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...
Faye Mitchell
May 15, 2022
Faye Mitchell, 73, of Hickory passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born January 9th, 1949 in Hawkins County, Tennessee at home to her wonderful parents Joseph and Mary Jean Mitchell. Those left to mourn her loss are her only son Anthony and wife Kellie Bishop of Connelly Springs; two grandsons Bradley Bishop of Bean Station,...
Brandon Willis
May 7, 2022
Brandon (TWO) Scott Willis, 37, of Hickory passed away in vain on May 7, 2022. He was born on August 9,1984 in Hickory to the late Debbie Regina Canipe and Keith Allen Willis Sr. Brandon was a husband, father, brother, friend, cousin, and uncle. He loved his family with every passion. He enjoyed reading the Bible every chance that he...
Donald Owens
May 6, 2022
Donald E. Owens Jr., known as Butch by the family, passed in peace on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born December 12, 1948, in Chincoteague, VA, to Don E. Owens Sr. and Gwendolyn Owens. Don was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Owens Sr., and brother, Barry S. Owens. Don is survived...
Danny Propst
Apr 27, 2022
Danny Perry Propst Sunrise January 17, 1957 Sunset April 27, 2022 Danny Perry Propst, 65, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born January 17th, 1957 he was the son of Mary Jane Propst Graham. Danny was a humble spirited person who will be greatly missed. Danny is survived by two brothers Michael (Krystale) Propst...
Jessie Teague
Apr 11, 2022
Jessie Rena Teague, 39, of Newton passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Born Friday, August 6th, 1982 she was the daughter of the late Johnny Stamey and Debra Ann Stamey. She was the wonderful mother of three children who invested her life in her family; she always put her children and family first. She...
Gloria Tester
Apr 10, 2022
Gloria Xenia Cable Tester, 78, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. Gloria was born in Dry Run, Tenn. She was married to the late Dwight Tester. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dallas Tester; sister, Jewel Cable; and brothers, Billy Cable and Bobby Cable. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jeff Tester;...
Allen Ford
Apr 8, 2022
Allen Winthrop Ford, 90, of Hickory passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Trinity Ridge. Born September 1st, 1931 he was the son of the late Josiah Everett Ford and Marion Frances Ford. He served in the Army from 1950 - 1952 during the Korean War. Returning to fall in love with Janet and getting married in 1957. They moved...
Larry Eckard
Apr 7, 2022
Larry Joe Eckard, 84, of Newton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Conover Nursing & Rehab Center. Born October 27th, 1937 he was the son of the late Emery A Eckard and Neta Pearl Sigmon. He retired from Broyhill Furniture after 20 years of work. Larry loved to travel playing BINGO and enjoyed selling cars for friends. He is...
Ann Ballenger
Apr 5, 2022
Ann Southerland Ballenger, 90, left the loving arms of her family to go into the welcoming arms of our Lord and Savior the evening of April 5, 2022. She made a timely exit with grace at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Ann was the most wonderful wife, mother and grandmother any of us could ever dream of having. She...
George Everett
Apr 5, 2022
George William Everett Jr., 57, of Morganton passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Amorem Hospice. Born June 12th, 1964 he was the son of George William Everett Sr. and Cheryl Land Everett. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Everett family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Scottie Ammons
Apr 3, 2022
Scottie Allen Ammons, 50, of Connelly Springs passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Born April 29th, 1971 he was the son of the late David Ammons and Barbara Briggs Ammons. He is survived by a daughter Kayla Kelsey of Fairfield CA; two sons Cory Ammons of Connelly Springs and Trey Byrd (Sierra) of Connelly Springs;...