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.
Gary Townsend
Jul 28, 2024
Gary Wayne Townsend, 75, of Hickory died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Saturday, July 2nd, 1949 he was the son of the late Herbert Hoover Townsend and Ruth Lail Townsend. Three sons, Scotty Townsend and wife Jeannie, Michael Townsend and Earl Townsend and partner Amanda Davidson; two brothers, Jackie Townsend and Michael Townsend; five sisters,...
Nathan Kistler
Jul 26, 2024
With heavy yet thankful hearts, we remember the life and legacy of Nathan David Kistler. He was born to Dave and Betsy Kistler in Hickory, North Carolina on January 9, 1990. Nathan passed to his heavenly reward with his wife, Amber, on July 26, 2024, joining their three babies already in heaven. He is survived by his parents, Dave and...
Amber Kistler
Jul 26, 2024
Amber Nelon Kistler, age 35, of Carrollton, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior July 26, 2024. She was joined in her heavenly ascent by her husband, Nathan, and mother and father, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark. Amber was the granddaughter of Gospel Music Hall of Famer Rex Nelon and along with her Gospel Music Hall of Fame...
Elizabeth Nehls
Jul 24, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Johnson Nehls, 73, of Conover died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Carolina Caring. Born January 17th, 1951 in Fort Madison, Iowa she was the daughter of the late Richard Marion Johnson and the late Helen Louise Riley Johnson. She retired as a floor secretary at Frye Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Robert Sidney...
Gabriel Lara
Jul 22, 2024
Gabriel Lara 79 of Newton died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born November 18th, 1944 in Mexico. Gabriel is survived by loving wife of 49 years Felipa Lara; the loving father to son, Cesar Lara and daughter, Sandra Lara. Loving father in law to Bertha Lara, and Mario Pena; Loving grandfather of seven, Vanessa Uriarte, Stephanie Amigon, Cesar...
Virginia Mcrae
Jul 21, 2024
Virginia Lu McRae, 72, of Hickory passed away Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at The Greens at Viewmont. Born, June 27th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt Harris and Annie Bell Harris. She is survived by her sister, Bennie McCombs of Hickory; her grandchildren, Susan Ikard, and Antonio Carlos Harris; her great-grandchildren, Malik Ikard, and Antonio Harris Jr;...
Ralph Killian
Jul 18, 2024
Ralph J. Killian 73 of Hickory died Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his Home. Born February 10th, 1951 he was the son of the late Olen Ralph Killian and the late Bonnie Mae Michum Killian. Ralph is survived by three brothers and four sisters; one daughter; several nephews and nieces; and girlfriend. Parents and two sister preceded him in death....
Andrew Castillo
Jul 17, 2024
Andrew Castillo, 43, of Lincolnton died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his Home. Born November 13th, 1980 in Taylorsville, North Carolina. He was a loving father, brother and hardworking man. Andrew was known to do anything for his kids and anyone the he could help. He will always be loved, missed and never forgotten. Andrew is survived by two daughters...
Francis "Junior" Courtney
Jul 16, 2024
Francis Edward "Junior" Courtney 74 of Lincolnton died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born August 22nd, 1949 in Asheville, North Carolina. Junior was active withe the Salvation Army in Asheville and a member of the Reallife Community Church in Iron Station, NC. He is survived by wife of 6 years, Linda Helms Courtney; children, Amanda Courtney...
Jerry Barnes
Jul 13, 2024
Jerry Dean Barnes, 67, of Hickory passed away Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born, February 23rd, 1957 he was the son of the late William Frank Barnes and Annie Maie Barnes. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Barnes family has...
Charles Speagle
Jul 11, 2024
Charles Gary Speagle, 75, of Vale, NC, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home. Born July 18th, 1948, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin Speagle and Sally Brittain Speagle. Gary was an Army Veteran and served his county in the Vietnam War. He loved watching the NY Yankees play baseball, fishing, and anything farming related....
Ray Hyler
Jul 11, 2024
Ray Lewis Hyler, 71, of Hickory died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 9th, 1953 he was the son of Garnette Garland Hyler and Mary Louise Orfield. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hyler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
Maurice Sanders
Jul 9, 2024
Christopher Maurice Sanders of Hickory, NC passed away peacefully at his home on July 9th 2024 at the age of 37. Maurice was born on June 8th, 1987 and was survived by his mother Anita Sanders, he completed his education from Conover School. Maurice’s memory will be forever cherished by his mother, Anita (Tim Johnson) his grandmother (guardian/caregiver) Odessa Sanders...
Willie Mae Ramseur
Jul 8, 2024
Willie Mae Ramseur, affectionately known as Teady, was born February 13, 1955 to Willie David Connor, Sr. and Grace Farley Connor. Teady was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 8, 2024. A loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, Teady retired from McCreary Modern in order to take care of her parents and eventually her...
Lauren Nixon
Jul 7, 2024
Lauren Alynn Nixon passed away on July 7th, 2024, at the age of 41. She was born October 8th, 1982, the daughter of Tina Steele Penn and Stephen Alan Penn. Lauren loved everyone, and she had special relationships with each and every person. She and her children made so many memories together, and they’ll cherish every one. She is survived...
Joann Testerman
Jul 7, 2024
Joann Testerman, 65, of Newton passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 7th, 1959 in Charlottesville, VA she was the daughter of late David Nichols and Sadie Green. Joann graduated from the University of Virginia and was a Register Nurse for 34 years. Joann was also a member of Discovery Church in Hickory and...
Melinda Smith
Jul 5, 2024
Melinda Faye Smith, 49, of Newton passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Cabarrus. Born, August 8th, 1974 she was the daughter of Jimmy Kay Smith and Brenda Gail Smith. She is survived by her daughter Antoinette "Anna" Smith of the home; her father, Jimmy Kay Smith of the home; her brothers, Fred Richard...
Philip Mcgraw
Jul 1, 2024
Philip Alexander McGraw 28 of Newton died Monday, July 1, 2024 at Decedent's Home. Born February 26th, 1996 he was the son of Richard Peter Brigham and Mary Lynn Clark. A Memorial will be held 7:00pm, Friday, July 12, 2024 at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The family will receive friends after service at...
Charles Simpson
Jun 29, 2024
Charles J. Simpson, Jr "Chuck", 46, of Vale currently of Morganton died June 29, 2024, at Amorem Hospice. Born December 27, 1977, he was the son of Charles Joseph Simpson, Sr and Linda Gaye Long Simpson. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hiking the Linville Gorge. Chuck met many interesting people during his travels. One he was...
Douglas White
Jun 28, 2024
Douglas Macarthur White, 81, of Hickory, NC, passed away Friday, June 28th, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Doug was born at the head of Catawba River in Old Fort, NC September 11, 1942. He was born to Jess Willard White and Mable Allison White Frizsell. He was raised by stepfather, Johnnie E. Frizsell. Doug was an Air Force Veteran...
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