Our Obituaries
Donald Alexander Jordan
December 18, 1933 - January 24, 2018
Donald Alexander Jordan, age 84, of Newton, NC died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Sherrills Ford Hospice House in Sherrills Ford.Donald was born December 18, 1933 and was the second oldest child of the late Harry Cockrin and Dorinda Walters Jordan. Donald worked in the wholesale of dish gardens and green plants. Donald was a US Army veteran, who served during the Korean War as a corporal...
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Robert E. Phillips
March 2, 1936 - January 16, 2018
Robert (Bob) Edward Phillips, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home in Newton. Born March 2, 1936 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Robert Lee Phillips of Belmont, NC. Bob was a graduate of Brevard High School, Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, and attended the University of Florida,...
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Lisa Karen Sigmon
June 24, 1956 - January 14, 2018
Lisa Karen Rhyne Sigmon, age 61, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her residence. Born October 24, 1956, she was the daughter of Hayden Bass Rhyne and Mildred Mae Curlee Rhyne. She retired from the Catawba County Tax Office where she was a Deputy Tax Collector. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kerri and Kyle Sigmon; siblings, Michael Rhyne, Christian Cambra and her three...
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Irene Kotlowski
October 9, 1924 - January 7, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Thomas William Graham
February 22, 1925 - January 6, 2018
Thomas William Graham Jr., known to his family and friends as Bill, died January 6, 2018 at North Manor, Abernethy Laurels, Newton.Born February 22 1925 in Manchester Connecticut, Bill was the son of Thomas William and Marjorie Cutler Graham of South Coventry. He graduated from Windham High School and the University of Connecticut and served as a US Navy ensign in the South Pacific during World...
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James Lewis Sigmon
August 3, 1915 - January 2, 2018
James Lewis Sigmon, Sr. age 102, of Newton, NC died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Born August 3, 1915 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Henry Phillip Sigmon and Ida Belle Barringer Sigmon. Lewis was a lifetime member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Newton where he had served in numerous leadership positions. He was considered a master craftsman and had...
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Michiko Y. Hayhurst
October 14, 1948 - December 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Pao Moua
April 28, 1944 - December 29, 2017
Mr. Pao Moua, 73, of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully on Friday December 29, 2017 surrounded by his wife and children. Pao was born on April 28, 1944 in Xieng Khouang, Laos to Ntxoov Lue Moua and Chong Lor.Pao was a hard-working family man who had a passion for life, delight in building things with his own hands, enjoyed watching Nyuj sib nraus (bullfighting) and wrestling. He was an...
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Edith Schrum
June 4, 1927 - December 28, 2017
Edith Kiser Schrum of Newton passed away quietly on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born June 4, 1927 to the late A.L. Kiser and Pinkie Howard Kiser. She was a lifetime member of Grace Reformed United Church of Christ in Newton.Edith was proceeded in death by her husband Edward Plonk Schrum Sr. and 3 brothers.Mrs. Schrum was well traveled visiting all parts of the world. One of her and...
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Pansy Lea Saine
January 2, 1929 - December 28, 2017
Pansy Lea Scronce Saine, age 88, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at The Brian Center in Lincolnton, NC.Born January 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late McKinley Scronce and Beula Bell Abee Scronce. She was a seamstress in the textile industry and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Maiden, NC.She went through many tough life experiences and still found the will and desire...
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Isobel Ethel Moran
April 18, 1926 - December 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Xay Chia Vang
September 6, 1942 - December 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Kou Vue
July 8, 1980 - December 23, 2017
Kou Vue passed away on Saturday, December Carolina Health Systems in Morganton, NC. A Traditional Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory, NC.
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Shirley Jane Michael
April 13, 1928 - December 23, 2017
Shirley Worth Michael died on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Hickory, NC. She was 89. Shirley was born in Worcester, MA to Raymond and Beatrice Worth. She earned a bachelors degree with honors in chemistry from Gettysburg College and a masters in library science from Drexel University. After she married Raymond Michael of Trenton, NJ, they made their home in Yardley, PA, where they raised...
