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.
Jose Garcia
May 29, 2020
Jose Isabel Trejo Garcia 52 of Cherryville died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born July 8th, 1967 he was the son of Aurelio Trejo and Leonila Garcia. The funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Newton with Rev. James M. Collins officiting. A private Burial will take...
Paul Edwards
May 23, 2020
Paul Erastus Edwards, 91, of Conover died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence. Born August 8th, 1928 he was the son of William and Kindness Arlena Edwards. He was the loving husband of Linda Edwards. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Graudin officiating. Please...
Evelyn Poovey
May 23, 2020
Evelyn Stallings Poovey, 83, of Vale, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 29, 1936 in Vale, she was the eldest daughter of the late Vance Luther Stallings and Mary Rudisill Stallings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tommy E. Poovey of Vale; her brother, Gary...
Robert Chambers
May 22, 2020
Robert Elwayne Chambers, 74, of Newton died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 16th, 1945 he was the son of the late James and Wilma Chambers. He was the retired owner and operator of Chambers Garage in Newton. Robert was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Robert is survived by three sisters...
Bruce Simmons
May 21, 2020
Dr. Bruce Allen Simmons 74 of Hickory died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence. Born February 7th, 1946 he was the son of Glenn Edison Simmons and Hattie Elizabeth Lail Simmons. A Hickory High School and a Clemson University graduate, he earned his Doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine at Oklahoma State University. He was a dedicated and devoted Clemson fan....
Alvin Hall
May 20, 2020
Alvin Leroy Hall, 74, of Conover North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at the Carolina Caring in Newton, NC surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1945 to parents Lawrence and Louise Hall of Hickory. He attended St. Stephens High School in Hickory. Alvin served his country as a Sergeant in the United States...
Ronald Bridges
May 20, 2020
Ronald E Bridges “Ronnie”, 79, of Hickory passed away on Wednesday May 20th, 2020. He was born to the late Cecil C. Bridges and Dorothy Hux Bridges. Ronnie was a member of Viewmont Baptist Church. He was employed for over forty years in the furniture industry. He was enthusiastic for all sports and was a devoted fan of the Washington...
Ernest Bowman
May 17, 2020
Ernest Lorenzo Bowman 94 of Vale passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Brian Center Hickory. Born in Alexander County December 28th, 1925 he was the son of Lorenzo Bowman and Blanche Johnson Bowman. He is survived by two sons, Donnie Abee and Ernie Bowman; brothers Lynn Bowman and Bruce Bowman; and sister Ruth Bowman Clontz. In addition to his...
Janet Dority
May 17, 2020
Janet Rose Dority, born September 21, 1935, went to her heavenly Father May 17, 2020. Survived by her loving sister, Cheryl Dority Snyder of Viera, Florida. Janet is preceded in death by her father, Sherrill A. Dority; her mother Ruth Dickerson Dority; and two brothers, Richard S. (Dickie) Dority and Robert J. (Bob) Dority. Janet was born in Rome, New...
Adam Schick
May 17, 2020
After a prolonged period of declining health, Adam went Home early Sunday morning. He is the beloved son of Rob and Lisa Schick of Lincolnton, NC and Judy Schick of Burlington, NC. He'll be dearly missed by his brother Justin Cobb of Burlington, NC and his best buddy, nephew Jaxon Young of Lincolnton. Also mourning our loss are stepsister Holly...
James Wyman
May 16, 2020
James Phillip Wyman, 57, of Maiden died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Decedent's Home. Born Wednesday, December 5th, 1962 he was the son of the late James William Wyman and Patricia Ann Wyman. . Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Wyman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers...
Richard Salone
May 14, 2020
Richard Francis (Dick) Salone, 77, of Hickory passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dick was born June 11th, 1942 in Geneva, NY to the late Frank C. Salone and Marrianne (Janet) Delelys Salone. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Dick enjoyed sports, especially baseball and hockey. He enjoyed fleamarkets and...
Hazel Bolick
May 13, 2020
Hazel Lee Bolick, 87, of Conover died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her residence. Born September 17th, 1932 she was the daughter of George and Goldie Ward. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family. Two daughters, Penny Cox and Mike Huffman of Catawba and Judy Gilbert of the home; two sons,...
James Church
May 13, 2020
James Sidney Church, 72, of Sherrills Ford died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. Born September 15th, 1947 he was the son of Arley James and Leona Church. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Church family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Lawrence Parker
May 12, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Alton Parker, age 80, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his home following a battle with cancer. Born in Georgia, raised in Florida, Larry lived in Hawaii until his retirement in 2007. After retiring to Hickory, NC, Larry enjoyed gardening and served as a Master Gardener for the City of Hickory. He was an avid card player...
Pearl Berryhill
May 10, 2020
Pearl S. Berryhill 84 of Newton died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Cambridge House, finally in the arms of Jesus. Born February 9th, 1936 she was the daughter of the late William Ben Sanders and Cennie C. Sanders. Survivors include son Dale Lee Wilkinson and wife Billie Wilkinson of Newton; daughter Cora W. LaFevers and husband Danny LaFevers of Newton;...
Betty Dyson
May 7, 2020
Betty Rose Dyson, 85, of Connelly Springs died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at her home. Born December 5th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Frank Moore and Hazel Martin. Betty will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...
Catherine Whisnant
May 2, 2020
Catherine Sue Whisnant,78, of Morganton died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 25th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Paul Clark and Bonnie Buff Elmore. Catherine will be remembered as a loving mother, who lived for her children. She is survived by two daughters Cindy Woody of Morganton and Carla Palmer (Todd) of...
Terri Clark
Apr 30, 2020
Terri Sue Clark 56 of Newton died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born November 28th, 1963 she was the daughter of Mike Ladewig and Shirley Lord. Survivors include 4 children Daniel Ray, Christopher Smith, Sherry Smith and Mitchell J. Clark; 2 Grandsons Zander Mojica and Cameron Smith as well as 4 Granddaughters Letecia Smith, Adriana Smith, Allyssa Smith...
Louise Powell
Apr 28, 2020
Louise Josephine Powell 87 of Hickory died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born May 5th, 1932 she was the daughter of Charles deZembler and Kay Hunter deZembler. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Powell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
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