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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.

Ramtajah Singh

Ramtajah Singh

Jan 21, 2016

Ramtajah Singh, 63 of Claremont died Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 1st, 1952 he was the son of Tilackdhari Singh and Dilranee Gdokie Singh. His wife of 42 years Rohanidai Singh of the home; three daughters, Anita Singh of Hickory, Sabrina Smalley and husband Clayton of Hickory and Naiomi Herrin and husband HorShawn of...

Charles Wilkinson

Charles Wilkinson

Jan 21, 2016

Charles Patrick Wilkinson, 72 of Newton passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2016 . Born May 9th, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Wilkinson. Charles was a retired Navy Veteran who served for over 20 years. In addition to his wife of 52 years Kathleen, three sons, Charles Wilkinson of lake Charles, Louisiana, Sean Wilkinson and...

Phyllis Riffe

Phyllis Riffe

Jan 21, 2016

Phyllis Marie Riffe 58 of Hickory died Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 7th, 1957 she was the daughter of Troy Hannah and Emma Hannah. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Riffe family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.Phyllis

Alfred Canipe

Alfred Canipe

Jan 16, 2016

Alfred Arthur Canipe, 74 of Hickory died Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at his residence. Born August 4th, 1941 he was the son of the late William Canipe and Susie Canipe. He was retired from Sherrill Furniture after 30 plus years. He loved watching his grandsons play baseball. He was an avid flea market shopper and collector of trinkets. His wife...

Earl Avery

Earl Avery

Jan 14, 2016

Earl Pinkney Avery, 92 of Lincolnton died Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte. Born October 25th, 1923 he was the son of the late Lander Avery and Minnie Huss Avery. Earl was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was considered the "perfect Daddy." During his working years Earl worked in construction in the Lincolnton area. He...

Terry Campbell

Terry Campbell

Jan 13, 2016

Terry Ellen Campbell, 66 of Newton died Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 25th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Dumont Andersen and Eleanor Hedricksen Andersen. Terry was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and so much more. She was an artist, counselor and loyal friend. She had a heart filled with...

Charles Collie

Charles Collie

Jan 13, 2016

Charles Reid Collie, Sr., 91 of Hickory died Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 at Abernethy Laurels Retirement Home. Born July 8th, 1924 in Mecklenburg County, he was son of the late Alexander Garfield Collie and Lillian Hall Collie. His wife of 70 years, Emma Louise Briggs Collie of the home; a daughter, Dianne Duke and husband Alton "Sailor" of Monroe; four...

Mark Stocksdale

Mark Stocksdale

Jan 12, 2016

Mark Bryant Stocksdale, 62 of Hickory died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, January 12th, 2016. Born February 6th, 1953 he was the son of Richard Stocksdale and Mamie Anderson Stocksdale. Two sons, Mark Thomas Stocksdale of Hickory and Fielding Stocksdale of Hamptonville; two daughters, Mara Kai Whitley of Duluth, GA and Rebekah Bree Robertson of Hickory survive him. A Celebration...

Garnett Cline

Garnett Cline

Jan 12, 2016

Garnett Hugh "Gus" Cline, 75 of Newton died Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at his home. Born September 23rd, 1940 he was the son of the late Hubert and Leanza Cline. Two daughters, Vickie Frye and husband Darell of Hiddenite, Kathy Hannah of Newton; two sons Kenny Cline and wife Naz of Newton, and Jimmie Cline and wife Tracy of Newton;...

Boyce Mcclain

Boyce Mcclain

Jan 11, 2016

Boyce Avery McClain, 76 of Hickory died Monday, January 11th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born May 1st, 1939 he was the son of Sydney McClain and Mary McClain. Four sisters, Mary M. McClain of Hickory, Rosie Ann Blackwell of Salisbury, Essie Mae McClain of Hickory, Metta Jenkins of Bladenboro, NC; two brothers, Robert Lee McClain of Ettrick, VA...

