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Betty Daye Teague

Betty Daye Teague

May 11, 2024

Mrs. Betty Sue Daye Teague, 87, of Granite Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Caldwell, following a period of declining health. Betty was born on July 16, 1936, in Catawba County to the late Harry Willard Daye and Bonnie Kirby Daye. She was retired from Hickman Hardware, where she served as bookkeeper for...

Joyce Ann Holman Trivette

Joyce Ann Holman Trivette

May 5, 2024

Joyce Ann Holman Trivette, 75, of Connelly Springs passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Joyce was born on September 8, 1948, to the late Davis Holman and Mary Holman. She worked in furniture at Bassett Furniture.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Bernard Trivette; her father, Davis McLee Holman;...

Steven Lee Endicott

Steven Lee Endicott

May 4, 2024

Steven Lee Endicott, 23, of Hudson passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Steven was born July 22, 2000, in Mecklenburg County, to Timothy Endicott and Nora Durango Peaks.  He loved gaming on his Xbox, fishing, hunting, and outdoors activities.  Steven was a wonderful cook.

Steven was preceded in death by a brother, Sergio Durango...

Xyra Dezirey Gaither And Delilyah Lavonne Gaither

Xyra Dezirey Gaither And Delilyah Lavonne Gaither

May 3, 2024

Xyra Dezirey Gaither and Delilyah Lavonne Gaither passed away on May 3, 2024.

They were born to Quantay Gaither and Crystal Clontz on May 3, 2024.

Let to cherish their memory is their parents, Quantay Gaither and Crystal Clontz; God Parents, Cedric Rorie and Toneeka Oates; and multiple family members.

An online obituary...

Jacob Daniel Hartman

Jacob Daniel Hartman

Apr 27, 2024

Infant Jacob Daniel Hartman passed away on Saturday, April 27,2024 at Catawba Medical Center.

He was born to Jacob “Hunter” Hartman and Ashley Shomaker on April 27, 2024.

Jacob Daniel is preceded in death by and infant sibling Francis Hartman.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jacob “Hunter” Hartman and Ashley...

Carl Lewis Mcrary

Carl Lewis Mcrary

Apr 26, 2024

Mr. Carl Lewis McRary, 80, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Carolina Caring, following a period of declining health.

Carl was born on May 20, 1943, in Caldwell County to the late Gertha McRary Fairchild. Carl was previously employed as a cabinet designer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertha McRary...

Judy Viola Rich

Judy Viola Rich

Apr 25, 2024

Judy Viola Rich,76, of Hickory passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

She was born October 21, 1947, to the later Wilford Renshaw and Elsie Edins Renshaw in Guilford County in North Carolina.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Wilford Renshaw and Elsie Renshaw; and one brother, Jimmy Renshaw.

Left to...

Nancy Fowler Warren

Nancy Fowler Warren

Apr 25, 2024

Nancy Fowler Warren of Hickory passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Nancy and her husband, Scott, had been married for 32 years.

She had one daughter, three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date.

An online obituary can be found at www.mackiefh.com .

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Thomas Robert Piercy

Thomas Robert Piercy

Apr 18, 2024

Thomas Robert Piercy, 58, of Granite Falls, departed this life to his heavenly home on Thursday April 18, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Piercy was born on September 25, 1965 in Caldwell county to Jerry Thomas Piercy and Pamela Gilbert Lyons. He worked in the textile industry for many years, and helped his father with...

Kenneth Warren Bumgarner

Kenneth Warren Bumgarner

Apr 17, 2024

Kenneth Warren Bumgarner, 72, of Hildebran, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. Bumgarner was born on February 14, 1952, in Dayton Ohio, and was a United States Navy Veteran. He was self-employed owner and operator of Bumgarner Landscaping and was a member of Dudley Shoals Baptist...

Donna Lorice Boyette Bumgarner

Donna Lorice Boyette Bumgarner

Apr 17, 2024

Donna Lorice Boyette Bumgarner, 68, of Hildebran, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mrs. Bumgarner was born on October 10, 1955, in Catawba County to the late William Boyette, Jr. and Mary Hudson Boyette. She was employed as an administrative assistant with Catawba Valley Duplicating and was a...

Howard “Butch” Colden Hice Jr.

Howard “Butch” Colden Hice Jr.

Apr 13, 2024

Howard Colden “Butch” Hice, Jr., 77, of Hudson, passed away Saturday April 13, 2024 at his son’s residence following a period of declining health from ALS.

Howard was born on February 6, 1947, in Charleston County, S.C. to the late Howard C. Hice, Sr. and Toyie Bumgarner Hice. Following high school, he obtained his master’s degree in...

Michael James Poole

Michael James Poole

Apr 7, 2024

Mr. Michael James Poole, 71, passed away on April 7, 2024, at Valdese Hospital.

Michael was born on April 15, 1951, to the late Ernest James Poole and Betty Kootz Poole in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. He was a graphic artist and worked for West End Printing.

He is proceeded in death by a...

Lilly Johnson Jimenez

Lilly Johnson Jimenez

Apr 4, 2024

Lilly Jimenez ,58, of Granite Falls, NC passed away at her residence on April 4, 2024.

Lilly was born February 2, 1966, to the late Henry Johnson and Helen Johnson. She was a loving and caring woman to everyone she ever met. She worked at the Market Basket in Granite Falls, NC.

Lilly was proceeded...

Mary Katherine Helton Holcombe

Mary Katherine Helton Holcombe

Apr 4, 2024

Mary Katherine Holcombe, 78, of Hudson, NC passed away at her home on April 4, 2024.

She was born on June 10, 1945, in Caldwell County to the late Walter Ransom Helton and Fannie Mae Prestwood Helton.  She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.  She worked at Thomasville Veneer in Sawmills NC, where she...

Stanley Alan Hodge

Stanley Alan Hodge

Apr 3, 2024

Stanley Alan Hodge passed peacefully on April 3, 2024 at Atrium Health Baptist Hospital In Winston-Salem, NC. Stanley was born on March 20, 1962 in Lenoir, NC to Mildred and Dick Hodge.

Stanley enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially teaching his grandchildren new things. He had a kind and generous spirit, always willing to...

Modean Evelyn Yates

Modean Evelyn Yates

Apr 2, 2024

Modean (Mousie) Evelyn Yates, 78, of Hickory passed away on April 2, 2024.

She was born on March 26, 1946, to the late Cicero Yates and Emma Yates.

Modean was preceded in death by her parents; Cicero Victor Yates and Emma Pauline Yates; a sister, Elizabeth Lee Navey; and two brothers, Norman Ray (Cookie) Yates...

Brenda Joyce Stewart

Brenda Joyce Stewart

Apr 2, 2024

Brenda Joyce Stewart, 65, of Shelby, NC passed away on April 2, 2024, at College Pines in Connelly Springs NC.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.

An online obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com .

Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.

Peggy Lea Munsell

Peggy Lea Munsell

Apr 2, 2024

Peggy Lea Munsell-Poole, 76 of Granite Falls (formerly residing in Charlotte, NC for 40 years), NC passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born December 4, 1947, in Iowa. She was a mother of 4 and grandmother to 2.

She is survived by her loving husband Dan, her daughter Kelly (Mark), her son Steve (Eylin), her...

Gail Patricia Brennan

Gail Patricia Brennan

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Gail Patricia Brennan, 66, of Hickory passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 31, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Gail was born March 14, 1958, in Union County, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John Bieszczak and Joan Bieszczak.  Gail had a passion for art and gardening.  She loved to enjoy nature...

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