Connie Hyde Powers
Mar 11, 2026
Connie Hyde Powers, 67, of Claremont, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Amorem Hospice Care Center following a period of declining health.
Connie was born on December 25, 1958 in Swain County to the late Claude Hyde and Maude Nations Sigmon. She worked at King Hickory Furniture, and will be deeply missed by those who loved her.
Surviving are...
Edwin Ernest Hall
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. Edwin Ernest Hall, 75, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Edwin was born September 20, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Daisy Fulbright Hall and Ernest Hall. He worked as a supervisor at Kohler & Campbell Piano. Edwin was also a faithful member of Dry Ponds Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents,...
Karen Dale Bolick
Mar 11, 2026
Karen Dale Bolick, 67, of Granite Falls, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer, endured for many years.
Karen was born on May 25, 1958 in Caldwell County to the late Charles Marion Dale and Thelma Lucille Miller Dale. She worked for many years in the textile...
Ronald Lee McLain
Mar 10, 2026
Ronald Lee McLain, 79, of Connelly Springs passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his home.
Ronald was born February 26, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Geraldine McLain. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later worked as a welder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard...
Tyron Edwin Williams
Mar 9, 2026
Mr. Tyron Edwin Williams, 66, of Hickory passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home.
Tyron was born October 20, 1959 in Caldwell County to the late Kenneth Williams and Ellen Coffey Williams. He worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Williams; and sister, Karen Wilson;...
Karen Lee Snyder Sutton
Mar 5, 2026
Karen Lee Snyder Sutton, 83, of Lenoir, entered into eternal rest on Thursday March 5, 2026 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Karen was born on March 13, 1942 in York County, Pennsylvania to the late Leslie Syder and Loreen Shupp Snyder. She worked for many years with International Paper, and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Those...
Clyde Douglas Bentley
Mar 5, 2026
Clyde Douglas Bentley, 78, of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 5, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a brief illness.
Clyde was born on May 13, 1947 in Caldwell County, to the late Lonnie P. Bentley and Belva Hamby Bentley. Clyde dedicated many years to Broyhill Furniture, where his skills in maintenance ensured the...
Jimmy Leonard Younce
Mar 4, 2026
Jimmy Leonard Younce, 86, of Hudson, departed this life to his heavenly home on March 4, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Jimmy was born on April 28, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Walter Leonard Younce and Fannie Wilcox Younce. He found joy and relaxation on the golf course and at the beach, with a...
James "JD" Douglas Scott
Mar 3, 2026
James “JD” Scott Jr. 46 of Gamewell went home to be with his lord on Tuesday March 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Scott was born on November 9, 1979, to Tammie Franklin and the late James Douglas Scott.
James Scott was a kind and loving man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He deeply cherished his...
Todd Wayne Hannah
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Todd “Wayne” Hannah, 64, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Wayne was born February 26, 1962 in Catawba County to Mrs. Virginia Ruth Ates Hannah and the late Lee Marvin Hannah. He worked in the furniture industry and as a Race Official for 40 years at Hickory Motor Speedway.
In...
Vicky Lynn Bennett
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Vickie Lynn Bennett, 49, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Amorem Hospice of Hudson following a period of declining health.
Vickie was born November 11, 1976 in Caldwell County to Mrs. Josephine Church Bennett and the late Clarence Bennett. She worked as a Victims Advocate for the Shelter Home of Caldwell County.
In addition to her father, she...
Carolyn Tilda Clark Brown
Mar 2, 2026
Carolyn Tilda Clark Brown, 88, of Sawmills, passed away March 2, 2026, at Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care.
She was born on December 4, 1937, to the late Rose Belle Bentley Clark and Marvin Onnel Clark. She is preceded by both parents and her brother, Lee Roy Clark.
She was a furniture sprayer for 35 years and a CNA for 10 years,...
Iris Cannon Marley
Feb 28, 2026
Iris Cannon Marley, 67, of Hudson, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.
Iris was born on March 30, 1958 in Caldwell County, to the late Robert Rufus Cannon and Mable Chester Cannon. Iris was a graduate of Hudson High School, was a homemaker, and was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.
In...
Lucy Cervantes Robles
Feb 28, 2026
Lucy Cervantes Robles, 75, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 28, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.
Lucy was born on March 28, 1950 in Howard County, Texas to the late Jessie Cervantes and Jesse Ontiveros Cervantes. With a heart full of compassion, she spent many years as a home healthcare nurse, touching the lives...
Garry Kenneth Stanbury
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Garry Kenneth Stanbury, 74, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Garry was born September 20, 1951 in Boone, NC to the late Perry Stanbury and Janice May Stanbury. He owned and operated Stanbury Recycling and Automotive where he worked as a mechanic.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Jeffrey Busic Joines
Feb 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jeffrey (Jeff) Busic Joines on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born August 4, 1949, Jeff was the cherished only child of Major Astor and Marie Busic Joines. Though he was the sole recipient of his parents’ devotion, Jeff spent his own life turning that focus outward—dedicating himself to a life...
Jo Ann Burchette
Feb 21, 2026
Jo Ann Wilson Burchette was born on April 01, 1973, and passed away February 21, 2026.
She was the beloved daughter of Walt Whisnant and Barbra Ann Whisnant.
She is preceived in death by her mother Barbra Whisnant and grand daughter Huntleigh Burchette.
She is survived by her father Walt Whisnant , her mother-in -law Patricia Burchette, her loving Husband Brian
Burchette, her beloved...
Jonathan Paul Hawks
Feb 20, 2026
Mr. Jonathan Paul Hawks, 41, of Hudson passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton following a period of declining health.
Jonathan was born December 10, 1984 in Winston Salem, NC. He worked at MDI.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Sheila Baker Hawks of Hudson; father, Michael Wayne Hawks of Hickory; brother, Jason...
Barbara Baker Wilkey
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Baker Wilkey, 84, of Granite Falls, departed this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Carolina Rehab following a brief illness.
Barbara was born on September 16, 1941, in Caldwell County to the late Fields Clarence Baker and Ella Greene Baker. She was a dedicated administrative secretary in the textile industry for many years. A longtime...
Patricia Lynne Phillips
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Lynne Phillips, 69, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.
Patricia was born February 26, 1956 in Carteret County, NC to the late Joseph and Thelma Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Beno Phillips; son, Jerry York; sister, Bessie Stilley; and...
