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.
Nicholas Bush
Feb 19, 2019
Nicholas J. Bush, 90, passed away February 19, 2019, at the Brian Center - Viewmont in Hickory, NC after declining in health from Parkinson’s disease. He was born August 31, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Nicholas and Irma Bush. He was predeceased by his brothers Bob and Emil and sister Sylvia. Nick served in the Occupation Army of Japan before...
Edward Robinson
Feb 18, 2019
Edward Eugene Robinson, 73, of Lincolnton passed away Monday, February 18th, 2019 at Decedent's Home. Born Saturday, January 19th, 1946 he was the son of Thomas Edison Robinson and Eva Lucille Clanton Robinson. Edward Robinson, a former Superintendent of the Utilities Maintenance Department with the City of Lincolnton with 27 years of service. He served 6 years as a Specialist...
Oma Brown
Feb 18, 2019
Mrs. Oma Beatrice “Bea” (Pitts) Brown, 76, of Hickory, NC went to her heavenly home the evening of Monday, February 18th, 2019, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Beatrice, daughter of the late George Noland and Nellie Rebeca Pitts was born September 13, 1942 in Catawba County, NC. She was united in holy matrimony to Floyd Eugene Brown,...
Michael Millon
Feb 16, 2019
Michael Joseph Millon, 69, of Conover died Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at his residence. Born Wednesday, January 11th, 1950 he was the son of Marion and Edith Millon. He served in the United States Army from 1968-1976. Three children, Michelle, Katie and Christopher; three grandchildren, Ryan, Julia and Nicolas; two great-grandchildren, Avalyn and Grayson; a brother, John and three sisters,...
Victora Gates
Feb 16, 2019
Victora “Vicki” Gates (Hildebran) died peacefully in her sleep at Catawba Memorial Medical Center on Friday, February 16th in Hickory, NC at the age of 63. Vicki had a natural talent for working with animals, and lovingly volunteered her time as a guide dog trainer for Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. Her passion for animals was evident by the countless hours...
Nelda Setzer
Feb 15, 2019
Nelda Black Setzer, 82, of Lincolnton, died Friday, February 15th, 2019 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born Thursday, August 20th, 1936 she was the daughter of Clyde Worth Lawson Black and Glennie Timmons Black. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Setzer family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to...
Bonnie Deitz
Feb 15, 2019
Bonnie Marie Deitz, 89, of Hickory passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, February 15th, 2019. Born June 18th, 1929 she was the daughter of Holland Leroy Isenhour and Essie Mathis Isenhour. Bonnie was a loving and giving wife, mother, grand mother, great grandmother and aunt, who never met a stranger. She opened her heart and...
Wilfred Long
Feb 15, 2019
Wilfred (Will) Lee Long, age 74, of Conover, N.C. passed away, Friday, February 15, 2019. Will was born on April 15, 1944 in Caldwell County, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years Linda Long, by his father Wilfred Houston Long, his mother Lola Triplett Long Whitaker, his stepfather William Whitaker, his brother Coy Long, his...
Hernan Cortez
Feb 13, 2019
Hernan Cortez 27 of Hickory died Wednesday, February 13th, 2019. Born November 17th, 1991 he was the son of Jose Ricardo Cortez and Maria Gloria Cortez. His parents, Jose Ricardo Cortez and Maria Cortez of Hickory; four brothers, Richard Cortez of Hickory, Erik Cortez of Hickory, Jose Cortez of Hickory and Adrian Cortez of Hickory; three sisters, Jacqueline Ugalde of...
Clifford Phillips
Feb 12, 2019
Clifford Phillips went to be with the LORD on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Grace Hospital. Mr. Phillips was born on March 15,1958 to Bobbie Smith. Clifford played music for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife Debbie Phillips, brother Eddie Phillips and grandson Alex Walker. Those left to Cherish and Honor his memory Daughters Keisha Keever...
Shirley Klingensmith
Feb 10, 2019
Shirley Rae Klingensmith 84 of Conover died Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born September 21st, 1934 she was the daughter of Willard Sopher and Erla Surrena. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Klingensmith 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...
Mary Frymyer
Feb 9, 2019
Mary Evelyn Frymyer, 71, of Vale died Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at her home. Born, August 2nd, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Robert Tracy Norris and Ruby Mae Rice. Her husband of 33 years Arthur Frymyer; two daughters Barbara Moody of Troutman, Rita Lail of Granite Falls; two sons, Donnie Clark of Vale, Jerry Clark and wife...
Margaret Cushman
Feb 8, 2019
Margaret (Margie) Cushman of Hickory, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Carolina Caring, Newton, NC on February 8, 2019 after a brief illness. She would have been 95 on her next birthday. Margie was born to Peter and Anna Hrina Biss on April 11, 1924 in Garfield, New Jersey. Peter and Anna met in the United States but immigrated from...
Leslie Perry
Feb 7, 2019
Leslie Kim Perry 58 of Vale died Thursday, February 7th, 2019 at Carolina Caring. Born October 15th, 1960 he was the son of William Odell Perry and Sarah Faye Craig. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Perry family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
James Little
Feb 6, 2019
James Ervin Little, 63, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born , January 22nd, 1956 he was the son of Glenn Ervin Little and the late Carolyn Jeannette Meroney. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday February 9, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 750 21st St Dr...
Cheryl Melton
Feb 6, 2019
Cheryl Rene Melton 54 of Vale died Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Born August 1st, 1964 she was the daughter of Harvey Ronald Bolen and Helen W. Bumgarner. A daughter, Amber Melton of Vale; a son, Eric Melton of Tampa, FL; her mother, Helen W. Bumgarner and husband Darrell of...
Joanne Tart
Feb 6, 2019
Joanne Wynne Tart, 79, of Taylorsville, died Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Tuesday, September 5th, 1939 she was the daughter of William Wynne and Ernestine Clementine Pons. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren singing, dancing and educating them in walking out a life of Faith in a loving...
Mary Watson
Feb 5, 2019
Kitty or Nana to many who knew her was nothing short of electric! She led a truly extraordinary life and everything she did was with a little or a lot of flare. She spent many years as a beautician and even owned her own shop-Casa de Bonita, a nod to her youth growing up in southern Texas. She was extremely...
James Smith
Feb 3, 2019
James Wilburn Smith Sr., 72, of Hickory went to live in paradise, Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at his residence. Born October 12th, 1946 he was the son of Ollis Wilburn Pritchard and Ruth Marlene Smith. He was a hardworking man who loved and cared deeply for his family, his animals, and his Lord. He is survived by his wife, Mickey...
Clement Vechik
Feb 2, 2019
Clement (Clem) Vechik 87 of Hickory passed away Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at his home. Born Wednesday, November 11th, 1931 he was the son of Dominik and Annicia Trimod Vechik. Clem served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and served in the Navy Reserves at the Navel Air Force Base in Long Beach, California. He lived in...
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