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,...
David Roy Parks
Aug 9, 2025
David Roy Parks, 62, of Maiden, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 7, 1963, he was the son of Joe Jones Parks and Betty Lou Parks.
He is survived by his sisters, Brenda Parks of Westland, MI, and Bette-Jo Fordham (Earl) of West Richland, WA; and his niece and nephew, Chelsea Shuttleworth (Jordan)...
Madeline Anne Carraway Powell
Aug 7, 2025
Madeline Anne Carraway Powell, 78, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born May 31, 1947, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late William Robert Carraway and Madeline Doris Cronin Carraway.
Madeline was a strong and resilient woman who faced life’s challenges head-on. After losing her husband in 1996, she raised her...
Rafael Pastrana Díaz
Aug 7, 2025
Rafael Pastrana Díaz, 68, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 26, 1956, he was the son of the late Rafael A. Pastrana Pérez and Carmen M. Díaz Negron.
Rafael was a man whose kindness, humility, and warm welcome touched everyone he met, but above all, he was a devoted son...
Decoda Austin Whittaker
Aug 6, 2025
Decoda Austin Whittaker, 31, of Vale, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home. Born September 20, 1993, he was the son of Pamela Denise Perkins and William Randolph Whittaker.
Decoda will be remembered for his warm heart, quick wit, and the way he could make others laugh and smile. He had a deep love for music, enjoyed playing the...
Timothy Wayne White
Aug 4, 2025
Timothy Wayne White, 52, of Catawba, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 11, 1972, he was the son of the late Kenneth White and Yvonne Honaker White.
He is survived by his sister, Sharon Myers of Catawba; his two nieces, Carma Reed and Jeannie Walker, both of Catawba; his nephew, Eddie Sigmon of Newton;...
Lawrence Talton Dark III
Aug 3, 2025
Lawrence Talton Dark Ill, "Talton" left this life on August 3, 2025, in his 72 year to be with our Lord and Savior. He will be deeply missed until we are reunited at the resurrection.
Talton was born and raised in Siler City, NC, as the son of the late L.T. Dark, Jr. and Christine W. Dark. After graduating from Jordan...
Madalyn Anna Moyer
Aug 2, 2025
Madalyn Anna Moyer, 91, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry Hoffman and Madaline Hoffman.
Madalyn dedicated her life to nurturing and teaching children. She served as a Sunday School teacher from her teenage years until she could no longer physically attend. She...
Glenn Ervin Little
Aug 2, 2025
Glenn Ervin Little was born December 31, 1935, to the late John Carroll Little and Gordie Cline Little of Hickory, NC.
Glenn was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses for 69 years. His love was to volunteer with Bible Education work, teaching others about Jehovah God. Glenn loved his Spiritual family and enjoyed attending spiritual programs. Glenn was married to Carolyn Meroney...
Ruth Ellen Eldridge Proffitt
Aug 1, 2025
Ruth Ellen Eldridge Proffitt, 75, of Hickory passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born November 10th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James Jackson Eldridge and Lena Katherine Belcher Eldridge. She was a devoted member of the Christian group The Gospel Trio, where she loved to sing and share her faith...
William Fred Church
Jul 30, 2025
William Fred Church, 57, of Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born December 23, 1967, he was the son of the late William King Church and Merlin Janette Cody.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Church of Wilkesboro; his three sons, Justin Church (Anna) of Morganton, Brandon Church (Scarlett) of Morganton, and Adam Church of Lenoir; his grandchildren, Kaylee...
Dennis Carnevale
Jul 29, 2025
Dennis Carnevale, 82, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his home. Born September 19, 1942, he was the son of Salvatore Bonaventure Carnevale and Carmella Mary Carnevale. Dennis owned and operated a carbide tool company throughout his adult life. His work and deer hunting were his passions. He was loved dearly and will be sorely missed.
Left to...
Ethel Faye Davidson Carpenter
Jul 29, 2025
Ethel Faye Davidson Carpenter, 78, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at her home. Born June 14th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Odell Davidson and Ruby Mae Pressley Davidson. She loved God with all her heart and cherished every moment with her grandchildren. Her faith and family were the center of her life.
She is survived...
Patricia Louise Garlinghouse
Jul 26, 2025
Patricia Louise Garlinghouse, 85, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born March 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alvin John Long and Florence Louise Long.
Patricia had a lifelong passion for public access media and served as Executive Director of Austin Community Television, Houston Media Source, and WNC Media...
Judy Yvonne Garland
Jul 22, 2025
Judy Yvonne Hedrick Garland, 72, of Catawba, NC, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 16, 1953, in Catawba County, Judy was the daughter of the late Guy Henry Hedrick and Florence Rebecca Stallings of Conover, NC. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Joyce Laura Yucis
Jul 16, 2025
Joyce Laura Yucis (née Lill), 87, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 30, 1937, in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Henry Lill and Helen Herman Lill.
Joyce had a deep love for music and a lifelong passion for dancing. She adored animals of all kinds and was known for...
Nina Faye Huss
Jul 13, 2025
Nina Faye Parker Huss, 90, of Catawba, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 20, 1934, she was the daughter of Millard Filmore Parker and Ada Alice Parker.
Nina was known for her deep love of dogs and her unwavering belief in the power of laughter. She always taught that no matter how...