Alan Cunningham
Aug 17, 2022
In the early hours of August 17th 2022, Alan Albert Cunningham age 73, passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and was at peace when he went to be with the Lord. He was born on September 4th, 1948. He was the son of the late Albert Cunningham and Margretta Snoddy Cunningham....
Dollie Woods
Aug 14, 2022
Dollie Beatrice Philyaw Woods, 79, of Lenoir, NC passed away on August 14, 2022. Dollie was born on May 23, 1943 to Lewis Ward Philyaw and Meady Beatrice Pritchard Philyaw in Arlington, VA. Dollie married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Lee Woods in 1961. They were married 51 years. Dollie is survived by her two daughters, Yvette Townsend and husband...
Betty Crowder
Aug 7, 2022
Betty Mae Crowder, 73, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Born March 5th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late John Richard Hedrick and Charlsie Lail Hedrick. She is survived by two daughters Lori Crowder (Brad) of the home and Robin Pearson (Kevin) of Hickory; seven grandchildren Jamie Walker (Amber)...
Patricia Woody
Aug 4, 2022
Dianne Fox Woody, 77, of Hickory passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her home. Born March 17th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Pierce Glen Fox and Evelyn Bollinger Fox. She loved gardening, cooking, and crafts; her breads and special made Halloween costumes will be especially missed by her family. She was an avid sports fan and...
Mary Luther
Aug 2, 2022
Mary Ann McIntyre Luther, 59, of Claremont died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Friday, September 28th, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Charles Adam McIntyre and Emille Bittenbring. She is survived by her significant other Rollin Trousdale of the home; a daughter Carla Luther of Pisgah; a son Adam Luther of Pisgah; and...
Lillian Townsend
Jul 30, 2022
Where does one begin to tell the story of someone who has touched so many lives in so many ways throughout a lifetime? A sister to eight, the mother of four, and friend to all, talented, beautiful, loving Lynn. Lillian “Lynn” Dianna Absher Townsend passed peacefully with her daughters by her side on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Her originality brought...
Betty Lee
Jul 28, 2022
Betty Lanell Lee, 56, of Maiden passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at her home. Born August 29th, 1965 she was the daughter of Charlie Ray Lee and Wanda Frye Russell. She lived for her family, they meant the world to her. She will greatly missed by all those around her. She is survived by four children Justin Malloy (Amanda)...
Bekri Suliman
Jul 26, 2022
Bekri Mumme Suliman 70 of Hickory died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. He was born November 21st, 1951 in Ethiopia and after coming to America he settled in Hickory NC. He has attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for 40+ years. He received a degree in Applied Computer Science from CVTC in 1987. He retired from the...
William Wohlenhaus
Jul 26, 2022
William Jerome Wohlenhaus passed away at his home in Hickory, NC on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022. He was born December 27th, 1935 in Browns Valley, Minnesota. Son of Robert J. Wohlenhaus and Avis Fern Wohlenhaus (Nee Walker). Brother of Betty Roberts (Nee Wohlenhaus) and Bobby Wohlenhaus. He married the love of his life Helen Ann "Annie" Swearingen in 1963. She...
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...
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...
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...
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...