Hickory High Alumni Obituaries

Carolyn Sue Willie Renz, 79, of Cat Spring, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.Carolyn was born on August 3, 1946, in Houston, Texas to Charles Leonard Willie and Vera Maude Carpenter Willie. She attended Waltrip High School in ...

Don was born on March 8 1959 in Richmond the son of Vernon and Emogene Snider Ogg the youngest of three sons. He was united in marriage to Ellen Sloan on July 4 1980 she preceded him in death on May 3 1995. He was later united in marriage to Patti Mabary on July 5 2000 she survives of the home. Addi...

Mary Christene Scherer, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon. She was born June 8, 1941, in Monroe, Iowa, the daughter of Tone and Bessie (Robison) Aalbers.Mary was a 1959 graduate of Monroe High School...

was born August 6 1947 to Francis and Verena Fedie Nehl in Durand Wisconsin and later moved to Missouri in 1954. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Verena Nehl daughter Patsy Kay Murphy brother James Nehl sisterinlaw Rachel Nehl and nephew Jon Nehl. He is survived by his loving w...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leanna Kaye Schilling Jackson, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO. She passed away on November 30, 2025 after a long illness.Born in Springfield, MO on August 8, 1953, Leanna was the eldest of three children and devoted daughter to the late Elroy and Joe...

Bob E. Crutcher, of Lamar, MO, a devoted Christian and beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, departed this life on December 16, 2025 at the age of 88.Bob was born on April 23, 1937, to Buster Crutcher and Oletha Crutcher Jennings in Arcola, Missouri. He grew up...

Charles Pinky Howard Prentice of Jameson MO went to be with his savior on Friday January 23 2026 peacefully at his home in Jameson MO at the age of 85 after a hardfought battle with kidney disease. He was born on January 12 1941 in Kansas City MO to Clyde and Ellen Prentice. He graduated from Kearne...

Richard (Rick) Martin Tysinger, 72, of Sanford, NC, passed away at the Sanford Manor Memory Care on Friday, November 7, 2025.Born in Raleigh, NC on December 22, 1952, he was the adopted son of the late C. R. and Bessie Ann Reddick Tysinger. He met his biological mother Imogene Prather Keeling and he...

With sincere sorrow the Majestic Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Ms. Patricia Burns on December 31 2025 in Elizabethtown NC. Visitation 1pm 2pm Saturday January 24 2026 at Highway of Holiness Church 528 Twisted Hickory Rd. Elizabethtown NC. Celebration of Life Saturday Janua...

I dont know how much value I have in this universe. But I do know that I made a few people happier than they wouldve been without me. And as long as I know that Im as rich as Ill ever be. Robin Williams Auburn Amy Bray Peterson 52 died on December 31 2021 at home in Auburn Maine surrounded by her ...

Don Allen BakerSeptember 26, 1942 – January 27, 2026Don Allen Baker, age 83, of Hickory, NC, passed away on January 27, 2026. A man defined by melody, rhythm, and a deep devotion to his loved ones, Don leaves behind a legacy of music that resonated across the Carolinas and beyond.A Life of Music and...

Reginald “Reggie” Van Dula Jr., age 39, made his heavenly transition, Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Lenoir, NC. He was gifted to his parents Dorothy Largent Dula and Reginald Van Dula Sr. on July 27, 1986, in Morganton, NC at Grace Hospital.Reggie was preceded in death by his maternal &...

Betty Bumgarner Asherbraner, 92, of Hickory, passed away January 30, 2026, at Trinity Village.Born November 23, 1933, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Keota Bumgarner.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny, Carroll, Tommy, and Marv...

Gastonia, North CarolinaDr. Arthur "Bruce" Hartung, 87, of Gastonia passed away January 17, 2026. He was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 23, 1938, the only child of the late Dr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Hartung. Bruce was a graduate of Catawba College and held Masters and Doctorate degrees from Duke ...

Bobby Greene age 83 went home to be with the Lord on September 8 2024 at the Frye Regional Hospital in Hickory NC. He was born on March 11941 the eldest child of the late Joe and Ruth McKinney Greene in the Green Cove Community on Cane Creek. Tragically Bobby lost his father at the young age of 17. ...

