William Borchardt
May 19, 2024
William "Bill" Carl Fred Borchardt, 86, of Newton passed away at home, surrounded by family on Sunday, May 19th, 2024. He was born January 14th, 1938, to German immigrants in Milwaukee, WI., where he grew up and attended school. At age 17 Bill met his high school sweetheart, Carol Joyce Labahn, and married on September 13, 1958. They shared a...
Mary Hovis
May 15, 2024
Mary Kandace Hovis, 75, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born April 29th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Ellison and Gaye McGrady Ellison. Mary was a woman of many passions and talents. She had a deep love for reading and found joy in the world of...
David Snyder
May 14, 2024
David Allen Snyder Sr., 62, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born Wednesday, September 13th, 1961 he was the son of Norine Barbara Hall. He is survived by his two daughters Carol Yates and Melissa Catete (Iseral); two sons David Snyder Jr. (Jessica) and Daniel Snyder (Shalina); twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two special...
Lachlan Crisp
May 11, 2024
Lachlan Joseph Crisp of Hickory passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Born Saturday, May 4th, 2024 he was the son of Justin Daniel Crisp and Brittany Vogelheim Crisp. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Crisp family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Autumn Harris
May 5, 2024
Autumn Belle Harris, 46, of Newton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 17th, 1977 she was the daughter of Van Donne Harris and Kim Renee Thornburg. Autumn was a woman of many talents and a heart full of love. She loved singing and was a great writer, bringing joy and inspiration...
Shaun Cole
May 2, 2024
Shaun Cole, 30, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. A bright and brilliant soul that touched the hearts of everyone he ever came into contact with. He is survived and dearly missed by his keeper, his cousin (sister) Jordan Beam her husband and his brother-in-law Anthony Moorman; his niece Gracey Moorman; his mother Carie Cole; his best friend Ryan Blackburn;...
Ronald Beitzel
Apr 30, 2024
Ronald George Beitzel, 78, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 22nd, 1946, he was the son of the late Clayton George Beitzel and Betty Jane Dixon Beitzel. Ronald was known for his devotion to his family; never passing on an opportunity to visit family and friends. He had a passion for...
Diane Wormwood
Apr 30, 2024
Diane Carol Lester Wormwood, 68, of Hickory died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. Born November 9th, 1955 she was the daughter of Allen Earl Lester and Fern Lester. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Wormwood family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Cynthia Ledford
Apr 27, 2024
Cynthia (Cindy) Greene Ledford, 64, of Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024, at AMOREM in Valdese, NC. Born July 19, 1959, she was the daughter of Charles and Peggy Greene. Cindy loved her family and friends passionately. In fact, if Cindy ever met you, she loved you. Her kind and sweet nature knew no bounds. Known for...
Kerry Hollar
Apr 25, 2024
Kerry Hollar, 63, of Hickory passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Hollar family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Adam Covington
Apr 24, 2024
Adam Troy Covington, 59, of Conover passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born January 30th, 1965, he was the son of William Covington Henderson and Cherry Jean Covington. Arrangments are incomplete at this time, please check back at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Covington family has entrusted...
Katheryn Sanbeck
Apr 20, 2024
Katheryn Ann Sanbeck, 80, of Lenoir passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Amorem Hospice. Born November 14th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph Howe and Gladys George Howe. She is survived by her son Ray Sanbeck; a daughter-in-law Sherri Sanbeck (Richard Sanbeck); three grandchildren TJ Mills, Leslie Austin, and Kayla Sarriosl; and four great-grandchildren Tristyn,...
David O'Keefe
Apr 19, 2024
David Thomas O'Keefe Jr., 75, of Mill Spring passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Dave was born in New York on September 1st, 1948 to David Thomas O'Keefe Sr. and Mary Louise Rainey O'Keefe. Raised in Levittown on Long Island, one of America’s first suburbs, Dave started his own family in the same...
Virginia Murphy
Apr 18, 2024
Virginia Marian Murphy, 89, of Hickory passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Trinity Ridge. Born November 24th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Aleuterio Acevedo and Inez Trivino Acevedo. Arrangments are incomplete at this time, please check back at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Murphy family has entrusted arrangements to Caring...
David Newton
Apr 17, 2024
David Paul Newton, 78, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his daughter's home. Born June 14th, 1945 in Birmingham, England, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy Newton. He was born in Birmingham, England and came to the United States after the war. David was known for his caring and kind nature, always displaying...
Jayden Jackson
Apr 14, 2024
Jayden Levon Jackson, 21, born on January 30, 2003, in Valdese, North Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Hickory, North Carolina.
Jayden was a young man of many passions and pursuits. A dedicated martial artist, he earned his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu —a testament to his discipline and perseverance. His commitment to physical fitness extended beyond personal goals;...
Melba Blake
Apr 10, 2024
Melba Lynn Blake was born on September 14th, 1957 In Long Beach, California to Annette Blake Cowwye and Sterling Blake. She was the youngest of three daughters and was joyfully welcomed by her parents and older sisters. In her youth, she had a passion and aptitude for singing and was noted for her beautiful voice within the household as she...
Ronnie Bonds
Apr 10, 2024
Ronnie Dale Bonds, 64, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 12th, 1959 he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bonds and Icie Mae Bonds. Ronnie was a man of many passions. He enjoyed spending his days fishing at the local lake, exploring flea markets for hidden treasures, and regaling...
Linda Christopher
Apr 8, 2024
Linda Carol Causby Christopher, 82, of Hickory, NC passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born November 24th, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Ally Mae Louise Sparks Causby and Clifton Asbury Causby. Linda was an affectionate, dedicated, loving woman who cherished her family and was devout in her Christian faith. She...
Jewell Nelson
Apr 7, 2024
Jewell Lee Farley Nelson, 83, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 7th, 2024. She was surrounded by her family whom she loved with all her heart as she took her last breath. Jewell was born January 14th 1941 in Lerona, WV to the late Vivian and Mamie (Neely) Farley. In addition to her parents, she was...