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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.

James Godbold

James Godbold

Apr 4, 2018

James Kirby Godbold 57 of Statesville passed away Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 23rd, 1960 he was the son of the late Herbert Godbold and Minnie Wise Godbold. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Godbold family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...

Patricia Zander

Patricia Zander

Apr 3, 2018

Patricia Marie (Barrett) Zander, 76, of Denver passed away Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018. She is survived by her husband Peter Zander; three sons, Gaird Zander (Michelle), Shaun Zander, and Galen Zander (Amber); two brothers Rick Jasper and Jim Jasper (Victoria); two sisters Peggy Johnson (Jed) and Diane Jasper; six grandchildren, one great-grand child, and several nieces and nephews. She will...

James Simpson

James Simpson

Apr 2, 2018

James Richard Simpson 59 of Statesville died Monday, April 2nd, 2018. He was born October 2nd, 1958 he was the son of the late Earl Simpson and Edith Murdock Simpson. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Simpson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...

Vameng Xiong

Vameng Xiong

Apr 1, 2018

Vameng Xiong 27 of Conover died Sunday, April 1st, 2018 in Pennsylvania. Born January 29th, 1991 he was the son of Benjamin Xiong and Mee Lee Kennedy. The funeral will be Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Samuel Moua officiating. Burial will be Sunday at Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, April...

Audrey Mcree

Audrey Mcree

Apr 1, 2018

Audrey  Elaine Sigmon McRee age 56 .Born Jan ,22 1962, passed away April,1 2018 at Catawba Hospice. Daughter of Mary Buchanan Sigmon  and the late Kenneth Lee Sigmon. Preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Lee Sigmon 11; an aunt Bunny Bolick; two cousins Keith and Terry Buchanan, and two uncles Claude and Roy Buchcanan. She is survived by a...

Chala See

Chala See

Mar 31, 2018

Chala See 80 of Hickory died Saturday, March 31st, 2018. He was born June 10th, 1937. The funeral will be 2:00 pm Friday, April 6th, 2018 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Larry Lomonaco officiating. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Newton. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Thursday, April 5th, 2018 at the Celebration...

Paul Hyler

Paul Hyler

Mar 31, 2018

Paul Alan Hyler 55 of Conover died Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at Blue Ridge Healthcare in Morganton. Born April 21st, 1962 he was the son of Martha Smith. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hyler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555. To send...

Richard Hill

Richard Hill

Mar 31, 2018

Richard Monteith Hill 79 of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at his residence. Born May 7th, 1938 he was the son of the late Mildred Monteith Casper. His wife Ursula Hill survives him. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hill family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral...

Oleta Elmore

Oleta Elmore

Mar 29, 2018

Oleta Kay Elmore 60 of Vale died Thursday, March 29th, 2018 at her residence. Born February 16th, 1958 she was the daughter of the late James Lail and Mary Frazier Lail. She was an employee of Timken Company. She will be missed by many friends and family. A daughter and daughter-in-law, Dara Ann Elmore and Tiffianna Elmore of Durham; three...

Ying Moua

Ying Moua

Mar 29, 2018

Ying  Moua 64 of Hickory died Thursday, March 29th, 2018. Born June 10th, 1953 she was the daughter of the late Shoua Moua and Tria Lor. The funeral will be  Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Moua family has entrusted...

Sybil Black

Sybil Black

Mar 24, 2018

Doris Sybil Black 79 of Crouse died Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at Hospice of Cleveland County. Born September 23rd, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Thomas Seivert and Irene Yount Mauney. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at Black Family Cemetery in Cherryville. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Black...

Charles Hoover

Charles Hoover

Mar 24, 2018

Charles  Hoover 66 of Newton passed away Saturday, March 24th, 2018 at home. Born February 23rd, 1952 he was the son of the late Charles Hoover and Norris Mary Hoover. A wife Carlene Hoover; a daughter Angel Hoover of Newton, three sons Charles F. Hoover II of Newton, Joshua Hoover of Newton, Cameron Hoover of Newton, a sister Sandra Keener...

Gary Watson

Gary Watson

Mar 24, 2018

Gary Vincent Watson 59 of Hickory died Saturday, March 24th, 2018 surrounded by his family at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 8th, 1959 he was the son of the late John and Martha Watson. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a wonderful husband and father. His loving wife of 13 years, Sharon Watson of...

Willie Humphries

Willie Humphries

Mar 23, 2018

Willie Humphries 79 of Hickory died Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 6th, 1938 he was the son of the late Raleigh and Rosanna Humphries. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Humphries family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....

Kathleen Costner

Kathleen Costner

Mar 21, 2018

Kathleen Michelle Costner 48 of Vale died Wednesday, March 21st, 2018. Born July 28th, 1969 she was the daughter of the late Grady Costner and Sarah Brittain Costner. Her husband Jamie Lail of the home; a daughter, Carolyn Hyler and husband Bobby of Newton; a son, Damian Costner of HIckory; two sisters, Amy Whittington of Charlotte and Tina Young and...

George Petree

George Petree

Mar 17, 2018

George Edward Petree 50 of Newton died Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at his residence. Born July 31st, 1967, he was the son of Frances Nuzum Petree and the late Joseph Andrew Petree, Jr. He enjoyed cooking, sports, music, storytelling, and knew the art of closing a deal. His mother, Frances Nuzum Petree of Newton; two daughters, Clacy Petree of Los...

Phyllis Trickey

Phyllis Trickey

Mar 17, 2018

Phyllis Osbourne Trickey 77 of Rochester died Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born January 28th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Phillip Perkins and Verna Bell Perkins. There are no arrangements at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Trickey family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...

Larry Lingle

Larry Lingle

Mar 16, 2018

Larry Lee Lingle 74 of Newton died Friday, March 16th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born July 24th, 1943. His wife, Shirley Ann Brewer Lingle of the home; two sons, Clinton Wayne Lingle of Newton and Stephen Paul Lingle and wife Lisa of Wilkesboro; two brothers, Gene Lingle and wife Shirley of Hickory and Charles Lingle and wife...

James Walker

James Walker

Mar 16, 2018

James Richard Walker 69 of Hickory passed away Friday, March 16th, 2018 at Trinity Ridge. Born February 3rd, 1949 he was the son of the late Rubye Glasbrooks. Two daughters Stephanie Keener and husband Michael of Connelly Springs, Angela Finger and husband Mike of Lincolnton; three sons Barry Walker and wife Patricia of Hickory, Kevin Walker and wife Melinda of...

John Alonso

John Alonso

Mar 15, 2018

John Alonso Ciro 54 of Hickory passed away Thursday, March 15th, 2018 at his residence. Born March 1st, 1964 he was the son of the late Alonso Ciro and Suany Ramirez. In addition to his mother Suany, a daughter Stephanie Ciro of Maiden; two sisters Lucia Mosquera  of Statesville, Victoria Ciro of Colombia; a brother Edison Ciro of Statesville; and...

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