Obituaries in Hickory, NC

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...

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...

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...

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, we lost our beloved papaw, Dannie (Dan) Ritchie. For those who knew and loved him, please join us on Friday, January 30, 2026 to celebrate his life. A receiving will be held from 1-2 P.M. and funeral at 2 P.M. at Shiloh Lutheran Church.Those that preceded Dan in death a...

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 ...

Randall Winfield Parsons, 90, of Hickory, passed away January 28, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton.Born March 26, 1935, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Lester and Nora Walker Parsons.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Betty Jane Parson; and ...

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...

Alex Leroy Hawn, 31, of Hickory, passed away on January 23, 2026 at his residence.Born September 4, 1994, he was the son of his father, Edward Leroy Hawn, and his late mother, Patricia Plemmons Hawn. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Bett...

Jessica Victoria Lynn Grindstaff, 30, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026.Born November 18, 1995 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of Jimmy and Denise Grindstaff.Jess loved the Lord and attended Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was loved by everyone she met and had ...

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...

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...

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...