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.
Frances Rayfield
Nov 12, 2019
Frances Victoria Calvert Rayfield, 78, of Hickory died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. She was born February 20th, 1941 to the late Henry J. Calvert and Sue Victoria Calvert. Frances was a devoted Christian; she was sweet, compassionate and thoughtful to everyone she met. Frances loved the North Carolina mountains and enjoyed baking for everyone...
Jay Teams
Nov 11, 2019
Jay Lenord Teams, 86 of Vale went home to be with the Lord November 11, 2019 at Carolina Caring – Catawba Regional Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on December 25, 1932 in Shulls Mills, Watauga County to the late Goss Martin Teams, and Martha Carolyn Storie Teams. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Swift,...
James Hamilton
Nov 9, 2019
James Ernest Hamilton, 73, of Hickory died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 24th, 1946 he was the son of Mildred Irene Collins. Two brothers, Jack Hamilton of Maryland and Kennis Hamilton of Maryland; two sons, James Hamilton Jr and wife Kim Jo of Virginia and Richard Hamilton and wife Rhonda of Hickory; four grandchildren,...
Marie Farr
Nov 8, 2019
Marie Blanche Farr 77 of Conover died Friday, November 8, 2019. Born September 14th, 1942 she was the daughter of Arthur John Hoeny and Mae Emilia Hoeny. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Farr 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...
Linda Smith
Nov 3, 2019
Linda Faye Smith 72 of Newton died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home. Born October 28th, 1947 she was the daughter of Wilma Mae Huffstuler. Linda, our mother, a beautiful soul will be missed dearly by her three children, Leisa Smith, Teresa Borum and Danny Smith. She was born to Wilma and Floyd Hufstetler in the state of Florida...
Joseph Bachofner
Nov 3, 2019
Joseph August Bachofner, 97 of Hickory, passed away Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, at his home. He was born July 9th, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Bachofner and Edna Miller Bachofner. He was married to his high school sweetheart Margaret Bachofner for 70 years. They owned and operated a dry cleaning business in Grayslake, Illinois until they retired...
Lois Camacho
Nov 1, 2019
Lois Patricia Camacho 68 of Hickory died Friday, November 1, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 15th, 1951 she was the daughter of Calvin Lewis Blanchard and Lois Irene Blanchard. She enjoyed spending time at the Connections Clubhouse in Newton where she met her beloved husband Ricardo. Her husband of 13 years, Ricardo Camacho of the home; three...
William Miskowitz
Oct 31, 2019
William Robert Miskowitz 74 of Crouse died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born September 10th, 1945. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Miskowitz family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers...
Dolman Mooneyham
Oct 31, 2019
Dolman Mooneyham, 83, of Hickory died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born Sunday, March 29th, 1936 he was the son of Lewis Nilor Mooneyham. His wife of 34 years, Mary Mooneyham; three sons, Carroll and wife Anita, Terry Mooneyham and Tony and wife Natalie; a daughter, Sue Bolick and husband Reggie; two stepsons, Chad Arrowood and Chuck...
Cynthia Laws
Oct 30, 2019
Cynthia "Candy" Odessa Laws, 63, of Newton died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospoice. Born Tuesday, February 14th, 1956 she was the daughter of Odessa Laatrice Whitmire and the late Charles Robert Whitmire. In addition to her husband of 42 years Tony Laws; two sons, Chris Laws of Newton, Alex Laws and wife Amy of Hickory; two brothers,...
Lindle Smith
Oct 26, 2019
Lindle M. Smith 79 of Hickory died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Trinity Ridge. Born April 30th, 1940 she was the daughter of Leon Clifford Sikes and Nellie Sikes. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
Joyce Chaney
Oct 26, 2019
Joyce Ann Chaney, 81, of Hickory died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born Saturday, August 27th, 1938 she was the daughter of Romie and Oma Goins. Joyce was a sweet and loving mother and grandmother not only to her own children but she served as a Cottage Parent to many at the South Mountain Children's Home. Joyce also...
Benito Menendez
Oct 25, 2019
Benito Rafael Menendez 85 of Lincolnton died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Carolina Caring. He was born Tuesday, June 12th, 1934. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Menendez 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 in memory of Benito Rafael Menendez,...
Robert Taylor
Oct 23, 2019
Robert Milton Taylor, 83, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Born, October 18th, 1936 he was the son of the late Mills Higgins Taylor and Carrie Reid Taylor. Robert was a Sergeant on the Hickory Police Dept. where he worked as a Bike traffic officer for many years. he was a competition rider...
Saeng See
Oct 22, 2019
Saeng See 79 of Conover died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 5th, 1940 she was the daughter of Khamchai Nankeo and Khamkeo Nankeo. The funeral will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 25th, 2019 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Jenkins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm Thursday,...
Nancy Smith
Oct 20, 2019
Nancy Faye Smith 77 of Lincolnton died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her home. Born January 22nd, 1942 she was the daughter of Olen Theodore Hartsoe and Moena Hartsoe. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or plant...
Larry Weaver
Oct 20, 2019
Larry Keith Weaver, 64, of Hickory went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born on October 24, 1954 to the late Perry and Ila Weaver in Catawba County. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debbie of the...
Jo Morrison
Oct 18, 2019
Mary Josephine (Jo) Morrison, 60, of Conover passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Carolina Caring, Newton, NC. Born December 21, 1958, Jo was the daughter of Samuel Bruce Morrison and Hazel Jones Morrison. Preceding her in death were her parents and sister, Nancy Johnson and brother, Donnie Morrison. Those left to cherish her memory include son, Justin Morrison, wife...
Joyce Jackson
Oct 17, 2019
Joyce Elaine Jackson, 70, of Hickory died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born February 15th, 1949 she was the daughter of Fred Pilkie and Dorothy Jackson . A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Jackson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Rodney Earls
Oct 16, 2019
Rodney Brent Earls 59 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence. Born Thursday, November 5th, 1959 he was the son of Warren Elliott Earls and Margaret McDowell Earls.Dad grew up to a loving family which began in Asheville, NC. He moved around quite a bit as his father relocated working for Amaco. Upon graduating high school dad...
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