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.
Stephen Walker
Dec 10, 2020
Stephen Andrew Walker 71 of Conover passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County. Born, May 10th, 1949 he was the son of the late Thomas William and Mary Monroe Walker Steve graduated from St. Stephens High School in 1967. After graduation, he worked for his family business, Walker Hosiery Mill. During that time, ...
Constantin Bulza
Dec 6, 2020
Constantin Bulza "Dinu" 78 of Mooresville passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born September 20th, 1942 he was one of twelve children of Petru and Ana Bulza. He was a choir conductor for most of his life, serving God with dedication. Welcomed and entertained all he met. Enjoying family gatherings playing backgammon, soccer with friends on Sunday afternoons at...
Ruth Graham
Dec 6, 2020
Ruth Muriel Graham 99 of Abernethy-Laurels, Newton, NC, passed Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born June 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Pride Gant Jones and Maude Redwine Jones. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Walt and son Barry. Ruth graduated from Catawba College. She worked and retired from Rowan County...
Earlene Fox
Dec 6, 2020
Earlene Avery Fox 77 of Lincolnton died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born, May 9th, 1943 she was the daughter of Earl Pinkney Avery and Ruth Brent Martin Avery. A loving wife and mother, she was a graduate from Union High School. Her husband of 58 Years, Bruce Lamar Fox of Lincolnton; a son,...
Elaine Dietz
Dec 5, 2020
Elaine Dee Dietz, 56, of Hickory passed at Carolina Caring on December 5, 2020. Born April 29th, 1964, she was the daughter of Darrell and Elnora Dietz. She had a love for animals and the game of golf. Her mother, Elnora Dietz; her sisters, Emily Dietz and Julie Isaacson; brothers, Ronnie Dietz and Chris Dietz and numerous nieces and nephews...
Jamie Brown
Dec 4, 2020
Jamie Lee Brown 44 of Newton died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Decedent's Home. Born Saturday, May 8th, 1976 he was the son of Wiley Leonard Brown and Debbie . No services are planned at this time. Jenkins Funeral Home staff is not involved in the memorial service at the church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown...
Timothy Baker
Dec 1, 2020
Timothy Yates Baker 53 of Morganton passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Born April 9th, 1967 he was the son of Yates Lynn Baker and Eula Mae Baker. Tim worked for Williams Lumber Co; three and a half years at Poteat Grading services and worked construction until becoming disabled. Two sons Duel Baker of...
Wesley Bumgarner
Dec 1, 2020
On Tuesday, December 1st 2020, Wesley Shaun Bumgarner, loving son, brother and friend passed away at the age of 32. Wesley was born on November 22, 1988 at Catawba Memorial Hospital to Darrell and Ruth Stout Bumgarner. He was a self employed handyman for many years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He had a passion for the...
Naomi Ray
Nov 30, 2020
A memorial service for Naomi Ray will be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Naomi Bernice Ray, please visit our floral store.
Elaine Hatfield
Nov 29, 2020
Elaine Michelle Hatfield, 58, of Stanley died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence. Born June 20th, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Carmijean Kelley. The family is holding a private memorial service. Jenkins Funeral Home staff is not involved in the memorial service at the church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hatfield...
Kimberly Clinton
Nov 29, 2020
Kimberly Lou Clinton 50 of Vale died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home. Born, March 6th, 1970 she was the daughter of Mary Hubbard Tyree and the late Franklin Delano Tyree Sr. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Clinton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Troy Rochester
Nov 27, 2020
Troy Richard Rochester, 73, of Hickory died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 12th, 1947 he was the son of the late Oliver and Charleen Rochester. A Memorial Service will be at River of Life Church, 935 Main St.West, Valdese on Wednesday at 6pm. A private graveside service will be held at a later date....
Ward Gilbert
Nov 27, 2020
Ward Moorman Gilbert 80 of Maiden died Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence. Born, July 9th, 1940 he was the son of Ward Moorman Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Gilbert. A US Army veteran, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was a hard worker that loved his family. Two daughters, Tina Beal and husband Mitch of Lincolnton and Dawn...
Donna Childress
Nov 26, 2020
Donna Ann Wishon Childress 57 of Hickory died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Home. Born Thursday, September 26th, 1963 she was the daughter of Billy Arthur Wishon and Sarah Elizabeth Wishon. Daughters Rebecca Childress ( Amber Hudson), April Childress (Coty Fox), Son Billy Childress (Michelle Potts); Sisters Annette Cox, Jane Hockenberry (Kevin), Brother Tommy Wishon Grand children Hunter Fox, Hudson...
Paul Deyo
Nov 26, 2020
Paul Whitman Deyo 73 of Newton passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. Born, May 1st, 1947 he was the only son of Maurice Webb and Elizabeth Whitman Deyo. He is survived by His wife of 50 years Rebecca Clark Deyo of the home; a daughter Deb Deyo of Islamorada, Fl; a sister Jean Anne Kent and husband...
William Comby
Nov 24, 2020
William "Bill" Joe Comby 91 of Conover died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his Residence. Born January 26th, 1929, he was the son of the late Henry Burchard Comby and Alice Mae Little Comby. A lieutenant in the US Navy, Bill served in the Korean conflict. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whom loved his family very much....
Xee Lor
Nov 22, 2020
Xee Lor 63 of Conover died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 18th, 1957 she was the daughter of Chong Sher Lor and Kayang Lee. The funeral will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday December 5, 2020 in the chapel of Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family...
Grace Fredell
Nov 22, 2020
Grace Edwards Fredell, 70, of Vale died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born Thursday, April 27th, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gladys Edwards. Her husband, Howard Fredell; daughter, Cheryl Dickens, and children Tyler Dickens and Halle Dickens; three sons, Daniel Fredell, Kenny Fredell, wife Crystal and children Austin, Tiffany, Marie, Crislyn and Kensley,...
Lorene Roseman
Nov 21, 2020
Lorene Setzer Roseman 89 of Hickory died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton. Born July 24th, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Fitchue Lee Setzer and Lillie Beatrice Cook Setzer. Lorene was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School. After her retirement from the furniture industry,...
Athel Stafford
Nov 20, 2020
Athel “Keith” Stafford passed away quietly in his home in Hickory on Friday, November 20, 2020. The son of Sarah “Pauline” and Athel Stafford, Keith was born on Wednesday, January 10, 1945 in the small, tightly knit farming community of Bunker Hill/Kernersville, where he learned to work with his hands and farm tobacco, and came to know his Lord and...
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