Local obituaries for Catawba County, NC.
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Charles Van Horn
Sep 10, 2021
Charles Willis Van Horn Sr., 89, of Hickory passed away Friday, September 10th, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born July 7th, 1932 he was the son of the late Inez Muriel Willis Van Horn and Everette Franklin Van Horn. Charles "Lefty" retired from the furniture industry and was an avid sports fan. Go Red Sox! He enjoyed...
Gwendolyn Wilson
Sep 9, 2021
Gwendolyn Carol Wilson, 64, of St. Robert, MO passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 3rd, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Ralph Fields and Anna Jo Fields. Her husband Michael Ray Wilson of the home, a daughter, Kimberly Ruth fields Perrigan and husband Thomas of Taylorsville; a sister, Jo Lewis of...
Robert Hallman
Sep 9, 2021
Robert William Hallman Sr., 77, of Vale passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Wendover Hospice House. Born, November 18th, 1943 he was the son of the late Ernest William Hallman and Hazel Mae Hallman. Robert enjoyed running marathons and working on classic cars. He is survived by his wife Patsy Hallman of the home; a sister Linda Dianne Yount...
Nathaniel Hunt
Sep 9, 2021
Nathaniel Hunt Sr. December 5, 1943 - September 9, 2021 Nathaniel has said, not to be sad in his death but to rejoice in knowing him in life. He has gone home to be with his Heavenly Father. He said he loves us all and will see us on the other side. He leaves behind his best friend and loving...
Robert Buchanan
Sep 7, 2021
Robert James Buchanan, 74, of Claremont passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 31st, 1947 he was the son of the late Clayton and Lillian Buchanan. He will be remembered as a faithful preacher and teacher. He is survived by his wife Alpha Tomblin Buchanan of the home; a daughter Lillian Deal (Curtis) of...
Dolly Huss
Sep 7, 2021
Dolly Mozelle Huss, 92, of Hickory died on September 7, 2021. Born September 15, 1928 in Catawba County to the late Ethel Huffman Huss and John Huss and she was one of five daughters. She was preceded in death by sisters, Bonnie Grigg and Catherine Chapman. She is survived by her son, Henry Summey Leonard and her sisters Margie Hartsell...
Walter Phillips
Sep 6, 2021
Walter Lee "Rebel" Phillips, 71, of Claremont passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his residence. Born October 15th, 1949 he was the son of the late Hugh Adolphus Phillips and Eva Aldridge Phillips. He is survived by his wife Judy Meade Phillips of the home; a step-daughter Melissa Mae Causby of Yadkinville; two step-sons Jack Hunt (Sarah) of Conover...
Richard Scronce
Sep 4, 2021
Richard Eugene Scronce, 68, of Vale died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his residence. He is now with Jesus in Heaven, walking and talking after being paralyzed six years from a stroke. Richard was born April 10, 1953 in Catawba County to Jim and Hattie Scronce. He welcomed all his visitors with a smile and hand shake with the arm...
Kerry Hicks
Sep 4, 2021
Kerry Don Hicks, 65, of Hickory died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born December 21st, 1955 he was the son of Wanda Hurst Hicks and the late Charles William Hicks. His daughter, Kara Hurst Hicks; his son, William Kyle Hicks and wife Jessica Boiling Hicks; a sister, Kay Range; brothers, Kevin Hicks and Keith Hicks and a grandson,...
Zella Schronce
Sep 3, 2021
Zella Gertrude Schronce, 83, of Maiden went home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, September 3, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 21st, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Raymond Albert Philips and Pansy Green Philips. Children, Donna Hoyle and husband Carroll, Pansy Warsham, Patricia Green and husband Billy and Michael Adams; husband Odis Schronce;...
Jose Vazquez
Sep 1, 2021
Jose Ismael Vazquez, 62, of Hickory died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence. Born Wednesday, June 17th, 1959 he was the son of Federico Vazquez and Heriberta Vazquez. A daughter Erika Vazquez of hickory, NC and his mother Heriberta Vazquez survive him. His father preceded Federico Vazquez him in death. There are no funeral services planned at this time....
Sarah Barger
Sep 1, 2021
Sarah Gail Barger 28 of Newton died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 27th, 1993 she was the daughter of Ray Alan Barger and Debra Gail Barger. She loved her animals and was an avid Carolina fan. She loved children and loved to play games. She loved to bless others with gifts...
Jonathan Silva
Sep 1, 2021
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Nancy Rudisill
Aug 31, 2021
Nancy Louise Rudisill, 82, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born January 24th, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Henry Blake Carver and Julia Ann Carver. Nancy loved being a mom to her seven children and cooking for everyone, especially pinto beans. She always enjoyed reading her Bible and singing her...
Sherese Whitener
Aug 30, 2021
Sherese Casha Whitener, 30, of Hickory transitioned to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 9th, 1991 she was the daughter of Tracy Denise Graydon and the late Lawrence Ringo Graydon. She was a graduate of Catawba Valley High School class of 2010. She was passionate about hair and make-up and was...
David Mcneely
Aug 29, 2021
David Lee McNeely 58 of Vale died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Decedent's Home. Born Wednesday, October 24th, 1962 he was the son of Ottis Kennedy and Nora. His wife Susan Annette McNeely of Vale, NC and a daughter Tuesday McNeely survive him. His parents Ottis Kennedy and Nora preceded him in death. There are no services planned at this...
Charles Williams
Aug 27, 2021
Charles Ray Williams, 66, of Vale, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 21st, 1954 he was the son of the late Jack Franklin Williams and Annie Lea. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church for over twenty years and served as an Usher for some...
James Bishop
Aug 27, 2021
James Conard Bishop, Jr. 76 of Hickory died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born February 20th, 1945 he was the son of the late James Conard Bishop Sr. and Nellie Frances Bishop. A US Army veteran, he was the owner and operator of J.R.'s Roofing Company. His wife, Carol Ann Turner Bishop of the home; two daughters, Jamie...
Janice Hicks
Aug 26, 2021
Janice Isbell Hicks, 67, of Harmony died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born April 19th, 1954 she was the daughter of Hugh Benjamin Isbell and Pearl. Her daughter Rhonda Dawn Young and spouse Alan Young; two grandsons David Christopher Walsh Jr. and Michael Wesley Walsh; ex-husband William Hicks; and a number of siblings survive her. Her...
Spencer Rowell
Aug 24, 2021
Spencer Allen Rowell, 34, of Newton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born May 5th, 1987 he was the son of Robert Rowell Jr. and Laura "Lori" Rowell. Spencer was a young man who loved and adored his family. He always talked about The Lord and how he couldn't wait until his fight...
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