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Charles Lawrence Rhoney

Charles Lawrence Rhoney

Jul 17, 2024

Charles Lawrence Rhoney Sr., 90, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence.

Born November 14, 1933 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ethel Thornburg Rhoney and Horace Dixon Rhoney. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Eugene Rhoney and by his sister,...

Barbara Nell Bogle

Barbara Nell Bogle

Jul 14, 2024

Ms. Barbara Nell Bogle, 71, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.

Barbara was born June 17, 1953 in Caldwell County to the late Jack Turnmyre Bogle and Rachel Minnelle Bogle.

Those left  to cherish her memory include her siblings, Jack H....

Sherri Ann Wilson

Sherri Ann Wilson

Jul 13, 2024

Ms. Sharon “Sherri” Ann Wilson, 62, of Hudson passed away July 13, 2024 at The Greens of Viewmont following a period of declining health. Sherri was born January 21, 1962 in Caldwell County to the late Mary Penley Wilson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Osborne; brother, Robert “Robbie” Wilson; and...

Danny Ray Townsend

Danny Ray Townsend

Jul 10, 2024

Danny Ray Townsend, 61, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home. Danny was born March 26, 1963 in Caldwell County to Mr. Troy Junior Townsend and the late Maryann Calloway Townsend. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Allen Townsend, Huey Townsend, and Karen Townsend. Those left to cherish...

Gordon “Jim” Prestwood

Gordon “Jim” Prestwood

Jul 9, 2024

Mr. Gordon “Jim” James Prestwood, 75, of Statesville passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Carolina Caring Hospice, following a period of declining health. Jim was born October 25, 1948 in Caldwell County to the late George James Prestwood and Mable Ruth Coffey Prestwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Harris....

Gene Evan Anderson

Gene Evan Anderson

Jul 4, 2024

Gene Evan Anderson, 68, of Granite Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Amorem of Hudson following a period of declining health.

Gene was born on July 19, 1955, in Caldwell County, a son of the late Guy Kenneth Anderson and Wilma Bradshaw Anderson.  He worked at Longview Yarns until retirement.  Gene was of the...

Sebastian Alberto Sibrian

Sebastian Alberto Sibrian

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Sebastian Alberto Sibrian, 70, of Hudson passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health. Sebastian was born October 9, 1953 in Chalatenango, El Salvador to Mrs. Demisia Echeverria Sibrian and the late Fernando Sibrian. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Maria Sibrian; sons, Daniel Sibrian and wife Madison,...

Clyde “Trent” Craig

Clyde “Trent” Craig

Jul 1, 2024

Clyde Trent Craig, 77, of Granite Falls passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest in Winston Salem. Trent was born November 28, 1946 to the late Clyde and Evelyn Huss Craig. He attended Fred T. Foard High School where he played basketball and football. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War....

Kathleen Hickman Williams

Kathleen Hickman Williams

Jun 16, 2024

Kathleen Hickman Williams, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on her 73rd birthday on June 16, 2024 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Kathy was born on June 16, 1951, to the late Bob Hickman and Ann Hickman of Granite Falls. She lived a life full of joy, dedication and love. Kathy pursued her passion for Recreational Management, earning...

Michael Robert Hollander

Michael Robert Hollander

Jun 15, 2024

Michael Robert Hollander, 59 of Granite Falls passed away June 15, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health.

Michael was born January 5, 1965 in Cook County, Illinois to the late John and Wilma Hollander.  Michael worked for Hibriten Supply for over 30 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Larry Haven Sipe

Larry Haven Sipe

Jun 10, 2024

Mr. Larry Haven Sipe, 70, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, June10, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Larry was born August 12, 1953 in Catawba County to the late Emmett Haven Sipe and Mary Eva Withers Sipe. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carolyn Sipe of the home; Children, Denita Triplett...

Judy Bolick Freeman

Judy Bolick Freeman

Jun 7, 2024

Loving wife and beloved aunt, Judy Bolick Freeman passed away on June 7, 2024, surrounded by family.

Judy was born on September 10, 1951, to the late Dexter Bolick and Rachel Munday Bolick.  She was a long-term member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Hudson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Barbara (Bobbie) Watson Sanders

Barbara (Bobbie) Watson Sanders

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” W. Sanders, 71, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Caldwell Hospital following a period of declining health.

Bobbie was born January 13, 1953, in Caldwell County to the late Edmon A. Watson and Lona P. Watson. She was a member at Northside Baptist Church.

In addition...

Floyd Carroll Pope

Floyd Carroll Pope

May 24, 2024

Mr. Floyd Carroll Pope, 84, of Hudson, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Hudson, following a period of declining health.

Floyd was born on January 13, 1940, in Burke County to the late William McKinley Pope and Lucy Hargus Pope.  He was a retired fixer in the textile industry and was a...

Clarence “Bones” Allen Branch

Clarence “Bones” Allen Branch

May 22, 2024

Clarence “Bones” Allen Branch, 63, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Survivors include his sister, Josephine Schronce and husband Thomas of Hickory; and cousin Ricky Branch. No services are scheduled at this time.

Stephen Allen Hooks

Stephen Allen Hooks

May 22, 2024

Mr. Stephen Allen Hooks, 74, of Connelly Springs passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at UNC Blue Ridge in Morganton, following a period of declining health. Stephen was born December 14, 1949 in Harden County, Texas to the late Felix Hubert Hooks and Margie Haas Hooks. He was a veteran of the US Army. In addition to his parents,...

Mary Williams Sharpe

Mary Williams Sharpe

May 19, 2024

Mrs. Mary Williams Sharpe,85, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Amorem Hospice following a brief period of declining health. Mary was born April 30, 1939 in Caldwell County to the late Lester Williams and Lola Miller Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Sharpe. Those left to...

Paul Randal (Randy) Groves

Paul Randal (Randy) Groves

May 17, 2024

Paul Randal (Randy) Groves, 64, of Hickory passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Paul was born October 24, 1959, to the late Thomas Groves and Lavonda Banner Watson. Paul was a 1977 graduate of Hibriten High School; he then joined the US Navy, traveling around the world on the USS Ponce. He...

Harvey Odell White

Harvey Odell White

May 16, 2024

Harvey Odell White, 83, of Granite Falls, NC passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home. Odell was born on December 23, 1940, to the late Harvey White and Ruby Teague White, Odell’s life was marked by remarkable achievements and cherished relationships. We’re bringing the picture up there now. He attended Lenoir Rhyne College on a football...

Jeremy Lynn Brinkley

Jeremy Lynn Brinkley

May 14, 2024

Jeremy Lynn Brinkley, 32, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Mackie Funeral Service Chapel.   There will be a receiving of friends and family 1 hour prior to the funeral.

An online obituary can be found at...

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