Joyce Laura Yucis
Jul 16, 2025
Joyce Laura Yucis (née Lill), 87, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 30th, 1937, in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Henry Lill and Helen Herman Lill.
Joyce had a deep love for music and a lifelong passion for dancing. She adored animals of all kinds and was known for...
Nina Faye Huss
Jul 13, 2025
Nina Faye Parker Huss, 90, of Catawba passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 20th, 1934, she was the daughter of Millard Filmore Parker and Ada Alice Parker.
Nina was known for her deep love of dogs and her unwavering belief in the power of laughter. She always taught that no matter how...
Ricky Dean Powell Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Ricky Dean Powell Jr., 39, of Claremont, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Monday, October 7th, 1985, he was the son of Ricky Dean Powell and Stephanie Jane Powell.
Ricky was known for his infectious laughter and ability to light up any room he entered. He was deeply loved by many and will be remembered...
Peggy Ann Longacre Lail
Jul 10, 2025
Peggy Ann Longacre Lail, 71, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Conover Nursing & Rehab Center. Born May 9th, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Carl Calvin Longacre Sr. and Ocie Lee Longacre.
Peggy was fun, loving, and feisty. She cared deeply for her family and enjoyed sports and racing.
She is survived by her lifelong partner,...
Norman K. Swanson
Jul 4, 2025
Norman K. Swanson, 64, of Newton, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on March 13, 1961, he was the son of the late George F. Swanson Jr. and Jo Neva McGee.
Norman was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Pawpaw, and loyal brother. A United States Navy veteran, he served his country with honor...
Linda Ann Harden
Jul 4, 2025
On July 4th, 2025, Linda Ann (Bielski) Harden was entered into eternal rest at the age of 72. She was born in Goshen, NY, on Sept. 6, 1952. She resided for most of her life on Clove Rd. in Blooming Grove, NY (the place she will always call home), then Washingtonville, NY, with a formative period of 4 years in...
Norman "Tip" Ernest Tipton
Jul 2, 2025
Norman “Tip” Tipton, Jr., 74, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on December 3, 1950, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Tip lived a life marked by humor, compassion, and deep devotion to the people and animals he loved. He was the beloved husband of...
Richard John Eansor Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
Richard John Eansor, Jr., was born in Livonia, Michigan on August 17, 1968, grew up in Farmington, Michigan, and passed away on June 29th, 2025 at his home in Hickory, North Carolina. He was 56.
Anyone who knew Richard “Rick”, “Ricky” knows that he had a wicked wit and the gift of gab - he was never at a loss for...
Sidney Bernard Walker Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
Sidney Bernard Walker Sr., 63, of Hickory passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home. Born August 12th, 1961, he was the son of Nathaniel Shortie Walker and Mamie Ella Elmore Walker. A proud Hickory High School alum, he brought heart, humor, and a helping hand wherever he went. Whether working with Eneco or tinkering around as a gifted...
Artis Lynn McLean
Jun 11, 2025
Artis Lynn McLean, 63, of Hickory passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Born September 21st, 1961, he was the son of the late George Harold Watson and Bertha Mae Dill.
Artis was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. His presence filled every room with warmth, laughter, and...
Charles Holly Goodwin
Jun 2, 2025
Charles Holly Goodwin, 67, of Hickory, slipped into eternal rest after his 15-year battle with cancer on Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Born June 28th, 1957, he was the son of Clifford Goodwin Sr. and Norma Goodwin.
He leaves behind his wife, Yvonne Maria Boyd-Goodwin of Hickory, NC; his daughter, Destiny Goodwin of Bridgeport, CT; his close stepdaughter, Siovhan...
Elizabeth Leon Darnell
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...
Rebecca Helms Lowder
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,...
Maxine Madeline Robinson
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...
Lee Perry
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...
Brenda Kay Peacock Grant
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...
Greg Scott Stanley
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....
Earl Wilson Jarrett
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...
Jeffery Scott Brooks
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...
James Lincoln Moore Jr.
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...