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William Hebert Borst
February 2, 1933 - December 21, 2017
William Hebert Borst, age 84, of Conover, loving husband, father and grandfather, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn, where he was cared for as family. He was surrounded by his wife, sons, daughters and grandchildren.Born February 2, 1933 in Cayuga County, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Louise Hebert Borst. He was a graduate of St. Lawrence...
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Say Xiong
January 1, 1932 - December 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Natvarlal Ramanlal Shah
November 14, 1920 - December 16, 2017
With our deepest sorrow, we would like to inform you of the passing of Shri Natvarlal R. Shah at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. He passed away at home in the presence of his wife, son, daughter-in-law and daughter.Born Nov. 14, 1920, in Vyara, India, Natubhai is survived by his wife (Rasvanti N. Shah); his son's family (Kaushik and Bhumika of Hickory); his daughter's family (Asha and Ashvin...
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Andrew George Ondich
February 22, 1936 - December 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Jacquelyn Higgins Bandy
March 11, 1926 - December 13, 2017
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Higgins Bandy, age 91, of Newton, NC, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Abernethy Laurels following a period of declining health. She was surrounded by her family. Born March 11, 1926 in Buffalo, SC, she was the daughter of the late Harper Thomas Higgins, Sr. and Sophie Black Higgins. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr...
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Ursula Sonya Loewenstein
April 5, 1935 - December 11, 2017
Ursula Sonya Sternberg Loewenstein, age 82, of Newton, NC, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2017, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC, after a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. Born April 5, 1935, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Siegfried and HildaGoldmeier Sternberg.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Edward Anhouse,...
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Bessie Brennan Morgan
January 12, 1924 - November 27, 2017
Bessie Brennan Morgan, age 93, of Newton, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Conover Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born January 12, 1924, in Plaquemines Parish, LA, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Brennan and Josephine Angelo Shelton.Bessie was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Newton, NC, where she was active in the Trinitarians and the Baptist Women's...
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Yer Thor
June 15, 1930 - November 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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David W. Lowrance
April 20, 1937 - November 24, 2017
David Wilson Lowrance (80) passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolynne (Yoakley) Lowrance. He is survived by his three daughters: Katy Anderson (Scott), Annie Hodge (Rick) and Eleanor Raispis (Tom); his two grandchildren Mitchell and Nick Anderson; brother, Morrison Lowrance (LiLo); two nieces, Silvia Earp...
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Joyce Cornwell Rudisill
February 9, 1932 - November 23, 2017
Joyce Cornwell Rudisill of Newton (formerly of Lincolnton) passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Born February 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late A. Hunter Cornwell and Connie Leonhardt Cornwell. Mrs. Rudisill was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church in Newton. After a career serving Catawba County for thirty-two years, she retired as Director of Elections in 1996. She was...
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Henry John Fieselman
January 28, 1921 - November 21, 2017
Henry John Fieselman, age 96, of Newton, NC, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2017, after a period of declining health. Born January 28, 1921, in Shannon, IL, he was the son of the late Benjamin Amos Fieselman and Dora Henrietta Langenberg Fieselman.Henry was a veteran of the US Navy having served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He retired as an engineer with General Electric...
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Robert Eugene Patton
November 1, 1945 - November 20, 2017
After a long courageous struggle with multiple strokes and other health issues, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with God on Monday, November 20, 2017.Bob had a strong belief and trust in God, and God was faithful. He claimed the promise in Isaiah 49:23, "Those whose hope is in the Lord will not be disappointed." Though our hearts are broken, we rejoice in that hope...
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Dianne Miller
April 20, 1969 - November 15, 2017
Dianne Wally Miller, age 48, of Maiden, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 20, 1969, in Iredell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Grady Maxwell Wally and Barbara Sue Priest King.Dianne was a 1987 graduate of Bandys High School and received her bachelor degree and two masters degrees from Appalachian State University. She was...
