Linda Lou Gerlosky Whitener
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...
Alice Ann Hayes Tate
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...
Lois Hayes Kirby
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...
Marie Branch Cook
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...
Phillip Cauthren
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,...
Ronnie Lee Reid
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.
Anna Beeman
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....
James Randolph Kirby
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...
Don Eddie Damron
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,...
Kathy Anne Ellison Bolick
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...
Dwight “Huck” Robinson
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...
Howard Ray Bowman
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...
Beno Guy Phillips
Jan 24, 2025
Mr. Beno Guy Phillips, 70, of Granite Falls passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home following a period of declining health.
Beno was born April 14, 1954 in Patterson, NC to the late Raymond Phillips and Annie Mae Moser Phillips. He worked as a truck driver for IFH and Turner Trucking Company. In his spare...
Robert Ethan Mccall
Jan 23, 2025
Robert Ethan Lee McCall, 33, of Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Robert was born on June 15, 1991, in Caldwell County to Angelita Carmella Earp Huggins and the late Landwell Vance McCall. He was employed with Aquafil Omara in Valdese and was also a carpenter.
Survivors include his mother, Angie...
Jane Eva Swanger Fairchild
Jan 22, 2025
Jane Eva Swanger Fairchild, 73, of Granite Falls, departed this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday January 22, 2025, at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.
Jane was born on April 5, 1951, in Buncombe County, to the late James Carroll Swanger and Lois McKee Swanger. She was a homemaker, but most importantly she...
Thomas Randall Martin
Jan 19, 2025
Mr. Thomas Randall Martin, 77, of Connelly Springs passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Thomas was born December 30, 1947, a son to the late James Clayton Martin and Shirley Icard Martin. He worked as an upholsterer, and enjoyed gardening, golf, and woodworking in his spare time. He...
Meretta Gentry
Jan 19, 2025
Meretta Gentry, 79, of Hudson gracefully passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025; lovingly surrounded by her family in her home. Meretta was born September 25, 1945 in Caldwell County, NC to the late Charlie Lee Bowman and Swannie Smith Bowman. Meretta will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time with her family, planting flowers, sewing,...
Glenna Geneva Hardin Clark
Jan 18, 2025
Glenna Geneva Hardin Clark, 79, of Lenoir, peacefully passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke following a lengthy illness.
Glenna was born on May 1, 1945, in Yancey County to the late Hobart Hardin and Pansy Pate Hardin. She was a homemaker and was a member of North Lenoir Church of...
Jerry Wayne Noland
Jan 15, 2025
Jerry Wayne Noland, 78, of Lenoir departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Jerry was born January 7, 1947, in Nauvoo, Alabama to the late Fredrick R. Noland and Velma L. Noland.
Jerry served in the United States Navy for four years and held a certification in HVAC. He was a member at Ambassador...
Kathie Jamelle Anderson Nava
Jan 14, 2025
Kathie Jamelle Anderson Nava, 54, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025 at Lenoir Healthcare following a period of declining health.
Kathie was born on June 8, 1970 in Caldwell County to the late James “Jim” Anderson and Lynda Delouch Anderson. She was formerly employed by Shuford Mills and American Efird; and attended Mount Carmel Baptist...
