Evelyn Bell Kent
Sep 19, 2024
Evelyn Bell Kent, born on April 19, 1944, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024. A devoted Christian and a member of Mount Harmony Church, Evelyn led a life marked by dedication, love, and service. Her professional career included roles as a guide on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a landscaper for the City of Lenoir, Piedmont Natural Gas, and...
Felix Clark Devier
Sep 19, 2024
Mr. Felix Clark DeVier, 81, of Granite Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at UNC Healthcare-Caldwell Memorial Hospital, following a period of declining health. Felix was born on December 20, 1942, in Caldwell County to the late Paul Arthur DeVier and Helen Chester DeVier. He was a retired fixer for Shuford Mills and was a member of...
Betty “Inez” Hildebran
Sep 18, 2024
Mrs. Betty “Inez” Dameron Hildebran, 102, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Trinity Ridge following a period of declining health. Inez was born October 6, 1921 in Burke County to the late James Louis Dameron and Bertha Deal Dameron. She was a member of Shoup’s Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Ruth Daye Kiziah
Sep 15, 2024
Ruth Daye Kiziah, 83, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. Ruth was born February 20, 1941 in Catawba County to the late Harry Willard Daye and Bonnie Kirby Daye. Her biggest source of joy was doing for others and making them happy. She was a loving...
Kenneth Lee Bay
Sep 12, 2024
Kenny Lee Bay, 67, of Lenoir NC passed away on September 12, 2024.
Kenny was born on June 21, 1957, to the late Paul Bay and Wanda Bay.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Paul Bay and Wanda Bay; a sister, Patsy Bay; and a brother, Rick Bay.
Left to cherish...
Samuel Hoover Ridgway
Sep 11, 2024
Samuel “Sam” Hoover Ridgway
December 15, 1928 – September 11, 2024
Samuel Hoover Ridgway, 95, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home. Born on December 15, 1928 in Hart County, Georgia, he was the son of John and Lillian Ridgway.
Sam served in the U.S. Marine...
Karen Hester Sanniota
Sep 3, 2024
Karen Hester Sanniota, 64, of Morganton passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Burke Assisted Living following a period of declining health. Karen was born June 1, 1960 in Caldwell County to the late Thomas Joshua Hester and Wilma Annas Hester. Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters, Betty Means of Hickory, Sherry Hester of Morganton; nephew,...
Anthony Lewis Robbins
Aug 27, 2024
Anthony Lewis Robbins, 68, of Hickory passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Anthony was born February 9, 1956, to the late Jack Lamar Robbins and Dorothy Starnes Robbins. He worked in a body shop at Anchor Richey EVS.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Robbins.
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Jill Ellen D’Anna
Aug 26, 2024
Jill Ellen D’Anna – Obituary Jill D’Anna, age 66, passed away unexpectantly on 8/26/2024 at her residence in Newton, NC. She was preceded in death by her father, Nicholas D’Anna; her mother, Rita D’Anna; and a sister, Nancy D’Anna. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Jean Branham (Barry) of Granite Falls, NC; Robyn D’Anna of Towanda, PA;...
Jordan Von Settlemyre
Aug 20, 2024
Jordan Von Settlemyre, 32 formally of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in McDowell County.
Jordan was born on July 8, 1992, in Valdese, NC to Hannah Abee Crouch and the late James “Jimmy” Settlemyre.
He was preceded in death by his father and his maternal grandparents, Buford and Betty Jo Abee, his...
Mary Ann Hollar Brown
Aug 19, 2024
Mrs. Mary Ann Hollar Brown, 93, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Hickory Falls Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Mary was born May 22, 1931 in Catawba County, NC to the late Kathleen and Prate Hollar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Brown,...
Dyann Myrtle Dotson
Aug 17, 2024
Dyann Myrtle Dotson, 65, of Granite Falls passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her home.
Dyann was born to the late Zenas Dotson and Myrtle Blankenship Dotson on June 24, 1959, in Kentucky. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She also loved the Dallas Cowboys.
She is preceded in death by...
Michele Jones Grigg
Aug 11, 2024
Michele Jones Grigg, age 80, entered the blessed rest of everlasting peace through Jesus Christ, our Lord, on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at home in Hudson, NC.
Mrs. Grigg was born September 16, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late Jack Leonard Jones and Virginia Bessie Gladden Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Michael Sanchez Clay
Aug 10, 2024
Michael Sanchez Clay, 60, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on August 10, 2024. Born on January 24, 1964, in The Bronx, New York, he embraced life with a passion for cooking, spending precious time with his family, and cherishing moments with his grandchildren. Michael’s career as a private investigator...
Talmadge Jackson Dunn Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Mr. Talmadge “Sam” Jackson Dunn Jr., 78, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Talmadge was born on June 3, 1946, in Caldwell County to the late Talmadge Dunn Sr. and Juanita Brookshire Dunn. He was a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church and was a...
James Franklin Mitchell
Aug 3, 2024
James “Jim” Franklin Mitchell, 86, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at College Pines Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
Jim was the ninth child born to the late Elvie Lonnie Mitchell and Mary Jane Rose Mitchell November 11, 1937, in McDowell County, West Virginia. He served honorably in the United States...
Robert Robin Roberts
Jul 30, 2024
Mr. Robert Robin Roberts, 70, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Robert was born August 9, 1953, in Logan, West Virginia to the late Warren Roberts and Rosella Rainwater Roberts. He retired from Kincaid Furniture. Following retirement he continued to work at Hickory Chair....
Jerry Archie Holcombe
Jul 30, 2024
Mr. Jerry Archie Holcombe, 72, of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health. Jerry was born February 10, 1952 in Haywood County to the late Floyd Holcombe and Euna Grace Clontz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hilliard Clontz and Floyd Hill...
Carolyn Lee Cannon
Jul 29, 2024
Ms. Carolyn “Carrie” Lee Cannon, 64, of Granite Falls passed away Monday July 29, 2024 at her home following a period of declining health. Carrie was born February 6, 1960 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to the late Harold Ransom Cannon and Annie Grace Turner Lindsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold...
Michael Ray Greene
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Michael Ray Greene, 53, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Michael was born September 22, 1970 to Mrs. Joyce Greene and the late John Ray Greene. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tracie Greene of Granite Falls; son, Zachary Greene of Granite Falls; mother, Joyce Greene of Hickory; brother,...
