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.
Jerry Rudisill
Jun 2, 2021
Jerry Linton Rudisill, 75, of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born, March 9th, 1946 he was the son of George Linton Rudisill and Sarah Louise Smith Rudisill. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corp. He love his country, racing, children and grandchildren. He worked many years at Hickory...
Fred Rowe
Jun 1, 2021
Fred “Freddy” Lee Rowe, Jr., age 75, of Conover, NC, passed away from this life and was received by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 following complications from a heart attack. Born April 4, 1946 to Floray Wilson Rowe and Fred Lee Rowe Sr., Freddy grew up in Conover, NC. Following his graduation from Bunker Hill High...
Barry Bruce
Jun 1, 2021
Barry Lee Bruce 58 of Hickory died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 unexpectedly. Born Friday, May 10th, 1963 he was the son of James Larry Bruce and Carol Joan Pennell. Those surviving Barry Bruce are his son Travis Lee Bruce of Polkville NC; grandson Eli Bruce of Lawndale NC; daughter in law Samantha Akerman; three sisters Donna Abernathy of Stoney Point...
James Shelton
May 31, 2021
James Woodson Shelton, 82, of Hickory passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence. Born August 21st, 1938 he was the son of Austin Guy Shelton and Lilly Mae Southard Shelton. He worked for Clark Tire for 50 years and Walmart a number of years. His wife of 59 years Johnnie Ruth Shelton; a daughter, Amanda F. Setzer...
Norma Deal
May 29, 2021
Norma Long Deal, 67, of Conover went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 29, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a battle with cancer. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 27, 1954 to the late Lester Long and Gladys Paige. She was a member of New Vision Baptist Fellowship where she shared her...
Deborah Beaver
May 28, 2021
Deborah Susan Beaver 72, of Hickory died Friday, May 28, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born April 28th, 1949 she was the daughter of Autus and Helen Weaver. Sue worked as a beautician for 23 years and as a postal carrier for 27 years. She loved charity work, quilt making, church functions, gardening and helping the homeless. A step son, Jeffery...
Barbara Carrigan
May 26, 2021
Barbara Lynn Carrigan 50, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence. Born Thursday, March 25th, 1971 she was the daughter of Billy Wayne Carrigan and Phyllis Pope . There are no services planned for Barbara Carrigan at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Carrigan family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Susan Phillips-Hare
May 25, 2021
Susan Marie Philips-Hare 69 of Hickory died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her residence. Born October 10th, 1951 she was the daughter of Bernard Simmons and Marie Simmons. Her husband, Roger George Hare survives her. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Philips-Hare family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send...
James Roberts
May 23, 2021
James Norman Roberts, 76, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his residence. Born April 2nd, 1945 he was the son of the late Norman Hector Roberts and Pauline Claire Roberts. He is survived by two sisters MaryAnn Roberts (William Babcock) of Washington, DC and Nancy Grady (Michael Grady) of Duxbury, MA; and a nephew Kevin Michael...
Diane Watts
May 22, 2021
Diane Beck Watts, 74, of Newton, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born, February 19th, 1947, in Burke County she was the daughter of the late Phifer Beck and Geneva Martin Beck. Her family always came first. She enjoyed cooking, flowers, playing bingo, and going to her grandsons...
Judith De La Sancha
May 21, 2021
Judith Ramirez De La Sancha of Hickory died Friday, May 21, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Thursday, May 20th, 2021 she was the daughter of Erik Ramirez Mejia and Sinforosa De La Sancha. Blessing for baby Sancha will be held 10:00-11:00am Saturday May 22nd, 2021 at St Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will be 12:30pm at Jenkins Funeral Home...
Angela Propst
May 21, 2021
Angela Denise Propst, 49, of Hickory passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home. Born January 30th, 1972 she was the daughter of Joseph Howard Propst and Rosanna Propst. Angela leaves to cherish her memory her children Sherita Propst, Chris Propst, Jamar Propst (Tosha Propst), Monica Gaither, Karienne Propst, and Karielle Propst. Her two sisters Sharon Thomas (Reggie Thomas)...
Jacob Curtis
May 21, 2021
Jacob Lewis Curtis, 83, of Conover passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his residence. Born Saturday, December 4th, 1937 he was the son of the late William Howard Curtis and Eva Gilliam Curtis. He is survived by his wife Marvene Curtis of the home; three daughters Renee Detter (Rick) of Taylorsville, Lynn Rogers (Buck) of Icard, and Amy Teague...
Shirley Stevens
May 19, 2021
Shirley Ann Stevens, 83, of Taylorsville died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence. Born April 28th, 1938 she was the daughter of Claude Lee Davis and Gertrude Reep Davis. Those preceding Shirley in death are her parents Claude Lee Davis; Gertie Reep Davis, her son Gary Duane Stevens; eight brothers Wilford, Arron, Abe, Glen, Jones, J.C. and O.B. And ...
Soua Thao
May 17, 2021
Soua Thao 84 of Valdese died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care. Born Tuesday, February 2nd, 1937 she was the daughter of Nyiaj Houia Thao. Funeral Services are as follows 8:00am - 2:45pm Saturday May 29th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel and Celebration Center. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. Please sign the online...
Jimmy Lineberger
May 17, 2021
Jimmy Devon Lineberger was born at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, North Carolina on October 18, 1954, to George and Dorothy Clark Lineberger. He departed this life, Monday, May 17. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy, a sister Molly, a precious niece Sade Lineberger, three brothers, Arthur, Tyrone, and Charles, and a grandson Aaron. He...
Mildred Von Jares
May 17, 2021
Mildred Ann Von Jares, 97, of Newton passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her residence in her sleep. Born Sunday, January 21st, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Michael Smolinski. Mildred was devoted to God and she loved Jesus. Mildred is survived by a daughter Andrea Von Jares of Newton, NC; two sons David Von...
William Cox
May 16, 2021
William Michael Cox 67 of Hickory died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Thursday, December 17th, 1953 he was the son of John St. John and Betty Jean St. John. There are no services planned for William Cox Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cox family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Brenda Curry
May 15, 2021
Brenda Lee Curry 68 of Hickory died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born July 20th, 1952 she was the daughter of Jesus Davila-Rodriguez and Bessie Louise Davila. A Memorial Service for Brenda will be held 4:00 PM Thursday May 20th, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00pm Thursday May 20th, 2021 at...
Mary Hughey
May 15, 2021
Mary Sweet Hughey, 85, of Newton passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Monday, September 23rd, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary Sweet. There are no service planned for Mary Hughey. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hughey family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
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