David Shelby Witherspoon
Apr 14, 2026
David Shelby Witherspoon, 55, of Cornelius, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
David was born on August 26, 1970, in Colorado. He lived a life marked by resilience, experiences across different places, and the connections he made along the way. In recent years, he resided in Cornelius, North Carolina, after spending time living in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his...
John Bradley "Brad" Isenhower
Apr 11, 2026
John Bradley “Brad” Isenhower, 58, of Conover, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.
Born on October 12th, 1967, in Hickory, NC, Brad was the son of the late Horace Jordan Isenhower, Jr. and Sandra Goodman Isenhower. He spent his life rooted in the Catawba County area, where he built lasting relationships and a strong sense of family.
Brad was a...
William Victor Snipes
Apr 9, 2026
William Victor Snipes, 38, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home. Born May 15, 1987, he was the son of Kelly Snipes Trivette of Hickory.
William was a caring soul who could always make you laugh. If you needed a smile, he was the one to go to. He had a deep love for music and concerts,...
Marcy Lynn Chattin McDonald
Apr 7, 2026
Marcy Lynn Chattin McDonald, born June 15, 1972, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 53 on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Catawba Valley Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina.
Marcy was a resident of Hickory, where she was known and loved by many friends who supported and cared for her deeply. She graduated from Good Shepherd Lutheran School in...
Laura Ann Young
Apr 6, 2026
Laura Ann Young, 61, of Hickory, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born Tuesday, July 21, 1964, she was the daughter of William Harrison Whiteside Sr. and Shirley Whiteside.
Laura was always there for her children, supporting them in every way. She was the best mom anyone could ask for and gave up so much to care...
Frank D. Willis Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Frank D. Willis, Jr. Born October 27/28, 1940 in Rome, Georgia to Frank D. Willis and Marjorie Willis. Frank grew up in Norfolk, Va. Graduated from Norview High School in 1958. He attended William and Mary and the University of Virginia.
He is survived by wife, Sarah Marshall Willis, son, Adam E. Willis and wife Meredith, sister Suella Jones, and niece...
Ronald Ray Greene
Apr 2, 2026
Ronald Ray Greene, 76, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born May 12th, 1949, he was the son of the late Jesse Warren Greene and Betty Jean Puckett.
Ronald was a compassionate man with a straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is attitude. He had no tolerance for pretense and valued honesty above all. He loved being...
Donna Kay Finck
Apr 1, 2026
Donna Kay Finck, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 16th, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Howard Condon and Bessie May Condon.
Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She found joy in simple pleasures—especially trips to the beach, watching hummingbirds,...
Robert Michael Vowells
Mar 30, 2026
Robert Michael Vowells, 66, of Hickory, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. Born in Essex County, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1959, he was the son of the late Thelma Rose Welch.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army Reserves. Known to many as “Bobby,” he found great joy in life’s simple pleasures—spending time with his grandchildren, riding...
Perry Edward Godwin
Mar 30, 2026
Perry Edward Godwin, 65, of Conover, North Carolina, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Perry was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria Godwin; his daughter, Vanessa Fogarty (Michael); his stepson, Michael Gallup (Sonja); and his cherished grandchildren, Aiden, Victoria, Grayson, Noah, and Morgan, who brought him immense joy and happiness.
Perry dedicated...
Lyle Emerson Miller Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Lyle Emerson Miller Jr., 51, of Millers Creek passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Born March 19th, 1975, he was the son of Lyle Emerson Miller Sr. and Cynthia Marie Carpenter.
He is survived by his companion, Sharon Winkler of Millers Creek, NC; his children, Tiffany Deen (Robert) of Dallas, NC and Alira Miaz from...
Charles Ray Kirby
Mar 29, 2026
Charles Ray Kirby, 70, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home. Born October 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Vance Astor Kirby and Norma Alice Kirby.
He was a wonderful husband, a devoted father, and a loving Papaw. A good and loyal friend to many, Charles was caring, witty, and full of humor, bringing...
Kenneth James Knight Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
Kenneth James Knight Sr., 71, of Newton, finished his final project on Saturday, March 28, 2026, passing peacefully at his daughter's home. Born June 13, 1954, he was the son of the late Jessie James Knight and Thelma Louise Knight.
Kenneth was an avid gardener and a skilled machinist who loved working with his hands. He was rarely idle, always tending...
Betty Jean Knight
Mar 17, 2026
Betty Jean Knight, 71, of Newton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born on October 25, 1954, she was the daughter of the late William Bedwell and Mary Young Bedwell.
Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Discovery Church in Newton. She had a special love...
Carol Ann Benetti
Mar 12, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Carol A. Benetti went to be with her Lord and Savior. Born December 17, 1939, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Caesar Benetti and Maria Silva, she was a light to the world.
Known by many names, including “Momma”, “Carolann”, “Sis”, and more that only she, her friends, and loved ones know. Carol was a loving...
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Smith
Mar 9, 2026
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Reed Smith, 79, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at 9:32 AM in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dottie was born on August 10, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Elmer Reed and Hope Weremay.
Known for her sense of humor and strong Rhode Island accent, Dottie had a gift for bringing smiles to those around her. She especially...
Virginia Marie Rodriguez
Mar 4, 2026
2 Corinthians 12:9-11
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Most people knew her simply as Jean, a name that became synonymous with unwavering love, steadfast faith, and quiet resilience. She deeply loved Jesus and found comfort and joy in reading...
Russell Paul McCall
Mar 3, 2026
Russell Paul McCall, 65, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born March 10th, 1960, he was the son of Roger Dale McCall and Patsy Pruitt.
He is survived by his daughter, Amber Henson and her children; his mother, Patsy Smart Pruitt; his wife, Bobbie Jean McCall and her children; his brothers, Roger Dale McCall and his son,...
Serene Cheyenne Felts
Mar 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Serene Cheyenne Felts passed away at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. She succumbed to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in downtown Hickory, NC. Serene was 7 ½ years old (she would insist the ½ be added).
Serene “Bean” was born at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, on...
Christopher Roy Painter
Feb 26, 2026
Christopher Roy Painter, 45, of Statesville, North Carolina, formerly of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born July 18, 1980, he was the son of Roy N. Painter and Carol J. (Cogley) Painter.
He is survived by his children, Timberland, C. Painter of Spokane, WA and Jocelyn L. Painter of Statesville, NC; his parents, Roy N. and Carol J....