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.
Tony Pennell
Dec 31, 2017
Tony Alan Pennell passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 31, 2017. Alan was born October 17, 1953 in Catawba County. He was preceded in death by his Father Marvin Pennell, his paternal grandparents, Harry and Beutrice Pennell, his maternal grandparents, Percy and Hattie Deal, as well as numerous cousins. Alan is survived by two sons, Andrew of Raleigh and Matthew of...
Raymond Mchone
Dec 29, 2017
Raymond Anders McHone 47 of Lincolnton died Friday, December 29th, 2017 at his residence. Born January 27th, 1970 he was the son of Donna Rae Anders McHone the late Cager J McHone. His wife, Mali Kue McHone of the home; two sons, Cager Eli McHone of the home and Caleb Anders McHone of the home and a sister, Donna Jolean...
Dorothy Schrum
Dec 28, 2017
Dorothy (Dot) Rose Schrum, 91, of Dallas, NC passed away Thursday, December 28th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Dorothy was born September 17th, 1926. Dot is survived by her four children Richard Schrum and wife Rhonda of New Castle, OK, Carolyn Graff and husband Steve of Newton, NC, Mike Schrum of Dallas, NC, and Kim Oakley and husband Jerry of...
Barbara Ross
Dec 26, 2017
Barbara Joyce Ross 72 of Denver died Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln. Born July 25th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Walter Lofquist. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ross family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Jackie Mashburn
Dec 26, 2017
Jackie Aaron Mashburn 82 of Conover died Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 30th, 1935, he was the son of the late Labron (Red) Mashburn and Myrtle Estes Mashburn. Jackie served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958 before moving home to North Carolina after meeting his wife Margaret in Brussels Belgium. Jackie...
Lailynn Whitesides
Dec 23, 2017
Lailynn Zahra Whitesides, infant, of Statesville died Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born December 23rd, 2017 she was the daughter of Allan Whitesides and Neal Allison McCarthy. Her father, Allan (A.J.) Whitesides and her mother, Allison McCarthy of Statesville; a brother, Steven Ray McCarthy, Jr. and sister, Caidence Aubri Whitesides, maternal grandparents, Connie Elaine and James Eugene...
Ben Neff
Dec 20, 2017
Ben Joseph Neff 80 of Claremont died Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 at his home. Born August 13th, 1937 he was the son of the late Charles and Olive Neff. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Neff family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
James White
Dec 20, 2017
James Dale White 73 of Hickory died Wednesday, December 20th, 2017. Born August 27th, 1944 he was the son of the late James White and Margie Shaver White. Services are planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The White family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Robert Cox
Dec 16, 2017
Robert Scott Cox 54 of Crouse died Saturday, December 16th, 2017. Born June 11th, 1963 he was the son of the late Robert Cox and Nancy Alexander. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cox family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Harry Ross
Dec 15, 2017
Harry Andrew Ross 63 of Lincolnton died Friday, December 15th, 2017. Born January 9th, 1954 he was the son of the late Harry Ross and Diane McCall Ross. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ross family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
John Nissel
Dec 15, 2017
John, also known as "Ed" is survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Nissel, 2 sisters, Rose Marie Heikel, and Theresa Sawyer, and 3 brothers, George, Robert, and Frank of Pa.; 3 children: Linda Louise (Nissel) Wilson of Mineral, Va, Kathleen "Kathy" Rose Nissel of Conover, NC, and Thomas Edward Nissel of White Stone, Va. and 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and...
Jimmy Clevenger
Dec 12, 2017
Jimmy Lee Clevenger, 44, of Hickory passed away unexpectantly, Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 at CMC Charlotte. Born September 1st, 1973 he was the son of the late Robert Clevenger and Shirley Noblitt Clevenger. Jimmy never met a stranger, and always tried to help anyone he could. He loved to pick and joke around and truly enjoyed life. In addition to...
Joyce Rutledge
Dec 9, 2017
Joyce Ann Rutledge 78 of Hickory died Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 15th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Jewell Lyle. Throughout her life she generously volunteered at several senior citizen's centers and was active and volunteered in church activities. For several years, she helped with the Angel Tree of the Salvation Army. ...
Julia Harrell
Dec 7, 2017
Julia Nell Anderson Rush Harrell, 77, of Hickory, NC, and formerly of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Julia was the owner of -julia rush- Fine Crafts and was a well-known potter, jewelry designer, jazz and blues singer and performer, writer and publisher and an avid supporter of Downtown Hickory and...
Charlotte Skeens
Dec 7, 2017
Charlotte Ann Skeens, 66, of Catawba passed away Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at her sister's house in Fort Thomas, KY. Born May 26th, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Earl Kiser and Georgia Plaster. A daughter Sonya Skeens of Catawba; three sons Frank Myers and wife Megan of Conover; William Skeens and wife Courtney of Conover; Larry Skeens...
Franklin Garrett
Dec 5, 2017
Franklin Trent Garrett 69 of Newton died Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke. Born January 21st, 1948 he was the son of the late Franklin Garrett and Carolyn Beard . There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Garrett family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Everette Hoyle
Dec 4, 2017
Everette Lee Hoyle 80 of Maiden died Monday, December 4th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 5th, 1937 he was the son of the late Burlie Hoyle and Elvie Canipe. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hoyle family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Richard Patterson
Dec 4, 2017
Richard Alan Patterson 51 of Statesville died Monday, December 4th, 2017 at his home. Born July 19th, 1966 he was the son of the late Richard Patterson and Vivian Price. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Patterson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Stacey Krohmer
Dec 2, 2017
Stacey Laverne Krohmer 41 of Lincolnton Passed Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. Born August 16th, 1976 she was the daughter of Rhonda and Tim Lowe. Her mother Mrs. Rhonda Lowe; step father Tim Lowe; and brother Jason Krohmer survive her. A Celebration of Life and visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 1:00pm ~ 3:00pm at Long Shoals Wesleyan Church...
David Rodgers
Dec 1, 2017
David Rodgers, 63, a resident of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on December 1, 2017, at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born on September 15, 1954, to Raymond and Margaret Rodgers in Red Bluff, California and grew up in Modesto, California. Dave graduated from Iowa State University in 1977 and later earned his Master’s degree in Accounting from Stanislaus State...
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