Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Tony Gordon Potts, 76, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Tony was born on January 26, 1949, in Caldwell County to the late James Andrew Potts and Mabel Lucille Haigler Potts.

Tony...

Mar 24, 2025

Mrs. Maxine Townsend Warren, 90, of Hudson passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a period of declining health. Maxine was born July 19, 1934 in Watauga County, NC to the late Fred Carroll Townsend and Ada Mann Townsend. She was the last charter member of Sunrise Baptist Church. She loved her church family...

Mar 21, 2025

James David Chester, 63, of Lenoir, passed away Friday March 21, 2025 at the Cambridge House in Hildebran following a period of declining health.

James was born on March 12, 1962 in Caldwell County to James Floyd Chester and Nancy Ann Eller Chester, of Lenoir. He worked for Broyhill Industries, and was a N.C. National Guard Veteran....

Mar 18, 2025

David Ray Eckard, 53, of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. David was born December 21, 1971 in Burke County, NC to the late Danny Ray Eckard and Mary Laney Eckard. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Abbi Eckard of the home; step daughter, Kati McCollum of Wilmington;...

Mar 15, 2025

Charles Barford, Jr., 86, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home, following a period of declining health. Charles was born, November 12, 1938 in Union County, New Jersey to the late Charles Barford, Sr. and Geraldine Peres Barford. He was a retired Pharmacist for Merck-Medco Pharmaceuticals. Charles enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing. He especially had...

Mar 13, 2025

Robert Boyce Roberts, age 90 of Lenoir, NC went to join the Lord and his deceased loved ones in the early morning hours of March 13, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Lenoir. He was born in Caldwell County to the late Ralph and Dana Hart Roberts. He was a member of Whitnel Methodist Church, where he and his...

Mar 13, 2025

Betty Jo Adams, 77, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation, following a period of declining health. Betty was born on November 22, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late Council Monroe Adams and Ozie Absher Adams. She worked at Haynes Manufacturing for many years. Survivors include her children, Robert...

Mar 13, 2025

Robert Boyce Roberts, age 90 of Lenoir, NC went to join the Lord and his deceased loved ones in the early morning hours of March 13, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Lenoir.

He was born in Caldwell County to the late Ralph and Dana Hart Roberts. He was a member of Whitnel Methodist Church, where he...

Mar 12, 2025

Tex Burns, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Tex was preceded in death by his parents Tom & Bernese Burns, brother Clifford Burns, sister Susie Greene, & the love of his life Peggy Hodge Burns. He is survived by his siblings, Bob Burns (Jewell), brother-in-law Carl Greene, Gary Burns...

Mar 12, 2025

Donald Deal Kirby, Sr., 85, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence following a period of declining health.

Donald was born the eighth of ten children, on January 7, 1940, in Caldwell County, to the late Horace P. Kirby, Sr. and Esther Deal Kirby. He worked in the warehouse at Focus...

Mar 11, 2025

Nancy Jane Starnes Fox-Farmer, 93, of Granite Falls, passed away at her home in Grace Chapel on Tuesday March 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on July 22, 1931 in Caldwell County to the late Isaac Melton Starnes and Ora Della Bowman Starnes. She was married to the love of her life, Jack...

Mar 10, 2025

Maximino (Max) Rodriguez, 70, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at home surrounded by family after a long illness. Max was born August 28, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Altagracia Gonzalez and Maximino Rodriguez. Max was a US Air Force Veteran, a truck driver, mechanic, avid motorcyclist, and dog enthusiast. Max lived...

Mar 7, 2025

Steve Roland Hollis, 74, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday March 7, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory following a brief illness.

Steve was born on January 2, 1951, in Floyd County, Georgia to the late Benjamin Fare Hollis and Effie Mae McCollum Hollis. He was employed during his lifetime in the textile...

Mar 4, 2025

Sandra Dionne Smart, 50, of Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 4, 2025.

Sandra was born on April 6, 1974, in Catawba County to the late Melvin Bishop Smart and Piper Shae Eckard. She was formerly self-employed in the service industry, helping those less fortunate and in need.

Survivors include her sisters, Shannon...

Mar 3, 2025

Mr. Douglas Eric Teague, 68, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab following a period of declining health. Douglas was born February 4, 1957 in Caldwell County to the late Oren Lee Teague and Virginia Killian Teague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...

Mar 3, 2025

Mrs. Linda Gerlosky Whitener, 66, of Connelly Springs passed away Monday March 3, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a period of declining health.

Linda was born August 1, 1958 in Fayetteville, NC to the late John Gerlosky and Nancy Ann Peattie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Feb 26, 2025

Alice Ann Hayes Tate, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Amorem Hospice Care Center in Valdese following a period of declining health.

Alice was born on September 27, 1934 in Caldwell County to Paul Pinkney Hayes and Grace Virginia Stephens Hayes. She dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse...

Feb 22, 2025

Lois Hayes Kirby, 75, of Hudson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday February 22, 2025, at Caldwell UNC Healthcare in Lenoir following a period of declining health.

Lois was born on January 2, 1950, in Caldwell County to the late Frank Hayes and Verna White Hayes. She was a seamstress for many...

Feb 16, 2025

Marie Zillah Branch Cook, 87, of Granite Falls passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 8, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Willie and William Branch; and cherished sister of Bessie, Kat, Teresa, Kay, Nita, George, Nelson, Wayne, Duck, and Kenneth. Marie was a devoted wife of the late...

Feb 8, 2025

Mr. Phillip Cauthren, 86, of Hudson passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton following a period of declining health. Phillip was born January 21, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late Luther Guy Cauthren and Frances Queen Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Guy Cauthren,...