Audrey Ann Wilfong
Jan 20, 2026
Audrey Ann (Dutchess) Wilfong (66) passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1960, in Catawba County, to the late Virginia Ann Wilfong and Oliver Pope Jr.
Audrey was known for her beauty, her radiant smile, and her warm, loving heart. She brought comfort, joy, and peace to all who knew her through her kind spirit,...
Jeremy Lon Christy
Jan 19, 2026
Jeremy Lon Christy, of Moravian Falls, NC—formerly of Fredonia, PA, and Davidson, NC—passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026, after bravely facing a rare and aggressive cancer.
Born on September 12, 1973, Jeremy was the son of Larry Wilcox Christy of Grove City, PA, and Judith Jones Downing of Fredonia, PA.
He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Theresa Elizabeth Pittenger
Jan 17, 2026
Theresa Elizabeth Pittenger (Landinger) of Hickory, NC, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL and Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday January 17, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on June 6, 1939 in Landing Germany to Joseph and Anna Maria Landinger. Throughout her life she was known for her kindness, devotion to God, and family.
She dedicated...
Bobby Lee Hensley
Jan 17, 2026
Bobby Lee Hensley, 62, of Iron Station, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born December 29, 1963, he was the son of Joe Franklin Hensley and Patricia A. Newlin Hensley.
He is survived by his father, Joe Franklin Hensley, and his step-mother, Karma Hensley; his sister, Jennie Marie Hensley Brown (Brent); his brothers, Tony Lynn Hensley,...
Guinelle Cooper Garrard
Jan 15, 2026
Guinelle Cooper Garrard passed into her resurrection life in Jesus Christ on January 15, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1923, in the village of Tignall, Georgia, the fourth of eight children of Lauren Wesley and Lula Bobo Cooper. Growing up in the love of her family and small town life during the poverty of the Great Depression, she...
Tony Keith Burgess
Jan 14, 2026
Tony Keith Burgess, 54, of Walt Burgess Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1971, to Bill Burgess and the late Charlotte Hallman Burgess.
Tony was an old soul with a contagious smile and quick-witted sense of humor. He never met a stranger. Starting at a young age, he spent most of...
Thomas Michael Holden
Jan 4, 2026
Thomas Michael Holden, 74, of Hildebran, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Cambridge House. Born September 13th, 1951, he was the son of the late Cecil Raymond Holden and Mildred Price Fox.
He is survived by his daughter, Stacey Townsend of Asheboro; his step-son, Micheal Helton of Lenoir; his grandchildren, Tyler Holden, Amanda Holden, Jacob Holden, Tristian Holden, Crystin Helton,...
David Neil Turner
Jan 3, 2026
David Neil Turner, age 67, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation. Born on November 25, 1958, David was the beloved son of Jerry Franklin Turner and the late Dorothy Maureen Turner.
David is survived by his father, Jerry Franklin Turner; his son, Eric Jason Turner and wife Amanda of Statesville; his...
Deborah Lynn Siwik
Jan 3, 2026
Deborah Lynn Siwik, 75, of Hickory passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born September 26th, 1950, she was the daughter of David Sullam and Jean Libby Sullam.
She is survived by her husband, Jozef Siwik; her son, Keith; her brothers, Barry and his wife, Donna, Wayne, and David; her sisters, Robin and Callie; and numerous nieces and...
Chyrl Ann Edwards Deal
Jan 2, 2026
Chyrl Ann Edwards Deal 69, of Newton, North Carolina, passed away on January 1, 2026, in her hometown of Newton.
Born on April 26, 1956, in Newton, Chyrl was the daughter of the late Charles and Barbra Edwards. She remained deeply rooted in her community throughout her life and was known for her unwavering faith and gentle spirit. A devoted Christian,...
Michael Cliff Brown
Jan 1, 2026
Michael Cliff Brown, 64, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2026, at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Born August 6, 1961, in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Clifton Lytle Brown and Hazel Fletcher Burgess.
Michael was a lover of music, cars, and the outdoors. He enjoyed the simple...
Ralph Charles Hart
Dec 27, 2025
Ralph Charles Hart, 80, of Hickory passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home. Born August 12th, 1945, he was the son of the late Ralph Cline Hart and Leona Woolsey Hart.
Ralph was a hard worker who took great pride in providing for his family. He loved woodworking, watching every movie available, forging knives, and dreaming of restoring classic...
Jacob Jeffery Zeren
Dec 24, 2025
Jacob Jeffery Zeren, age 46, of Terrell, North Carolina, passed away on December 24, 2025.
Born on June 7, 1979, Jacob was a loving parent, a loyal friend, and someone who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He especially loved fishing, working with RC cars, and could often be found tinkering with his beloved Datsun, always improving, fixing, or...
Maurice Paul Mason
Dec 24, 2025
Maurice “Paul” Mason died peacefully on Christmas Eve, at the age of 100. Born on July 4th, 1925, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Paul lived a full life defined by faith, family, service to others and a strong work ethic. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith Ray Mason, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
Paul proudly served...
Ralph Farmer Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Ralph Farmer Jr., 78, of Vale, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 15th, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph Columbus Farmer and Alice Allien Sage Farmer. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nesta Farmer; his...
George Thomas McGinness
Dec 21, 2025
George Thomas McGinness passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Raised on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, he was affectionately known as Toto to his family and many friends. He was born on September 24, 1948, to Billie Fontaine McGinness and Joseph Hastings McGinness.
Mr. McGinness was a proud graduate of the McCallie School and the University of...
Jean Carolyn Parham McKee
Dec 20, 2025
Jean Carolyn Parham McKee, 80, of Maiden, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home. Born October 12th, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William B. Parham and Rosa Parham. She was beautiful both inside and out—a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose generosity touched everyone she met. Adventurous and full of life, she joyfully kept...
Dale Everett Whitaker
Dec 19, 2025
Dale Whitaker, 86, of Newton, passed away on December 19, 2025. He was born December 19, 1939, in Kearney, NE, to the late Everett and Mayble (Springer) Whitaker.
As the youngest of three, Dale readily admitted to being spoiled by his sisters. Dale grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Lincoln High School. One of his riskier childhood exploits, with...
Richard Carter Sinclair
Dec 15, 2025
Richard Carter Sinclair, 72, was born on June 1st, 1953, the son of the late Carter and Betty Sinclair. From a young age, Richard showed fearlessness, a big heart, skillful hands, an engineer’s brain, a whimsical imagination, and an adventurous spirit that would characterize his life. He would become a traveler, an inventor, a builder, and a storyteller.Throughout Richard’s lifelong...
Larry Walter Smith
Dec 15, 2025
Larry Walter Smith, 79, of Hickory, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born September 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Lonnie Herbert Smith and Thelma Elenora Jones Smith.
Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time with his family. At a young age, he proudly served his country...