Obituary Listings

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.

Rondal Watson

Rondal Watson

Jun 24, 2016

Rondal Lynn Watson 56 of Hickory died Friday, June 24th, 2016 at Trinity Village. Born September 26th, 1959 he was the son of the late Royal Dixon Watson and Margaret Webb Watson. A son, Anthony Ray Watson and wife Tonya of Claremont survive him. A Celebration of Rondal's life will be 6:00 pm Monday, June 27th, 2016 at Fresh Oil...

Alice Spake

Alice Spake

Jun 23, 2016

Alice Irene Spake 50, of Lincolnton died Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at her home. Born February 4th, 1966. She was the daughter of the late James and Alice Dellinger. Her husband, Bryan Spake of the home, a daughter Alice J. Robinson and husband Eddie of the home and two half sisters survive her. A memorial service will be Friday, July...

Mary Stidham

Mary Stidham

Jun 22, 2016

Mary Ellen Stidham 61, of Maiden died Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016 at CMC Charlotte. Born March 26th, 1955, she was the daughter of Frank Jule and Linda Putnam. A Private Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stidham family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...

Clifford Sikes

Clifford Sikes

Jun 19, 2016

Clifford Oneal Sikes passed away on June 19, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1953. He then lived in Waynesville, Charlotte, Montreal, California and Phoenix, AZ, before moving back to Hickory in 2002. He served in the United States Air force, worked for Dun and Bradstreet, Wachovia and retired from Phillips-Magnavox. Known for...

Fai Vang

Fai Vang

Jun 18, 2016

Fai Neng Vang, 63 of Catawba died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born in Laos September 9th, 1952 he was the son of Cha Vang and Shoua Vue.   He was a CIA Soldier in the Laotian Military. His Father, Cha Vang and Mother, Shoua Vue preceded him in death. The Hmong Funeral will begin at 8:00...

Cecil Bond

Cecil Bond

Jun 18, 2016

Cecil Clarence Bond 51, of Lincolnton died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 23rd, 1964 he was the son of Cecil and Lilly Jenkins Bond. His mother, Lilly May Jenkins of York, SC; two sons, Jacob Bond of Denver, NC and Justin Bond of Arkansas; three sisters, Delilah Jane Bond of Alaska, Telitha Shannon Bond...

Atha Calvert

Atha Calvert

Jun 18, 2016

Atha Jean Calvert 82, of Linville died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Born May 13th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Colbert and Naomi Franklin. Atha served as a RN for 52 years, spending most of her time working in Banner Elk. Two grandchildren Shawn Calvert and Fiancee Tricia of Linville, great granddaughter, Madison Calvert...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Jun 18, 2016

Margaret Jane Smith 75, of Lincolnton died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 17th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late David and Edith Simmons Sigmon. Margaret was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church in Catawba, worked for McCreary Modern for over 9 years, and worked for Quality Southern Weaving for 19 years....

Jesse Howze

Jesse Howze

Jun 17, 2016

Jesse Norwood Howze, 84 of Hickory went home to be with his Lord Friday, June 17th, 2016 at his residence. Born July 22nd, 1931, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Hilda Viola Howze. Four daughters Mary Fouts and husband Mark, Liz Van Horn and husband Jeff, Becky Denton and husband Tim, Lydia Shook and husband Bud;...

Jeannette Baker

Jeannette Baker

Jun 16, 2016

Jeannette (Jeannie) Louise Baker 72, of Hickory died Thursday, June 16th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 8th,1943, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Effie Ward. Jeannie worked for the Teamster Union Local 61 for 34 years, and was one of the first women voted to their Executive Board as a Recording Secretary. After retirement...

Darrion Luther

Darrion Luther

Jun 13, 2016

Darrion Wayne Luther 19 of Harmony died Monday, June 13th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 21st, 1997 he was the son of David Luther and the late Rhonda Jackson. His father, David Wayne Luther, Jr. of the home; a brother, Devin Luther of the home; maternal grandmother, Anita Williams of the home; maternal great grandmother, Mae Evalene...

R.D. Cottrell

R.D. Cottrell

Jun 12, 2016

R.D. Cottrell, 77 of Morganton died Sunday, June 12th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 5th, 1938 he was the son the late of Arthur Cottrell and Ruby Cottrell. His career was in law enforcement. He was true mountain man. Just a simple man, loving life and God. His favorite quote was, "the truth is always the truth,...

Lee Hicks

Lee Hicks

Jun 10, 2016

Lee Roy Hicks 71 of Vale died Friday, June 10th, 2016 at Carolina's Continuing Care in Kings Mountain. Born September 12th, 1944 he was the son of Linville Hicks and the late Ruby Hicks. Two sisters, Ruby Spencer of Vale and Betty Jean Hardin of Vale; two brothers, Johnny Mack Hicks of Newton and Frank James Hicks of Vale survive...

Lillian Bowman

Lillian Bowman

Jun 9, 2016

Lillian Lucille Bowman 90, of Hickory passed away peacefully Thursday, June 9th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 11th, 1926, she was the daughter of Edward and Annie Echerd. Two daughters, Joyce Herman and Dewey Jones of Newton, Gaye Isenhour and husband Dennis of Hickory; a son Clay Setzer of Hickory; two brothers, Dr. Robert Echerd and wife Betty...

Gabriella Carr

Gabriella Carr

Jun 8, 2016

January 26, 2016 - June 8, 2016 Gabriella Orvetta-Lynn Carr of Hickory four month old daughter of Amanda Carr died Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. She was born January 26th, 2016 in Catawba County. Her parents Amanda Carr and Jeremy White of Hickory; a sister, Annabella Carr of the home; her maternal grandparents, Lisa and Michael Carr of Rock Hill SC...

Kenneth Honaker

Kenneth Honaker

Jun 4, 2016

Kenneth Eugene Honaker, 59 of Hickory died Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 7th, 1957, he was the son of Charles and Addie Honaker. A son Kenneth Honaker II; three sisters Linda Kiziah, Sherry Minor, Tammie McPhaul; and four brothers, William Honaker, Sam Honaker, Henry Cozart, and Rodney Honaker survive him. In addition to his parents,...

Anthony Plude

Anthony Plude

Jun 4, 2016

Send Flowers Anthony Nathanael Plude June 4, 2016 - June 4, 2016       Facts Born: June 4, 2016 Death: June 4, 2016 Guestbook Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. Services

Shawn Pendergrass

Shawn Pendergrass

May 31, 2016

Shawn Anthony Pendergrass, 34 of San Francisco, formerly of Morganton, North Carolina, died Tuesday, May 31st, 2016. Born March 22nd, 1982 he was the son of Tony Pendergrass and April Brank. He was employed as a marketing manager for an advertising company. His mother and step father, April and Charles Brank of Connelly Springs; his paternal grandparents, Roy and Susie...

Scott Keever

Scott Keever

May 31, 2016

Scott Roy Keever, 53, of Crouse, died Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 at his home. Born April 12th, 1963 he was the son of Roy Keever and Peggy Keever. His father and mother, Roy and Peggy Keever, preceded him in death. No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Keever family has entrusted arrangements...

Justin Haggard

Justin Haggard

May 30, 2016

Justin Peter Haggard, 36, of Conover died Monday, May 30th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 16th, 1980, he was the son of William and Rebecca Haggard. In addition to his parents; a sister Tiffany Anne Hightower and husband Ashley of Hickory, NC; two brothers Jason Haggard and wife Elisabeth of Seattle, WA, Jared Haggard and wife Rosheila...

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