Gregory Scott Brunt
Sep 9, 2025
Gregory Scott Brunt (63) celebrated life from May 25, 1962, until September 9, 2025. He was warmly welcomed by Jesus with open arms and joined his mother, Mary Calipari Brunt Metz, his father, Donald J. Brunt Sr, along with his stepfather, Doug W. Metz.
Greg was the best brother anyone could ask for and will be deeply missed by his seven...
Eric Scott Dugger
Sep 9, 2025
Eric Scott Dugger, 34, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Born July 14th, 1991, he was the son of Sanford Dale Dugger Jr. and Karen Diane Dugger.
He was happiest with a fishing pole in hand or out on his motorcycle, enjoying the simple things of life. Eric had a gift for bringing laughter wherever he went, cracking a...
James "Jim" Riley Stinson
Sep 4, 2025
James (Jim) R. Stinson, 84, of Hickory passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home.
Jim was born in Tampa, Florida, on July 13, 1941. The second of six children, he was raised in Florida and Michigan. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School in Lincoln Park, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University...
Michael John Metz II
Sep 3, 2025
Michael John Metz II, 74, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House.
Born on Saturday, February 10, 1951, Michael was the son of the late Michael John Metz and Florence Hotaling Metz. A hardworking and dedicated man, he spent over 40 years working for Verizon telephone company, where he built a...
William Hoyt "Whitey" Bell
Sep 3, 2025
William Hoyt “Whitey” Bell, 92, of Hickory, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of courage, faith, and love that will live on through his family and the many lives he touched.Born in Monticello, Kentucky, on September 13, 1932, Whitey went on to play basketball at NC State University from 1954–1958, averaging 14.2 points...
Irene Alcantar Sinohui
Sep 1, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Irene Sinohui was born on October 10, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. She passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on September 1, 2025, in Hickory, North Carolina. Irene had a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. In her final moments, she was surrounded by her loving family.
Irene was preceded...
Bobby Lee Sweeney
Aug 31, 2025
Bobby Lee Sweeney, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 4, 1940, near Pax, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Harry and Carrie Sweeney. He graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1958. Over the years, Bobby made many lifelong friends as a car...
Elijah Michael Jenks
Aug 29, 2025
Elijah Michael Jenks, 23, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. Born October 19, 2001, he was the son of Sara Rush and Robert Yemoh Ofoli.
Elijah was loving, caring, smart, funny, and sympathetic. Handsome and full of charm, his smile and laugh could light up a room. He was independent, hardworking, and always willing to give someone the shirt...
Frances Lavonda Pollard
Aug 27, 2025
Frances Lavonda Pollard, 82, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Abernethy Laurels. Frances was a loving mother and grandmother who always strived to be there for her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her two sons, Hal Chipman of Hickory and Jerry Chipman (Christine) of Hickory; and her two grandchildren, Sabrina and...
Nina Luella Bennett
Aug 22, 2025
Nina Luella Bennett, 59, of Conover, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 31st, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Harry Milton Bennett and Geneva Ida Bennett.
Nina was a loving, funny, and warm-hearted woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness and generous spirit. She had a deep love for...
Robin Arlene Rymshaw
Aug 22, 2025
Robin Arlene Rymshaw, 68, of Statesville, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Born January 1st, 1957, she was the daughter of Gilbert Dyer Steckline Sr. and Helen Ann Quill Hemick.
Robin loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed time with her grandson, Jackson. She had a big heart for animals and always enjoyed the company...
Kirtikant Dalpatbhai Sony
Aug 20, 2025
Kirtikant Dalpatbhai Sony, 58, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born February 20, 1967, he was the son of Dalpatbhai Bhagu Chauhan and Maniben Chauhan. He enjoyed the simple, meaningful parts of life—spending time with a good book, finding calm through meditation, and keeping active with yoga.
He is survived by his...
Albert Lee Wilson
Aug 16, 2025
Albert Lee Wilson, 54, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at his home. Born January 18th, 1971, he was the son of Tommy Lee Wilson and Barbara Jean Wilson.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Wilson of Lenoir; his son, Rusty Wilson of Lenoir; his sister, Kathy Townsend (Jeff) of Lenoir; and his nieces, Allana Colley of Morganton...
Peter Jay Sweitzer
Aug 15, 2025
Peter Jay Sweitzer, 58, of Denver, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. Born on August 28, 1968, in Reading, PA, he was the fifth son of Paul Sweitzer and Jean Newman Hopper.
A daredevil as a boy, he would practice handstands on his skateboard while rolling down various city streets in Northwest Reading, graduating to attempting—and succeeding at—“Cry Baby Hill,” traveling...
Timothy Jay Wilkins
Aug 15, 2025
Timothy Jay Wilkins, 68, of Hickory, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home. Born January 11, 1957, he was the son of the late Edward Curn Wilkins and Doris Wilkins.
Timothy loved spending time with his family. He treated everyone with kindness and valued each person equally. He especially cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him great joy.
He...
Jarrett Richard Clay
Aug 15, 2025
Jarrett Richard Clay, 38, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Born April 26, 1987, he was the son of Louis Clifton Clay and Monique Lucille Clay.
Jarrett was a devoted husband and father who adored his family and lived his life fully for the Lord. He was...
Jean Harrison Stinson
Aug 14, 2025
Jean Harrison Stinson, 81, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 25, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Pauline Harrison.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jim Stinson of the home; her daughter, Kim Stinson of Hickory; her two grandchildren, Amelia Hawn and Ella Hawn,...
Ervin Eugene Ricketts
Aug 13, 2025
Ervin Eugene Ricketts, 91, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born December 27th, 1933, in Montgomery County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Wilke Carlton Ricketts and Gladys Leona Ricketts.
After graduating from Richard Montgomery High School, Ervin enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952. He proudly served during the Korean War and was later...
Reginald Keith Hyde
Aug 11, 2025
Reginald Keith Hyde, 70, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Marietta, GA, left his Earthly Walk on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born July 20, 1955, he was the son of Sherman Auther Hyde and Dorothy Willis Hyde.
Reggie was a proud member of the First Responder EMT Unit in Marietta, GA, for many years. He...
Steven Everette Rucker
Aug 10, 2025
Steven Rucker, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 10, 2025, at Deer Park Rehabilitation in Nebo, where he had been living for the past year. Born on April 25, 1972, in Catawba County, NC, he was the son of Charles Everette Rucker and Betty Rucker Gross.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise Mackey Rucker,...