Jun 2, 2025

Jun 1, 2025

Elizabeth Leon Hale Darnell, 79, of Hickory passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 3rd, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Walter Leon Hale and Mary Elizabeth Hale.

Elizabeth grew up as a preacher’s kid. Though her early years were humble, they were rich in love and faith. She was deeply...

Jun 1, 2025

Elsie "Rebecca" Helms Lowder, 82, of Hickory passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home. Born April 1st, 1943, she was the daughter of Clifford Phillips and Dora Bell Phillips.

Rebecca was a woman of many talents and deep passions. She was an accomplished interior decorator with a keen eye for beauty and detail. An animal lover and avid gardener,...

May 29, 2025

Maxine Madeline Bivens Robinson, 83, of Vale passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at The Greens at Lincolnton. Born October 23rd, 1941, she was the daughter of Russell Lee Bivens and Elsie Buff Bivens.

Maxine was a devoted member of Huntersville Presbyterian Church. She will be remembered for her kind heart, strong spirit, and the love she showed to her family...

May 28, 2025

Tennis "Lee" Perry, 57, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Mission Hospital. Born February 20th, 1968, he was the son of Grover Tennis Perry and Linda Kay Perry.

Lee was a proud Pawpaw, a faithful Christian, and a dedicated tradesman. He was known for his strong work ethic, unwavering faith, and deep love for his family.

He is survived...

May 21, 2025

Brenda Kay Peacock Grant, 82, of Vale passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her home. Born December 29th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Walter Leroy Peacock and Edna May Lowrance Peacock. She had a real love for puzzles and could spend hours getting lost in them. Brenda was drawn by the thrill of deep sea fishing...

May 19, 2025

Gregory Scott Stanley, 62, of Mint Hill passed away Monday, May 19th, 2025. Born May 19th, 1963, he was the son of Phillip Wade Stanley and Patricia Tolbert Stanley.

Greg was a proud graduate of Wake Technical Community College, where he earned a degree in business. He went on to build a career in the construction industry as a business owner....

May 11, 2025

Earl Wilson Jarrett, 90, of Vale, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House after a brief illness. Born February 8th, 1935, he was the son of the late Earnest Steele Jarrett and Nan Belle Jarrett.

A 1953 graduate of Banoak High School, Earl pursued training in TV and radio repair, a field in which he...

May 11, 2025

Jeffery Scott Brooks, known as Scotty, 59, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Mission Hospital. Born November 18th, 1965, he was the son of the late Bobby Edward Brooks and Virginia Lee Brooks.

He is survived by his sister, Lisa Brooks (Brian Angel); his step-daughter, Karen Waugh (David); his step-son, Anthony Lower (Leslie); his niece, Jessica Crumpton; his...

May 9, 2025

James Lincoln Moore Jr., 61, of Morganton, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born September 3rd, 1963, he was the son of the late James Lincoln Moore and Dorothy Ann Bowers.

James was known for his great sense of humor and deep love of the outdoors. He found peace and joy in fishing, kayaking, and hiking—and...

May 9, 2025

Adrian Forster

Detroit, MI March 21, 1947 – May 9, 2025 Conover, NC

Adrian Forster, 78, of Conover, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. A professional artist, devoted husband, and skilled craftsman, Adrian will be remembered for his creativity, love of nature, and quiet strength.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet Forster, their children Erik...

May 6, 2025

Mickey Dale Beaver, 60, of Taylorsville, was born December 6th, 1964, in Hickory, North Carolina, he was the son of Avery Junior Beaver and Geraldine York.

Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, niece Danielle Icard and great-nephew Tyler Bright.

Left to honor his memory are his sister, Renae Icard of Hickory; his nieces, Roxie Bright, Racheal Myers, and Katherine Icard;...

May 1, 2025

Debra Irene Whisenant, 66, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation. Born May 27th, 1958, she was the daughter of Virginia Smoot.

She is survived by her two daughters, Harriet Yelton (Kelly) and Racheal Swinford; three grandchildren, Cheyenne Yelton, Jennifer Yelton, and David Swinford; and four great-grandchildren, Rosalee Yelton, Easton Williams, Cash Whitehead, and...

Apr 29, 2025

Wilbert Jesus Corona Martinez 

May 3, 2007 – April 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wilbert Jesus Corona Martinez, age 17, on April 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wilbert was born on May 3, 2007, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, to Jose Luis Corona Cisneros and Maria...

Apr 25, 2025

Gerald Dean Randall, 61, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born on January 8, 1964, he was the son of Caroline Mary McGinnis and the late Harold Dean Randall.

A gifted musician, Gerald’s life was filled with the joy of music and laughter. He spent over 40 years sharing his love for the...

Apr 24, 2025

Teresa Joann Abernethy, 55, of Lincolnton passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born February 12th, 1970, she was the daughter of the late William Kenneth Abernethy and Tonda Jane Baker.

She is survived by her daughter, Casey Smith of Lincolnton; her two sons, Billy Smith Jr. (Sherrielynn) of Lincolnton and Kenneth Smith of Lincolnton; three sisters, Tammy Grant of Lincolnton, Tabitha...

Apr 23, 2025

Michael Lawrence Holman, 73, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 20th, 1951, he was the son of the late Jeri Pritchard Triplett and Richard Max Triplett

Mike proudly served in the United States Navy as a Missile Technician MT3, spending much of his service in California. After many years out West, he...

Apr 22, 2025

Cynthia Ellen Curtis, 68, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on March 6, 1957, in Ohio, she was the youngest child of Gordon Willard Miller and Rose Ellen Miller.

Cynthia was a proud graduate of Greenon High School, Class of 1975, and went on to earn her associate degree from Clark State...

Apr 22, 2025

Todd Michael Miller, 60, of Conover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center with his family by his side. Born on September 15, 1964, he was the son of Albert Frank “Bert” Miller II and Sandra Lee (Gibson) Miller.

Todd was the proud owner of Miller Maintenance, where he poured his heart into his work...

Apr 18, 2025

Ray Daniel Sigmon, 91, of Conover, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 18, 2025. Born on April 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Carl and Ada Estelle Sigmon.

Ray spent most of his career working at Broyhill Furniture in Newton. Known affectionately by many as “Monk,” he will be remembered for his deep love of...