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.
Melba Winters
Jan 14, 2022
Melba Jean Winters, 88, passed away peacefully at Carolina Caring, Jan. 14, 2022, after a period of declining health. She was born April 12, 1933, Burke County, to the late Moran Jordan Barrier and Mabel Whittington Barrier. She was preceded on death by her husband of 71 years, Clarence Winters; three sons Clifford Allen, Douglas Arthur, Marion Lavell; one sister...
Betty Mays
Jan 13, 2022
Betty Sue Grant Mays, 93 , of Hickory passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Born September 16th, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Charlie Grant and Elois Bowman. Betty loved attending church every Sunday morning and playing the guitar while she sang. She is known for her beautiful cross-stitching and crochet work. Betty enjoyed spending time reading and...
Rebecca Gragg
Jan 10, 2022
Rebecca (Becky) Myers Gragg of Connelly Springs passed away on January 10, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1950 in Graham County. She was the daughter of the late Roy Williams and Emma (Jean) Mecimore. She is survived by her three sons, Sam Gladden of Connelly Springs, Dan (Bridget) Burleson of Connelly Springs and Audie (Barbara) Burleson of Hickory,...
Edward Pemberton
Jan 8, 2022
Edward Joseph Pemberton, 32, of Hickory passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home. Born January 23rd, 1989 he was the son of Joseph Richard Pemberton and Connie Carrier Pemberton. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister Kristen Pemberton of Alpena, SD; a brother Richard Pemberton of West Palm Beach, FL.; two grandmothers Elizabeth Pemberton...
Emilio Ricordi
Jan 8, 2022
Emilio John Ricordi, 68, of Denver passed away January 8, 2022 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born March 8th, 1953 he was the son of the late Renato Tiberio Ricordi and Olga Maria Ricordi. He was born in Italy but spent most of his time in Canada before moving to Massachusetts and later to Denver, NC. Emilio was also known by...
Robert Goolsby
Jan 8, 2022
Robert Anthony Goolsby, 85, of Hickory passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Brian Center Hickory. Born September 28th, 1936 he was the son of the late Bonnie and Mayme Goolsby. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Goolsby family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Guadalupe Pena
Jan 8, 2022
Guadalupe Maria Villafan Pena, 52, of Lincolnton passed Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Atrium Health Main. Born August 15th, 1969 she was the daughter of María Estella Villifan Hernandez and the late Jesús Villifan Hernandez. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her children Vanessa Pena, Natalie Pena, Felipe Pena and Adrian Pena; her six...
Phyllis Farris
Jan 2, 2022
Phyllis Adams Farris, 75, of Hickory died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her residence. Born November 11th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys Adams. She loved the Lord and her family. She was an active member of Victory Above Only Ministries for 37 years. Two daughters, Kim Wright (Tim) and Crystal Wiggins (Tony); a sister,...
Hope Allen
Jan 2, 2022
Hope Elaine Allen, 69, formerly of Ferguson, went to be with her savior Sunday, January 2, 2022 following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Ottie Woodrow and Martha Jane Allen. In addition to her parents, siblings Nancy Allen, Duane Allen and Denise Collins preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory include siblings...
Danny Schrum
Jan 1, 2022
Danny Lewis Schrum, 64, of Lincolnton departed this life on January 1, 2022 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital in Concord. Born on February 24, 1957, he was the son of the late Donald Lewis Schrum and Mae Jean Reinhardt Schrum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Caleb Daniel Schrum. He is survived by...
Nancy Neuman
Dec 31, 2021
Nancy Carrol Neuman, 76, of Newton died Friday, December 31, 2021. Born December 2nd, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Ruth and Paul Pardue. Her daughters Susan Benfield and Jennifer Neuman; Grandchildren, Derrick Dasher, Kassie Rathbone and Terri Mangum; great-grandchildren, Kristen Pardue, Abigail Rathbone, Noah Rathbone, Todd Talbert; siblings, Paul Pardue, Cathy Brown, Kay Bass, Joan Jones and...
Phyllis Shoemaker
Dec 31, 2021
Phyllis Rae Shoemaker, 83, of Vale died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical center. Born July 24th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Arloncia and Katherine Layton. Her sons, John Varner and Scott Shoemaker; daughter, Cynthia Hernandez; six grandchildren, Zachary, Cody, Samantha, Gavin, Makayla and Nathan and three great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Sawyer and Kinsley survive her. In...
Kimberly Hatchett
Dec 30, 2021
Kimberly Dawn Harrington Hatchett 52 of Lincolnton died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at her residence. Born August 8th, 1969 into a Naval family in Asmara, Ethiopia, Africa, she was the daughter of Chief Warrant Officer Curtis Ronnie Harrington and Peggy JoAnn Harrington. Her significant other, Carl Stilwell of the home, a daughter, Michelle Boseman and husband Stonee of Belmont, two...
Jimmie Smith
Dec 26, 2021
Jimmie Sue Smith, 66, of Vale died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 3rd, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Flora Mae and James William Green. Sue was a very unique person that never met a stranger; she is known for her ability to tell captivating stories over and over again. She always...
Kenneth Miller
Dec 26, 2021
Kenneth James Miller Sr., 64, of Newton passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 18th, 1957 he was the son of the late William Albert Miller Sr. and Belva Jean Miller. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Miller family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Amelia Mack
Dec 25, 2021
Amelia Ann "Beautiful" Mack, 8, of Taylorsville passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Charlottesville, VA. Born March 5th, 2013 she was the daughter of Michael Earl Mack and Shelley Killian Mack. Amelia will be remembered for how beautiful her soul was inside and out; she was one of the most caring and loving people you have ever met. She...
Debbie Kinkler
Dec 24, 2021
Debbie Kinker 63 of Lincolnton died Friday, December 24, 2021 at her residence. Born September 26th, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Billy Franklin Fowler and Doris Fowler. Her husband William "Ted" Kinker of the home, a son, Patrick Leeper, Jr. of the home, a daughter, Margaret Julia Kinker; a brother, Carl Fowler; a sister, Becky survive her....
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...
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;...
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...
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