday, June 13th, 1971 he was the son of the late Ricky Lynch and Sandra Lynch. He worked at Rock-N-Road bicycles for over 30 years, and retired from Carolina Pedal Works. His wife, Amanda Lynch; his son, Christopher Watson; his aunts, Diane Hamby (Shay)...

Johnny  Sain

Johnny Sain

Aug 25, 2024

Johnny Gilbert Sain, 73, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born, July 2nd, 1951 he was the son of the late Coye Everette Sain and Nannie Ruth Gilbert Sain. In addition to his parents, Coye Everette Sain, and Nannie Ruth Sain, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Janice Sain Smith, and Everette...

Shirley  Sigmon

Shirley Sigmon

Aug 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Sigmon, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, August 25th, 2024 at The Greens at Lincolnton. Born, December 10th, 1937 she was the daughter of the Late Frank and Margaret Hedgepeth. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Ray Sigmon. A memorial service will be 1PM Saturday August 31st, 2024 at House of...

Jerry Wagner

Jerry Wagner

Aug 22, 2024

Jerry Lynwood Wagner departed this life on August 22, 2024, in Hickory, NC, on his 76th birthday, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 22, 1948, in Blountville, Tennessee, to the late Polly and Harold Wagner. During his childhood, Jerry worked on the family farm, developing the strong work ethic that would define his life. He attended Holston...

Louis  Mandakunis

Louis Mandakunis

Aug 20, 2024

Louis Lee Mandakunis, 79, of Newton died Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Born September 6th, 1944 he was the son of the late Louis Lee Mandakunis Sr. and Pauline Snead. His wife of 50 years, Geraldine Mandakunis; one sister, Chris Mandakunis, his brother, Steve Mandakunis; his son, Tony Parrott and wife, Carol and his grandson, Adam Parrott survive him. In addition...

Deborah Heavner

Deborah Heavner

Aug 18, 2024

Deborah G. Heavner, 70, of Morganton passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born Friday, August 28th, 1953. She loved applesauce, listening to TV, had a beautiful laugh and enjoyed the company of her roommates. She is survived by her stepfather, Charlie Whitener of Hickory, who took care of her and loved her dearly and would...

Elpidio Lemus

Elpidio Lemus

Aug 17, 2024

Elpidio Lemus 65, of Newton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born in Mexico on June 21, 1959, he was the son of the late Ponsiano Lemus and Amalia Lemus. Elpidio was adventurous and loved being on the road, anywhere but at home. He enjoyed all types of food, but especially his tortillas....

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