Judith Abernethy
Aug 7, 2023
Judith West Abernethy, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, August 7, 2023. Judith was born June 10, 1942, in Richlands, Virginia to the late Harry and Hazel West. Judith was an avid reader who loved sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family. Her family was the highlight of her life. She raised her...
William Patterson
Aug 7, 2023
William "Austin" Patterson, 25, of Cherryville passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home. Born July 12th, 1998 he was the son of William Elton Patterson and the late Cindy Lynn Beam Patterson. Austin loved to game and he had an abudnace of gaming friends that meant the world to him, three of which were very special Sebastian, Kyle,...
Mark Settlemyre
Aug 1, 2023
Mark Alan Settlemyre, 59, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 4th, 1963 he was the son of he was the son of Clarence Settlemyre and Chrisitne Benfield Settlemyre. Arrangments are pending at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Settlemyer family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and...
William Rhegness
Aug 1, 2023
William Earl Rhegness, 86, of Old Fort passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center. Born July 6th, 1937 he was the son of the late Edward R. Rhegness and Lillian Rhegness. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Toni Rhegness, of the home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The...
Rick Herman
Jul 29, 2023
Rick Herman passed away July 29th, 2023 following a long battle with multiple health issues. He is survived by one daughter, Whitney Herman, and two grandchildren, Grayson and Chase of Dallas ,Texas. He is also survived by a sister, Pandy Warner, of San Diego, California and a brother, Rob Herman, of Hickory. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel B....
Scott Marculewicz
Jul 25, 2023
Scott Walter Marculewicz, 52, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center from an asthma attack. Born May 20th, 1971 he was the son of Walter and Mary Marculewicz. He is survived by his mother Mary Freeman Marculewicz of Alpena, MI; a sister Sarah Bartz (Shawn) of Clarkston, MI; two brothers Steve Marculewicz...
Elfriede Baya
Jul 18, 2023
Elfriede Wilhelmine Stöcker Baya, 71, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 5th, 1951 she was the daughter of Emma Stöcker. She is survived by her son Simon Baya (Jennifer) of Hickory; nine grandchildren Kelsey Cook (Matthew), Logan Metts, Bria Kors, Samantha Correa, Travis Baya, Aryanna Correa, Gracelyn Baya, Kobi Baya, and...
James Hefner
Jul 14, 2023
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Eden Silberman
Jul 8, 2023
Eden Michelle Silberman, 33, of Charlottesville, Viriginia passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. Born July 12th, 1989 she was the daughter of Amy Silberman Lopez. Eden's greatest love was her daughter, Ella Rose, next was her rescued mini dachshund Baby and her black lab Jack, who was also rescued. Her empathy towards all living creatures was undeniable. If you truly...
Laverne Seibeck
Jul 7, 2023
LaVerne Albert Seibeck, 72, of Hickory passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 1st, 1950 he was the son of the late LaVerne and Joan Seibech. He enjoyed spending time with family and fishing both on the lake and the ocean. He was able to live out his dream life of having a home...
Eric Weiss
Jul 5, 2023
Eric Jerome Weiss, 68, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 29th, 1954 he was the son of the late Robert and Carol Weiss. He is survived by his wife of three years Wanda Weiss of Hickory; three children Robert Weiss (Amanda) of Hickory, David Weiss (Kaitlin) of Statesville, and Michelle Hicks...
John Howell
Jul 4, 2023
John Randolph Howell, 54, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born September 17th, 1968 he was the son of the late James Howell and Barbara Kenny Howell. John was always looking out for others, as he saved two teenagers who had gotten into a three-wheeler accident. He was a tattoo artist and loved to sing karaoke contests, even...
Tony Bowen
Jun 23, 2023
Tony Wayne Bowen, 61, of Conover passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Tuesday, June 5th, 1962 he was the son of William and Eleanor Bowen. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Bowen family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Jimmy Gragg
Jun 21, 2023
Jimmy Dean Gragg, 59, of Newton, NC left this earhthly life June 21st, 2023. He passed on very peacefully, he loved his God and he loved people with a love of Jesus. His warmth, compassion, and encouraging way blessed many. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Gragg family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals...
Deborah Johnson
Jun 18, 2023
Deborah "Debbie" Moles Johnson, 68, of Hudson, passed peacefully from her temporary life here on Earth to live eternally with her Lord and Savior, in Heaven, on Sunday, June 18, 2023. There, she joins her husband, parents and her siblings. Debbie was under the compassionate care of Amorem in Hudson (formerly Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care). She had been surrounded...
Onofre De La Cruz
Jun 18, 2023
Onofre De la Cruz De la Cruz, 52, of Conover passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born June 12th, 1971 he was the son of Alejandro De la Cruz Zavala and Leonila De la Cruz Sánchez. He enjoyed being around his friends, coaching and playing soccer. He is survived by his father Alejandro...
Randolph Yount
Jun 14, 2023
Randolph Scott Yount, 57, of Conover passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born Sunday, February 6th, 1966 he was the son of Zeb Vance Yount Sr. and Helen Propst Yount. He is survived by his two children Joshua Yount (Merica) of Hickory and Brandy Yount of Lenoir; three grandchildren Aireanah and Amelia Yount both of Hickory and Alayna Nichols of...
Mary Breen
Jun 9, 2023
Mary Christine Breen, 97, of Newton passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home. Born August 19th, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Charles Bradley Shanaman and Lula Jane Shanaman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James E. Breen. She is survived by two daughters Cheryl Duncan (Stan) and Melissa Breen and...
Martha Hendershot
Jun 7, 2023
Martha (Martie) Anne Hendershot, 37, born September 13, 1985, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2023. Her sweet smile, friendly demeanor, and bubbly personality will be missed by many. In addition to her parents Norm and Beth Hendershot, she leaves behind her fiance Derrick Harmon, precious daughters Evangeline (Evie) Chace Norman and Austyn Lee Harmon, all three...