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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...