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.
Louisa Mitchem
Dec 9, 2013
Louisa Jane Mitchem 90 of Newton and formerly of Bluewell, WV died Monday December 9th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 8th, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Alvin Rife Bailey and Icie Myrtle Shrewsberry Bailey. For all her life she was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. A daughter, Peggy Mitchem of the home; a son,...
Bobby Smith
Dec 9, 2013
Bobby Lee Smith, 40 of Lincolnton died at his residence Monday December 9th, 2013. Born December 11th, 1972 he was the son of Lee Thornberg and Linda Kay Smith. In addition to his mother Linda; two sons Chance and Bryan Smith of the home; a daughter Kayla Smith of the home; two sisters Robin Smith and husband Dennis of Lincolnton,...
Jerry Benge
Dec 4, 2013
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. Thank you.
Jean Niles
Nov 30, 2013
Jean Edelta Niles, 70 of Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, Virgin Islands died Saturday November 30th, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 3rd, 1943 in the Virgin Islands, she was the daughter of the late Ivan George Leerdam and Isora Henrita Leerdam. Her husband of 52 years, Arthur Niles of St. Thomas, VI; two daughters, Deborah Niles Harrigan of...
Richard Shook
Nov 29, 2013
Richard Dale Shook, 58 of Newton died Friday, November 29th, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 25th, 1955, he was the son of Joyce Collins of Newton and David Butler Shook of Newton. In addition to his parents, Joyce Collins of Newton and David Butler Shook of Newton; a step-mother Gale Shook of Newton; two brothers Terry Shook...
Deborah Tilson
Nov 25, 2013
Deborah Ann Tilson 59 of Hickory died Monday November 25th, 2013 at CVMC. Born August 1st, 1954 she was the daughter of Wilma Jewel Tilson of Drexel and the late James Edward Tilson. A daughter, Heather M. Shufford of Icard, NC; her mother, Wilma Tilson of Drexel; three sisters, Kathy (Kat) Coe and husband Chip of Newton, Linda Tilson of...
Nellie Martin
Nov 23, 2013
Nellie Ruth Davidson Martin 85, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, with all four of her sons beside her, following a period of declining health. Born in Johnson City, Tenn., March, 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Ida Wray Davidson. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robert...
Ronnie Armstrong
Nov 23, 2013
Ronnie Wayne Armstrong 43 of Lincolnton died Saturday November 23rd, 2013. Born January 29th, 1970 he was the son of the late George Herman Armstrong, Jr. and Elaine Self Armstrong. His wife of 4 years, Angela Diane Roberts Armstrong of the home; a daughter, Eulealua Hickok of WV; a step son, Aaron McSwain of Linclonton; a step daughter, Leslie Roberts...
Billie Farmer
Nov 18, 2013
Billie Arnold Farmer 61 of Maiden died Monday November 18th, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born March 30th, 1952 in Buchanan County, VA, he was the son of the late Arnold Lee Farmer and Edna Mae Sullivan Farmer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked in the coal mine industry for over 27 years...
Wanda Smith
Nov 16, 2013
Wanda Sue Smith, 53 of Morganton, died November 16th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 1st, 1960, she was the daughter of Grady Franklin Lambert and Dorothy Lee. In Addition to her mother; a daughter Ashley West of Morganton; a brother Kenneth Wesley Lamberts Sr.; a nephew Kenneth Wesley Lamberts Jr.; and two grand-children Cheyenne and Malichi Smith of...
Laura Mays
Nov 10, 2013
Laura Clark Mays 50 of Hickory died Sunday November 10th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice-Sherrills Ford, NC. Born August 15th, 1963 she was the daughter of Lawrence Thomas Bulla of Lewisburg, WV and the late Patricia Jean Bulla. She worked for Broyhill Furniture for 12 years. She enjoyed skiing, camping and going to muscle car shows and the beach. She...
John Hickok
Nov 9, 2013
John Edward Hickok 39 of Vale, NC died Saturday November 9th, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 18th, 1974 he was the son of Edward John Hickok and Karen Sue Hickok of Akron, OH. While in Canada he was a driving instructor. He was a licensed chaplain with Christ For The Nations Bible Institute in Dallas, TX. He...
Douglas Sigmon
Nov 8, 2013
Douglas Blake Sigmon 53 of Hickory died Friday, November 8th, 2013 at Anson Community Hospital. Born June 28th, 1960, he was the son of Marshall Lee Sigmon and Frances Ann Reinhardt. In addition to his mother Frances; a step father Paul Reinhardt; two sisters, Lisa Carrol Reinhardt of N.J., and Paula Ann Absher of Hickory survive him. In addition to...
Joel Sigmon
Nov 7, 2013
Joel Clay Sigmon 62 of Jonesville died Thursday November 7th, 2013 at his residence. Born February 19th, 1951 He was the son of Hugh Herman Sigmon and Evelyn Robbins Sigmon. A daughter, Dyel Sigmon and husband James Dose of Black Mountain, NC; a brother, Brent Douglas Sigmon of Claremont; a sister, Robbin Lynn Sigmon of Morganton and a grandson, Ches...
Katherine Buchanan
Nov 6, 2013
Katherine Sue Buchanan 68 of Claremont died Wednesday November 6th, 2013 at her residence. Born June 9th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Clate Buchanan and Lillian Braswell Buchanan. She enjoyed eating and traveling. Two brothers, Robert Buchanan and wife Alpha of the home and William Buchanan and wife Rachel of Hickory; numerous nieces and nephews; and many...
Belvia Richardson
Nov 4, 2013
Belvia Susanne Brooks Richardson, 92 of Conover died Monday, November 4, 2013 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 5, 1921 in Ashe County, NC she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Brooks and Hattie Ham Brooks. Belvia was a member of East First Street Baptist Church for over 56 years and a faithful member of Sunday...
Roby Hardin
Oct 29, 2013
Roby Hardin, 87 of Conover died Tuesday October 29th, 2013 at Brian Center East. Born April 10th, 1926 he was the son of James and Jenny Hardin. He worked for Sherrill Furniture for over 22 years. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving in WWII. His wife of 45 years, Brenda Lois Harvell Hardin of the home; a...
Xai Xiong
Oct 27, 2013
Xai Pao Xiong, 82 of Lincolnton died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Born December 2, 1930 in Laos he was the son of the late Xia Tou Xiong and Yee Vang. Including his wife, Mai Lee of the home; numerous relatives survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, November 8, 2013 and conclude on...
Daniel Farris
Oct 27, 2013
Daniel "Danny" Arlie Farris 66 of Conover died Sunday October 27th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 10th, 1947 he was the son of Arlie Stallings and Bertha Kathleen Bridges. He was an avid fisherman and baseball lover. He was an auction dealer for over 12 years. He was a supervisor for Bassett for over 17 years and worked...
Stephanie Heckathorn
Oct 22, 2013
Stephanie Joe Whalen Heckathorn, age 49 of Hickory died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her residence. Born June 4, 1964 in Ohio she was the daughter of James B. Whalen and Mary Ann Vosvick Whalen. A daughter, Natalie Heckathorn of Hickory survives her. A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date in Ohio and announced by J.E. Foster...
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