Lindsey Lee Butcher Williams 46 of Prosperity died Monday December 29 2025 in her home surrounded by family. She was born October 25 1979 a daughter of Clinton and Deborah Hosaflook Butcher of Waynesburg. Lindsey graduated from Waynesburg Central High School in 1998 where she was a member of 4H. She...

Katherine P. Kit Marino Metzler age 61 formerly of Tionesta PA passed on November 5 2025 at Warren General Hospital in Warren PA. She was born on September 23 1964 at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls TX daughter of the late Ronald Marino and Lorna Gay Middlestead Campbell of Tionesta. She li...

Terri L. Crytser age 55 of Hermitage PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 26 2026 at her residence. Terri was a 1989 graduate of Hickory High School and VoTech where she studied cosmetology. She worked as a beautician for J.C. Pennys and also worked as a cashier for the former Shop N Save i...

She was born January 20 1933 at her home in Hickory Township now Hermitage to Frederick and Helen McWhirter Hinkson. She graduated from Hickory High School and worked at Cattron Communications in Sharpsville and later for Dr David Vermiere in Hermitage. She was a long time member of Hickory Global M...

Melinda S. Morrow age 69 of Warren Ohio formerly of Sharpsville PA passed away peacefully on Monday November 24 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born February 27 1956 in Sharon PA she was the daughter of the late William Bill and Dorothy Shander Miller. Melinda was a 1974 gr...

Litty A. Reiner Hado 83 of Kempton PA passed away peacefully on December 24 2025 at Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli PA. She was the loving wife of Dennis M. Hado with whom she would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this January. Born in Elizabeth NJ she was the daughter of the late H...

Sandra Lynn Gaines 70 of Hermitage Pa passed away following a brief illness Thursday December 18th 2025 in UPMC Shadyside Pittsburgh PA. Sandra was born February 17th 1955 to Betty Ruth Schott and Fred Albert Nettinger in Sharon PA. She graduated from Hickory High School class of 1973 and earned her...

LaRue was born on September 29th 1944 to Twila Rolinson and Fred Cusick in Farrell PA. She was a graduate of Hickory High School. LaRue worked with children with special needs at Hermitage School District. In 1965 she married her husband Gary Lee Steen. LaRue loved animals and cardinals. She volunte...

Roberta Bobi Jordan Winkler RN of Hawley passed away on Thursday Dec. 18 2025. Bobi known and loved as Mom Nana or Nana Banana was a strong intelligent and deeply compassionate woman whose warmth and steady presence touched everyone who knew her. Born on February 81941 in Mount Carmel she moved to ...

Henry Thomas Tommy Rogerson Jr.76 beloved husband of 56 years to Patricia Patsy Hatcher Rogerson died January 29 2026 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Tommy was born September 17 1949 in Sumter SC the son of the late H. T. Tom Rogerson and the late Taphenas Tena Russell Rogerson. He graduated from...

Rock Hill SC Mr. James C. Martin 84 passed away peacefully on Saturday January 17 at his home. The family will receive friends at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel 2133 Ebenezer Road Rock Hill SC on Thursday January 22 2026 from 400530 pm. A graveside service with full military rites will be hel...

On Tuesday afternoon January 27 2026 Gods loving hands quietly carried Valeria to a better place a place of peace rest and tranquility. Charity Valeria Gail Pickens Harrington age 74 was born on April 22 1951 the middle child of seven children born to the late John Otis Pickens and Vera Elaine Pick...

After a lengthy illness and with family beside him Retired Capt. William Bill Carl Dixon Jr. age 95 used the golden key and entered that palace of eternity on November 17 2025. William was the son of the late W. Carl Dixon Sr. and Mary L. Dixon. He was born in the Avondale area of Chattanooga. He ha...

James Kenneth Ken Lawrence affectionately known as Kenny passed away on January 11 2026 in Nashville Tennessee at the age of 83. Born on May 11 1942 in Decatur Alabama Ken was the son of Herman and Ava Nell Lawrence. He spent his formative years in Tennessee and graduated from Antioch High School be...