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Thomas Xiong
May 2, 1954 - November 13, 2017
Thomas Xiong passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.A Traditional Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
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Chue Lee
April 16, 1938 - November 12, 2017
Chue Lee passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his residence.A Christian Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017.Burial will follow at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Doris McNeil Elliott
March 15, 1928 - November 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Doris Lawing Elliott
March 15, 1928 - November 9, 2017
Doris Lawing Elliott, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at her residence. Born March 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lester Raymer Lawing and Ruth Mae Burgess Lawing. Doris graduated from Newton-Conover High School and was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church in Newton where she was a member of the Women's Little Bible Class. She was married to Robert...
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Gnia Her Vang
November 13, 1949 - November 6, 2017
Gnia Her Vang passed away on November 6, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the United Hmong Hall from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017 to12:00 Noon on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at which time a Service of Remembrance will be held atIredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville, NC.
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Norris Gerald McRee
June 10, 1953 - November 2, 2017
Norris G. "Mac" McRee, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Brian Center Viewmont in Hickory, NC. Born June 10, 1953, he was the son of Barbara Anne Canipe McRee and the late George Clifford McRee.Mac was an Air Force veteran and an instructor of nuclear weapons at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, CO. He was a beloved scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 387 of Hickory, NC, as well as...
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Cynthia Moore Modlin
April 11, 1937 - November 1, 2017
Cynthia Ann Moore Modlin, age 80, of Hickory, NC, passed away November 1, 2017, at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC, following a courageous nineteenth month battle with cancer. 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Born April 11, 1937, in Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Barnett Moore and Cynthia...
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Mary Kathryn Finger
February 22, 1934 - October 29, 2017
Mary "Kathryn" Workman Finger, 83, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton.Born February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Howard Workman and Mozine Goins Workman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lohr Finger Jr.; and sister, Faye Sigmon.Left to cherish her memory are her son, Tony Finger and wife, Amanda of...
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Sandra Ann Keller
January 17, 1942 - October 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Chee Xiong
March 1, 1920 - October 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Mary Lee Blackwood
October 20, 1932 - October 21, 2017
Mary Lee Richardson Blackwood, age 85, of Conover, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at her home in Conover. Born October 20, 1932 in Ashe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lilliard Richardson of Warrensville, and the late Nellie Eve Wood Richardson Brooks Ashley. Mary was the step-daughter of the late Joe Brooks of Lansing and the late Rev. Arthur Ashley of West...
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Boutsady Dara
January 2, 1965 - October 17, 2017
Boutsady Dara, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at her CMC Main in Charlotte, NC. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home in Newton, NC.The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.
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Martha Net George
July 29, 1936 - October 16, 2017
Martha Net Warlick George, 81, of Newton, NC, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home. Born July 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charles Millard Warlick and Rovella Inez Nettles Warlick. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald Edward George of the home; Her son Neal Edward George and Wife Allison Marie George of Navarre, FL; grandson Dillon Edward George and...
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Wachue Yang
June 15, 1968 - October 2, 2017
Wachue Yang passed away on Monday, October 21, 2017 at Oroville Hospital in Oroville, CA.A Traditional Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017.
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Sally Mae McCraw Cannon
September 24, 1924 - September 19, 2017
Sally Mae McCraw Cannon, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at her residence. Born September 24, 1924, she was the daughter of the late R. J. McCraw and Isabell Franklin McCraw.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Eugene "Pete" Cannon Sr.; son, Michael Lee Sneed Sr. and sister, Inez Wise.Left to cherish her memory are sister, Dot Dow of...
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Roger Dale Martin
October 17, 1949 - September 17, 2017
Roger Dale Martin, age 67, of Newton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his residence.Born October 17, 1949 in Catawba County, he was the son of Virgil Guy Martin of Hickory and the late Vivian Ogle Martin. A graduate of Hickory High School, Wingate Junior College and Appalachian State University, Roger is known to many for his enthusiastic research in compiling high school...
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Helen Marie Lowery
January 26, 1929 - September 16, 2017
Helen Marie Lowery , loving mother and grandmother, died on Saturday, September 16, 2017.Helen was born January 1, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Mary Gunn Helms. Helen was preceded in death by husband Jesse Lowery and son Randall Lowery. She is survived by sons Daniel and wife Dyan Lowery and Clayton and wife Kathy Lowery.A private service and burial is scheduled for Monday,...
