Joshua Cody Pete Nappier
Jul 20, 2025
Joshua Cody Pete Nappier, 45, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Sunday July 20, 2025, at his residence.
Joshua was born on February 13, 1980, in Ft. Bragg, NC to Lisford Carl Nappier, Jr. and the late Debra Darlene Crouch Nappier. He worked for many years at IFH as a warehouse associate, and most recently at Publix in Sherrills Ford. Joshua was...
Rose Ann Hudson
Aug 3, 2025
Rose Ann Hudson, 74, of Hickory passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Trinity Village following a period of declining health.
Rose was born August 4, 1950, a daughter to the late Johnny and Cathleen Carswell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gene Hudson; and sister, Mickey Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory include...
Robert Lee Beck
Jul 31, 2025
Mr. Robert Lee Beck, 61, of Asheville passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.
Robert was born November 15, 1963 in Johnson City, TN to the late Jack Leland Beck and Jacquline Marie McInturff. He worked as a roofer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Beck;...
Russell Darren Dotson
Jul 31, 2025
Russell Darren Dotson, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 31, 2025 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Russell was born on May 13, 1967 in Mingo County, West Virginia to Shelby Jean McCoy Gantt and the late Earl Dotson. He formerly worked in produce in the grocery industry.
Survivors in addition to his mother, Shelby Gantt, is one...
Arnold A. Durtschi
Jul 29, 2025
Arnold A. Durtschi, 91, of Hickory, NC passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Arnold was born on June 1, 1934 in Los Angeles County, California to the late Frederick Durtschi and Ruth Langy Durtschi. He was a man of diverse experiences and unwavering dedication. As a United States Army veteran, he...
Vera Hall Jordan
Jul 24, 2025
Vera Mae Hall Jordan, 93, of Hickory, departed this life to her heavenly home on Thursday July 24, 2025 at College Pines Nursing Center, following a period of declining health.
Vera was born on September 12, 1931 in Caldwell County, to the late Grover Hall and Lila Clontz Hall. She was a self employed hairdresser and was also retired from MDI....
Wanda Densmore Elkins
Jul 21, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Gail Densmore Elkins, 63, of Valdese went to be with her Lord, Monday, July 21, 2025, at her Residence.
Wanda was born May 31, 1962, in Tennessee to Stanley Densmore and Venise Peterson. She formerly worked in the restaurant industry most recently at the Hardees in Hildebran North Carolina.
She is Proceeded in death by her father Stanley Densmore.
Those Left...
Bonnie Johnson Rhoney
Jul 13, 2025
Bonnie Johnson Rhoney, 71, of Hickory, departed this life to her heavenly home on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
Bonnie was born on September 25, 1953, in Catawba County, to the late Glenn Johnson and Jean Davis Johnson. She was the former co-owner and secretary of Rhoney Chair Company in Hickory.
In addition to her parents,...
Brenda Mae Craig
Jul 10, 2025
Brenda Mae Stephens Craig, 71, of Hickory passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at her home.
Brenda was born September 15, 1954 in Catawba County to the late James Wiley Stephens and Ella Mae Fox Stephens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Craig; and sister, Jennie Carolyn Harald.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Alene Atwood Dale
Jul 10, 2025
Alene Atwood Dale, 88, of Hickory, passed away Thursday July 10, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Alene was born on July 12, 1936, in Catawba County, to the late Fred Atwood and Susie Stillwell Atwood. She was former owner and operator of Dale’s Accounting in Granite Falls, and was a member of Friendship United...
Micky Ned Turnmyre
Jul 2, 2025
Micky Ned Turnmyre, 70, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab following a period of declining health.
Micky was born February 12, 1955 to the late Ned Turnmyre and Syble Barnes Sigmon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Triplett Turnmyre.
Those left to cherish his memory include...
Ronald Dean Dunlap
Jul 1, 2025
Ronald Dean Dunlap, 71 of Lenoir. Passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, At UNC Health Caldwell.
Mr. Dunlap was born January 23, 1954, to the late John and Ruby Dunlap.
Proceeded in death by his wife Judy Taylor Dunlap, his parents John and Ruby Dunlap and a brother Gary Dunlap and his loving dog “Wee Wee”.
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Dunlap (Renee)...
Colene Starnes Townsend
Jun 30, 2025
Mrs. Colene Starnes Townsend, 96, of Granite Falls went to be with her Lord, Monday, June 30, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.
Colene was born May 27, 1929 in Caldwell County to the late Frank Starnes and Mattie Lou Reid Starnes. She was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Colene loved...
Misty Dawn Price
Jun 24, 2025
On June 24th, 2025 our beloved Misty Price, 46, went to her heavenly home at her residence. She was loved and cherished by everyone who got the chance to meet her. Misty always had a loving smile on her face regardless of all the pain she was suffering in the last several years.
Misty was born on September 9, 1978 in...
Hazel and Hasley Triplett
Jun 18, 2025
Twins, Hazel Shae Triplett and Hasley Mae Triplett, entered this world silently on June 18, 2025.
Those left to cherish their memory include their mother, Danielle Pearson; father, Gregory Triplett; sister, Madison Blevins; and brother, Waylon Triplett.
A memorial service will be held 3:00PM Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service.
Debbie Sue Brown
Jun 11, 2025
Debbie Sue Brown, 62, of Hudson peacefully went home to be with the Lord on June 11th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born September 1st, 1962 in Blountville, TN to the late Carter Bishop and Winifred Houston. Debbie was the steady heart of her family, always there for everyone. She was the rock who kept everyone grounded, the one...
Mikeal Voight Knight
Jun 6, 2025
Mikeal Voight Knight, 73, of Lenoir, passed away Friday June 6, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory following a brief illness.
Mikeal was born on February 22, 1952 in Caldwell County, to the late Voight Knight and Opal Bolick Knight. He was a United States Army Veteran, and was a pressman for over 40 years...
Grady Willis Parton
Jun 3, 2025
Grady Willis Parton, 51, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Grady was born on July 11, 1973, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Perry Parton and Mary Goin Parton. He was employed by Lenoir Mirror as an inspector and attended Set Free Christian Fellowship in Morganton. A Memorial Service will be held...
Kelsie Lynn Bloom
Jun 1, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Kelsie Lynn Bloom, who departed this life far too soon on June 1, 2025, at the age of 33. Kelsie’s radiant spirit, warm laughter, and boundless love for her family and friends will be remembered always.
Born on December 4, 1991, Kelsie brought joy to...
Donnakay Peissel
May 29, 2025
Mrs. Donnakay Hawn Peissel, 55, of Hickory passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. Donnakay was born October 4, 1969 in Caldwell County, NC to Mr. Roger Neil Hawn and the late, Mrs. Doris Jewell McFarlin. Donnakay was passionate about caring for senior citizens and improving the lives of those around her. She worked as the Enrichment Coordinator for Pinecrest...
