Mildred Workman
Oct 20, 2024
Mildred Mae Smith Workman, 74, of Hickory passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home. Born November 12th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Chester Arthur Smith and Lillie Mae Walker Smith. Mildred's home was a sanctuary for many. With a heart of gold, she was always ready to extend a helping hand to anyone in need,...
Betty Giles
Oct 18, 2024
Betty Ann Bumgarner Giles, 98, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born on April 19, 1926, she was the daughter of General Lee Bumgarner and Lottie Ann Smith Bumgarner. Betty was a dedicated worker at Longwear Hosiery Mill; she was known for being hardworking and simply tough. She was an independent and tough spirit, who quickly adapted...
Michael Wright
Oct 15, 2024
Michael Shawn Wright 46 of Vale passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 3rd, 1977 he was the son of the late Steve A. Wright and Judy Ann Strange Wright. Known for his infectious laughter and warm heart, Michael had an unparalleled gift for making people smile. Whether through a witty joke, a gentle...
James Morgan
Oct 13, 2024
James Andrew Morgan, 56, of Dallas passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born May 3rd, 1968 he was the son of the late Frank Morgan and Jeanette Houston Morgan. He is survived by three sons Sonny Morgan (Amber) of Cherryville, Caleb Morgan (Donna) of Morganton, and Nicholas Morgan (Morgan) of Lawndale; three sisters Alisa "Sissy"...
Linda Tourino
Oct 11, 2024
Linda Marie Tourino, 55, of Morganton passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. Born October 31st, 1968 she was the daughter of Donovan Tourino and Pauline Love. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Tourino family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Robert Townsend
Oct 8, 2024
Robert Wayne Townsend, 70, of Taylorsville passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. Born May 30th, 1954, he was the son of Max Henry Townsend and Betty Jean Watts Townsend. Robert was passionate about racing, especially drag racing, and an avid fan of football and baseball. He enjoyed camping and fishing, often sharing memorable moments fishing with his...
David Harbert
Oct 1, 2024
David Michael Harbert passed away on October 1, 2024, in Sherrills Ford, NC. David was born in the Cleveland Ohio area on April 18, 1966. He graduated from Kettering Fairmont High School in 1984. His career in welding and metal fabrication led him to North Carolina where he worked for several race teams. Davey's work ethic and sense of humor...
Pamela Trivett
Sep 30, 2024
Pamela K. Trivett, 74, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. Pam was born July 3, 1950, to the late Coy F. and Hazel McKinney in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. She married Paul Trivett in 1991 and they made Hickory their home until Paul’s death in 2022. Pam was an...
James Hicks
Sep 28, 2024
James Edwin Hicks, 80, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born May 21st, 1944 he was the son of Raymond Love Hicks and Ruby Aletha Hicks. Beloved brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Jim led a long and rich life and will be greatly missed. He grew up in Miami, one of 6 children, back when it was...
Juliana Asbelle
Sep 28, 2024
Juliana Charlene Chastain Asbelle, 68, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born October 5th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Julian Charles Chastain Jr. and Betty Jean Sigmon Chastain. She is survived by her sister Karen Chastain Bollinger (Bill) of Hickory; three nephews Brannon Bollinger (Breann) of Durham, Devon Bollinger (Deven) of Hickory, and Logan Bollinger...
Dennis Sargent
Sep 19, 2024
Dennis Mark Sargent, 59, of Taylorsville passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his home. Born June 18th, 1965 he was the son of the late Walter Arthur Sargent and Eleanor Melvin Sargent. He is survived by a son Nathaniel Sargent and a brother Bruce Sargent. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy...
Leigh Love
Sep 19, 2024
Leigh Ann Love, 78, of Vale NC passed away after a long fight with dementia on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels with her daughter by her side. Leighann was born January 14th, 1946 to Karl Donald Love and Florence Lona Love (Ridgway) in Minnesota. She was the youngest of four children and loved getting together with her family...
Brian Menger
Sep 17, 2024
Brian Thomas Menger, 77, of Newton, NC, passed away on September 17, 2024. Born on May 1, 1947, in New York City, NY, he was the son to the late Robert and Isabel Menger. Brian attended George J. Penney High School in East Hartford, CT, before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army, from 9/12/1966 through 7/7/1968. As a...
Samuel Younce
Sep 12, 2024
Samuel Lee Younce, 72, of Hickory passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home. Born April 8th, 1952, he was the son of the late Jay and Myrtle Younce. Samuel retired as a Finishing Director of Bernhardt Furniture Co., where he spent many years contributing his expertise and passion to the industry. Beyond his professional achievements, Samuel was a...
Dorothy Corey
Sep 12, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Corey, 81, of Eatonton passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Trinity Ridge. Born June 13th, 1943, she was the daughter of John Edward Corey and Margaret Flora Corey. Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Corey family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.
Gloria Brayson
Sep 11, 2024
Gloria Mae Brown Brayson, 101, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born on December 2, 1922, she was the beloved daughter of Millard F. Brown and Doris Cunningham Brown. She lived in Veazie, Maine for 101 years and recently moved to Granite Falls with her daughter. A dedicated nurse by profession, Gloria...
Mark Zuber
Sep 11, 2024
Mark David Zuber, 67, of Conover passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 21st, 1957 he was the son of the late Millard Earl Zuber and Millie Bowman Zuber. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents Ralph M. and Valda (Valdrey Fox) Bowman and Violet (Coffee Z.B.) Teague...
Roberta Atkins
Sep 11, 2024
Roberta Joan Atkins, 90, of Hickory, NC, passed away on September 11, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York. Known affectionately as Bobbie by those closest to her, she embodied the essence of strength, care, and love throughout her life. Bobbie dedicated much of her professional life to nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse and...
Clarence Sigmon
Sep 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clarence Henry “Buck” Sigmon, who left this world peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Buck was a loving and devoted man, known for his kind heart, generous spirit, joke and story telling, being the jack of all trades and unwavering dedication to his country, family...
Ronald Melton
Sep 6, 2024
Ronald Lee Melton, 59, of Maiden passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Born January 3rd, 1965, he was the son of Charles Stewart Melton and Sandra Stiles Keller. He is survived by his wife Emily Bryant Melton of Maiden; his daughter Melissa Melton (Michael Thao) of Maiden; his mother Sandra Keller and step-father Ray...