Dan Lookadoo

Dan Lookadoo

Jul 8, 2022

Dan Arthur Lookadoo was a joyful free spirit who loved life and watermelon. He was a decorated master sergeant in the Air Force, dedicating 20 years and 26 days to the service of his country and earning his bachelor’s degree from the Community College of the Air Force. He earned a master’s degree from Virginia Tech and was a professor...

Roger Clark

Roger Clark

Jul 7, 2022

Roger Wadell Clark, 54, of Catawba passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home. Born August 21st, 1967 he was the son of Wadell Clark and Mary Bradshaw Clark. He is survived by his daughter Sara Ann Hewitt; two sons Roger Wadell Clark II and Paul James Clark; his mother Mary Bradshaw Clark; five grandchildren; and a sister Gloria...

Eddie Cantor

Eddie Cantor

Jul 5, 2022

Eddie Carlye Cantor 81, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Sunday, June 8th, 1941 he was the son of the late Arvil Lewis Cantor and Allie Faye Cantor. Two sons Michael Cantor and Terry Cantor, A daughter Sandy Cantor, Six grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren survive him. In addition to...

Sarah Powell

Sarah Powell

Jul 1, 2022

Sarah Ernestine Winkler Powell, 72, of Valdese passed away at her home. Born July 14th, 1949 she was the daughter of Paul Nicholas Winkler and Mary Estelle Lindsay. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Lee Powell. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Powell family has entrusted...

Dorothy Hill

Dorothy Hill

Jun 25, 2022

Dorothy Brooks Hill, 94, of Hickory NC and formerly of Pollocksville and Maysville, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born near Oakboro in Stanly County NC on March 2, 1928, she was the daughter of James F. Brooks and Pearl E. Holshouser. She grew up in east Manhattan, New York City, until her return to NC where she met...

Virginia Stokes

Virginia Stokes

Jun 23, 2022

Virginia Montiene Stokes, 58, of Claremont passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born September 2nd, 1963 in Rome, Georgia to the late Robert Wayne Prater Sr. and the late Helen Montiene Prater. She is survived by her husband Bill Stokes; a daughter Sarah Stokes of Claremont;...

John Beretsky

John Beretsky

Jun 7, 2022

John Anthony Beretsky, “Poppy”, 75, of Hickory passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 9, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of John Babiak and Marie Ferns. John was a man who lived his life full of humor and silly antics. He never met a stranger and if you...

Janon Parden

Janon Parden

Jun 6, 2022

Janon Angelique Parden, 40, of Hickory passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. Born February 3rd, 1982 in Iowa and then raised in Chattanooga. Through her struggles Janon has kept her Christian faith, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Her three children were all so special to her and she loved them more than they may ever understand....

Donald  Huffman

Donald Huffman

Jun 2, 2022

Donald Wayne Huffman, 75, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born May 17th, 1947 he was the son of Donald E. Huffman and Minnie Mae Stilley Huffman. He served 4 years as a Corpsman in the United States Navy with service in Vietnam. He worked as a substance abuse...

Michele Willis

Michele Willis

Jun 1, 2022

Michele L. Turner Willis, 54, of Conover passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She is now resting in peace with the Lord. Michele was born November 1st, 1967 to her loving mother Marjorie Dudziak Feldy and father Noel T. Turner. In addition to her parents she leaves behind her 3 beloved children Daniel, Mekayla,...

Billy Brooks

Billy Brooks

May 31, 2022

Billy Gene Brooks, 68, of Lincolnton passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home. Born July 8th, 1953 he was the son of the late John and Connie Brooks. Gene was hard working but in his free time loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. Gene was a supervisor with JP Stevens for over twenty years before running...

Alexander Gardner

Alexander Gardner

May 27, 2022

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Alexander Scott Gardner (Alex), age 39, passed suddenly on Friday, May 27, 2022, from an automobile accident. Those who knew Alex will miss his sense of humor, sharp intellect, and ingenuity. He loved working with boats and cars, was talented in mechanics, carpentry, and computers, and was building his own business, North Lakes Property...

Alice Estes

Alice Estes

May 26, 2022

Alice "Sandy" Ann Ouellette Estes, 77, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born May 16th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Roaul and Estelle Ouellette. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Floyd Stevens Estes of the home; a loving daughter Michelle Ann Fox of Granite Falls; a...

Joseph Gero

Joseph Gero

May 19, 2022

Joseph Nicholas Gero, 74, of Denver passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born August 17th, 1947 in Cornwall Vermont; he was the son of the late Charles and Mable Gero.  Joseph loved listening to country music and Elvis Presley. He enjoyed spending his time outside, baking or simply just with his family. Joseph was always there...

Faye Mitchell

Faye Mitchell

May 15, 2022

Faye Mitchell, 73, of Hickory passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Born January 9th, 1949 in Hawkins County, Tennessee at home to her wonderful parents Joseph and Mary Jean Mitchell. Those left to mourn her loss are her only son Anthony and wife Kellie Bishop of Connelly Springs; two grandsons Bradley Bishop of Bean Station,...

Brandon Willis

Brandon Willis

May 7, 2022

Brandon (TWO) Scott Willis, 37, of Hickory passed away in vain on May 7, 2022. He was born on August 9,1984 in Hickory to the late Debbie Regina Canipe and Keith Allen Willis Sr. Brandon was a husband, father, brother, friend, cousin, and uncle. He loved his family with every passion. He enjoyed reading the Bible every chance that he...

Donald Owens

Donald Owens

May 6, 2022

Donald E. Owens Jr., known as Butch by the family, passed in peace on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born December 12, 1948, in Chincoteague, VA, to Don E. Owens Sr. and Gwendolyn Owens. Don was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Owens Sr., and brother, Barry S. Owens. Don is survived...

Danny Propst

Danny Propst

Apr 27, 2022

Danny Perry Propst Sunrise January 17, 1957 Sunset April 27, 2022 Danny Perry Propst, 65, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born January 17th, 1957 he was the son of Mary Jane Propst Graham. Danny was a humble spirited person who will be greatly missed. Danny is survived by two brothers Michael (Krystale) Propst...

Jessie Teague

Jessie Teague

Apr 11, 2022

Jessie Rena Teague, 39, of Newton passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Born Friday, August 6th, 1982 she was the daughter of the late Johnny Stamey and Debra Ann Stamey. She was the wonderful mother of three children who invested her life in her family; she always put her children and family first. She...

Gloria Tester

Gloria Tester

Apr 10, 2022

Gloria Xenia Cable Tester, 78, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. Gloria was born in Dry Run, Tenn. She was married to the late Dwight Tester. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dallas Tester; sister, Jewel Cable; and brothers, Billy Cable and Bobby Cable. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jeff Tester;...