Obituary Listings

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.

Walter Phillips

Walter Phillips

Sep 6, 2021

Walter Lee "Rebel" Phillips, 71, of Claremont passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his residence. Born October 15th, 1949 he was the son of the late Hugh Adolphus Phillips and Eva Aldridge Phillips. He is survived by his wife Judy Meade Phillips of the home; a step-daughter Melissa Mae Causby of Yadkinville; two step-sons Jack Hunt (Sarah) of Conover...

Richard Scronce

Richard Scronce

Sep 4, 2021

Richard Eugene Scronce, 68, of Vale died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his residence. He is now with Jesus in Heaven, walking and talking after being paralyzed six years from a stroke. Richard was born April 10, 1953 in Catawba County to Jim and Hattie Scronce. He welcomed all his visitors with a smile and hand shake with the arm...

Kerry Hicks

Kerry Hicks

Sep 4, 2021

Kerry Don Hicks, 65, of Hickory died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born December 21st, 1955 he was the son of Wanda Hurst Hicks and the late Charles William Hicks. His daughter, Kara Hurst Hicks; his son, William Kyle Hicks and wife Jessica Boiling Hicks; a sister, Kay Range; brothers, Kevin Hicks and Keith Hicks and a grandson,...

Zella Schronce

Zella Schronce

Sep 3, 2021

Zella Gertrude Schronce, 83, of Maiden went home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, September 3, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 21st, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Raymond Albert Philips and Pansy Green Philips. Children, Donna Hoyle and husband Carroll, Pansy Warsham, Patricia Green and husband Billy and Michael Adams; husband Odis Schronce;...

Jose Vazquez

Jose Vazquez

Sep 1, 2021

Jose Ismael Vazquez, 62, of Hickory died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence. Born Wednesday, June 17th, 1959 he was the son of Federico Vazquez and Heriberta Vazquez. A daughter Erika Vazquez of hickory, NC and his mother Heriberta Vazquez survive him. His father preceded Federico Vazquez him in death. There are no funeral services planned at this time....

Sarah Barger

Sarah Barger

Sep 1, 2021

Sarah Gail Barger 28 of Newton died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 27th, 1993 she was the daughter of Ray Alan Barger and Debra Gail Barger. She loved her animals and was an avid Carolina fan. She loved children and loved to play games. She loved to bless others with gifts...

Jonathan Silva

Jonathan Silva

Sep 1, 2021

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Nancy Rudisill

Nancy Rudisill

Aug 31, 2021

Nancy Louise Rudisill, 82, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born January 24th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Henry Blake Carver and Julia Ann Carver. Nancy loved being a mom to her seven children and cooking for everyone, especially pinto beans. She always enjoyed reading her Bible and singing her...

Sherese Whitener

Sherese Whitener

Aug 30, 2021

Sherese Casha Whitener, 30, of Hickory transitioned to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 9th, 1991 she was the daughter of Tracy Denise Graydon and the late Lawrence Ringo Graydon. She was a graduate of Catawba Valley High School class of 2010. She was passionate about hair and make-up and was...

David Mcneely

David Mcneely

Aug 29, 2021

David Lee McNeely 58 of Vale died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Decedent's Home. Born Wednesday, October 24th, 1962 he was the son of Ottis Kennedy and Nora. His wife Susan Annette McNeely of Vale, NC and a daughter Tuesday McNeely survive him. His parents Ottis Kennedy and Nora preceded him in death. There are no services planned at this...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Aug 27, 2021

Charles Ray Williams, 66, of Vale, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 21st, 1954 he was the son of the late Jack Franklin Williams and Annie Lea. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church for over twenty years and served as an Usher for some...

James Bishop

James Bishop

Aug 27, 2021

James Conard Bishop, Jr. 76 of Hickory died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born February 20th, 1945 he was the son of the late James Conard Bishop Sr. and Nellie Frances Bishop.  A US Army veteran, he was the owner and operator of J.R.'s Roofing Company. His wife, Carol Ann Turner Bishop of the home; two daughters, Jamie...

Janice Hicks

Janice Hicks

Aug 26, 2021

Janice Isbell Hicks, 67, of Harmony died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born April 19th, 1954 she was the daughter of Hugh Benjamin Isbell and Pearl. Her daughter Rhonda Dawn Young and spouse Alan Young; two grandsons David Christopher Walsh Jr. and Michael Wesley Walsh; ex-husband William Hicks; and a number of siblings survive her. Her...

Spencer Rowell

Spencer Rowell

Aug 24, 2021

Spencer Allen Rowell, 34, of Newton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born May 5th, 1987 he was the son of Robert Rowell Jr. and Laura "Lori" Rowell. Spencer was a young man who loved and adored his family. He always talked about The Lord and how he couldn't wait until his fight...

Joshua Moua

Joshua Moua

Aug 23, 2021

Joshua Moua 41 of Conover died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Tuesday, December 25th, 1979 he was the son of Xia Ge Moua and Yer Yang. A Celebration of Life will be 9:00-12:00AM Friday, August 27th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Moua family has entrusted arrangements...

Debra Nolan

Debra Nolan

Aug 23, 2021

Debra Nolan 64 of Hickory died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Saturday, April 20th, 1957 she was the daughter of Faye. A daughter Amanda Boston; and son Bill Nolan survive her. There are no funeral services planned at this time for Debra Nolan. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Nolan family has entrusted...

Debbie Honeycutt

Debbie Honeycutt

Aug 22, 2021

Debbie Faye Honeycutt, 62, of Maiden died Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born December 13th, 1958 she was the daughter of Howard Lee Houser and Betty Faye Houser.  Debbie loved her family and her church. She loved to testify about the Lord. Her husband, Wallace Honeycutt;  her daughter, Michelle Mccrary; three brothers, Wayne Houser, Junior Houser and...

Ryan Holman

Ryan Holman

Aug 22, 2021

Ryan Anthony Holman, 38, of Hickory passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 7th, 1982 he was the son of Gerald L Holman and Joni Chandler Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 16 years Krystal Webb Holman of the home; a daughter Callie Holman of the home; a son Brayson Holman...

Jeffrey Davis

Jeffrey Davis

Aug 20, 2021

Jeffrey Douglas Davis 57 of Newton died Friday, August 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Monday, November 4th, 1963 he was the son of William Eugene Davis and Judy . A receiving of Friends will be 2:00PM Tuesday August 24th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Davis family has entrusted arrangements...

Robert Beaver

Robert Beaver

Aug 20, 2021

Robert Ray Beaver, 88, of Hickory, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 18th, 1933 he was the son of the late Howard Luther Beaver and Bertie Anderson Beaver. Bob served in the united states army and was stationed in Germany. He was a skilled brick mason for over 50 years and was the owner...

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