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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.

Carl Shook

Carl Shook

Jan 14, 2019

Carl J Shook, Jr. 85 of Newton died Monday, January 14th, 2019 at Brian Center East. Born Thursday, May 4th, 1933 he was the son of the ate George Washington and Anna Lee Herman Shook. A son, Richard Shook of Newton survives him. A son, Michael Hook  and his wife Edith Francis Proffitt Shook Preceded him in death. The funeral...

John Bigelow

John Bigelow

Jan 13, 2019

John Harris Bigelow 83 of Hickory died Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at his home. John H. Bigelow was born April 24, 1935 in NY, NY. He was the son of Harris and Elizabeth Bigelow of New Canaan, CT. John was married to Susan French Bigelow of Wilton, CT and lived in Hickory for 33 years. They had two children; John...

Chris Walsh

Chris Walsh

Jan 9, 2019

Chris Walsh, 44, of Hickory passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 at his home. Born, July 15th, 1974 he was the son of David Walsh and Phyllis Brittain Walsh. Chris loved to travel and was an accomplished billiards and poker player.  He was a professional texas holdem player and has won a seat to many big tournaments around...

George Webb

George Webb

Jan 8, 2019

George Douglas Webb 79 of Claremont died Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 at Gordon House Hospice. Born Sunday, December 10th, 1939 he was the son of Samuel Willis Webb and Pauline Webb.  He was a Godly man who loved his grandchildren and family. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, working with his hands and going to the mountains and...

Teresa Hawkins

Teresa Hawkins

Jan 8, 2019

Teresa Elaine Hawkins 58 of Newton passed away Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Saturday, February 13th, 1960 she was the daughter of the late James and Cynthia Givens and Clarance Jackson Shoemaker. In addition to her husband of 42 years Jim Hawkins, a daughter DeAnn Surrette and husband Alan of Garner, NC; two sons Ernest...

Brenda Speagle

Brenda Speagle

Jan 7, 2019

Brenda Boyles Speagle, age 68, passed away on January 7, 2019 surrounded by family after a long fight with COPD and Lewy Body Disease. She was born August 2, 1950 in Vale, North Carolina to Dan an Nell Boyles. She married Gary Speagle in December 1968 and they just recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Brenda was a dedicated wife,...

John Setzer

John Setzer

Jan 4, 2019

John Lawrence Setzer, 84, of Conover passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Springs of Catawba. He was born August 6, 1934, in Catawba County, to the late Hewitt and Grace Rosalee McGee Setzer. Lawrence was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Conover. His greatest pastimes in life were fishing and racing. In addition to his parents, he was...

Carroll Schrum

Carroll Schrum

Jan 2, 2019

Carroll Eugene Schrum left his earthly home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2019 at the Levine-Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. He was born in Gaston County on February 20th, 1929 to the late Marvin Howard Schrum and Pinkie Rutledge Schrum. He was preceded in death by his sister Margret Weatherly and three of his brothers Howard, James,...

Linda Mccleave

Linda Mccleave

Jan 2, 2019

Linda  McCleave 66 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born Wednesday, May 7th, 1952 she was the daughter of Tom Misher and Beatrice Mutz. The funeral will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at Moore's Chapel Baptist with Pastor Peggy Geter officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. The family will...

Anthony Weir

Anthony Weir

Dec 30, 2018

Anthony Charles Weir 32 of Lincolnton died Sunday, December 30th, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born Sunday, November 9th, 1986 he was the son of Tommy Thomas Weir and Mildred Ann  Weir. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Weir family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...

Jerry Parker

Jerry Parker

Dec 29, 2018

Jerry Roger Parker 74 of Hickory died Saturday, December 29th, 2018 at his residence. Born Friday, December 1st, 1944, he was the son of the late Alton Boyd Parker and Mattie Inez Parker.  He was a US Army Veteran. He was a Christian and a good husband and father. His wife of 42 years, Vickie Sue Parker of the home;...

James Beam

James Beam

Dec 28, 2018

James Edward Beam 75, of Hickory, died Friday, December 28th, 2018 after suffering a brief illness. Born Sunday, January 31st, 1943 he was the son of the late Ray Clement Beam and Hattie Julian. He lived in Statesville until 1970 before moving to the Hickory area. He worked in furniture manufacturing most of his life. His son, James Beam Jr....

Gaither Tolbert

Gaither Tolbert

Dec 28, 2018

Gaither King Tolbert 64 of Conover died Friday, December 28th, 2018 at Asheville VA Medical Center. Born February 17th, 1954 he was the son of the late Leonard Raymond Tolbert and Marie Elizabeth Tolbert. Gaither served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. America. His wife of 38 years Susan Sherrill Tolbert; a daughter Molly Sain and husband Joel of...

Benny Maners

Benny Maners

Dec 26, 2018

Benny Daryl Maners, 63, of Lincolnton, died Wednesday, December 26th, 2018. Born Wednesday, April 13th, 1955 he was the son of Frank Mason Maners and Shirley Jean. His wife, Betty Maners, Step-father Wayne Ballard and step-mother, Georgie Maners; six brothers; six sisters; three daughters, Michelle and husband Steven Jolly, Jennifer Wortman, and Cynthia and husband Chad Christopher; one son, Benny...

Martin Exon

Martin Exon

Dec 24, 2018

Martin Eric Exon, 58, Hickory, passed away at home on Monday, December 24, 2018 surrounded by his wife, Megan Miniea Exon, and all nine of his children. Marty was born to Keith and Marilyn Exon on June 16, 1960, in North Vancouver, Canada.  He graduated Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute; the University of Waterloo in Ontario with a Bachelor of Science...

Patrick Hally

Patrick Hally

Dec 23, 2018

Patrick Joseph Justin Hally 63 of Lincolnton died Sunday December 23, 2018 at his residence. He  was the son of Timothy Justin Hally and Lillian Rose Ingram Hally.  His passion was soccer and coached for 25 years. He was a member of Mt. Holly Masonic Lodge 544 and Lincolnton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. His wife of eight years...

Walter Parkhurst

Walter Parkhurst

Dec 22, 2018

Walter Webster Parkhurst, 81, of Vale, died Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Tuesday, March 2nd, 1937 he was the son of Walter Webster Parkhurst Sr. and Annie Mae Parkhurst. He was the most wonderful man in the world and was loved by everyone. His wife Nancy Parkhurst, three sons, Shane Parkhurst of Hickory, Joshua Parkhurst...

Ray Hager

Ray Hager

Dec 18, 2018

Ray "Rocky" Hager 71 of Conover died Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 at his residence. Born December 14th, 1947 he was the son of the late Ray and Vivian Allen Hager. He had a career as owner and operator of 4-Speed Auto Parts. He served his community 25 years with Station 6 at Conover Fire Department. He continued service to the...

Clarence Reinhardt

Clarence Reinhardt

Dec 17, 2018

Clarence Jerry Reinhardt 82 of Newton died Monday, December 17, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Born Sunday, May 3rd, 1936, he was the son of Clarence Avery and Ada Bessie Jenkins Reinhardt. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, Garland and Elizabeth Reinhardt. He loved his family dearly. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing...

Solomon Romero-Garcia

Solomon Romero-Garcia

Dec 15, 2018

Salomon Rolando Romero-Garcia, 53, of Claremont passed away Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at his residence. Born Thursday, October 14th, 1965 he was the son of Jose Abel-Marcelino Romero-Barranco and Maria Maura-Ines Garcia. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Romero-Garcia family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...

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