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.
Thela Lewis
Nov 6, 2021
Thela Ann Lewis, 60, of Maiden passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 13th, 1961 she was the daughter of Nolan Evin Letson and Sarah Lucille Letson. She is survived by her husband Terry Lewis of 41 and half years; two daughters Saqahnah D Lewis and Terri Leigh Ann Crouse (Tracy); a son Matthew...
Bobby Throneburg
Nov 6, 2021
Bobby Lynn Throneburg, 47, of Hickory passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born August 17th, 1974 he was the son of Michael Lynn Throneburg and Debra Bridgeman Starnes. He is survived by a daughter Layla Throneburg of Hickory; two sons Lucas Throneburg and Landon Throneburg both of Hickory; his mother and step-father Scotty and Debra Starnes of Hickory; two brothers...
Phillip Pope
Nov 4, 2021
Phillip Clyde Pope 68 of Taylorsville died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home. Born, June 8th, 1953 he was the son of the late Mary Joe McClure Pope. His wife of 20 years Marquita Harrison Pope of the home, two daughters Tamara Pope of Conover, Ashley Pope (Justice) of Hickory; a son Christopher Pope (Sherri) of Hickory, mother of...
Gregory Gaither
Nov 4, 2021
Gregory Scott Gaither, 53, of Hickory passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 16th, 1968 he was the son of the late Jerry Charles Gaither and Annie Louise Grier. He is survived by his life partner of 37 years Paula Propst of Hickory; four daughters Sherita Propst of Newton, Sabrina Gaither of Hickory, Scottie...
Charles Klutz
Nov 3, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Ray Klutz, 63, of Newton died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at University of NC Medical Center. Born February 8th, 1958 he was the son of Charles Ray Klutz Sr. and Dorothy Mae Klutz. He worked at Williams Sonoma for several years as a computer programmer. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid Braves fan...
Katy Nance
Nov 3, 2021
Katy Lou Stallings Nance, 87, of Vale passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born November 10th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Albert Hillard Stallings and Dovie Lynn Stallings. She loved to garden and crochet, and always enjoyed watching her NASCAR. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Edmondson (Gary) of Sherrills Ford;...
Blake Leonti
Nov 1, 2021
Blake Daniel Leonti, 27, of Hickory passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Main CMC. Born November 2nd, 1993 he was the son of Howard Eugene Leonti and Diana Ellis Leonti. Blake will be remembered for being hilarious but also for his love for life. His heart matched his size and he never met a stranger. Everyone who...
J. W Parson
Nov 1, 2021
J.W. Parson 76 of Conover went home Monday, November 1, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical center. Born, August 13th, 1945 he was the son of the late Everette Sanier and Carrie Mae Parson. Three daughters Phlicia Early and husband William of Conover; Pamala Parson of Hickory; Anita Parson of Conover; two sons Anthony Parson of Newton, Tyrone Parson of Conover;...
Norman Cook
Nov 1, 2021
Norman Eugene Cook, 74, of Newton died Monday, November 1, 2021 at his residence. Born February 27th, 1947 he was the son of the late Jake and Birchie Cook and step-father, Joshua Hassell Cole. His wife, Linda Cook; two sons, David Cook and Don Cook and wife Amy; two brothers, Gary Cole and wife Bonnie and Larry Cole; a sister,...
Raymond Elmore
Oct 29, 2021
Raymond Edward Elmore, 63, of Lincolnton passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Robin Johnson House. Born in Catawba County, NC April 6th, 1958 he was the son of Ruth Virginia Morgan and the late Robert Edward Elmore. Raymond fought a courageous battle against cancer for over 4 years; most people did not even know that he was sick. At...
Georgia Little
Oct 27, 2021
Georgia Annalee Mabrey Little, 79, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born March 16th, 1942 she was the daughter of Samuel Claude Mabrey and Myrtle Marie McReynolds. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Little family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Daveion Mutz
Oct 26, 2021
Daveion Ketwon Mutz, 30, of Lincolnton died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 15th, 1991 he was the son of Lennie Sheri Mutz and the late Karl W Thomas. In addition to his mother, his sister Cierra Mutz; aunts, Mary Jane Surratt, Lillian Williams, Janette MCconnouaghey, Melanie Brown, Altheia Hargrove, Reginia Mutz and Trina Mutz;...
David Belanger
Oct 25, 2021
David John Belanger, 62, of Conover passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 30th, 1958 he was the son of Joseph P Belanger and Dorothy Mae Belanger. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Belanger family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Leslie Wicker
Oct 25, 2021
The Rev. Dr. Leslie Cleveland Wicker 78 of Naples went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family and friends, Monday, October 25, 2021 at his residence. Born June 10th, 1943 he was the son of the late Lyness Carl and Lecta Lee Oliver Wicker. Les was a minister for 60 plus years serving churches in various parts...
Robert Bryant
Oct 23, 2021
Robert Gene Bryant, 70, of Lincolnton died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his residence. Born October 24th, 1950 he was the son of the late Forest and Mary Bryant. His wife, Debra Bryant; a daughter, Corie Bryant and husband Gene; two sons, Robbie Bryant Jr. and fiancé, Nikki Johnson and David Bryant and wife Tashia Bryant; two brothers, William Bryant...
Sherrard Smith
Oct 20, 2021
Sherrard Ann Smith 86 of Newton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Saturday, June 22nd, 1935 she was the daughter of Ernest Jacobs and Annie Laurie Jacobs. Two sons, Joel Smith and wife Karen of Newton and Bill Smith, Jr. and wife Sherry of Lenoir; a sister,...
Doris Whitener
Oct 20, 2021
Doris Jean Poovey Whitener, 87, of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born April 28th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Pinkney Eli Poovey and Myrtle Marie Poovey. Two sons, Tim Whitener and wife Jane and Bud Whitener and wife Robin; a daughter, Susan McClure and husband Jon; five grandchildren, David and Stephen Whitener,...
Linda Chatman
Oct 20, 2021
Linda Marie Turner Chatman, 67, of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 10th, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Jack Clinton Turner and Mae Turner. Linda never met a stranger and was very family oriented; her grandchildren were her world. Linda will be missed for her spunky personality and the...
Frances Costner
Oct 18, 2021
Frances Lovine Costner, 82, of Hickory passed away Monday, October 18, 2021. Born July 3rd, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Ernest D Costner and loving mother Bertha Craig Costner. Frances was a member of The Salvation Army Church, The Women's Ministry, and the Golden Circle Seniors Group. She is survived by her daughter Donna Crosby and husband...
Timothy Paxton
Oct 17, 2021
Timothy Jerome Paxton Sr. , 66, of Newton passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. Tim was born February 25th, 1955, the son of the late Ben and Alma Bryson Paxton of Charlotte. He later lived with his family in Greensboro, NC and Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Allegheny High School in 1973. He joined the United States Marine Corps right...
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