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Kenneth Edward Keener
March 2, 1924 - September 15, 2017
Kenneth Edward Keener, a beloved husband, uncle, and friend died on Friday, August 15, 2017.Ken was born on March 2, 1924, the son of the late Lewis and Lottie Hewitt Keener.Ken is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Gaye; a sister-in-law, Eunice Keener; God-daughter, Nelie Morrison Prince; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends,...
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Harry Allen Ikerd
March 25, 1949 - August 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Helen Elizabeth Pickel
January 8, 1933 - August 24, 2017
Helen Eckard Pickel, age 84, passed away, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Conover Nursing and Rehab. Center in Conover, NC.Born January 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Alexander and Katie Henrietta Van Horne Eckard.Helen attended St. Paul Reformed Church and was retired as a seamstress from Ridgeview Hosiery. She enjoyed crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
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Doris E. Barnes
June 17, 1924 - August 23, 2017
Doris Sims White Barnes, age 93, of Newton died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Born June 17, 1924 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late, Arthur T. Sims and Ollie Benfield Sims.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jennings White and her second husband, Arnold L. Barnes Sr., four brothers and four sisters...
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Mary Catherine Lineberger
October 29, 1945 - August 19, 2017
Mary Catherine England Lineberger, age 71, of Newton NC, gained her wings Saturday August 19, 2017 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton NC. Born October 29, 1945 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Fred England and Carol Jean Baker.Mary Catherine was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Conover NC. Mary Catherine retired from the Catawba County School systems where she served in the...
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Willard Wilson Huffman
April 15, 1921 - August 12, 2017
Willard Wilson "Bill" Huffman, age 96, of Newton, NC, passed away August 12, 2017, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC. Born April 15, 1921, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late George Lee Huffman and Sue Bettie Wilson Huffman.Bill was a member and attended Friendship United Methodist Church in Newton, NC since his retirement from Michigan to his beloved Catawba County in...
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Frances Stone MacDowell
May 11, 1935 - August 11, 2017
Frances Stone MacDowell, age 82, of Conover, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, August 11, 2017, at Hospice of Hendersonville, Elizabeth House, in Flat Rock, NC. Born May 11, 1935, in Buncombe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Garfield Rone Stone and Margaret Lee Hensley Stone.Frances was an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Newton, NC, and enjoyed spending...
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Mitchell Eugene Shook
September 30, 1923 - August 7, 2017
Mitchell Eugene Shook, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 07, 2017 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. He was a loving husband and father. Born September 30, 1923 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Knox A. Shook and Lula Sherrill Shook. Mitchell was an Army Air Corp veteran during World War II and served in England and Europe before returning to the United States. He was an active...
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Kenneth Clifton Isaac
August 4, 1927 - August 6, 2017
Kenneth "Ken" Clifton Isaac, age 90, of Newton, NC, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC, after a period of declining health. Born August 4, 2017 in Lincoln County, NC, he was the son of the late Roy Clifton Isaac and Mary Lois Setzer Isaac. Ken was a graduate of Maiden High School and was a veteran of the US Army and US Navy, having served during World...
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Barbara Anne Hill Cobb
July 10, 1931 - July 24, 2017
Barbara Anne Hill Cobb, age 86 entered her eternal home on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Hospice of Catawba County in Newton NC. Born July 10, 1931 in Graham, Alamance County to Reid Lawton Hill Sr. and Della Elizabeth Moore Hill, she now joins them along with her beloved husband of 57 years, James Venner Cobb Jr., her dear daughter, Martha Cobb Rumley, and her brother, Larry Moore Hill.Left to...
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James Franklin Hendrix
September 20, 1941 - July 15, 2017
James Franklin Hendrix, age 75, died suddenly on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his home in Newton, NC.Born in Lenoir, NC, he was the son of the late Carter Hendrix and Irene Clark. He was an active member and sang in the choir of New Hope Moravian Church in Newton. Jim was proud to have served his country in the United States Army. Jim worked as a sales representative of foam and fiber products for...
