Local obituaries for Catawba County, NC.
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Alexandra Angeles Rodriguez
Dec 26, 2025
Alexandra Angeles Rodriguez, de 5 años, de Hickory, falleció el viernes 26 de diciembre de 2025. Nació el 19 de septiembre de 2020 en Hickory, Carolina del Norte.
Alexandra era una niña hermosa y amorosa, querida por todos los que la conocieron. Siempre estaba feliz, llenaba de alegría a quienes la rodeaban y será profundamente extrañada.
Le sobreviven sus queridos padres, Marco...
Michael "Mike" Wilson
Dec 25, 2025
Michael "Mike" Douglas Wilson, 55, of Newton died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 25th, 1970 he was the son of James and Sandra Wilson. Mike was the owner of Mike's Wholesale Cars in Newton for 32 years.
His mother, Sandra Gay Wilson; his children, Holden Scott Wilson, Skylar Renee Wilson and Victoria Faith Wilson and...
Thelma "Hippie" Johnson
Dec 24, 2025
Thelma "Hippie" Johnson, 83, of Graham died Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home. Born October 31st, 1942 she was the daughter of the late John and Thelma Hipps. Thelma was a free spirit who loved life. She had a magnetic personality, was loved by all and was always very social. She loved the beach, her family, shopping, friends, and...
Mary Lou Bodkins Willard
Dec 21, 2025
Mary Lou Bodkins Willard, 77, of Lenoir passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hibriten Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born, September 6th, 1948 in Logan, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Eddie Bodkins and Minnie Lucille Bodkins.
Mary may have been small in stature, but she was full of sass, stubbornness, humor, and an endless amount of love....
Virginia Ferrell Mills
Dec 17, 2025
Virginia Ferrell Mills, 91, of Mooresville died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House. Born January 25th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Bradley and Maggie McCall.
Her husband, Jerry Mills; her children, Bill Stephens, Brenda Sue Yarbrough, Tony Stevens (Jonie), Buck Ferrell and Donald Ferrell (Tina); 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren survive her.
In addition...
Timothy Gray Childers
Dec 15, 2025
Timothy Gray Childers, 56, of Newton, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home. He was born June 27, 1969, in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Tim had a deep love for racing at Hickory Motor Speedway and Tri-County Speedway, competing in various divisions and taking great pride in his racing heritage. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars....
Barbara Ann (Brackins) Burleson
Dec 15, 2025
Barbara Ann (Brackins) Burleson of Hickory passed away on December 15, 2025, she was born on November 24, 1964 in Yancey County. She was the daughter of the late Homer Brackins and Edna Hughes.
She is survived by her husband, Audie Burleson, of the home; her sister, Angela "Angie" Brackins, of Connelly Springs; and her brothers-in-law, Dan Burleson (Bridget) and Sam...
Wanda Kay Helton
Dec 12, 2025
Wanda Kay Helton, 83, of Hickory passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at The Greens at Viewmont. Born, November 25th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Walter Ray Harris and Vera Mae Harris. Wanda cherished her younger years on the softball field and later found great joy in watching her granddaughter carry on that love of the game....
Gregory W. Stetson
Dec 11, 2025
Gregory W. Stetson, 61, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his home. He was born July 13, 1964, in Brockport, New York.
Greg spent his career as a heavy equipment mechanic and was most recently employed with Vermeer in Charlotte. He enjoyed working on cars, coin collecting, and following Dolphin football.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Mabel Elizabeth Yeazel
Dec 8, 2025
Mabel Elizabeth Yeazel, 93, of Lincolnton passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 in her home. Born, May 12th, 1932 she was the daughter of the late John Melton and Claira Mabel Barnes.
Mabel cherished her family above all else, and nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with those she loved. She will be fondly remembered for her exceptional cooking...
Jose Pedro Fuentez
Nov 29, 2025
José Pedro Fuentez, de 77 años, residente de Hickory, partió a la casa del Padre el sábado, 29 de noviembre de 2025, en su hogar. Nacido el 1 de febrero de 1948, fue hijo de los ya fallecidos Ignacio Fuentez y María Alicia Cruz.
La familia recibirá a los amigos y seres queridos el viernes, 5 de diciembre de 2025, de...
Shirley Ann Forwood
Nov 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Forwood 81 of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025. Born, October 3rd, 1944 she was the daughter of the late James E. McGuigan and Virgie Ellen McGuigan.
She is survived by her children: Robert Forwood, Sharon Weinreich, Brian Forwood, Kevin Forwood, and Karl Forwood; and many loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There are no services at this time.
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Christa Dawn Shuford
Nov 28, 2025
Christa Dawn Shuford, 54, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center with her closest family by her side, following a period of declining health.
Born on June 26, 1971, Christa was the beloved daughter of the late Ronald Coleman Shuford and Betty Ruth Mays Shuford.
Christa lived a life filled with creativity and passion....
Arnold Soloman Shuford
Nov 28, 2025
Arnold Soloman Shuford, 64, of Conover died Friday, November 28, 2025 at his residence. Born April 12th, 1961 he was the son of Arnold Soloman Shuford Sr. and Laura Sigmon Young. He loved listening to music, going fishing and Chevrolet hotrods.
His daughters, Sharon Robinson (Richard) and Cindy Walker; his sons, Nathaniel Lee and Freddie Street; his brother, Paul Clark (Peggy);...
William Powell Crooks
Nov 27, 2025
William Powell Crooks, 82, of Hickory passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, November 15th, 1943 he was the son of the late Nowlin T. Crooks and Nettie Crooks.
He is survived by his significant other of many years, Karen Tucker; his daughter, Angela Boggs; his step-children, Randy Isenhour, and Michael Blevins and his wife, Joy;...
Don Hedrick
Nov 22, 2025
Donald T Hedrick of Conover, 93, passed away peacefully, Saturday November 22, 2025, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherills Ford.
Born June 20, 1932 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Tollie Monroe and, Johnnie Williams Hedrick.
Don was a graduate of St. Stephens High School in Hickory. He began his long career in construction as a brick...
Forest Donald Wyant
Nov 21, 2025
Forest Donald "Don" Wyant, 90, of Hickory, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born October 1, 1935 at home, he was the son of the late Arney and Edith Goodnight Wyant. Don was a graduate of the last class of Banoak High School in 1953.
He proudly served in the United States Army as...
Martha Silver Johnson
Nov 20, 2025
Martha Silver Johnson, December 27, 1933 - November 20, 2025, 91, of Valdese, North Carolina passed away at home surrounded by her family.
She retired from Broughton hospital. She loved family, friends, animals, and campsite seeing with her beloved husband. She dearly loved God and church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Billy Joe Johnson, a daughter and son,...
Carroll Dean Buff
Nov 16, 2025
Carroll Dean Buff, 80, of Hickory died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born June 24th, 1945 he was the son of the late Buford and Beddie Buff. He was an active member of Startown First Baptist Church where he spent years serving as a Sunday School teacher and youth director.
His loving wife of 48 years, Sharon Buff; his...
Michael Andrew Carlo Gerlits
Nov 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Andrew Carlo Gerlits, who unexpectedly left us on November 14, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on October 30, 1978, Michael was the beloved son of Joyce Elaine Hull Gerlits and John Clinton Gerlits and little brother to Craig Gerlits.
After his graduation from West Lincoln High in 1996, Michael acquired...
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