Brenda Kathleen Messer Coffey, 58, of Morganton passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her home. Born June 5th, 1966, she was the daughter of Thomas Gene Messer and Brenda Gayle Hoilman Messer. Brenda was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She cherished spending time with her family and friends and loved traveling whenever possible. Her strong Christian...
Buddy Bodiford, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and steadfast man of faith, entered the arms of his Savior on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024. Born February 16, 1959, Buddy’s life was a testament to love, service, and hard work. Buddy had a love for fishing, the beach, building, and all things Texas, all of which brought him immense joy. Buddy...
Matthew Neal Welch, 51, of Hickory passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his home. Born January 2nd, 1973, he was the son of Jerry Long Welch and the late Vickie Delores Welch. Matthew was a gifted artist, skilled woodworker, devoted homemaker, and the best stay-at-home dad and teacher. His talents seemed limitless, and he had an exceptional ability to...
Tina Berlinda Carey, 55, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born on October 9, 1969, she was the beloved daughter of Evan Chatman and Katie Carey Card. Tina was known for her loving and kind heart. She found joy in spending time with her family, especially her mom and grandchildren....
Timothy Lee Punch, 62, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 30th, 1962 he was the son of Brenda Punch Spencer. Timothy proudly served as a Navy veteran for four years. He is survived by his husband, Donald Punch; his sister, Angela Speagle (Donald) of Conover; three aunts, Judy Spencer (Charles) of...
Pamela Rose Miller, 70, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born on January 6, 1954, she was the daughter of Jeanine Boyette and the late Robert Oliver Boyette. Pamela was a true people person with a warm, outgoing spirit and a knack for making friends wherever she went. She...
Erma Ruth Johnson, 86, of Morganton passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Morganton Long Term Care. Born August 18th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late John Bentrup and Carrie Bentrup. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Johnson family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
James "Jimmy" Edward Foote, 68, of Hickory, NC passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at his residence, after a recurring battle with cancer. Born June 26, 1956, in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Regina "Jean" Stich-Foote and William W. Foote. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William W. Foote....
Mack Roy Smith, 70, of Hickory passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 18th, 1953 he was the son of Leroy Benjamin Smith and Eloise Floyd Smith. He is survived by his daughter Samantha Smith of Hickory, NC; a son Donnie Smith of Hickory; his mother Eloise Smith of Newton, NC; three sisters Mildred...
Cynthia Gail McGlamery, 61, of Conway passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 23rd, 1962 she was the daughter of James Rackley and Marjorie Caison Rackley. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The McGlamery family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Mildred Mae Smith Workman, 74, of Hickory passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home. Born November 12th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Chester Arthur Smith and Lillie Mae Walker Smith. Mildred's home was a sanctuary for many. With a heart of gold, she was always ready to extend a helping hand to anyone in need,...
Betty Ann Bumgarner Giles, 98, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born on April 19, 1926, she was the daughter of General Lee Bumgarner and Lottie Ann Smith Bumgarner. Betty was a dedicated worker at Longwear Hosiery Mill; she was known for being hardworking and simply tough. She was an independent and tough spirit, who quickly adapted...
Michael Shawn Wright 46 of Vale passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 3rd, 1977 he was the son of the late Steve A. Wright and Judy Ann Strange Wright. Known for his infectious laughter and warm heart, Michael had an unparalleled gift for making people smile. Whether through a witty joke, a gentle...
James Andrew Morgan, 56, of Dallas passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born May 3rd, 1968 he was the son of the late Frank Morgan and Jeanette Houston Morgan. He is survived by three sons Sonny Morgan (Amber) of Cherryville, Caleb Morgan (Donna) of Morganton, and Nicholas Morgan (Morgan) of Lawndale; three sisters Alisa "Sissy"...
Linda Marie Tourino, 55, of Morganton passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. Born October 31st, 1968 she was the daughter of Donovan Tourino and Pauline Love. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Tourino family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Robert Wayne Townsend, 70, of Taylorsville passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. Born May 30th, 1954, he was the son of Max Henry Townsend and Betty Jean Watts Townsend. Robert was passionate about racing, especially drag racing, and an avid fan of football and baseball. He enjoyed camping and fishing, often sharing memorable moments fishing with his...
David Michael Harbert passed away on October 1, 2024, in Sherrills Ford, NC. David was born in the Cleveland Ohio area on April 18, 1966. He graduated from Kettering Fairmont High School in 1984. His career in welding and metal fabrication led him to North Carolina where he worked for several race teams. Davey's work ethic and sense of humor...
Pamela K. Trivett, 74, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. Pam was born July 3, 1950, to the late Coy F. and Hazel McKinney in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. She married Paul Trivett in 1991 and they made Hickory their home until Paul’s death in 2022. Pam was an...
James Edwin Hicks, 80, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born May 21st, 1944 he was the son of Raymond Love Hicks and Ruby Aletha Hicks. Beloved brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Jim led a long and rich life and will be greatly missed. He grew up in Miami, one of 6 children, back when it was...
Juliana Charlene Chastain Asbelle, 68, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born October 5th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Julian Charles Chastain Jr. and Betty Jean Sigmon Chastain. She is survived by her sister Karen Chastain Bollinger (Bill) of Hickory; three nephews Brannon Bollinger (Breann) of Durham, Devon Bollinger (Deven) of Hickory, and Logan Bollinger...