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Robby Wayne Cook
November 13, 1958 - July 13, 2017
Robby Wayne Cook Sr., age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born November 13, 1958 in Catawba County, he was the son of Frances Louise Teague Cook and the late Robert Lester Cook. Robby loved to play golf and assisting with Children's Church at Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church in Newton where he was a member. He particularly liked using his woodworking skills...
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Grace Alexander Williams Gaither
December 27, 1924 - July 12, 2017
Grace Alexander Williams Gaither passed away July 12, 2017 peacefully at her home in Newton, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Robert Gaither Jr. also of Newton, North Carolina. Grace was born December 27, 1924 in Hickory, North Carolina, the youngest daughter of Hugh Preston Williams and his wife Adele Kirkpatrick Williams. She is survived by her three sons: Hugh...
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Mary Sue Tucker Eckard
August 21, 1933 - July 10, 2017
Mary "Sue' Tucker Eckard, age 83, passed on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC. Born August 21, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Henry Polk Tucker and Mary Wakefield Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Franklin Eckard; brothers Lee Tucker, Myron Tucker, Richard Tucker, George "GW" Tucker; sisters Mavis Tucker,...
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Robert Schiller Akins
October 26, 1928 - July 5, 2017
Robert (Bob) Akins, husband of Karol, died early morning of Wednesday, July 5, 2017. A Service to Celebrate the Life and Bear Witness to the Resurrection of Bob Akins will be on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Spirit Place, Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC.Memorials may be made to:Abernethy Center Benevolent Fund100 Leonard AvenueNewton, NC 28658orCatawba Regional Hospice3975 Robinson...
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Myrtle Rae Sherrill Corpening
June 13, 1926 - July 3, 2017
Myrtle Rae Sherrill Corpening, age 91, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Claremont, NC.Born June 13, 1926 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Ray Sherrill and Myrtle Anna Sherrill. She was a member of New Hope Moravian Church in Newton.Myrtle Rae spent her formative years in Terrell, NC. She was accepted and entered the Cadet Program...
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Helen Styles Davis
October 17, 1941 - July 3, 2017
Helen Styles Davis, age 75, passed away on Monday, July 03, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC. Born October 17, 1941 in Yancey County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ules Grant Styles and Atlas Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Telsie G. Davis. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Michael Davis and wife,...
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Pay Lo
March 5, 1918 - June 30, 2017
Pay Ly Lo passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at her residence.A Traditional Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2017. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
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Caleb Rhyan Poulter
June 2, 1995 - June 30, 2017
Caleb Rhyan Poulter, age 22, of Taylorsville, left for his heavenly home on Friday June 30, 2017.Born June 2, 1995, in Caldwell County, he was the son of Michele Poulter Lackey and Haney Lackey.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Mary Lackey, (MerMer) and Jimmy Hayes; and his maternal grandfather, Jay McAlpin (Pappy).In addition to his parents, Caleb is survived by a brother,...
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Harold Edward Reitzel
June 4, 1930 - June 28, 2017
Harold Edward Reitzel, age 87, of Newton passed away peacefully on June 28, 2017 at his residence. Born June 4, 1930, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Perry Vance Reitzel and Blanche Hilton Reitzel.Harold was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newton where he had served as a long-time usher. He had retired from BellSouth Telephone Co. and was a veteran of the US Army,...
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Deborah Lynn Neal
July 25, 1957 - June 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Terrance Lewis Wittcoop
April 25, 1950 - June 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Eugene Elmer Mason
June 26, 1931 - June 17, 2017
Eugene "Gene" Elmer Mason Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his residence in Sherrills Ford, NC. Born June 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Eugene Elmer Mason Sr. and Bertha Mae Smith Mason. Gene was a supervisor in the construction industry and a member of Sherrills Ford Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50...
