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.
John Thompson
Jul 19, 2020
John Alan Thompson, 60, of Hickory passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. Born February 9th, 1960 he was the son of the late Ivey Joe Thompson and Ruth Gregory Owens. John was a sweet, fun, and loving man who will be greatly missed. It is said that to know John was to like him. He is survived...
Carolyn Morse
Jul 18, 2020
Carolyn Morse, 77, of Connelly Springs died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Born June 6th, 1943 she was the daughter of James Blake Allen and Mildred Allen. Her daughter, Vickie Scronce (Jeff); her sister, Susan Matlock (Dean); four grandchildren, Lisa Scronce, Elijah Rose, Stephanie Rose and Jacob Scronce and three great-grandchildren, Mariah Jeffries, Fiona Rose and Ava...
Jackie Simons
Jul 17, 2020
Volunteer Firefighter dies after 45 years of service. Jackie Lewis Simons, 84, of Hickory and a resident of Trinity Ridge passed at Frye Regional Medical Center July 17, 2020 from Covid-19. Jackie was born January 14,1936 in Hickory, NC to the late Edward Primrose Simons and Willie White Witherspoon Simons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Catherine Cullember
Jul 12, 2020
Catherine Eileen Cullember, 75, of Stanley passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home. Born March 24th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Carlton Eugene Hall and Gloria Lorraine Belew Hensley. She is survived by a daughter Kim Binsted; a son Michael Cullember; two sisters Donna Johnston and Vicky Mallet; five grandchildren Ryan, Chase, Bailey, Tina, and...
Jose Rivera-Paut
Jul 10, 2020
Jose Ines Rivera-Paut, 68, of Newton passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. Born January 21st, 1952 he was the son of Benito Rivera and Mercedes Paut. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rivera-Paut family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Shirley Collins
Jul 10, 2020
Shirley Collins, 85, passed away Friday, July 10 at a rehab facility near her and her husband’s home in Iron Station, North Carolina. She was a native daughter of Union County, the second child of Charles and Addie Rae Mansfield. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1952 near the top of her class. Her life long devotion was to...
Michael Leonard
Jul 9, 2020
Michael Robert Leonard, 60, of Hickory passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born April 29th, 1960 he was the son of the late Richard Robert Leonard and Elise Lucett Leonard. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Leonard family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers...
Darius White
Jul 9, 2020
On Thursday, July 9, 2020 Darius Edsel “Tom” White, Sr. of Connelly Springs, North Carolina was called home to be with the savior at the age of 83. Tom was born on August 28, 1936 in Gordon, West Virginia. Tom graduated Van High School with honors. He was the president of the National Honor Society, Class President, and co-captain of...
Walter Huffman
Jul 9, 2020
Walter Hugh Huffman Sr., 80, of Sherrills Ford formerly of Hickory, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born May 24th, 1940 he was the son of Ernest W Huffman and Allie Lail Huffman. Walter served in the United States Army and was responsible for the training of incoming soldiers. He also obtained an expert infantry...
Jamie Eakes
Jul 5, 2020
Jamie Lee Eakes 32 of Lincolnton died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CMC Charlotte. Born September 29th, 1987 he was the son of Dennis Lee Eakes and Mary Eakes. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Eakes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
Janet Learmouth
Jul 5, 2020
Janet Marie Childs Learmouth, 78, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a period of declining health. Janet passed away peacefully at her home with family and friends at her side. Janet was born on August 30, 1941 in Syracuse, New York. She and her husband, William (Bill) Lawrence Learmouth, moved to the Hickory area in 1992...
Lois Sigmon
Jul 4, 2020
Lois Ann Sigmon, 75, of Claremont died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born November 29th, 1944 she was the daughter of Samuel Lee Chapman and Sarah Matilda Chapman. The family is holding a private service. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sigmon family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....
Lesley Hewitt
Jul 3, 2020
Lesley Lach'e Hewitt, 24, of Hickory passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. Born July 15th, 1995 she was the daughter of Russell Hewitt III and Kimberly Shante' Propst. A son Jae'kho Quamaine Lee Hewitt of Hickory; sisters Zakyia Propst of Hickory, Alexis Harris of Hickory, Tiffany Hammonds of Hickory; Brothers Johnathon Harris of Hickory; Vontavis Harris of Hickory and Desmond...
Barbara Hefner
Jul 3, 2020
Barbara Gayle Hefner 81 of Hickory died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born June 10th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late James Edward Gibson and Bonnie Kay Gibson. Her son Michael Hefner and wife Jill of Hickory; and grandson Chris Hefner of Hickory survive her. In addition to her parents her husband Marshall J. Hefner and...
Carlos Peterson
Jul 1, 2020
In loving memory. We will miss our beloved CJ, Carlos Bernard Peterson Jr., 20 years of age. Born January 21st 2000 and passed July 1st, 2020, who took all our hearts as he went on to be with our heavenly father. He loved and protected all of his family and friends and will never be forgotten. Long Live CJ Peterson...
Dorothy Shuford
Jul 1, 2020
Dorothy (Dotty) Anna Shuford 68 of Newton passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home. Born, October 11th, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Adrian Lafayette Shuford Jr. and Dorothy Ciley Shuford. A graveside service will be 11:00 am Monday, July 6th, 2020 at Conover Cemetery with Rev. Peggy Stout officiating. Please sign the online guestbook at...
Larry Robinson
Jun 28, 2020
Larry Ray Robinson 79 of Granite Falls died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. Born September 21st, 1940 he was the son of Clifford Robinson and Marie Smith Robinson. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Robinson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Patsy Warren
Jun 28, 2020
Patsy Lane Warren, 68, of Hickory passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born April 9th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Oskey "Bill" Lane and May Belle Lail Lane. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gary Warren of the home; three sons Jason Warren (Mercedes) of Hickory; Jeffery Warren of Hickory;...
Kevin Shoemaker
Jun 27, 2020
Kevin Glen Shoemaker, 50, of Hickory died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Thursday, April 30th, 1970 he was the son of Albert Shoemaker and Harriet Shoemaker. He was happy when he was hunting, fishing or riding his motorcycle. He had a great love for his family and a contagious laugh. His Son, Steele Shoemaker; a...
Jason Davis
Jun 26, 2020
Jason Michael Davis, 37, of Newton passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Born December 27th, 1982 he was the son of Michael Davis and Leslie Eggers. He was always smiling and outgoing and was very loving. His father, Mike Davis and step-mom, Julie Thompson; his mother Leslie Eggers and husband Kenneth Eggers; a step-brother, Landon Thompson and a step-sister, Lauren...
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