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.
Jeffrey Porter
Sep 16, 2018
Jeffrey Lynn Porter, Sr., 47, of Hickory, NC went home to the Lord Sunday, September 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born February 17, 1971 in Morganton, NC to the late Reverend Richard Eugene Porter and Mrs. Gladys Irene Porter. He is survived by his loving family; wife Joy Janine Porter; his son Jeffrey Lynn Porter,...
Donald Vukich
Sep 16, 2018
Donald Palmer Vukich 74 of Maiden died Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at Wake Forest Cancer Center. Born June 6th, 1944 he was the foster son of the late Tommy and Fern Thompson of Louisville, Ohio. He retired from the US Army. His daughters, Katherine and husband William Marez, Anna and husband Rick Privett of Maiden, and Kimberly Shirley of Maiden,...
Martha Rhoton
Sep 14, 2018
Martha Marie Sipe Rhoton 92 of Vale died Friday, September 14th, 2018 at Trinity Ridge. Born February 19th, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Lester McRary and Elizabeth McRary. A daughter, Donna Sigmon Willis of Vale; two grandchildren, Dayne Willis and wife Kim of Vale and Darren Willis and wife Misty of Vale and four great grandchildren, Reagan...
Michael Duke
Sep 5, 2018
Michael Eugene Duke of Iron Station passed away Wednesday, September 5th at his home. Born February 18th, 1956, he was the son of Clyde Junior Duke and Rachel Marie Gregory Drake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Duke family has entrusted...
Richard Austin
Sep 2, 2018
Richard Austin, 65, of Conover passed away Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Austin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family...
Robert Ramsey
Sep 2, 2018
Rev. Robert Sherman Ramsey 69 of Maiden died Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at his residence in Maiden. Born January 23rd, 1949 he was the son of the late Von Ramsey and Fannie Garland Ramsey. His wife of 52 years, Judy Ann Elder Ramsey of the home; a daughter, Crystal Ramsey Langford and husband Michael of Rincon, GA; three sons, Michael...
Harold Austin
Aug 31, 2018
Harold Arthur Austin 72 of Newton died Friday, August 31st, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 17th, 1945 he was the son of the late Joseph Austin and Stella Hyer Austin. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Austin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Judy Church
Aug 30, 2018
Judy Loretta Church 75 of Newton died Thursday, August 30th, 2018 at Abernethy Laurels. Born April 20th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Charles Latrell and Maude Lutrell Boone Hollars. No services are being planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Church family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Julia Vivar
Aug 30, 2018
Julia Monroy Vivar 76 of Conover died Thursday, August 30th, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 9th, 1942. The funeral will be 3:00 pm Sunday September 2, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm at the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Vivar family has entrusted...
Olga Gomes
Aug 27, 2018
Olga "Oma" Gomes passed away peacefully on Monday August 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Olga will be lovingly remembered by her only child, Marika Bozsa-Florks. Oma will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren Angelika Tilley, Roxana Damron, Gregory and Nikki Sherrell. She will also be happily remembered...
Theresa Blake
Aug 27, 2018
Theresa Rose Cadieux Blake went home to be with her family in heaven on Monday, August 27th. Theresa was born on August 22, 1928 in New Bedford, MA. She was the daughter of the late Arthur E. Cadieux and Yvonne Henry Cadieux. Theresa married the love of her life William “Billy” Blake and they went on to have 3 children....
Lillie Silva
Aug 25, 2018
Lillie Ophelia Silva 54 of Vale died Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at her residence. Born July 21st, 1964 she was the daughter of the late Gordon Holmes and Margie Anderson Holmes . A Memorial service is being planned for a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Silva family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Valmond Cadorette
Aug 24, 2018
It's with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Valmond (Val) Scott Cadorette, 54 currently of Newton and previously of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Lowell, MA. He is survived by his partner in life, Vera; a sister, Diana of New Hampshire; two brothers, Kevin and Jason of Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews. Val is now by his...
James Kurkowski
Aug 24, 2018
James Russell Kurkowski 35 of Denver died Friday, August 24th, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton. Born March 18th, 1983 he was the son of the late John Kurkowski and Carolyn Bonnet Kurkowski. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Kurkowski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
Ian Truman
Aug 21, 2018
Ian Walker Truman 67 of Moore County, formerly of Sneads Ferry, NC died Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital. Born September 30th, 1950 he was the son of Edmond Truman and Martha Shuman Truman. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Truman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....
Michael Bauguess
Aug 19, 2018
Michael Gene Bauguess 56, of New Bern, NC passed away unexpectedly Sunday August 19, 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC. Mr. Bauguess was born in Newton, NC to the late Donald Gene Bauguess and the late Barbara Jean Schronce. Michael loved to cook and was a chef in various places during his career. He spent his...
Robert Winters
Aug 19, 2018
Robert Ray Winters, 70, of Catawba passed away Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at his home. Born February 29th, 1948 he was the son of the late Holly Winters and Cora Banks Winters. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Winters family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
Lillian Kish
Aug 18, 2018
Lillian Kuritz Kish, 83, of Hickory passed away Saturday, August 18th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born October 25th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Steve and Anna Resnyk Kuritz. A private family service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Kish family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
Margaret Burleson
Aug 18, 2018
Margaret Teague Burleson, 77, of Hickory passed away Saturday, August 18th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 1st, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Hoyle Pinkey Teague and Bertha Lail Teague. Margaret was strong willed and loved to travel. She loved to be around people and just talk. She loved her family very much. Her husband of...
Kenneth Thomas
Aug 14, 2018
Kenneth Clark Thomas age 61 of Iron Station passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 14, 2018. He is now in the loving arms of His Savior Jesus Christ. Born January 22nd, 1957 he was the son of the late Charles Thomas and Shelby Thomas Davis. Services will be held Saturday August 18 2018 at...
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