Macy Hendershot
Jul 23, 2022
Macy Marie Hendershot, 33, left us to enter a world of perfect beauty on July 23, 2022. She was born April 3, 1989, to Norman and Beth Hendershot of Hickory. Macy graduated from St. Stephens High School and studied photography at Appalachian State University. She traveled widely, attending concerts and festivals to celebrate the joy of music. She worked as...
Audrey Comstock
Jul 22, 2022
Audrey Geraldine Comstock, 68, of Vale passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 31st, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Luther Day and Helen Jeanette Day. She is survived by her son James Young; an aunt Darlene Workman; a sister Donna Queen (Rodney Queen); three grandchildren Caleb, Kassie, and Kaleigh; and...
Boyce Miller
Jul 22, 2022
Boyce Eugene Miller Jr., 64, of Taylorsville passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 19th, 1957 he was the son of the late Boyce Eugene Miller Sr. and Lois Spry Miller. He is survived by four daughters Kerry Worthy (David Dudley) of Simpsonville, Lynn Miller (Lindsey) of Taylorsville, Angel McKinney (Donald McKinney)...
Keira Mullis
Jul 22, 2022
Keira Jesslyn-Bell Mullis, 23, of Newton passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 20th, 1999 she was the daughter of Jonathan Dennis Mullis and Brandy Renee Mullis. She loved dancing in the rain and starring at the stars. She enjoyed all kinds of music; and loved art, crafts, crystals, and the craft. She was...
Brian Belcher
Jul 17, 2022
Brian Ray Belcher, 47, of Hickory passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born February 6th, 1975 he was the son of Donald Ray Belcher and Judy Maynor Belcher. Brian loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar. Brian will always be remembered for being an amazing and devoted father; he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his son Cameron...
Edward Perry
Jul 10, 2022
Edward Franklin “Ed” Perry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He will be remembered for his wit, kindness, and constant willingness to lend a helping hand. While his family is grieving his loss, they take comfort knowing he is at...
Dan Lookadoo
Jul 8, 2022
Dan Arthur Lookadoo was a joyful free spirit who loved life and watermelon. He was a decorated master sergeant in the Air Force, dedicating 20 years and 26 days to the service of his country and earning his bachelor’s degree from the Community College of the Air Force. He earned a master’s degree from Virginia Tech and was a professor...
Roger Clark
Jul 7, 2022
Roger Wadell Clark, 54, of Catawba passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home. Born August 21st, 1967 he was the son of Wadell Clark and Mary Bradshaw Clark. He is survived by his daughter Sara Ann Hewitt; two sons Roger Wadell Clark II and Paul James Clark; his mother Mary Bradshaw Clark; five grandchildren; and a sister Gloria...
Eddie Cantor
Jul 5, 2022
Eddie Carlye Cantor 81, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Sunday, June 8th, 1941 he was the son of the late Arvil Lewis Cantor and Allie Faye Cantor. Two sons Michael Cantor and Terry Cantor, A daughter Sandy Cantor, Six grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren survive him. In addition to...
Sarah Powell
Jul 1, 2022
Sarah Ernestine Winkler Powell, 72, of Valdese passed away at her home. Born July 14th, 1949 she was the daughter of Paul Nicholas Winkler and Mary Estelle Lindsay. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Lee Powell. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Powell family has entrusted...
Dorothy Hill
Jun 25, 2022
Dorothy Brooks Hill, 94, of Hickory NC and formerly of Pollocksville and Maysville, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born near Oakboro in Stanly County NC on March 2, 1928, she was the daughter of James F. Brooks and Pearl E. Holshouser. She grew up in east Manhattan, New York City, until her return to NC where she met...
Virginia Stokes
Jun 23, 2022
Virginia Montiene Stokes, 58, of Claremont passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born September 2nd, 1963 in Rome, Georgia to the late Robert Wayne Prater Sr. and the late Helen Montiene Prater. She is survived by her husband Bill Stokes; a daughter Sarah Stokes of Claremont;...
John Beretsky
Jun 7, 2022
John Anthony Beretsky, “Poppy”, 75, of Hickory passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 9, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of John Babiak and Marie Ferns. John was a man who lived his life full of humor and silly antics. He never met a stranger and if you...
Janon Parden
Jun 6, 2022
Janon Angelique Parden, 40, of Hickory passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. Born February 3rd, 1982 in Iowa and then raised in Chattanooga. Through her struggles Janon has kept her Christian faith, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Her three children were all so special to her and she loved them more than they may ever understand....
Donald Huffman
Jun 2, 2022
Donald Wayne Huffman, 75, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born May 17th, 1947 he was the son of Donald E. Huffman and Minnie Mae Stilley Huffman. He served 4 years as a Corpsman in the United States Navy with service in Vietnam. He worked as a substance abuse...
Michele Willis
Jun 1, 2022
Michele L. Turner Willis, 54, of Conover passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She is now resting in peace with the Lord. Michele was born November 1st, 1967 to her loving mother Marjorie Dudziak Feldy and father Noel T. Turner. In addition to her parents she leaves behind her 3 beloved children Daniel, Mekayla,...
Billy Brooks
May 31, 2022
Billy Gene Brooks, 68, of Lincolnton passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home. Born July 8th, 1953 he was the son of the late John and Connie Brooks. Gene was hard working but in his free time loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. Gene was a supervisor with JP Stevens for over twenty years before running...
Alexander Gardner
May 27, 2022
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Alexander Scott Gardner (Alex), age 39, passed suddenly on Friday, May 27, 2022, from an automobile accident. Those who knew Alex will miss his sense of humor, sharp intellect, and ingenuity. He loved working with boats and cars, was talented in mechanics, carpentry, and computers, and was building his own business, North Lakes Property...
Alice Estes
May 26, 2022
Alice "Sandy" Ann Ouellette Estes, 77, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born May 16th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Roaul and Estelle Ouellette. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Floyd Stevens Estes of the home; a loving daughter Michelle Ann Fox of Granite Falls; a...
Joseph Gero
May 19, 2022
Joseph Nicholas Gero, 74, of Denver passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born August 17th, 1947 in Cornwall Vermont; he was the son of the late Charles and Mable Gero. Joseph loved listening to country music and Elvis Presley. He enjoyed spending his time outside, baking or simply just with his family. Joseph was always there...