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 King
Feb 8, 2017
James Edward King, 58 of Conover died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his residence. Born July 2, 1958 in Hennepin, MN he was the son of the late George Francis King and Virginia Ann Strudwick. James was a member of the US Army, loved to work on cars and was a big NASCAR fan. He was the former manager of...
Ladonna Wiggins
Feb 7, 2017
LaDonna Sha Wiggins 42 of Hickory died Friday, February 3rd, 2017. Born December 9th, 1974 she was the daughter of Diane Wiggins Propst. Her mother Diane Wiggins Propst of Hickory; her grandmother, Minnie Belle Turner of Drexel; two uncles, Raymond Wiggins of Hickory and Jackie Wiggins of Hickory a number of cousins survive her. A Celebration of life will be ...
Roberta Robertson
Feb 7, 2017
Roberta Gee Robertson 92 of Hickory formerly of Mechanicsville, VA died Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 at Springs of Catawba. Born May 8th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Cody Hughes and Helen Anderson Hughes. A daughter, Nancy Combs of Newton, NC and a brother, Noland Hughes of VA survive her. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Saturday...
Edward Brown
Feb 6, 2017
Edward Joseph Brown 85 of Hickory died Monday, February 6th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 16th, 1931 he was the son of Nelda Guiles. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Johnny Mashburn
Feb 4, 2017
Johnny "J.D." Dexter Mashburn 73 of Hickory died Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 31st, 1943 he was the son of the late Jessie Mashburn and Pearl Rector Mashburn. His wife, Freda Maxine Burnette Mashburn; two daughters, Ann Shelly of Conover and Norma Jane Emerson of Edwards, OK; three sons, Steven Dexter Mashburn of Swannana, NC...
Deborah Walker
Feb 2, 2017
Deborah Faye Walker 65, of Hickory died Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 19th, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Ray Hinson and Frances Long Reid. Two daughters Candy Walker of Hickory, Debbie Walker Laney of Newton; a Son Ricky Walker of Hickory; two brothers Gary Hinson and wife Kelly of Hickory; Donald...
Clarence Pyatt
Feb 2, 2017
Clarence Astor Pyatt 79 of Hildebran died Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 30th, 1937 he was the son of the late Major Pyatt and Beatrice Crawley Pyatt. In addition to his parents, his wife, Maude Pyatt preceded him in death. The funeral will be private. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Pyatt...
Barbara Stone
Jan 31, 2017
Barbara Faye Stone 75 of Statesville died Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 at Cambridge House. Born January 15th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late William Anderson Stone and Zipporah Adeline Chandler Stone. She loved spending time with her loyal companion Princess. She spent most of her life in Taylorsville, Hickory, and her home state of Tennessee which she loved....
Robin Drum
Jan 31, 2017
Robin Victor Drum 63 of Newton died Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born February 11th, 1953. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. A son, Robbie Drum and wife Cathy of Newton; a brother, Tony Drum and wife Evette of Newton;a niece Mickey Drum, several cousins, a special friend, Gene Haynes and best...
Herman Howlett
Jan 31, 2017
Herman Gates Howlett 67 of Vale passed away Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 23rd, 1949 he was the son of the late Author Howlett and Thelma Newton. Herman served in the U.S. Navy "Seabee's", and was a man who loved his country. He worked at Duke Energy for 7 years and Cargo Transport for...
Jeannette Franklin
Jan 29, 2017
Jeannette Franklin 77 of Catawba formerly of New Paltz, NY passed away Sunday, January 29th, 2017 peacefully at her home. She was born February 5th, 1939 the daughter of the late Harold and Alice DuBois. She was an active member of the Eastern Star throughout her adult life. She was a health care provider and became close to many of...
Ronald Cooprider
Jan 29, 2017
Ronald Ray Cooprider 77 of Lincolnton died Sunday, January 29th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 14th, 1939 he was the son of the late Kenneth Cooprider and Sylvia Summerlot Cooprider. His wife, Esther Dominges Ramirez Cooprider of the home; two daughters, Rita Gail Taylor of Grant, FL and Angela Cooprider of Jacksonville, FL and a son, Rodney Cooprider...
Betty Lail
Jan 26, 2017
Betty Whisnant Lail, 86, of Vale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 26, 2017. She was born in Catawba County, on June 22, 1930. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister. She was a wonderful cook that enjoyed cooking for everyone. She loved her family and life. In her early years, she enjoyed spending time...
Le Paul Van Keith Staton
Jan 25, 2017
Le Paul VanKeith Staton 37 of Hickory died Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at his residence. Born November 7th, 1979 he was the son of Paul Bernard Randolph and Vancine Staton. No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Staton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Wanda Smith
Jan 24, 2017
Wanda Ann Smith 58, of Lenoir died Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at her home. Born February 10th, 1958, she was the daughter of Rachel Murray the late James Murray. Her children, Brian Smith, and Felicia Smith; grandchildren, Patrick "Pat Pat" Smith and an unborn grandchild; sisters, Bobbie and husband Robert Brank, Debbie King, Tami and husband Lewis Bryan; nephews, Dewey...
Raymond Holliday
Jan 23, 2017
Raymond Harold Holliday 89 of Catawba died Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born December 18th, 1927 he was the son of the late Otha and Zella Wainscott Holliday. Two daughters, Lisa Furmanek of Catawba and Susan Brigman of Owasso, OK; a sister, Gypsy Flow of Charlotte; two brothers, John Holliday of Louisville, KY and Lewis Holliday...
Danny Cansler
Jan 22, 2017
Danny Ray Cansler 50 of Lincolnton died Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 at his residence. Born October 29th, 1966, he was the son of Geraldine Elder Cansler and the late Ray C. Cansler. He was a loving father and husband. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing and fishing. He had a passion for woodworking. His wife of 17 years, Brenda Cramer...
Deborah Teague
Jan 17, 2017
Deborah Joe Teague 67 of Hickory died Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 4th, 1949, she was the daughter of late Ivy and Ruth Thompson. The funeral will be 3:00 pm Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dayton officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Please sign the online...
Henry Bollinger
Jan 16, 2017
Henry Lynn Bollinger, Jr., age 55, passed away January 16, 2017, following a long period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lynn Bollinger, Sr.; grandmothers Leola Browning, Ruth Duckworth Bollinger; grandfathers Charlie Benefield and John Henry Bollinger. He is survived by his wife, Cammy Wilkinson Bollinger, originally of Lincolnton. Born April 5, 1961 in...
Susan Garvin
Jan 16, 2017
Mrs. Susan Morris Garvin, 62, of 1552 Little Hill Rd, Newton, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Catawba Valley Hospice. A native of Lumberton, NC, Susan was a daughter of the late Peggy Fisher Morris and the late Benjamin F. Morris of Lumberton. She was a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and obtained her Degree in Pharmacy. Susan was...
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