John "Mike" Michael Robbins
Mar 12, 2025
John “Mike” Michael Robbins, 77, of Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Mike was born on October 13, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late John Peter Robbins Jr. and Lucy Jessica Hudson Robbins.
A 1965 graduate of Claremont Central High School, Mike went on to attend UNC Chapel Hill and the University...
Bric Timothy Mullis
Mar 11, 2025
Bric Timothy Mullis, 52, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born October 25th, 1972, he was the son of Joe W. Mullis and Shirlene Mullis.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Poole Mullis; his daughter, Christa B. Mullis of Alabama; his two sisters, Cleo Clonniger of Stanley and Carol Jones of...
Cynthia "Cyndi" Lynn Blubaugh
Mar 9, 2025
Cynthia "Cyndi" Lynn Blubaugh, 60, of Newton closed her final chapter Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born June 29th, 1964, she was the daughter of Lowell Francis Hood and Jeanie Sue Hood—two people who probably never imagined they were raising such a stubborn, free-spirited, kind-hearted force of nature.
Cyndi was many things—a lover of dogs,...
Phillip Baxter Daye
Mar 6, 2025
Phillip Baxter Daye, 67, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his son's home. Born October 9th, 1957, he was the son of Jack Duane Day Sr. and Mildred Ray Cox.
He is survived by his son, Mickey Daye and husband Ben Ramsey of Asheville; his sister, Karen Slayer and husband Robert Slayer of Blacklick, Ohio; two brothers,...
Michael John Walburn
Mar 6, 2025
Michael John Walburn, 56, of Hickory passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home. Born March 11th, 1968, he was the son of Franklin Lowell Walburn and Shirley Ann Walburn.
He is survived by his sister, Peggy Butler and husband Donald Butler; and his brother, Gerald "Jerry" Walburn.
He is preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Shirley Walburn.
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Michele "Mishi" Renee Sperber
Mar 5, 2025
Michele "Mishi" Renee Sperber of Hickory, NC leaped into the arms of her cherished savior Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2025. The trumpets are blasting, the angels are singing, and Michele is dancing as she beholds the parade of loved ones and dear pets welcoming her into their presence, a long-awaited promise. During her 82 years, Michele was known for...
Jacob Lee Kirk
Mar 2, 2025
Jacob Lee Kirk, 26, of Hickory passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his home. Born April 21st, 1998, he was the son of Jesse Neri Lovato and Danielle Denise Kirk.
In addition to his parents, Jacob is survived by his special moms, Erin and LaDarla Lioret of Newton; his special mom, Kim Longo of Hickory; his special father, Tom Longo...
Donald "Don" Ellis Clark
Mar 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald “Don” Ellis Clark
Don Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on March 2nd, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Memphis, TN, he made Raleigh, NC, his home in 1985, where he built a life filled with love, adventure, and deep devotion to family. A...
Tate Nathanial Blanton
Feb 26, 2025
Tate Nathanial Blanton passed away on Wednesday after losing his battle with addiction at 27 years of age. Tate is survived by his parents, Dean & Heather Blanton; his sister Tori Elizabeth Klauka with her husband Logan & son Marshel; his daughter Skyla Rayne Blanton with her mom Raven Miller, and a huge family that deeply mourns his loss. His...
David Dwight Fitzgerald
Feb 25, 2025
David Dwight Fitzgerald, 44, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born on November 15, 1980, he was the beloved son of Dr. Dwight Melvin Fitzgerald and Katherine Tatum McGinness.
David was incredibly bright, a natural athlete, and had an adventurous spirit. He excelled in tennis and was a fantastic skier and...
Carleen Ervin Willard
Feb 24, 2025
Carleen Willard died peacefully on February 24th, 2025. She was able to celebrate her 100th birthday.
She is survived by three brothers Danny Ervin of Troutman, NC, Melvin Ervin of Troutman, NC, and Bud Ervin (Mary) of Winston Salem; a sister Sonya Ervin Blake of New Orleans, LA; a son Jerry Willard (Janice) of Maiden, NC and their children Mark Willard...
Katie Mae Carey Card
Feb 23, 2025
Katie Mae Carey Card, 75, of Hickory passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born November 10th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Dan Carey and Vera Ussery Carey.
Katie was deeply loved by both her family and her spiritual family, touching the lives of so many with her kindness and warmth. Nothing...
Charlotte "Mickie" Smith Church
Feb 20, 2025
Charlotte "Mickie" Smith Church, 89, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Garland Smith and Arleen Winbarger Smith.
Mickie had a deep love for her Lord and Savior, her children, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished her...
Scott Delano Lockaby
Feb 16, 2025
Scott Delano Lockaby, 60, of Claremont passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his home. Born May 9th, 1964 he was the son of Fred Delano Lockaby and Brenda Lorraine Lockaby.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Lockaby family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Joshua James Brandy
Feb 13, 2025
Joshua (Naomi) James Brandy, 33, of Newton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home. Born February 17th, 1991, he was the son of Bruce William Brandy and Mary Helen Brandy.
Joshua was a beautiful and bright soul who overcame many struggles in life. Facing challenges with his identity, Joshua became more comfortable being known as Naomi. Joshua...
Edward "Ed" MacMillian Goodson
Jan 27, 2025
Edward “Ed” MacMillan Goodson, 87, of Lincolnton NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his close family, Monday, January 27, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory NC. Ed was born on November 23, 1937 in Lincolnton NC, son of the late Claude Hampton (Sr.) and Corrie McMillan Goodson (originally of Lincolnton NC and Gaffney SC). He was predeceased by...
Walter Jeffrey Savournin
Jan 26, 2025
Walter Jeffrey Savournin, who most recently resided in Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, NC. He chose to leave during the Eagles' playoff game at 4:20 in the afternoon—a typical and meaningful gesture for him. He was surrounded by his wife, Carol, and his two daughters, Jillian (Savournin) Leslie...
Karla Leanna Hines Blackwell
Jan 22, 2025
Karla Leann Hines Blackwell, 45, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Born July 3rd, 1979 she was the daughter of the late Michael Garcia and Mary Sue Hines.
She had a creative side and enjoyed working on diamond art, finding joy and relaxation in placing each tiny gem to create something beautiful....
Beryl Mary Gunn
Jan 22, 2025
Beryl Mary Gunn, 85, of Newton passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 11th, 1939, she was the daughter of John Morris and Lizzie Morris.
She is survived by her husband Walter Gunn; three daughters, Dale Schofield of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Hazel Harrow of Hickory, North Carolina, and Allison Corey of Oregon City, Oregon; her...
Stanley Lynn Frey
Jan 22, 2025
Stanley Lynn Frey, 56, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Lenoir Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 31st, 1968 he was the son of the late Donald Paul Frey and Lona Louise Poling Frey.
The family will be having a private Celebration of Life at a later date.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Frey family has...