Iris Cannon Marley
Feb 28, 2026
Iris Cannon Marley, 67, of Hudson, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.
Iris was born on March 30, 1958 in Caldwell County, to the late Robert Rufus Cannon and Mable Chester Cannon. Iris was a graduate of Hudson High School, was a homemaker, and was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.
In...
Lucy Cervantes Robles
Feb 28, 2026
Lucy Cervantes Robles, 75, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 28, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.
Lucy was born on March 28, 1950 in Howard County, Texas to the late Jessie Cervantes and Jesse Ontiveros Cervantes. With a heart full of compassion, she spent many years as a home healthcare nurse, touching the lives...
Gail Eulaine Hipps
Feb 27, 2026
Gail Hare Hipps, 74, of Hildebran, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, following a period of declining health.
Gail was born on Friday, January 4, 1952, in Catawba County, North Carolina, to the late Curtis Hare and Wayburn Rebecca Smith.
In addition to her parents, Gail is preceded in death by her husband, David Hipps; her daughter, Shelby Hipps; her granddaughter,...
Garry Kenneth Stanbury
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Garry Kenneth Stanbury, 74, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Garry was born September 20, 1951 in Boone, NC to the late Perry Stanbury and Janice May Stanbury. He owned and operated Stanbury Recycling and Automotive where he worked as a mechanic.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Jeffrey Busic Joines
Feb 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jeffrey (Jeff) Busic Joines on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born August 4, 1949, Jeff was the cherished only child of Major Astor and Marie Busic Joines. Though he was the sole recipient of his parents’ devotion, Jeff spent his own life turning that focus outward—dedicating himself to a life...
Jo Ann Burchette
Feb 21, 2026
Jo Ann Wilson Burchette was born on April 01, 1973, and passed away February 21, 2026.
She was the beloved daughter of Walt Whisnant and Barbra Ann Whisnant.
She is preceived in death by her mother Barbra Whisnant and grand daughter Huntleigh Burchette.
She is survived by her father Walt Whisnant , her mother-in -law Patricia Burchette, her loving Husband Brian
Burchette, her beloved...
Jonathan Paul Hawks
Feb 20, 2026
Mr. Jonathan Paul Hawks, 41, of Hudson passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton following a period of declining health.
Jonathan was born December 10, 1984 in Winston Salem, NC. He worked at MDI.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Sheila Baker Hawks of Hudson; father, Michael Wayne Hawks of Hickory; brother, Jason...
Barbara Baker Wilkey
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Baker Wilkey, 84, of Granite Falls, departed this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Carolina Rehab following a brief illness.
Barbara was born on September 16, 1941, in Caldwell County to the late Fields Clarence Baker and Ella Greene Baker. She was a dedicated administrative secretary in the textile industry for many years. A longtime...
Patricia Lynne Phillips
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Lynne Phillips, 69, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health.
Patricia was born February 26, 1956 in Carteret County, NC to the late Joseph and Thelma Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Beno Phillips; son, Jerry York; sister, Bessie Stilley; and...
Irene Kiziah Aldridge
Feb 9, 2026
Irene Kiziah Aldridge, 81, of Granite Falls, departed this life to her heavenly home on Monday February 9, 2026 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Irene was born on February 8, 1945 in Caldwell County, to the late Dallas Kiziah and Leona Dishman Kiziah. She worked for many years in the furniture industry and was also a homemaker. She lived...
Floyd Dale Brown
Feb 7, 2026
Floyd Dale Brown 62, of Granite Falls went home to be with his Lord on Saturday February 7, 2026, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Floyd was born on July 4, 1963, to the late George Everette Brown and Mary Hollar Brown. Floyd was a loving man who cherished his family above all else. attended First Baptist Icard, where he...
Michael Jon Ruetenik
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Michael Jon Ruetenik, 65, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Lenoir Health and Rehab following a period of declining health.
Michael was born February 19, 1960 in Trumble County, OH to the late Frederick Ruetenik and Dorothy Loomis Ruetenik.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Faye Ruetenik; and sister, Mary...
Brenda Helton Winkler
Jan 30, 2026
Brenda Darnell Helton Winkler, 63, of Lenoir, gained her angel wings on Friday January 30, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory following a brief illness.
Brenda was born on October 10, 1962 in Caldwell County, to the late Clyde Vernon Helton and Betty Jean Coffey Helton Lindsay. Brenda dedicated many years of her life to the furniture industry where...
Betty Brooks Reid
Jan 29, 2026
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Betty Ann Brooks Reid’s prayers were answered as the angels carried her to heaven to be with the Lord at the age of ninety-one.
Betty was born in Maiden, North Carolina, on October 2, 1934, to the late Rev. D.J. Brooks and Nokie Detter Brooks. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband,...
Gary Wayne Godfrey
Jan 28, 2026
Gary Wayne Godfrey, 69, of Granite Falls, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem following a brief illness.
Gary was born on September 11, 1956, the son of the late Flay George Godfrey and Nellie Bradley Godfrey. Gary was a proud United States Marine veteran, and dedicated...
Michael Eugene Watson Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Michael Eugene “Big Mike” Watson, Jr., age 46, of Lenoir, was tragically taken from us on Monday January 26, 2026 at his residence, a victim of a senseless act of violence.
Mike was born on May 18, 1979 in Caldwell County the son of Michael Eugene Watson, Sr. of China Grove, and Audrey Crump Robbins of Lenoir. Michael worked in the...
Brenda Kirby Vanhorn
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Kirby Vanhorn, 85, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a period of declining health.
Brenda was born July 6, 1940 in Caldwell County to the late Roscoe Hill Kirby and Coyet Corell Kirby. She worked at MDI prior to retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Christopher Wayne Sexton
Jan 25, 2026
Mr. Christopher Wayne Sexton, 40, of Lenoir passed away January 25, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Christopher was born June 21, 1985 in Boone, NC to Gwendolyn DeBause and the late Robert Wayne Sexton. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Christopher took great pride in his work at MGM Construction, where he was employed as a...
Joyce Barlow Childers
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Joyce Barlow Childers, 77, of Lenoir passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Lenoir Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born March 25, 1948 to the late Eskel Harris Barlow and Rea Pearl Barlow. Joyce worked for many years in the Hosiery industry and she will be remembered with love and greatly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her...
Ronnie Glenn Brittain
Jan 17, 2026
Ronnie Glenn Brittain, 74, of Granite Falls Exited this life and entered his heavenly home on January 17, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Ronnie was born on July 22, 1951, in Caldwell County to the late Wilburn Eli Brittan and Faye Bolick Brittain.
In addition to his parents Ronnie is Proceeded in death by his loving wife Sheila Ann Brittain, his...
