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.
Jessie Allen
Apr 23, 2020
Jessie Mae Allen 98 of Hickory died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her home. Born November 5th, 1921 she was the daughter of John Cargile Marley and Lillie May Marley. A Private Graveside Service will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at Catawba Memorial Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Allen family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...

Marian Bennett
Apr 23, 2020
Marian Doris Bennett, 92, of Hickory died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Trinity Ridge. Born Thursday, August 18th, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Estelle Bennett. Marian is survived by her daughter Rosita Boatwright (Chip Boatwright) of Portsmouth, VA; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend Ruth Tevepaugh. In addition to her parents she is...

Anna Mull
Apr 22, 2020
Anna Bell Mull, 73, of Maiden passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence. Born Thursday, July 18th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Russell and Garnell Patterson. Anna will be remembered for always putting everyone above herself; she was always giving, but never took. She was a loving and caring wife, mom, and grandmother who will...
Patricia Olson
Apr 20, 2020
Patricia Marie (Pat) Olson (88), Denver, NC, passed away peacefully at Wexford House on April 20, 2020, after a long and debilitating illness. Born in New York City, Pat was the oldest of William and Lillian Barbour’s three daughters. She was a very good student and after attending private parochial school, she chose to transfer and complete her education early...

Patsy Fidler
Apr 18, 2020
Patsy Gail Fidler 69 of Hiddenite died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born June 1st, 1950 she was the daughter of Raymond Harold Milem and Suma Gaynell Milem. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fidler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Danny Watson
Apr 16, 2020
Danny Joseph Watson 69 of Newton died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 7th, 1950 he was the son of Dennis Hoover Watson and Jennnie Lou Watson. A Celebration Of Life will be held 3:00pm Saturday November 21, 2020 at the Celebration Center at Jenkins Funeral Home 4081 Startown Road Newton NC 28658 Please sign...

Jack Grant
Apr 16, 2020
Jack Grant 88 of Newton died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 25th, 1931 he was the son of Amos and Flossie Grant. His son, Bryan Grant and wife Debbie of Claremont; a daughter-in-law Gail Grant of Marion; four grandchildren, Brandon Grant of Catawba, Shawn Grant of Claremont, Donna Grant of Marion and Dr. Michael...
Betty Hefner
Apr 15, 2020
Betty Louise Hefner 76 of Claremont died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 24th, 1943 she was the daughter of Clarence William Russell and Elizabeth Adelene Jenkins Russell. In addition to her husband Earl Adam Hefner Jr, a daughter Patricia Fortner and husband Thomas of Claremont; son Bobby Hefner of Conover; five sisters Wilma Greene,...

Rose Forman
Apr 15, 2020
Rose Forman 95 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. Born September 7th, 1924 she was the daughter of Joseph Schmid and Johanna Schmid. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Forman 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 tree...
Aleiya Seavey
Apr 15, 2020
Aleiya Jewel Seavey 7 of Newton passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. Born September 27th, 2012 she was the daughter of Trent Moser and Melody Faith Seavey. In addition to her parents; grandparents Amy Moser of Catawba, Greg Moser of Hickory, Linda Seavey of Newton, Michael Seavey of Richmond VA; two great grandmothers Marilyn Willsey of Maine,...

Michael Hollihan
Apr 14, 2020
Michael Austin Hoolihan 79 of Mooresville died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Brian Center Hickory. Born February 15th, 1941 he was the son of Paul Bernard Hoolihan and Eleanor Powell Hoolihan. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hoolihan family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Timothy Settlemyre
Apr 12, 2020
On Easter Sunday 2020, Timothy Dean Settlemyre left his earthly remains and went to join his family who had preceded him in death: his father, John Clyde Settlemyre; his mother Burnell Pugh Settlemyre; and sister Sherry Ann Coffey will have welcomed him with open arms. He leaves his partner of thirty years, Michael C. West and his two Boston Terriers,...
Daniel Settlemyre
Apr 10, 2020
Daniel Jefferson Settlemyre, 80, of Newton died Friday, April 10, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born Monday, April 8th, 1940 he was the son of the late Philip and Geanette Settlemyre. Daniel was an avid bowler and softball player in his younger days. He was a member of the Conover Lions Club for over 20 years. Daniel was well known ...
Victor Popan
Apr 10, 2020
Victor Popan, 67 of Hickory died Friday, April 10, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Saturday, August 9th, 1952 he was the son of the late Dumitru Popan and Maria Popan. A devout man of God, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He adored his grandchildren and they adored him. He was a dependable man and was...
Paul Simmons
Apr 7, 2020
Paul Randy Simmons 60 of Maiden died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home. Born January 25th, 1960 he was the son of Paul Dellinger Simmons and Beulah Mae Shook. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Simmons family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Libby Lail
Apr 3, 2020
Elizabeth “Libby” Killian Lail, 79, of Conover went home to be with Jesus on April 3, 2020. Libby was born January 28, 1941 to the late Harvey and Kathryn Killian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Roy Lail, Jr. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Libby...
Paula Hoover
Apr 3, 2020
Paula Faye Hoover 73 of Hickory died Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home. Born February 22nd, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Paul Floyd Jarrett and Myrtle Lois Jarrett. Her husband Gene Hoover of the home; a son Christopher Hoover (Nadia) of Hickory; granddaughter Saraphina Hoover; nephew Tony Jarrett (Gwen) of Newton; niece Trisha Crump (Brad) of...

Meaghan Malleaux
Apr 3, 2020
Meaghan Anne Malleaux 45 of Hickory died Friday, April 3, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 20th, 1975 she was the daughter of Ian McLean and Carrie Jeanne McLean. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Malleaux family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...

Jack Caldwell
Apr 1, 2020
Jack Richard Caldwell 92 of 6121 Resthome Rd. Claremont N.C. 28610 passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Carolina Caring. He was a native of Gaston County, born October 6th, 1927 to the late Lee Perry Caldwell and Della Fisher Caldwell. He was preceded in death by his son Kenneth Andrew Caldwell; his wife Elizabeth Ann Caldwell; his brothers,...
Devin Luther
Mar 31, 2020
Devin Wayne Luther, 18, of Harmony, NC died Tuesday March 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of David Wayne Luther, Jr and Rhonda Jackson Luther. Devin was preceded in death by both parents and brother, Darrion Wayne Luther. He is survived by his grandmother, Anita Williams, aunt Danielle Williams of the home, aunt Becky...
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