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Cleva Mae Fulbright
May 30, 1924 - June 15, 2017
Cleva Mae Rudisill Fulbright, age 93, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Trinity Ridge Lutheran Home in Hickory, NC. Born May 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lindsey Rudisill and Laura Alice Hood Rudisill. Cleva was a member of Sardis Lutheran Church, where she was a former member of the women's circle. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed working in her...
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Vernice Bumgarner Sittmann
November 6, 1929 - June 13, 2017
Vernice Elizabeth Sittmann (nee Bumgarner), 87, wife of the late Rev. Gustav E. Sittmann, Jr., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Catawba Hospice and Palliative Care in Newton.Born in Catawba County on November 6, 1929, Vernice Bumgarner Sittmann was the daughter of the late Vernon George Bumgarner and Flora Belle Hollar Bumgarner. She spent her early years in...
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Gary Wayne Combs
August 13, 1951 - June 11, 2017
Mr. Gary Wayne Combs, 65, of Newton, passed away on June 11, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.A native of Clifton Forge, Virginia, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mary Jack Combs. He retired from the printing industry and began his own landscaping company, Apache Landscaping.Surviving Mr. Combs is his wife of 18 years, Nancy "Cord" Combs; by a daughter,...
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Mary Ann Keeton
November 19, 1949 - June 8, 2017
Mary Ann Wilkins Keeton passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC.A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 in the Chapel of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home in Newton, NC with Rev. Vincent Ross officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
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Mee Lee
July 9, 1915 - June 6, 2017
Mee Lee passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC.A Christian Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Burial will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville, NC.
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Margie Fox
August 21, 1948 - June 2, 2017
Margie Fox of Hickory, age 68, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Hickory NC.Born August 21, 1948 in Alexander County, she was the daughter of Thelma Bowman and the late Carl Bowman.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her bothers Earnest Bowman, Verlin Bowman, and Henry Bowman.Left to cherish her memory are her Daughter, Tina Tallent (Stephen Williamson) of Conover; Mother...
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Eugene Martin
August 11, 1931 - May 28, 2017
Born in Crowders Mountain, NC on Aug 11, 1931 to Otis and Sallie Martin, Gene went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 28, 2017 at the age of 85.Gene started preaching in 1956 and evangelized in numerous locations until he relocated his family to Hickory, NC. He started the New Testament Church in 1963 and was Pastor of the church until the Lord called him home. He is now enjoying time with family...
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Matthew Scott Reilly
February 1, 1993 - May 27, 2017
Matthew "Matt" Scott Reilly, age 24, of Boone, NC, formerly of Conover, NC, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born February 1, 1993 in Catawba County, NC, he was the son of Lisa Karen Calhoun Owen of Oak Island, NC and David Scott Reilly of Conover, NC. Matt was a 2011 graduate of Newton...
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Theodore Legare Monroe
April 20, 1927 - May 15, 2017
Theodore Legare Monroe , 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Kingston Residence in Hickory, N.C. after a period of declining health. Born on April 20, 1927 in Marion, S.C., he was the only son of Clarence Alva Monroe and Alma Kathleen Bethea Monroe. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jane Hollister Gray Monroe. Faith, family, friends, and music were an...
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Essie Jarrett Reinhardt
March 16, 1912 - May 14, 2017
Essie Blanch Jarrett Reinhardt, age 105, passed away May 14, 2017 at Homeplace of Burlington, NC. Essie lived in Catawba County for over 100 years, living in only two homes. She moved to Burlington, NC so that her daughter, Brenda, could be of greater help. Essie worked for over 40 years at Newton Glove Company, then as care-giver for many years with folks older than she who were incapable of...
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Lee Yang
March 5, 1968 - May 12, 2017
Lee Yang passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC.A Traditional Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017. . Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
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Henry Harrison Helton
April 2, 1933 - May 7, 2017
Henry H. Helton. Jr, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017. He was 84 years old, born in Albany, Georgia April 2, 1933 to Henry H. Sr. and Lenora Helton. He went to public school In Albany. He was active in all sports and was very active in Boy Scouts. He obtained the highest rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from high school, Henry joined the US Army. During his 3 years in the military he...
