Billie Sue Kirby Bumgarner
Feb 10, 2024
Mrs. Billie Kirby Bumgarner, 92, of Granite Falls passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Billie was born February 13, 1931, to the late William Kirby and Kittie Poarch Kirby.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Bumgarner; granddaughter, Miranda Bumgarner; two sisters, Lola Mae Pennell and Mary...
Clyde Thompson Cook
Feb 9, 2024
Obituary for Clyde Thompson Cook
6 April 1931 – 9 February 2024
In the early hours of Friday, February 9, 2024, Clyde Thompson Cook joined Hilda in Heaven, his wife of 72 years. Clyde and Hilda made the family home in Grace Chapel...
Joann Hefner Sain
Feb 7, 2024
Mrs. Joann Hefner Sain, 88, of Hickory passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Joann was born July 8, 1935, in Caldwell County to the late Midas Sidney Hefner and Toylee Hefner Johnson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Roslyn Slavin Lefevers
Feb 6, 2024
Mrs. Roslyn LeFevers, 89, of Hudson passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Grace Village.
Roslyn was born September 3, 1934, in Bergen, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Patrick Slavin and Anna Grace Slavin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Ned...
Dakota Ray Smith
Jan 27, 2024
Dakota Ray Smith, 22, of Connelly Springs, passed away on January 27, 2024. Dakota was born on May 30, 2001, in Stanley County, a child of the late Kimberly Dawn Smith. In addition to his mother, Dakota is preceded in passing by his great grandparents, Franklin and Ruth Smith and Horace Bolick and Sue Ricks Bolick, and a cousin,...
Colleen Hoyle Curtis
Jan 21, 2024
Sarah Colleen Hoyle Curtis, 88, of Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Colleen was born June 13, 1935, in Catawba County to the late Blaine Hoyle and Ethel Thornburg Hoyle. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Colleen loved spending time with her...
Myrtle Craven Carson
Jan 13, 2024
Mrs. Myrtle Doshia Craven Carson, 101, of Hickory passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her home. Myrtle was born November 16, 1922 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Aaron Craven and Izetta Spicer Craven. She was a member of Clover Baptist Church for over fifty years. Myrtle enjoyed crafting, especially crocheting and making Christmas ornaments. She was...
Michael Cornett
Jan 13, 2024
Mr. Michael Anthony Cornett, 57, of Lenoir passed away January 13, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Michael was born February 11, 1966 in Burke County to Mrs. Katherine Helton Holcombe and the late Jack Wilbern Cornett. Michael was a Golden Glove, known for his boxing skills. He worked as a professional mobile home mover and an OTR truck driver....
Ricky Alan Hinson
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Ricky Alan Hinson, 60, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Amorem in Hudson, NC.
Ricky was born December 11, 1963, in Catawba, North Carolina to Eugene Hinson and the late Floy Elmina Hinson. He worked as an upholster at Kincaid Furniture.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Floy...
Terry Lee Childers
Jan 4, 2024
Mr. Terry Lee Childers, 68, of Lenoir passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Health following a period of declining health.
Terry was born July 28, 1955 in Burke County to the late Horace Childers, Jr. and Gladys “Pauline” Childers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Donald Davis Turnmire
Dec 30, 2023
Mr. Donald Davis Turnmire, 62, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Donald was born August 28, 1961 in Guilford County to Mrs. Imogene “Babe” Turnmire and the late Fred Atlas Turnmire. He worked for the Town of Granite at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. He also...
Marilyn Bryant Moore
Dec 30, 2023
Mrs. Marilyn Bryant Moore, 80, of Connelly Springs passed away Saturday, December 30. 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice Home.
Marilyn was born July 27, 1943 in Caldwell County to the late Madge Chandler Craig.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Houck Moore, and fur baby Teeka.
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Joseph C. Ormond
Dec 29, 2023
Mr. Joseph “Joe” C. Ormond, 79, of Granite Falls passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home, following a period of declining health. Joe was born April 4, 1944 in Somerville, Mass. to the late Arthur Victor Lemay Brannen and Mary Katherine “Marion” Sweeny Ormond. Joe was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and gratefully celebrated over fifty...
Gail Marie Swanson
Dec 27, 2023
Miss. Gail Marie Swanson, 56, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 following a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, January 6, 2023 at Sunset Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Miller officiating.
Clarence Hollis
Dec 26, 2023
Mr. Clarence Henry Hollis, 61, of Hudson passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home. Clarence was born June 21, 1962 in Cataula, Georgia. He worked as an LPN and EEG Technician at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Robin Hollis; step-daughters, Wendy Deal and Alyx Icard and spouse Jeremy;...
Patricia Sue Watson
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Sue Watson, known lovingly by her family as “Granny Cakes”, age 82, passed away at her home Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Patricia was born August 24, 1941 in Posey County, Indiana to the late Paul Longacre and Pearl Longacre. She was an avid cookbook collector. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...
Sarah Yvonne Phillips Willis
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Willis, 86, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab following a period of declining health. Sarah was born June 11, 1937 in Caldwell County to the late Atley Phillips and Mae Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Noah Willis. Those left...
Megan Elaine Lambert
Dec 18, 2023
Megan Elaine Lambert, 35, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. Megan was born October 16, 1988 in Caldwell County, NC. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jack Bowman; grandmother, Debra Icard; and brother, Michael Tyler Lambert. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Ethan Hart, Malik Ellerbee, and Emmory Lambert; mother, Brenda...
Micheal Lee Smith
Dec 18, 2023
Micheal Lee Smith, a man who lived to make other’s lives better and an avid NC State fan, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, December 18th, 2023. Mike was 75 years old.
Smart and strong-willed, Mike had an admirable work ethic. If there was a tough problem to solve, you could always count on him. Mike loved...
Paul Bumgarner
Dec 18, 2023
Mr. Paul Bumgarner, 86, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Paul was born January 23, 1937 in Wilkes County, NC to the late George Dewey Bumgarner and Gladys Church Bumgarner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tessa Bean....
