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.
Kenneth Hawn
Feb 14, 2017
Kenneth Ray Hawn 52, of Maiden died Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 20th, 1964, he was the son of Bobbie Starnes Hawn and the late Kenneth Hawn Sr. In addition to his mother; a daughter Ashley Presnell and husband Jordan of Conover and there children Lucas and Allie Presnell; two sisters Kim Hawn of...
John Darden
Feb 12, 2017
John Britt Darden 71 of Hickory died Sunday, February 12th, 2017 at his residence. Born December 25th, 1945 he was the son of the late Jamie Holmes Darden and Julia Britt Darden. John was a 1964 graduate of Crossnore High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from CVCC from the the Furniture Production Program. He served...
Annie Bowman
Feb 12, 2017
Annie Christine Bowman 76 of Catawba died Sunday, February 12th, 2017 at home with her family. Born March 4th, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Andy Mast and Collie Mahala Mast. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Hospice at Sherrills Ford. Two daughters, Elizabeth Goodnight and husband Wayne of Catawba,...
Bobby Cloninger
Feb 10, 2017
Bobby Calvin Cloninger Jr. 69, of Conover died Saturday, February 10th, 2017 at his home. Born January 16th, 1948 he was the son of the late Bobby Cloninger, Sr. and Lynora Kittle Cloninger. Three sisters, Cecilia of Long Beach, CA, Sandra Aragon of Yuma, Arizona, Jacque Binder of Yucaipa, CA; a half sister Kim Willis of Fort Smith, AK; and...
Denese Petrie
Feb 10, 2017
Denese Rose Goodearle-Petrie of Lincolnton died Friday, February 10th, 2017 at Robin Johnson House. Born December 21st, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Henry Goodearle. A daughter, Kristina Zolninger and husband Jonathan of Iron Station, NC survive her. survive him. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Goodearle-Petrie family has...
Robert Evans
Feb 10, 2017
Robert Wright Evans of Denver died Friday, February 10th, 2017 at his residence. Born February 20th, 1963 he was the son of the late Robert Evans, Sr. and Virginia Evans. A Celebration Life will be held 2pm Saturday February 18, 2017 at Oakdale Baptist Church in Charlotte at 6440 Pleasant Grove Road Charlotte NC 28216 with Pastor Michael Gilstrap officiating. ...
Floyd Martin
Feb 9, 2017
Floyd Stephen Martin 72 of Newton died Thursday, February 9th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 13th, 1944 he was the son of the late Sherman Stephen Martin and Eva Isenhour Martin. He worked at Vanguard Furniture and Lee Industries for many years and retired from Century Furniture. His son, Wesley Martin and wife Amy of Newton and Wesley's...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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