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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.

Selah Bolick

Selah Bolick

Feb 10, 2021

Selah Mae Bolick of Conover passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical center. Born Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 she was the daughter of Casey Dale Bolick and Logan Paige Bolick. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bolick family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...

Shirley Willard

Shirley Willard

Feb 9, 2021

Shirley (Sheryl) Morgan-Willard 70 passed from this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Lincolnton, NC at Atrium Health Hospital and Shirley was formally of Bald Knob, AR. She was born March 13, 1950 in Searcy, AR to James William Morgan and LaVerne Faye Morgan of Bald Knob, AR. Shirley retired from many years of hard work and enjoyed her...

Susan Courtright

Susan Courtright

Feb 9, 2021

Susan Diane Courtright 72 of Granite Falls died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born, May 17th, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Richard and Phyllis Brunette. Her husband of 25 years  John F. Courtright III of the home; a son Scott Soeltner and wife Darla of Negaunee, MI; a step daughter Brande Bradford and husband...

Grover Murphy

Grover Murphy

Feb 8, 2021

Grover Edward Murphy 83 of Hickory died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Monday, February 15th, 1937 he was the son of George Edward Murphy and Eva Doris Murphy. Preceding him in death are his parents George Edward Murphy and Eva Doris Murphy, and his spouse Martha Elizabeth Murphy. There have been no services planned at this time....

Bobby Welch

Bobby Welch

Feb 8, 2021

Bobby Dennis Welch 53 of Newton died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 3rd, 1967 he was the son of Dewey Ray Welch and Elaine Frances Shook Welch. A devout Christian who loved the Lord he was a surgical Tech at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed being a...

Thomas Abernathy

Thomas Abernathy

Feb 6, 2021

Thomas Phillip Abernethy 62 of Hickory passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence. Thomas was born Thursday, December 18th, 1958. There have been no services planned at this time Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Abernethy family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...

William Woodward

William Woodward

Feb 6, 2021

William Durene Woodward, 72, of Claremont died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical Center. Born September 23rd, 1948 he was the son of William and Carrie Woodward. Woodward is survived by a son Thomas Woodward and Gwen Holbrook, a daughter Teresa Salmeron and Juan Salmeron, a granddaughter Stephanie Salmeron-Osuba and Raffi Osuba, and a close friend Ramona Blanton....

Stephanie Harrell

Stephanie Harrell

Feb 6, 2021

Stephanie Hinson Harrell, 53, of Sherrills Ford died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born Wednesday, September 27th, 1967 she was the daughter of Charles and Patsy Hinson. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Harrell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To...

Gloria England

Gloria England

Feb 6, 2021

Gloria Jacquelon England 82 of Hickory passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Monday, May 9th, 1938 she was the daughter of Louie Kah and Willie Marion Thomas. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother (GiGi). She was also an avid bingo player. She loved everything about her family. She was a very proud...

Janice Spake

Janice Spake

Feb 5, 2021

Janice Coffey Spake, 79 of Kings Mountain passed Friday, February 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Spake was born February 9th, 1941 in Maiden, NC. She was the daughter of the late Carl William Coffey and Roberta Moore Coffey. Mrs. Spake was a loving wife, mother, aunt, cousin, devoted church member, and a friend to all that had...

William Snipes

William Snipes

Feb 5, 2021

William Robert Snipes, 69, of Lawndale died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence. Born December 29th, 1951 he was the son of Victor and Alice Snipes. A celebration of his life will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service and burial will follow at...

Morgan Parham

Morgan Parham

Feb 5, 2021

Morgan Lee Parham 61 of Smyrna GA, formerly of Hickory, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence. Born December 10th, 1959 he was the son of Lewis Eugene Parham and the late Barbara Jean Parham. He was  a graduate of Fred T. Foard High School and NC State University. He was an owner and operator of Home Tech Engineering...

Ann Garvin

Ann Garvin

Feb 3, 2021

Ann Marie Garvin 66 of Claremont died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Wednesday, December 8th, 1954 she was the daughter of Leonard Mathews and Carol Louise . Garvins parents Leonard Mathews and Carol Louise preceded her in death. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Garvin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...

Billy Bryan

Billy Bryan

Feb 1, 2021

Billy Joe Bryan 89 of Lincolnton died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born December 6th, 1931 he was the son of Reanus Bryan and Bessie Bryan . Billy is survived by a daughter Linda Bryan. A son Robert Bryan. A grandson Robert Lee Bryan, his wife Kimberley Bryan and their children Jazmin Bryan Angel Bryan Trey Bryan...

Charles Aanonson

Charles Aanonson

Feb 1, 2021

Charles Marvin Aanonson, Jr. 81 of Hickory died Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence. Born October 24th, 1939 he was the son of Charles Marvin Aanonson and Lorraine Lucille Aanonson. His wife of 27 years, Rachel Ormeo Aanonson of Hickory; three sons, Kyle Aanonson and fiance  Marla Hernandez of Hickory and Kurt Aanonson of Hickory and Bruce Aanonson of...

Rae Lorenz

Rae Lorenz

Feb 1, 2021

Rae Mary Jane Lorenz 74 of Lincolnton passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at her residence. Born Sunday, November 10th, 1946 she was the daughter of John Hassler and Rita Wieczorek . Rae Lorenz is preceded in death by her parents John Hassler and Rita Wieczorek . There are no funeral services planned at this time Please sign the online...

Martha Puryear

Martha Puryear

Jan 31, 2021

Martha Ellen Puryear 66 of Vale died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born Monday, March 29th, 1954 she was the daughter of John Patrick Horan and Catherine Gertrude . Martha is Preceded in death by her parents John Patrick Horan and Catherine Gertrude. No services have been planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at...

William Setzer

William Setzer

Jan 31, 2021

William "Bill" Setzer, 82, of Claremont died Sunday, January 31, 2021 after a brief illness. Born April 28th, 1938 he was the son of Preston and Betty Setzer. He was loved deeply by his wife, Carol Biggs Setzer and his children, Page, "Skip", Lisa, Melanie and April. He had six grandchildren, Chelsea, Chad, Andrew, Christopher, Alyssa and Amber and seven...

Joshua Bumgarner

Joshua Bumgarner

Jan 31, 2021

Joshua Ryan Bumgarner, 35, of Hickory died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home. Born, December 29th, 1985 he was the son of Kim Huffman Bumgarner and Jamie Lee Bumgarner and wife Donna. In addition to his parents; a sister Alexis Joines of Hickory; two brothers Tristan Streib of Hickory, Alex Gray of Hickory; grandparents Floyd Bumgarner Conover, Ken and...

George Naylor

George Naylor

Jan 30, 2021

George Leroy Naylor II 71 of Lincolnton died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence. Born Tuesday, January 3rd, 1950 he was the son of George LeRoy Naylor and Maxine Elizabeth . Mr. Naylor is preceded in death by his father George LeRoy Naylor and his mother Maxine Elizabeth. No services have been planned at this time. Please sign the...

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