Obituaries in Hickory, NC

Christopher Lee Walker, 49, of Hickory, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.He was born May 30, 1976, in Catawba County.Preceding him in death was his father, Jackie Wiggins and granddaughter, Amelia Burton.A son, brother, father and friend, Chris was fun-loving and alw...

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 &...

Marie Bernice Weller Larkin, 91, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.Born January 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lester Dewey Weller and Nancy Scott Weller.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Henry...

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...

Helen “Sissy” Hartley McCracken, age 74, of Baton, NC, passed away on January 18, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1951, to the late Folk and Frances Hartley.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David McCracken; two sisters, Mavis Ann Hartley and Thelma Hart...

Elizabeth “Beth” Carol Sundby Walker, 70, of Hickory passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home.Born October 6, 1955 in Davenport, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul Sundby and Viva Kathryn Boswell Sundby. In addition to her parents, Beth was preceded in death by her husband...

Brenda Sue Harris, 74, of Hickory passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Trinity Village.Born December 29, 1951 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Grady M. Harris and Lula Mae Benfield Harris. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by four siblings, Howard Har...

John Silas Wade II, lovingly known as Jack, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center after an unexpected decline in health. Born November 22, 1941, Jack left this earth surrounded by his family who held him in love and faithful prayer in the last hours of h...

Lauciana “Shawna” Ikard Minor Sears, 49, of Hickory, passed away January 15, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.Born April 14, 1976, she was the daughter of the late Fred S. Ikard and Ella Mae Covington Ikard.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving son, James Rashawn ...

William “Billy” Burgess Bailey, Jr., 74, of Hickory, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at his residence.Born February 5, 1951, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late William Burgess Bailey, Sr. and Rachel Barlow Bailey.Billy worked in photography and enjoyed it as a hobby as well. He lo...

Doris “Beth” Elizabeth Price of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory.Born March 3, 1962, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late G.P. Price Jr. and Leslie Reese Price.She is survived by her sisters, Jennifer Teague (Scott), Cathe...

Kelly Ray Cline, 85, of Hickory, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center.Born February 29, 1940, in Burke County, N.C., he was the son of the late Guy Cline and Edna Shoup Cline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Jeanette Gilliam C...