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.
Shawn David Beard
Apr 27, 2025
Shawn David Beard, 60, of Hudson died Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his residence. Born Tuesday, December 29th, 1964 he was the son of the late Donald and Una Beard.
His brother, Patrick Beard; his sister, Donna Beard and a nephew, Colin Beard survive him.
His parents preceded him in death.
The funeral will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 2, 2025 at Jenkins...
Frieda Darlene Caldwell
Apr 24, 2025
Frieda Darlene Caldwell, 61, of Newton passed away Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, October 1st, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Victor William Crotts and Mary Francis Bryant.
She is survived by her fiancé, Ronald Reynolds of Maiden; her sons, Daniel Phillip Caldwell of New York, Jonathan Cody Caldwell and his husband Ben of...
Andrew Alvin Arney
Apr 24, 2025
Andrew Alvin Arney, 67, of Newton died Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born October 16th, 1957 he was the son of the late Albert Lloyd and Irene Arney.
The love of his life for 32 years, Ellen Arney; His daughter, Jennifer White (Erick); Justin Arney; six grandchildren, Jadyn White, Jacey White, Judson White, Jax White, Jackson Arney and Jonah...
Kenneth Alvin Rudisill
Apr 20, 2025
Kenneth A Rudisill, 90, of Hickory passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, March 8th, 1935 he was the son of the late George L. Rudisill and Sarah Louise Rudisill.Ken accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life and used every opportunity to share his testimony of how good and faithful God was...
Carole Sullivan
Apr 15, 2025
Carole Moore Palmer Sullivan, 83, of Newton, NC, passed away on April 15, 2025. Carole was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, to Russell and Kathryn Moore. Throughout her life, she called many places home, including Washington and Clinton, PA; Spartanburg, SC; Knoxville, TN; and Newton, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Kathryn Moore; her brother, Wayne Moore;...
Bounthan See
Apr 14, 2025
Bounthan See, 36, of Catawba died Monday, April 14, 2025. Born April 15th, 1988 he was the son of Aitong See and Nathor See.
The funeral will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, April 25, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. in the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home and burial will follow at Southside Cemetery...
Michael Shawn Riley
Apr 14, 2025
Michael Shawn Riley, 49, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 14th , 2025, following several months of declining health. He was born on March 30th, 1976, to Cecil G. Riley and the late Carolyn Sue Riley of Hickory, NC.
Those left to cherish his memory include his father Cecil G. Riley, bonus mom Diane K. Riley;...
Hayward Hanna
Apr 13, 2025
The Visitation will be 12PM-1PM, Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at Greater Shekinah Glory Church located at 3066 S NC 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602. The Funeral Service will follow at 1PM.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hanna family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Angela Mackey
Apr 12, 2025
Angela Mackey, 78, of Newton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1946, the daughter of the late Sam Columbus Jones and Margaret Marie Triplett Jones.
Angela was a bright light in the world a true force of nature whose strength, kindness, and above all, love, touched the lives of everyone...
Bradley David Brady
Apr 9, 2025
Bradley David Brady, 45 of Hickory, NC was sent to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Kinston, NC. He was a much loved son of Paul (deceased) and Linda Brady of Hickory.
Brad, as he was known, was a shining light in the lives of everyone that had the privilege of knowing him. His journey through life was...
Reverend Dr. Vernon Franklin Stinson, Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Reverend Dr. Vernon Franklin Stinson, Sr. gave up his earthly life and entered in his eternal life in Heaven on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring in Newton, NC. He was born on February 14, 1945 in Catawba County to the late Rev. Lovet Stinson, Sr. & Mrs. Gedell Stinson.
In 1964, Dr. Stinson graduated from Central High School in...
Donald Ray Stokley II
Apr 9, 2025
Donald Ray Stokley, 58, of Conover died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born April 27th, 1966 he was the son of the late Donald Ray Stokley and Gloria Ann Thompson.
His wife, Tara Stokley; his brother, Eddy Stokley (Shelny Johnson) and his children, Asia Stokley, Dareven Stokley, Xavier Stokley, Raelyn Stokley and Trayden Stokley survive him.
His parents preceded him...
Tim Marlowe
Apr 9, 2025
Clyde Timothy Marlowe, 71, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center with his family and friends by his side. Born December 4th, 1953, he was the son of the late Clyde Herman Marlowe and Collene Settlemyre Marlowe.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cynthia Marlowe; his sons, Jeremy Marlowe, Dustin Marlowe and...
Billy Darrell Isom, Sr.
Apr 8, 2025
Billy Darrell Isom, Sr., 75, of Hickory, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on November 4, 1949, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Thomas M. and Beulah Mae Isom. Billy grew up in High Point and spent 34 years working at Century Furniture in Hickory before retiring. He loved spending...
Sandra Frances Vest
Apr 1, 2025
Sandra Frances Vest, 77, of Maiden passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1948, in Mercer County, West Virginia.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald Vest, her son Ed Vest (Pam), her daughter Connie Vest Champ (David), and her many wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren Ryan...
David Edward Eidson
Mar 30, 2025
Colonel David Edward Eidson, U.S. Army (Retired), peacefully passed away on March 30, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 5, 1936, at home in Statesville, NC, to the late Isaac Clarence and Hazel Eidson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wally McHargue Eidson; his children, Keith and Tricia...
James Arthur Kendrick, Sr.
Mar 30, 2025
James Arthur Kendrick, Sr. 80 of Hickory passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born November 1st, 1944 he was the son of Offie Kendrick and Goldie Kendrick. James was an Army Veteran who loved to hunt, fish and most of all his family.
James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Pearl Kendrick;...
Rita Reynae Walton
Mar 29, 2025
Ms. Rita Reynae Walton age 68, of Connelly Springs died Saturday, March 29, 2025 at "The Greens of Hickory". Born in Burke County on March 12th, 1957. She attended "Maple Grove Baptist Church". She also attend school at "George Hildebrand".She was the daughter of Jeanette Carson Walton & Cleveland Walton Sr. & loving grandchild of Azalee Carson, Wilson Fuller, George...
Clarence Osborne Brown Jr.
Mar 29, 2025
Clarence Osborne Brown, 78, of Vale died Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his residence. Born in Mecklenburg County on October 25th, 1946 he was the son of the late Clarence Osborne Brown Sr. and Bonnie Lee Brown who he reunited at the river with on Saturday.
Clarence was an Army veteran who served in the Vietman War. He spent 56 wondreful...
Tina Kay Lowman
Mar 26, 2025
Tina Kay Lowman, 61, of Connelly Springs died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home. Born Friday, December 6th, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Linda Collins. Tina was a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church and she will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Her husband of 37 years, Wendy Lowman, her sons, Nathan...
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