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Mark Eric Evans
April 3, 1968 - May 7, 2017
Mark Eric Evans, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Born April 3, 1968 in Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late Dallas Lee Evans and Sara Page Evans.Mark was a 1986 graduate of Newton-Conover High School and 1990 graduate of East Carolina University where he received a bachelors degree in Industrial Technology and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He was the...
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Yeng Vang
December 11, 1980 - May 2, 2017
Yeng Vang passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.A Traditional Hmong Gathering will be held at the United Hmong Hall in Newton, NC beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 and ending with a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
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Nannie Christine McKay
June 29, 1930 - April 26, 2017
Nannie Christine McKay, age 86, of Newton, NC passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton.Born June 29, 1930 in Stanley County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Hattie Virginia Mauldin Story. Nannie retired from CB Drugs in Harrisburg, NC in the Reclamation Department.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oren...
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Helen Carr Clapp
January 11, 1924 - April 20, 2017
Helen Carr MacLeod Clapp, age 93, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, NC. Born January 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Cora and Fred MacLeod. Helen was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newton and was active in the Girl Scouts in the 1950's with her daughters. She was an x-ray technician in Charlotte, NC before...
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Alice Josephine Burcham Murray
July 15, 1923 - April 13, 2017
Josephine Burcham Davis Murray of Newton, age 93, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation in Granite Falls, NC.Born July 15, 1923 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lewis Burcham and Semora Antha Love Burcham. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Newton and retired as a retail sales clerk.In addition to her...
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Mary Glenn Kiker
February 20, 1942 - April 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Cody Bouphavong
February 28, 2017 - April 7, 2017
Cody Manood Bouphavong, age 21, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.Born February 28, 1996 in Catawba County, Cody was the son of Tom Bouphavong and Ratana Bouphavong. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 2014 and attended CVCC. Cody had a passion for landscaping and worked for Timberland Landscaping. His smile was contagious and his...
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Ruth Elizabeth Lutz
April 10, 1924 - April 7, 2017
Ruth Bowman Lutz, age 92, of Newton passed away on Friday, April 07, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born in Catawba County, NC on April 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the lateLuther Bowman and Bertha Elizabeth Bowman Bowman. Ruth was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hickory. She enjoyed talking to her friends and she never met a stranger. Her grandchildren knew her as ...
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William Matthew Weinrich
February 17, 1987 - April 5, 2017
The family of Navy Petty Officer First Class William Matthew Weinrich are heartbroken to announce his passing. William was born Feb 17, 1987 in nearby Burke County, and spent much of his early life in Catawba County. Upon graduating from Alexander Central high school where he was part of the NJROTC program, William joined the Navy and served for more than 12 years in varying positions as an...
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Thomas Vester Latham
July 18, 1946 - April 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Ismini Kalapodas Frieser
September 24, 1920 - March 31, 2017
Ismini Kalapodas Frieser, age 96, of Newton passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John Kalapodas and Emily Salisbury Kalapodas.Ismini is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dorothy M. (Lawrence) Frieser and grandson, Nicholas A. Frieser both of Kennesaw, GA; her daughter, Sandra Marie (Norman) Pottenburgh of...
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Norma Jean Pryor Hinson
April 10, 1928 - March 17, 2017
Norma Jean Pryor Hinson, age 88, passed away March 17, 2017 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, NC. Born April 10, 1928 in Ohio County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Birkett Pryor and Ethel Mae Buchanan Pryor. Jean was a graduate of Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She attended First Presbyterian Church in Newton, NC where she was a member of Circle One...
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Mai Vang
February 19, 1920 - March 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, Newton, North Carolina.
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Sidney Gerard Schell
October 28, 1931 - March 14, 2017
Sidney Gerard (Jerry) Schell, 85, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson, NC.Jerry was born in Conover, NC, October 28, 1931. He was the youngest of the eight children of Alvin Osborne (Jack) Schell and Essie Mae Rowe Schell. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and six of his siblings. He is survived by one brother, Joseph...
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