Jesse Nelson
Mar 10, 2023
Jesse Harmone Nelson, 61, of Lenoir passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 21st, 1961 he was the son of the late George Nelson and Victoria Maynard Nelson. Jesse enjoyed working on computers and cars but it did not compare to his love for taking care of his family and his dogs Ms. Thang...
Robert Parker
Mar 9, 2023
Robert “Bob” Emmet Parker, 68, of Mocksville, NC, passed away on March 9, 2023, at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He spent his final moments surrounded by his loving family, with good tunes — Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s version of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ Frank Sinatra’s ‘Moon River,’ The Doobie Brothers’ ‘Long Train Runnin’ — playing in the background....
Barbara Thomas
Mar 8, 2023
Barbara Anne Thomas, 65, of Hickory passed Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center after a brief struggle with cancer. Born December 16th, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Ned Coleman Ramseur and Willie Marlowe Ramseur. Barbara was a graduate of CVCC and worked 29 years at K-Mart followed by 15 years at CVS Pharmacy. Barbara...
Rakim Barrett
Mar 7, 2023
Rakim Nehemiah Barrett, 32, of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born December 13th, 1990 he was the son of Nehemiah Wesley Barrett and Cassandra Ford. He was a 2009 high school graduate of Hickory High and held many accomplishments during his high school football career. He was a die hard fan of the Denver Broncos and served...
Karen Smith
Mar 6, 2023
Karen Lynneettee Smith, 59, of Connelly Springs went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Born July 19th, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Moses Smith and Louise Reed Smith. Karen loved going to church and spending time with her family and friends, especially at...
Gary Porter
Mar 4, 2023
Gary Lee Porter, 56, of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home. Born July 8th, 1966 he was the son of Roger Lee Porter and Clara Long Mabe. He is survived by his daughter Victoria Tucker-Porter; two sons Christopher Porter and Derek Porter (Aubrey); two grandchildren Everton and Makenlee; two sisters Lisa Williamson and Dawn Starke; and...
Terry Deese
Feb 16, 2023
Terry Franklin Deese, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at his home in Newton. Terry was born to Noah Wilmon Deese and Nellie Punch Deese on Tuesday, May 12th, 1953. Upon graduation from Newton-Conover High School in 1971, Terry attended the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He later joined the United States Air Force serving as an...
Gary Clark
Feb 15, 2023
Gary Dean Clark, 54, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home. Born February 2nd, 1969 he was the son of Gary Lee Clark and Catherine Hudson Clark. Gary was a simple man who was happy living with just a little. He loved his family and his grandchildren. He always loved making people smile and was the...
Jean Hayes
Feb 5, 2023
Jean Marie Naples Hayes, 87, of Conover passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 29th, 1935 she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Naples. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Hayes family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
William Krueger
Feb 4, 2023
William Alfred Krueger, 73, of Hickory passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 26th, 1949 he was the son of William Louis Krueger and Helen Buhrke Krueger. William loved being on the water and spending as much time with his grandchildren as he could. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved...
Terrence O'Malley
Feb 2, 2023
Terrence Vincent O'Malley, 85, of Hickory passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 7th, 1938 he was the son of the late Vincent P. O'Malley and Mildred O'Malley. He was a member of the Spoonpluggers of America and a fishing instructor and mentor for many of the members around the world. He coached football...
Matthew Bumgarner
Jan 26, 2023
Matthew C. Bumgarner, 56, of Hickory passed away after a brief illness on January 26, 2023 at Catawba Memorial Hospital. He was surrounded by his family. Born December 2, 1966, Matt was the son of Carol and Bruce Nelson, and father Michael Bumgarner. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn Bumgarner; daughter, Kara; daughter, Anna; and daughter,...
Edward Brown
Jan 24, 2023
Edward Stephen Brown 76 of Newton died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, February 16th, 1946 he was the son of the Late Charlie Brown and Katherine Brown. His daughter Angela Yates of Newton NC; a sister Mary Forshay and husband Dave of Rockfort Il, two grandchildren Nicholas Brown and wife Lisa of Clyde, Philip Futrell...
Michael Adams
Jan 24, 2023
Michael Ray Adams, 70, of Newton passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born December 15th, 1952 he was the son of the late Virgil Adams Jr. and Dolly Adams Repp. Mike loved spending time with his grandchildren and will always be remembered for his humor and being a great dad, grandfather, and brother....
Clevain Bruce
Jan 16, 2023
Clevain "Gayle" Estes Bruce, 71, of Catawba formally of Statesville passed peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 29th, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Samuel Dewitt Estes and L.V. Estes. Her family was so special to her; to her friends and family...
William Kelley
Jan 16, 2023
William Melvin Kelley Jr., 64, of Hickory passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 17th, 1958 he was the son of the late William Melvin Kelley Sr. and Earlene Church Kelley. He is survived by his wife Wanda Brown Kelley; three sons Jesse Kelley of Newton, Jeffrey Kelley of Newton, and Eric Kelley (Jessica)...