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.
Joseph Robinson
Jun 1, 2024
Joseph Lee Robinson (67) of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 21, 1956, to the late Benjamin Robinson and Florene (Steele) Robinson in Statesville, North Carolina, Joseph was a beacon of strength and resilience. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings,...
Charles “Keith” Webb
May 26, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Charles Keith Webb went home to be with his Lord, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charles C. Webb and Margaret Louise Hughes Webb; nephew, Joshua Webb; brother-in-law, Michael Elliott; father-in-law, Jim Elliott. Surviving are his loving wife, Tonya Elliott Webb of Hickory; son’s, Adam Webb (Rebekah)...
Clinton Reep
May 21, 2024
Aaron Clinton Reep, 69, of Vale died Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born October 2nd, 1954 in Hickory, North Carolina. Clinton worked for Hickory Heating and plumbing for over 43 years. Clinton loved fishing, boating and spending time with his family. HIs favorite pastime also included gambling. Clinton is survived by his wife of 22 years, Teressa Shook; three children, Shawney...
Jerry Phillips
May 18, 2024
Jerry Edward Phillips,73, of Lincolnton passed away May 18, 2024. Born December 24th, 1950, in Cleveland County. He was the son of Leonard B. Phillips and Jewel Phillips. Jerry graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1969. He served in the Vietnam War and the military. He retired from the Air Force after 28 years of service. He also worked for...
Charles Phillips
May 13, 2024
Charles Daniel Phillips, 67, of Lincolnton died Monday, May 13, 2024 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born October 8th, 1956 he was the son of the late William Phillips and Jane Phillips. He loved God, America and his granddaughter. His wife, Martha Phillips; his two children, Josh Phillips and Kelly Phillips, his granddaughter, Kamari Leach and his brother, Billy Phillips survive...
Donna Murphy
May 12, 2024
Donna Lynn Murphy, 52 ,of Hickory died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home. Born November 6th, 1971, she was the daughter of Jerry Lee Sims (Ada) of Longview and Elizabeth Brown (Jackie) of Hickory. Donna was known for her giving heart and had a passion for life, never met a stranger and loved everyone. Her last words to anyone...
John Davis
May 8, 2024
John Thomas "Tommy" Davis passed away peacefully at Carolina Caring on May 8th at 6:30 AM. He was born in Burke County on October 28, 1944 to the late Eligah and Evelyn Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Amalean Williams and Mary Sue Heavner, and a brother, Billy Davis. Those left to...
Doris Eckard
May 7, 2024
Doris Marie Eckard, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton. Born May 31st, 1952 she was the daughter of late Cloyd R. Eckard and late Mattie Lail. Doris loved watching the Animal Planet channel and loved her time working with Life Skills. Doris is survived by her brothers Carl R. Eckard of J. Iverson Developmental...
Martin "Marty" Morgan
May 6, 2024
Martin Paul Morgan, 61, of Hickory died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Carolina Caring. Born April 2, 1963 in Ohio, he was the son of Bud and Shirley Morgan. He loved the CB radio, fishing, and his grandchildren. He had a green thumb; his family says he could make anything grow. He enjoyed live music and going to concerts with...
Caroline Keenan
May 6, 2024
Caroline Yount Keenan, 76, of Conover, NC died on May 6, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Her husband and daughter were by her side. Born in Newton, NC on June 7, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. Yount and Willie S. Yount. Caroline graduated from Newton-Conover High School, spent two years at Mitchell Community College,...
Betty Hendershot
May 4, 2024
Betty Hendershot, 76 of Lincolnton, NC. went to be with her Lord on May 4th at 6pm. She won the fight over cancer and life's many hard trials in the only way to really win, by leaving it all behind and moving into that heavenly body. She was born in Seneca, SC on April 20th, 1948. She was a loving...
Johnny Ray Sigmon
May 2, 2024
Johnny Ray Sigmon, 70, of Hickory passed away peacefully after a brief illness, Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 24, 1953 in Hickory, NC he was the son of the late Charles Ray Sigmon and Ella Catherine Sigmon. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1972 and worked with his father at Sigmon Grading until...
Timothy Adams
Apr 30, 2024
Timothy James Adams, 65, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born, September 22nd, 1958 he was the son of the late James Mitchell Adams and Jeanetta Lee Stallings. Tim worked as a long haul truck driver for most of his life, and spent the past ten years at Ideal Transport,...
Dwight Frye
Apr 28, 2024
Dwight Verlin Frye, 76, of Vale passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2024 in his home. Born, December 9th, 1947 he was the son of the late Verlin Urie Frye and Charlsie Etta Frye. He loved spending his time hunting, but mostly he enjoyed being with his family. He will always be remembered as being a wonderful husband and a loving...
John Niman
Apr 27, 2024
John William Niman II, 80, of Hickory, NC, passed away late Saturday evening, April 27, 2024, at Lenoir Healthcare, Lenoir, NC, with his daughters by his side. He was born on July 17, 1943, in Beloit, WI, the third child and first son of William H. and Jeanette E. (Purves) Niman. John graduated from Beloit Memorial High School with the...
Patsy Hight
Apr 26, 2024
Patsy Jane "Pat" Hight 81 of Newton died Friday April 26, 2024 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born September 13th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Willie I. Buff and Ida Buff. After graduating from Newton-Conover High School, Pat entered into the insurance industry. She was an insurance agent and contributed to building two agencies with her husband,...
Michael Ward
Apr 23, 2024
Michael Eugene Ward, “Gene”, 76, of Lincolnton, NC went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born Tuesday, August 26, 1947, the son of Paul Eugene Ward and Catherine Winnie Ward. Gene will be missed by his stepchildren, Debra Ward (Joe) from Cherryville, NC; Greg Tanner (Trish) from Catawba, NC, and Chrystal...
Laura Nixon
Apr 21, 2024
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Tony Bolick
Apr 19, 2024
Tony Carl Bolick, 68, of Hickory passed away Friday April 19th 2024. Tony was a long time member of Longview Church of God. He enjoyed many years of preaching God's word. He loved waking up early and going to the flea market and sports. He worked as a cutter at Masterfield for years. He was born May 26th, 1955 in...
Carolyn Rowlett
Apr 17, 2024
Carolyn Pennell Rowlett, 79, of Newton died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 26th, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Toy Ward Pennell and Velva Irene Pennell. Carolyn was a faithful member of His Image Ministries and loved interior design and her animals. Her step-son, Terry Joe Rowlett and wife, Brenda of Gilbert,...
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