Obituaries

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,...

Feb 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of 70 year old Ronnie Lee Reid of Granite Falls, NC.

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Feb 5, 2025

In loving memory of Anna Beeman, age 61, of Granite Falls, departed this life at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte

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Adoring wife to her husband John Beeman, Loving mother and grandmother. Anna passed away on Feb 5th 2025 after a courageous 6yr battle with cancer. Anna was born Feb 9th 1963 in Chambersburg PA....

Feb 4, 2025

James R. Kirby

James Randolph Kirby, 75, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 4, 2025 at Carolina Caring in Newton following a period of declining health.

James was born on April 23, 1949 in Caldwell County to the late Samuel Jones Kirby and Beulah Mae Woods Kirby. He worked at General Electric...

Feb 2, 2025

Mr. Don Eddie Damron, 75, of Hickory passed away Sunday February 2, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Don was born March 28, 1949 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Fonnie C. Damron and Violet Baldridge Damron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn, June,...

Jan 30, 2025

Kathy Anne Ellison Bolick, 66, of Hudson, passed away Thursday January 30, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.

Kathy was born on November 8, 1958 in Mercer County, PA to the late Alfred and Lucille Ellison. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Brian J. Bolick of the home; her children, Neil...

Jan 27, 2025

Dwight Dean Robinson, affectionately known as “Huck”, entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Hickory Falls Nursing Facility in Granite Falls, NC.

Huck was born October 14, 1957 to the late John Lawrence Robinson and Mildred Edith Bentley Robinson.

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

Jan 25, 2025

Howard Ray Bowman, 68, of Conover passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Howard was born March 14, 1956 in Catawba County to the late Harold Bowman and Ethel Christine Herman Bowman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...