Trinity Lusk

Trinity Lusk

Jan 10, 2016

Send Flowers Trinity Dawn Lusk January 11, 2016 - January 10, 2016 Trinity Dawn Lusk of Newton died Sunday, January 10th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Her mother gave birth January 11th, 2016. She was the daughter of Timothy Speaks, Jr. and Stepheny Lusk. Her mother, Stepheny Dawn Lusk; a brother, Bentley Speaks of the home; her maternal grandparents,...

Joyce Withers

Joyce Withers

Jan 10, 2016

Joyce Marie Withers, 66 of Hickory died Sunday, January 10th, 2016 at Brian Center East. Born August 9th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late James Monroe Gordon and Edith Linville Gordon. Her fiancé, Jimmy Kirksey of Hickory; two daughters, Alice Tolbert of Granite Falls and Nina McCarn of Belmont; two sisters, Virginia Church of Hamptonville and Janet Whitaker...

Brenda Allen

Brenda Allen

Jan 9, 2016

Biography Brenda Gale Allen 57 of Lincolnton died Saturday, January 9th, 2016. Born December 31st, 1958 she was the daughter of Earl Hunter Payne and Estelle Cashion Payne. Two sons, James Allen and wife Amanda of Lincolnton and Brian Allen of Lincolton and a grandson, Brentley Allen Poovey survive him. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the...

Brenda Smith

Brenda Smith

Jan 8, 2016

Brenda Jean Smith 63, of Hickory, died Friday, January 8th, 2016 at Brian Center East. Born January 6th, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Smith and Annie Scronce. A Niece Dana Reinhardt and son Austin of catawba; and a Nephew Michael Smith of Denver survive her. A Private Service will be held at a later date. Please...

Evelyn Rich

Evelyn Rich

Jan 8, 2016

Evelyn Mae Rich 82 of Newton died Friday, January 8th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Rich family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

William Wiseman

William Wiseman

Jan 7, 2016

William Wesley Wiseman 45, of Hickory died Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 16th, 1970, he was the son of Donald and June Jones. In addition to his parents; his son Lee Wiseman of Lenoir; a grandchild, Chase Wiseman; his sister Karey Parisi of Hudson; a step sister, Wendi Altman of John's Island, SC; and...

Batina Austin

Batina Austin

Jan 7, 2016

Batina Carol Austin, 45 of Hickory died Thursday, January 7th, 2016. Born January 7th, 1971 she was the daughter of the late Clinton Dewey Shook and Betty Aldrige Shook. Her husband of 21 years, Timothy William Austin of the home; a son, Wesley Ryan Shook of Marion; a daughter, Courtney Sierra Austin of the home; three sisters, Phyllis Dagenhardt of...

Kenneth Long

Kenneth Long

Jan 5, 2016

Kenneth William Long 55, of Taylorsville died Tuesday, January 5th, 2016. Born July 1st, 1960, he was the son of the late Lark Long and Ella Mae Phillips Long. A daughter, Amanda Norris and husband Carey of Alabama; three brothers, Dave Long and wife Rose of of West Virginia, Dwayne Long and wife Alexis of Ohio, Ronnie Long and wife...

Frances Hamilton

Frances Hamilton

Jan 5, 2016

Frances Kay Hamilton 66, of Hickory died Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. Born September 8th, 1949, she was the daughter of Richard Light and the late Beulah Lasley. In addition to her husband James of 51 years; two sons James Hamilton Jr. and wife Kim of Lebanon, Va, Richard A Hamilton and wife Rhonda of Hickory;...

Elizabeth Lail

Elizabeth Lail

Jan 3, 2016

Elizabeth Anne Lail 66 of Hickory died Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 5th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Roy Williams and Prue Williams. A daughter, Stephanie Lail, of Hickory; a son, Brandon Jay Lail and fiance Jordan Smith, of Hickory and a step-granddaughter, Stella Mae Hess, survive her. Her husband, William Steven...

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