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William “Grump” Howard Hartsoe

William “Grump” Howard Hartsoe

Apr 18, 2025

Mr. William “Grump” Howard Hartsoe, 71, of Hickory passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home following a period of declining health. William was born January 7, 1954 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Howard Franklin Hartsoe and Cleta Lee Phipps Hartsoe. He worked as a truck driver, but spent most of his free time riding Harley...

George Howard “Pete” Starnes

George Howard “Pete” Starnes

Apr 14, 2025

George Howard “Pete” Starnes, 96, of Granite Falls, departed this life to his heavenly home on Monday April 14, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese, following a period of declining health.

Pete was born on November 4, 1928 in Caldwell County to the late George Elisha Starnes and Dewey Blanche Teague Starnes. He proudly served his country...

Dusty Warren Ferrell

Dusty Warren Ferrell

Apr 12, 2025

Dusty Warren Ferrell, 46, of Granite Falls, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday April 12, 2025, at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a brief illness.

Dusty was born on December 9, 1978, in Catawba County to Danny Warren Ferrell and Katrina Starnes Ferrell. He was a sales representative with Cintas Uniform and Workplace Supply...

Robert Carroll Bogle

Robert Carroll Bogle

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Robert Carroll Bogle, 74, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home, following a period of declining health. Robert was born July 25, 1950 in Mecklenburg County to the late Jack Turnmyre Bogle and Rachel Minelle Hogan Bogle. He was a retired veteran of the United States Airforce where he held the rank of...

Lois Townsend Miller

Lois Townsend Miller

Apr 6, 2025

Mary Lois Townsend Miller, 79, of Lenoir, departed this life to her heavenly home on Sunday April 6, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on March 19, 1946 in Watauga County, to the late Roey Clifford Townsend and Anna Sue McCloud Townsend. Mary was a homemaker to her family, and worked in...

Donald Eugene Deal

Donald Eugene Deal

Apr 1, 2025

Donald Eugene Deal, born November 3, 1979, passed away Tuesday April 1, 2025. The family will receive friends Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM at Mackie Funeral Service. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00PM in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service.

Luther D. Harris

Luther D. Harris

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Luther D. Harris, 85, of Valdese passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Luther was born December 17, 1939 in Catawba County, to the late Edgar Lawrence Harris, Sr. and Phyllis Edwards Harris. He was an active member at Drowning Creek Baptist Church where he faithfully mowed the grass until his recent decline in health. In...

William Clarence Quesenberry Jr.

William Clarence Quesenberry Jr.

Mar 29, 2025

William Clarence Quesenberry, Jr., 83, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday March 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on August 8, 1941, in Roderfield, WV, he was the son of the late William Clarence Quesenberry, Sr. and Opal Maxine Wells Quesenberry. Bill was a member of Grace Chapel Global Methodist Church of Granite...

Steven Ray Revill

Steven Ray Revill

Mar 26, 2025

Steven Ray Revill, of Connelly Springs, NC went to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, March 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Born July 21, 1954, in Lexington, NC, Steve grew up in Washington and traversed the United States multiple times throughout his life. He will be laid to rest in a private home burial, with...

Tony Gordon Potts

Tony Gordon Potts

Mar 26, 2025

Tony Gordon Potts, 76, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Tony was born on January 26, 1949, in Caldwell County to the late James Andrew Potts and Mabel Lucille Haigler Potts.

Tony...

Maxine Townsend Warren

Maxine Townsend Warren

Mar 24, 2025

Mrs. Maxine Townsend Warren, 90, of Hudson passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a period of declining health. Maxine was born July 19, 1934 in Watauga County, NC to the late Fred Carroll Townsend and Ada Mann Townsend. She was the last charter member of Sunrise Baptist Church. She loved her church family...

James David Chester

James David Chester

Mar 21, 2025

James David Chester, 63, of Lenoir, passed away Friday March 21, 2025 at the Cambridge House in Hildebran following a period of declining health.

James was born on March 12, 1962 in Caldwell County to James Floyd Chester and Nancy Ann Eller Chester, of Lenoir. He worked for Broyhill Industries, and was a N.C. National Guard Veteran....

David Ray Eckard

David Ray Eckard

Mar 18, 2025

David Ray Eckard, 53, of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. David was born December 21, 1971 in Burke County, NC to the late Danny Ray Eckard and Mary Laney Eckard. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Abbi Eckard of the home; step daughter, Kati McCollum of Wilmington;...

Charles Barford, Jr.

Charles Barford, Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

Charles Barford, Jr., 86, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home, following a period of declining health. Charles was born, November 12, 1938 in Union County, New Jersey to the late Charles Barford, Sr. and Geraldine Peres Barford. He was a retired Pharmacist for Merck-Medco Pharmaceuticals. Charles enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing. He especially had...

Robert Boyce Roberts

Robert Boyce Roberts

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 and his...

Betty Jo Adams

Betty Jo Adams

Mar 13, 2025

Betty Jo Adams, 77, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation, following a period of declining health. Betty was born on November 22, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late Council Monroe Adams and Ozie Absher Adams. She worked at Haynes Manufacturing for many years. Survivors include her children, Robert...

Robert Boyce Roberts

Robert Boyce Roberts

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...

William Tex Burns

William Tex Burns

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...

Donald Deal Kirby Sr.

Donald Deal Kirby Sr.

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...

Nancy Jane Starnes Fox-Farmer

Nancy Jane Starnes Fox-Farmer

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...

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