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.
Cheryl Gaddis
Aug 14, 2024
Cheryl Ann Gaddis, 59, of Gastonia passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Atrium Health. Born December 10, 1964, she was the daughter of the late James Lynn Church and Ann Lee Church. Cheryl was a homemaker and had a great love for the Lord. She enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with her family and friends, and cherished her pets...
Jerry Wyatt
Aug 9, 2024
Jerry David Wyatt, 58, of Conover died Friday, August 9, 2024. Born April 25th, 1966 he was the son of Harold David Wyatt and Melva Jean Cooper. Jerry loved animals, working on golf-carts and racing. He also loved to spend time with his family and friends. His mother, Melva Jean Cooper; his spouse, Cherie Cook Wyatt; his sister, Vicki Lawson...
Janet Cline
Aug 9, 2024
Janet Yates Cline, 64, of Hickory died Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence. Born February 23rd, 1960, she was the daughter of Carl Yates Sr. and Doris Yates. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and friends and going to the beach. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her...
Elizabeth Day
Aug 7, 2024
Elizabeth S Day, 75, of Taylorsville died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her residence. Born Thursday, May 26th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late George Herbert Corpening and Mary Lefevers. ELizabeth loved to travel and to visit flea-markets, but hated the beach. She will be greatly missed. Her daughter, Brenda Ackerman (Joe); sister, Pamela Hayworth (Michael); brother, Andy...
Danny Matney
Aug 7, 2024
Danny Denver Matney, 79, of Kings Mountain passed away Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born, May 26th, 1945 he was the son of the late Edward Matney and Ila Matney. He was an avid fisherman and camper. He was a baseball enthusiast, specifically for The Braves. He loved taking trips to the mountains with...
Emidio Almanza
Aug 7, 2024
Emidio Almanza, 83, of Hickory died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 14th, 1941 he was the son of the late Eduardo Almanza and Maria Del-Carmen Almanza. Fue hijo de Eduardo y María del Carmen Almanza . Nació el Juan Lucas Guanajuato. A temprana edad entró al ejército México , servio por su paise por...
Bobby Ray
Aug 6, 2024
Bobby Lee Ray, 77, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 in Catawba County. Born, June 28th, 1947 he was the son of the late Clyde James Ray and Effie Whisenant Ray. He is survived by his children, Jennifer King, Ricky Ray, and Kathy Agustin; his siblings, Michael Ray, Leroy Ray, and Amos Ray; his friend, Shannon Deal and...
Jamie Richard
Jul 29, 2024
Jamie Shane Richard, 48, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born, March 19th, 1976 he was the son of the late Teresa Richard Shronce. He is survived by his children, Taylor Parker and her husband Cody of Vale, and Jacob Richard of Lincolnton; his grandchildren, Kaiden Bradshaw and Waylon Parker; his aunt, Patricia Propst and her...
Gary Townsend
Jul 28, 2024
Gary Wayne Townsend, 75, of Hickory died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Saturday, July 2nd, 1949 he was the son of the late Herbert Hoover Townsend and Ruth Lail Townsend. Three sons, Scotty Townsend and wife Jeannie, Michael Townsend and Earl Townsend and partner Amanda Davidson; two brothers, Jackie Townsend and Michael Townsend; five sisters,...
Amber Kistler
Jul 26, 2024
Amber Nelon Kistler, age 35, of Carrollton, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior July 26, 2024. She was joined in her heavenly ascent by her husband, Nathan, and mother and father, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark. Amber was the granddaughter of Gospel Music Hall of Famer Rex Nelon and along with her Gospel Music Hall of Fame...
Nathan Kistler
Jul 26, 2024
With heavy yet thankful hearts, we remember the life and legacy of Nathan David Kistler. He was born to Dave and Betsy Kistler in Hickory, North Carolina on January 9, 1990. Nathan passed to his heavenly reward with his wife, Amber, on July 26, 2024, joining their three babies already in heaven. He is survived by his parents, Dave and...
Elizabeth Nehls
Jul 24, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Johnson Nehls, 73, of Conover died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Carolina Caring. Born January 17th, 1951 in Fort Madison, Iowa she was the daughter of the late Richard Marion Johnson and the late Helen Louise Riley Johnson. She retired as a floor secretary at Frye Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Robert Sidney...
Gabriel Lara
Jul 22, 2024
Gabriel Lara 79 of Newton died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born November 18th, 1944 in Mexico. Gabriel is survived by loving wife of 49 years Felipa Lara; the loving father to son, Cesar Lara and daughter, Sandra Lara. Loving father in law to Bertha Lara, and Mario Pena; Loving grandfather of seven, Vanessa Uriarte, Stephanie Amigon, Cesar...
Virginia Mcrae
Jul 21, 2024
Virginia Lu McRae, 72, of Hickory passed away Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at The Greens at Viewmont. Born, June 27th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt Harris and Annie Bell Harris. She is survived by her sister, Bennie McCombs of Hickory; her grandchildren, Susan Ikard, and Antonio Carlos Harris; her great-grandchildren, Malik Ikard, and Antonio Harris Jr;...
Ralph Killian
Jul 18, 2024
Ralph J. Killian 73 of Hickory died Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his Home. Born February 10th, 1951 he was the son of the late Olen Ralph Killian and the late Bonnie Mae Michum Killian. Ralph is survived by three brothers and four sisters; one daughter; several nephews and nieces; and girlfriend. Parents and two sister preceded him in death....
Andrew Castillo
Jul 17, 2024
Andrew Castillo, 43, of Lincolnton died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his Home. Born November 13th, 1980 in Taylorsville, North Carolina. He was a loving father, brother and hardworking man. Andrew was known to do anything for his kids and anyone the he could help. He will always be loved, missed and never forgotten. Andrew is survived by two daughters...
Francis "Junior" Courtney
Jul 16, 2024
Francis Edward "Junior" Courtney 74 of Lincolnton died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born August 22nd, 1949 in Asheville, North Carolina. Junior was active withe the Salvation Army in Asheville and a member of the Reallife Community Church in Iron Station, NC. He is survived by wife of 6 years, Linda Helms Courtney; children, Amanda Courtney...
Jerry Barnes
Jul 13, 2024
Jerry Dean Barnes, 67, of Hickory passed away Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born, February 23rd, 1957 he was the son of the late William Frank Barnes and Annie Maie Barnes. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Barnes family has...
Charles Speagle
Jul 11, 2024
Charles Gary Speagle, 75, of Vale, NC, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home. Born July 18th, 1948, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin Speagle and Sally Brittain Speagle. Gary was an Army Veteran and served his county in the Vietnam War. He loved watching the NY Yankees play baseball, fishing, and anything farming related....
Ray Hyler
Jul 11, 2024
Ray Lewis Hyler, 71, of Hickory died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 9th, 1953 he was the son of Garnette Garland Hyler and Mary Louise Orfield. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hyler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
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