Sharon Murtagh
Jun 6, 2023
Sharon Louise Murtagh, 61, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home. Sharon enjoyed the beach with her family and being with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Bill Murtagh of Hickory; three daughters Krystal Travis (Brandon) of Hickory and their two children Baylee Bumgarner and Briley Travis; Wendy Howell...
Nancy Mccarty
Jun 5, 2023
Nancy Anne McCarty, 67, passed away at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina on June 5th, 2023. Nancy was born in Lansing Michigan on December 16th, 1955 to the late Ira and Marie (Jenkins) McCarty. She is survived by her son Gene (Natasha) Vincent of Lithuania; a grandaughter Elizabeth of Lithuania; a sister Debra (Brain) Decker of LeRoy;...
Donald Williams
Jun 2, 2023
Donald Richard Williams, 78, of Taylorsville passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 peacefully at home. Born December 13th, 1944 he was the son of Donald and Flora Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Ann Elizabeth Swope Williams; his children Thomas "Tom" Williams (Melanie Torres) of Alexandria, VA, Susan Williams of Spokane, WA, Harvey Williams (Leya...
Michelle Goans
May 28, 2023
Michelle Lea Goans, 40, of Connelly Springs passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her home. Born September 17th, 1982 she was the daughter of Gregory Goans and Robin Fowler Giles. She is survived by her mother Robin Giles and step-father Gary Giles of Hickory; her father Greg Goans; three brothers Chris Goans of Lenoir, Eric Goans (Kylie) of Conover,...
Richard Sanbeck
May 28, 2023
Richard Dean Sanbeck, 55, of Lenoir passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home. Born December 6th, 1967 he was the son of Howard Sanbeck and Katheryn Howe Sanbeck. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Sanbeck family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Karl Raffelsieper
May 24, 2023
Karl Heinz Raffelsieper, 77, of Lincolnton went to his eternal Heavenly home on May 24th, 2023, while at home surrounded by "his girls." Karl Heinz was born April 27, 1946 in Wipperfurth, Germany to the late Klara and Wilhelm Raffelsieper. He moved to the US in 1967, where he met his dearly loved wife, Utta. Karl Heinz worked for American...
Bettty Suttles
May 23, 2023
Betty Jo Detter Suttles, 59, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 31st, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Pearlie Detter and Mildred Newton Detter. She is survived by her spouse of over 30 years Bobby Suttles of the home; two sons Keith Detter of Gastonia and Steven Parker (Chelsea...
John Padore
May 18, 2023
John Patrick Padore, 72, a longtime resident of Crestline/Lake Arrowhead passed away peacefully on May 18th at his new home in North Carolina. John leaves behind his ever-loving wife of 43 years, Lorie (Brumm) Padore. John was preceded in death by his father Joseph Padore; his mother Nila Tabert; and three siblings Mike Padore, Jim Padore and Cecelia Hill. John...
Suanne Powell
May 18, 2023
Suanne Powell, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2023, in Catawba County, North Carolina. She was born on February 11, 1940, in Bronx County, New York. Suanne's departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, but her memory will forever remain a source of inspiration and joy. Suanne...
James Clyde Garver
May 17, 2023
James Clyde Garver, 88, of Conover passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born May 4th, 1935 he was the son of the late Clayton and Hallie Calloway Garver. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran. James retired as the postmaster of High Shoals Post Office. He was over the Literacy Council of Lincoln County...
Garry Russell
May 10, 2023
Garry Dale Russell, 65, of Hildebran passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home. Born September 10th, 1957 he was the son of Garland Lee Russell and the late Irene Wiles Russell. Garry attended Hildebran High School. After high school he served in the US Navy, where he developed a love and expertise for welding. He was a welder...
Timmie Townsend
May 8, 2023
Timmie (Tim) Townsend, 62, of Hickory, passed away Monday May 8, 2023. Born July 15, 1960 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Robert Townsend and Barbara Sipe Townsend. He was a graduate of St. Stephens High School and was a very caring and compassionate person, friend, and Dad to all who knew him. He is survived...
Margaret Eckert
May 7, 2023
Margaret "Maggie" Theresa Eckert, 63, of Hickory died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Wednesday, July 22nd, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Captain George Henry Eckert Jr., USN (retired) and Mary Elizabeth Eckert. Maggie had a lifelong devotion to dogs and leaves behind her 3 beloved dogs Ares, Chase, and Ollie. She was...
Clayton Lindow
May 6, 2023
Clayton Edward Lindow, 65, of Fort Mill passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home. Born August 3rd, 1957 he was the son of Clayton Edward Lindow Sr. and Bernice Miller Lindow. He is survived by his wife and soulmate Kathleen Boggs; his daughter Summer Lindow and her children Julia Ocasio and Austin Lindow; his son Clayton Lindow III...
Lois Baker
May 4, 2023
Lois Jordan Baker, 81, of Conover passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 20th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Preston Jordan and Mary Barnes Jordan. She is survived by her two sons Eddie Terry and Johnny Terry; three granddaughters Dawn Stevens, Elizabeth Terry, and Rebecca Kay Henry; four grandsons James Terry,...
Paul Toler
May 4, 2023
Paul Keith Toler, 68, of Connelly Springs passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. Born July 3rd, 1954 he was the son of the late Clarence Paul Toler and Ida Pruett Toler. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved his family, traveling, and the mountains. He will be greatly missed...
Brymo Roberts
Apr 28, 2023
Brymo Lee Whisnant Roberts, 79, of Lenoir passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. Born January 29th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Nina Whisnant. She was a member of Bethel Advent Christian Church In Lenoir and enjoyed attending the services there. She loved animals and spending time gardening, cooking, and...
Charles Unangst
Apr 22, 2023
Charles L. Unangst, 94, of Hickory passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Trinity Ridge. Born June 9th, 1928 he was the son of the late Charles and Frances Walters Unangst. He was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Charles retired as a crane operator from Bethlehem Steel after 40 years. He was a member of the Christ Church United...