Paul Shook
Oct 6, 2022
Paul Michael Shook 54 of Maiden passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 19th, 1968, he was the son of the late Paul Michael Shook and Elizabeth Irene Shook. Michael had a deep love for his friends and family and will always be remembered as the family comedian. Even on his hardest days he...
Elizabeth Bumgarner
Oct 6, 2022
Elizabeth Marie Balduf Bumgarner, 42, of North Wilksboro passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 20th, 1979 she was the daughter of Thomas Rodger Balduf and Jo Ann Blevins Trivette. In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister Julie Marie Watts (Robert) and their children Tea Watts, Jei Watts, and Bobbi...
Bobby Farthing
Oct 1, 2022
Bobby Ray Farthing, 62, of Catawba passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. Born June 8th, 1960 he was the son of the late Fred and Vernetta Farthing. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Jacqueline Stamper Farthing; his two sons Jonathan Farthing and Nicholas Farthing; four grandchildren; three sisters Carolyn Rhoton, Anita Wallace, Judy Spicer; and a brother...
Theresa Bramwell
Sep 29, 2022
Theresa Elizabeth Lacombe Bramwell, 84, of Hickory passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 28th, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia LaCombe. She was passionate, caring, kind, and would always go the extra mile for anyone. She enjoyed cooking, napping, and her TV shows such as Two and Half...
Scott Grimm
Sep 27, 2022
Scott Douglas Grimm age 54 passed away September 27, 2022 in Statesville, N.C. at the home of his ex wife Heather Keene where he resided. He was born January 24,1968 in Massillon, Ohio. He was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School and continued his education at Kent State University earning a Bachelor Degree and later at Stark State earning...
Pamela Wessel
Sep 25, 2022
Pamela S. Wessel, 63, of the Cattail Creek Community, gently breathed her final breath on September 25th, 2022 after a brief illness. Pam is the daughter of Arthur Wessel, and mother Margie (Parnel) Wessel—who was born in Pensacola, North Carolina. Pam's grandfather, William Parnel, ran the Commissary on Cattail during the logging era & then helped open The People's Bank—the...
Richard Parkhurst
Sep 24, 2022
Richard Allen Parkhurst, 72, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his daughter's home. Born September 22nd, 1950 he was the son of the late Walter and Annie Huffman Parkhurst. Richard was a Private in the Army before he worked as a painter for over fifty years. He loved his life and loved living life! He will be...
Ralph Erickson
Sep 23, 2022
Ralph Daniel Erickson, 90, of Taylorsville passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Trinity Village. Born September 16th, 1932 he was the son of Ralph Laurentine Erickson and Harriett McBain Erickson. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Erickson family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Teresa Curry
Sep 23, 2022
On September 23rd, 2022 Teresa went to her heavenly home. Teresa was born November 5th, 1956 in Hickory, North Carolina to the late Joseph Arthur Lee and Anna Mack Lee. Teresa was a nurse for over 30 years, she was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. She is survived by her husband Michael Curry; two sons John Aaron...
Norlene Wilson
Sep 12, 2022
Norlene Cloer Wilson, 69, of Sawmills, passed away Monday, September 12th, 2022 at her residence, after a struggle with dementia. Born May 6, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ollie Cloer. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael Wilson; a daughter, Chrystal (James W.) Hass; two grandchildren, Corrine and Anakin Hass; a sister,...
Morvin Archbold
Sep 10, 2022
Morvin Archbold Sr.,90, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home. Born July 12th, 1932 he was the son of the late Morvin Archbold and Ana Newball Archbold. Morvin loved fishing, dancing, drinking and music. He will be remembered for being a strong, loving, and dedicated husband, father, grandpa and family member. He will be greatly missed...
Gwyn Taylor
Sep 7, 2022
Gwyn “Slim” Taylor, 83, Of Newton made his journey to his heavenly home on September 7, 2022 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He is proceeded in death by his wife Carolyn Combs Taylor; his parents John and Janie Taylor; two sisters Ruby Ross and Reba Riley; as well as his brother Jack Taylor; and nephew Rex Shoemaker. He...
Christopher Whitener
Sep 7, 2022
Christopher Ryan Whitener, 34, of Newton passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at home. Born March 3rd, 1988 he was the son of Stevie Douglas Whitener and Donna McKinley. Christopher will be remembered as always having a smile that lit up the room. He loved music, the outdoors, and was an avid sports fan. Christopher always loved his accessories and...
Spencer Weeks
Sep 6, 2022
Spencer Adam Weeks, 83, of Rutherfordton passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in his home. Born June 2nd, 1939 he was the son of Adam Weeks and Laura Jane GoForth Weeks. Spencer is survived by his wife, Louise Weeks; his two daughters Sherry Suttle and Jenny Yelton (Wesley) both of Rutherfordton; five grandchildren Dylan Suttle (Caroline) of Forest City, Meagan...
Rayna Caban Cintron
Sep 4, 2022
Rayna Sofia Caban Cintron was a desired and long-awaited baby by her parents Yoel Caban and Isaira Cintron. Although the time she was on this earth was too short, it was enough to engrave her memory in their hearts and souls. Rayna will always be loved by her grandparents Suhail Cortes and Isaias Cintron, Magda Martell and David Caban; her...
Hovis Bennett
Sep 1, 2022
Hovis Manuel Bennett Jr., 65, of Hickory passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born April 4th, 1957 he was the son of the late Hovis Manuel Bennett Sr. and Brenda Southern Westmoreland. Hovis enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He loved all sports but basketball was his favorite; he never missed an opportunity to cheer on his...
Diane Grzegorczyk
Sep 1, 2022
Diane Catherine Grzegorczyk, 62, of Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on September 1st, 2022. Diane grew up in Bay City, MI, and attended Central High School. Diane enjoyed road trips, loud music, and lounging next to any body of water. Diane will be dearly missed and always remembered. Diane was predeceased by her sisters Corrine Ginter, Debra...
Stewart Robbins
Aug 30, 2022
Stewart Allison Robbins, 68, of Hickory, NC passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Stewart was born in Hickory, September 22, 1953, to the late John Peter Robbins Jr., and the late Lucy Jessica Hudson Robbins. He graduated from Hickory High School and worked in construction all his life--first with Moss-Marlowe of Hickory for...
Sherrie Lawing
Aug 24, 2022
Sherrie S. Lawing, 69, of Claremont went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 24, 2022. Born May 9th, 1953 she was the daughter of the late Russell Fred Shook and Betty June Bass Shook. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and special friend to many. She always carried a special place in her heart for...
Joe Mcvickers
Aug 22, 2022
Joe William McVickers, 44, of Newton passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home. Born May 22nd, 1978 he was the son of Van Rue McVickers and Margaret Ethel McVickers. Joe was a roofing labor by trade who had just earned his fork lift certification in hopes of starting a new career.He loved his family and friends unconditionally, he...