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.
Leisa White
Jan 25, 2021
Leisa Glenn White, 61, of Hickory passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. Born, August 18th, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Horace Hampton Glenn and Elsie Mae Webber Glenn. Leisa was a devout Christian. She was a mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and so much more to many. She beamed with pride over her two children and being...

Thomas Frey
Jan 25, 2021
Thomas Allen Frey 76 of Newton died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Tuesday, January 23rd, 1945 he was the son of Francis Frey and Ruth . Mary Elizabeth Frey - Wife, Francis Frey - Father, and Ruth - Mother preceded him in death. No funeral services have been planned at this time Please sign the...
Claude Simmons
Jan 25, 2021
Claude “Poppy” Pinkney Simmons, 83, of Newton, died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Catawba Valley Assisted Living. He went home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as reunite with his late wife of 54 years, Bonnie “Bea” Simmons. Born August 18, 1937 he was the son of the late Clyde Emory and Beulah Mae Lutz Simmons....

Ralph Ballou
Jan 24, 2021
Ralph E. Ballou went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 24th 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. He was born July 22, 1952 to the late Herbert E. Ballou and Edna J. Ballou. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda G. Ballou and son, Brent M. Ballou of the home along with Jason M. Ballou,...
Teressa Lattimore
Jan 23, 2021
Teressa Carol Lattimore, 52 of Hickory, took her last rest and walked with God on 23 January 2021. She was born to parents Linda Thomas Queen and Step Father Robert Queen and William “Junior” Thomas on 29 June 1968 in Waynesville ,NC. She was the eldest sibling to Frank Alan Thomas and Phillip Thomas. In 1982, Carol met the love...

Noah Maynor
Jan 21, 2021
Noah James Maynor of Maiden died Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born Thursday, January 21st, 2021 he was the son of Anderson Maynor and Anna Chris Vance. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Maynor family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to...

Alice Angelucci
Jan 20, 2021
A. Cynthia Angelucci 85 of Granite Falls died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Abernathy Laurels. Born January 6th, 1936 she was the daughter of Walter J. Horner and Lillian Horner. No services are planned at this time Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Angelucci family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....

Frank Martinez
Jan 19, 2021
Frank Marcus Martinez 58 of Stockton, CA died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in California Born March 28th, 1962 he was the son of Apolonio Martinez Jr. and Beatrice Martinez. A son, Christopher Martinez survives him. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Martinez family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send...

Duane Stewart
Jan 18, 2021
Duane Robert Stewart "Robbie", 57 of Hickory died Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence. Born October 16th, 1963 he was the son of Robert Drake and Jacqueline Stewart. His wife, Lori Lisa Stewart; his mother Jacqueline Patmore Stewart, his sister, Marie Stewart, his sons, Jonathon Berry, Matthew Lipford, his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Berry and granddaughters, Makayla Berry and Brooklynn Berry...
Arizona Laws
Jan 17, 2021
Arizona Collins Laws loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, 84 years of age, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2021. Arizona was a homemaker and farmer most of her life. She enjoyed raising her children and helping with her grand-children. She took much joy in meeting new friends, since she never...
Callie Mckinnon
Jan 15, 2021
Callie Beatrice McKinnon 84 of Hickory passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Lenoir Healthcare. She was Born Monday, October 19th, 1936 and was the daughter of John and Eva McKinnon. Callie is survived by a sister Louise Adams her two children; Patricia McKinley and Melvin McKinley. Her two grandchildren; Maria McKinley and Marcus McKinley. And her great grandchild Deandre...

Frances Weaver
Jan 15, 2021
Frances Elizabeth Weaver 93, of HICKORY died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Trinity Village. Born Tuesday, June 14th, 1927 she was the daughter of Henry Phillip Bearden and Anna Lou Bearden. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Weaver family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...

Patrick Dugan
Jan 14, 2021
Patrick Daniel Dugan, died peacefully at the age of 80 surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Elizabeth (Finn) and their six children. He was born in 1940 to John Dugan and Catherine (Rafferty) in Bronx, New York. Patrick attended and graduated from Rice High School in Manahattan NY. After graduation, he enlisted into the Navy and toured around...
Deborah Lutz
Jan 13, 2021
Deborah Diane Lutz 63 of Vale died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Catawba valley Medical center. Born Tuesday, August 20th, 1957 she was the daughter of Hugh Benjamin Isbell and Pearl . Deborah is survived by her two daughters; Jessica Hefner and husband Bobby Hefner of Hiddenite NC, Terri Seaman and husband Logan Seaman of Vale NC. Nine grandchildren; Nathan...

James Doris
Jan 13, 2021
James William Doris 78 of Taylorsville died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. Born March 16th, 1942 he was the son of James Peter Doris and Emma Rose Doris. Born in Queens, NY he worked in the HVAC service industry most of his life. He was a devout Christian and always enjoyed meeting new people. A brother, Kenneth Doris...

Barry Slade
Jan 11, 2021
Barry Dexter Slade 73 of Hickory died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Decedent's Home. Born Tuesday, October 14th, 1947 he was the son of Frank Reginald Slade and Miriam Louise . Frank Reginald Slade - Father and Miriam Louise - Mother preceded him in death. No services are planned at this time Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The...
Mary Strickland
Jan 11, 2021
Mary Helen Strickland Born January 27, 1953 was called home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Geneva Johnson. She attended Central and New-Conover High School and was a past member of Liberty Hill Missionary's Baptist Church. Mary lived a happy life doing the things she loved. She enjoyed...
Carol Brunner
Jan 10, 2021
Carol Ann Niewulis Brunner 84 of Hickory died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 17th, 1936 she was the daughter of Chester Wawrzyniak and Stella Kwiatkowski Wawrzyniak. She was a member at St Aloysius Catholic Church where she served in many groups and managed the Christian Articles store. She gave to and served her family...

Odell Little
Jan 9, 2021
Odell Little 82 of Claremont died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born Thursday, June 23rd, 1938 he was the son of Benjamin Little and Minnie Little. No services have been planned at this time. 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....
Mona Brieno
Jan 8, 2021
Mona Lisa Brieno, 56, of Hickory died Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence. Born October 9th, 1964 she was the daughter of Jason Gibson and Ada Patricia Sigmon. The family will have a private graveside service on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Cedar Springs Family Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brieno family has entrusted arrangements...
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