Hickory High Alumni Obituaries

87 passed away on Thursday January 8 2026 at Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas. The daughter of the late Edna Berkshire Hodges and William Howard McCubbin Shirley was born in Walton KY on July 23 1938. A graduate of Boone County High School Shirley went on to work for many years as a registration clerk a...

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...

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...

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...

David Rayno was born on January 3, 1936, in Hudson Falls, NY, and passed away on January 5, 2026, at the remarkable age of 90. His life was defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady willingness to serve others.As a young man, David worked alongside his father, Leroy Rayno, delivering gr...

Mr. Shanon DevoneMooseAlston was born on June 23 1970 to the late John Clinton Alston and Shirley Ann Baldwin Alston at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill North Carolina transitioned peacefully from his earthly life on Monday December 8 2025 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill North Carolina. Shanon a proud 1990...

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...

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 ...

Born on July 27 1941 in Hickory NC to Walter Childs Jr. and Liberty Washington Childs Dr. Walter Childs III entered the world with a purpose as strong and enduring as the mountains that framed his early years. From humble beginnings during the era of segregation he rose to become a transformative se...

Mr. Eric Ajanaku Hanes was born on September 2 1975 in Hickory North Carolina to the late Nannie E. Haynes and Roosevelt Pete Gaither. He departed this life unexpectedly on July 24 2025 at his home. As a 1994 graduate Eric was a proud alumnus of Hickory High School. He had a lifelong fascination wit...

The Reverend Charles F. Blalock Sr. 94 departed this life onSeptember 6 2025 at Emory Palliative Care Center Atlanta Georgia.He was born on March 3 1931 to the late William Eldridge Blalock Sr.and Mattie B. Wilder in Raleigh North Carolina. Chuck "B" as he was well known was educated in the public s...

Frances E. Brown affectionately known as Kitty was a cherished member of the Cochran family and a devoted singing evangelist has departed this life leaving behind a legacy of faith music and love that will be remembered by all who knew her. From her earliest days Francess passion for music shone bri...

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ 4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and without blame before him in love 5Having predestinated us unto th...

Juanita Travis Isenhower, 102, of Hickory passed away peacefully at Trinity Village on Jan. 9, 2026 with family by her side. A celebration of life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church on Wed January 14 - visitation at 1pm, service at 2pm officiated by Pastor Alec Fisher.Born Dec. 21, 1923, Juanita...

Boyd Robert Hilton, (commonly known as BR or Bob),of Newton, NC passed away peacefully at Frye Regional Medical Center on January 8th, 2026 at the age of 76 from an illness that progressed over the recent weeks.BR (Bob) was born and raised in Catawba County. He graduated from Fred T Foard High Scho...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 47 It is with greatly mixed emotions that the family of Lizzie Mae Goudelock announces her transitioning sunset with angel wings on Tuesday January 6 2026 at the young age of 77. Her sunrise was August 16 1948 in ...

We celebrate a life rooted in faith family and music a legacy that continues to echo through all who loved him. entered eternal rest on a beautifully snow covered afternoon December 9 2025. He was born on November 13 1939 in Hickory Catawba County North Carolina to the late Oliver James Pope Sr. and...

Barbara Jane Gourley Davenport age 71 of Smyrna died Friday December 26 2025. She was born in Nashville but spent her life in Smyrna. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Lawrence Douglas Davenport Jr.her parents Joe Anderson Gourley Sr. and Johnnie Kate Baird Gourley. Mrs. Davenport...

Susie S. Frye 85 of Harpers Ferry WV passed away December 27 2025 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson WV. Born October 30 1940 in Lewisburg WV she was the daughter of the late William Harlen Kern and Veda Zell Chapman Kern. She married Edward L. Frye Sr. on April 12 1957. They had three children M...

James H. Jim Cronstrom 86 of Superior Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday November 6 2025 at Essentia Health St. Marys Hospital in Superior. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jim was born on October 31 1939 to Frances Arseneau and Harold Cronstrom in Superior WI. He grew u...

Beverly Ann Bev Rohde nee Beeck was born September 23 1936 and passed away on Monday December 29th 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in the Town of Sheboygan Falls to Arthur and Elenora Becher Beeck. She attended Prange Grade School and Sheboygan Falls High School. On October 23 1954 she was unit...

Florine G. Yates Shelton 80 of Blackstone Virginia entered eternal rest on Thursday December 18 2025 when God dispatched His angels to retrieve her from her earthly home to come to her eternal home in heaven on high. Florine was born on October 24 1945. She was the daughter of the late James Edward ...