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.
Etta Powell
Mar 9, 2020
Etta Lee Pruitt Powell, 86, of Newton died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 14th, 1933 she was the daughter of Millard Neal Pruitt and Sylvia Bales Pruitt. The father of her children James Willard Powell Jr.; two daughters Julia Sellers of Newton, Lorrie Ann Cassell of Newton; a son James Willard Powell III of...
Mattie Vickers
Mar 9, 2020
Mattie Reeves Vickers, 91, of Hickory died Monday, March 9, 2020 at North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. Born Saturday, September 8th, 1928 she was the daughter of Fred Fischer and Lydia Fischer. Mattie will be remembered from her independence, strong-willed personality, her creativity and handiness. Mattie was proud to serve country as one of the earliest women...
Tommy Mosteller
Mar 6, 2020
Tommy Mosteller, 80, of Lincolnton died Friday, March 6, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born Wednesday, January 3rd, 1940 he was the son of the late R.D. Mosteller and Mary Anne Sigmon. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Mosteller; a daughter Katrina Burgess (Duke) of Lincolnton; a son Kenneth Mosteller (Patricia) of Casar; four grandchildren Joshua Mosteller...
Cynthia Young
Mar 3, 2020
Cynthia (Cindy) Diane Young, 53 of Hickory, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3rd at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born on July 25th, 1966 in Plymouth, Indiana to Jack Kinney and the late Carol Garn. A loving and devoted wife and mother, Cindy enjoyed anytime all of her family was under the same roof especially around the...
Mildred Nissel
Mar 2, 2020
Mildred (Millie) Louise Nissel, 92, of Mineral, Virginia was always surrounded by loving family and friends until she passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Fredericksburg, Virginia after a short illness. Born December 25, 1927 in Pennsylvania, she attended Highspire High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Lancaster, PA. Millie worked as...
Frank Porter
Feb 28, 2020
Frank ‘Sandy’ Porter transitioned to the life eternal with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 28. Sandy was born September 8, 1960 in Charlotte and was a North Carolina resident for his entire life. He was a much loved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, godfather and all-around gentleman who touched many lives in a truly meaningful and positive way. Sandy was...
Frances Spencer
Feb 26, 2020
Frances Lee Sims Spencer, 74, of Hickory died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Carolina Caring. She was born Sunday, December 16th, 1945 to the late Clyde and Vulta Mae Sims. She is survived by her sister Betty Bryson of Hickory. In addition to her parents, her husband Eugene "Whimpy" Spencer preceded her in death. Please sign the online guestbook at...
Sandra Miller
Feb 25, 2020
Sandra Elaine Miller 66 of Connelly Springs died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home. Born December 3rd, 1953 she was the daughter of Harold Johnson and Mary Kiser Johnson. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Miller family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Sherry Whitt
Feb 25, 2020
Sherry Ann Whitt, 73, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Born November 18th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Frances Leonard Leisner and Emma Margaret Leisner. Sherry was an amazing wife, mother grandmother and great grandmother. Her husband of 55 years Bobby Joe Whitt; two daughters Becky Rookard and...
Joann Jennings
Feb 24, 2020
JoAnn Marie Jennings 72 of Hickory died Monday, February 24, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born July 8th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Orestas Nicolas Cembrola and Rose DiNapoli Cembrola. A son, Christopher W. Jennings of Hickory; daughter in law Mariela Jennings of Hickory; two grandsons, Nicolas and Brandon Jennings of Hickory; step mother Joan Sullivan Cembrola of...
James Tyree
Feb 18, 2020
James Edward Tyree 78 of Conover died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born November 28th, 1941 he was the son of Willie Tyree and Dora Dixon Tyree. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Tyree family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
William Noble
Feb 18, 2020
William Robert “Bob” Noble, 78, passed away from glioblastoma multiforme on February 18, 2020. Born August 1, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, he graduated from Muncie Central HS in 1959, where he lettered two years in Varsity basketball. Muncie was the #1 team in the state during this time. He also lettered two years in baseball. He attended Purdue University one...
Evelyn Anderson
Feb 14, 2020
Evelyn Viola Anderson 95 of Hickory died Friday, February 14, 2020 at Abernethy Laurels. Born July 28th, 1924 she was the daughter of Marvin Lail and Minnie Lail. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Anderson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant a...
Marilyn Maclachlan
Feb 14, 2020
Marilyn J. MacLachlan, age 65, passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2020 at Frye Hospital in Hickory. She was born on June 11th, 1954 in Mooresville, NC. She was the daughter of the late William Perry Jordan and Peggy Jean Walls. Her husband of nearly 49 years, William A. MacLachlan (Bill); her son William MacLachlan and wife Haley; and brother...
Phillip Harwood
Feb 12, 2020
Phillip Lee Harwood, 39, of Conover died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born August 23rd, 1980 in Torrance, California. Phillip was an excellent automotive painter and body technician. He loved cars, women, and beer. He also loved hiking, fishing, woodworking, and art. He was the son of Randall Harwood and wife Alice Harwood. His...
Brenda Lalonde
Feb 10, 2020
Brenda Arlene Lalonde, 72, of Morganton died Monday, February 10, 2020 at her residence. Born Sunday, May 18th, 1947, she was the daughter of Charles and Reva Mae Wright. Her two sons Scott Lalonde (Melissa) of Morganton and Brian Lalonde of Morganton; her brother Kenneth Wright of Hickory; her granddaughter Elaina Jones (Tim) of Statesville; and several nieces and nephews...
Ronald Lail
Feb 7, 2020
Ronald Wayne Lail 58 of Vale died Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home. Born September 29th, 1961 he was the son of Loy Leonard Lail and Betty Lou Lail. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Lail family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Gloria Anghilante
Feb 6, 2020
Gloria Fern (Grant) Anghilante 90 Of Chicopee MA. 121 Partridge Lane, died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Newton, North Carolina after a valiant battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Anghilante, in 2005. Gloria was born in Claremont, NH, daughter of the late Flora C. Montague and Perley H. Grant. Mildred,...
Beatrice Abernathy
Feb 6, 2020
Beatrice Abernathy, 95, of Hickory died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 6th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Gertha Griffey. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, whose smile will be missed. Her three daughters Claudia Drum and husband Paul of Hudson, Emma Townsend of Vale, and...
Allen Ramseur
Feb 5, 2020
Allen Ramseur 68 of Hickory died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born, December 13th, 1951 he was the son of the late Johnson Willy Ramseur and Alice Ramseur. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ramseur family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
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