Jo Nell Looper Harrison
Jan 4, 2026
Jo Nell Looper Harrison, 89, of Granite Falls, NC, peacefully passed away at home on January 4th, 2026, after battling dementia for several years.
She was born November 24, 1936 in Granite Falls, to the late Burgess Gamewell and Eula Reid Looper. JoNell grew up in Granite Falls, working on her family’s tobacco farm and becoming a high school basketball star,...
Hunter Lee Hicks
Jan 3, 2026
Hunter Lee Hicks, 26, of Lenoir, NC, went home to be with his lord and Savior on January 3, 2026.
Hunter was born on December 15, 1999, in Caldwell County to Daniel Hicks and Samantha Newcomb Reece. Hunter was a man of deep faith who devoted his life to Christ at the Church of Jesus Christ in Newland, where he was...
Toby Michael Richardson
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. Toby Michael Richardson, 33, of Vale, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a brief period of declining health.
Born July 17, 1992, in Catawba County, Toby was the beloved son of Candice and Michael Richardson. He devoted his life to caring for others through his work as a Registered Nurse with Atrium Health Lincoln,...
Michael Ellis Presnell
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Ellis Presnell, 44, of Hudson, passed away Friday January 2, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Michael was born on July 30, 1981 in Caldwell County to Richard Ellis Presnell of Hudson and Susan Mason Goodbread of Florida. He was formerly employed by Huffman Finishing in Maintenance, and he was dearly loved and will be missed by...
Faye Woodward Bumgarner
Dec 28, 2025
Mrs. Faye Woodward Bumgarner, 102, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Heath House following a period of declining health.
Faye was born June 20, 1923 in Caldwell County to the late Ulmont George “W.G.” Woodward and Minnie Douglas Woodward.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Bumgarner; sisters, Beatrice Duncan, Lois Helton,...
Tammy Moretz (Fincannon)
Dec 27, 2025
Tammy Moretz (Fincannon), 63 of Granite Falls, passed away December 27, 2025 at her residence.
Tammy was born on August 14, 1962 in Catawba County, to the late Ray Finley Moretz and Carolyn Starnes Clark. Tammy was a beacon of faith and compassion, whose love for animals knew no bounds-she never met a stray she didn’t want to help. Her passions...
Lena Coffey Clark
Dec 24, 2025
Lena Fay Coffey Greene Clark, 93, of Lenoir, went home to be with her lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Lena was born on May 26, 1932, in Caldwell County to the late Robert Coffey and Crettie Coffey. She was a loving mother and grandmother who led her...
Mary Whisnant Turnmyre
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Whisnant Turnmyre, 96, of Crumpler, NC formerly of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at Margate Health and Rehab Center, following a period of declining health.
Mary was born on May 24, 1929 in Caldwell County, to the late Offie Whisnant and Betty Wilkerson Whisnant. She was a homemaker, and will be deeply missed by her...
Ashley Nicole Tramble
Dec 18, 2025
Ashley Nicole Tramble, 39, of Hudson, departed this life to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.
Ashley was born on July 15, 1986, in Caldwell County to Dwayne Tramble and Teresa Tramble. She was a deeply loving and devoted mother whose children were the center of her world. No matter the time or circumstance, she...
Michael Gary Barnes
Dec 16, 2025
Michael G. Barnes, 79 of Fonta Flora, Linville River/ Lake James Community North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025.
He was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee to Pete Quinn Barnes and Jay Lloyd Barnes, June 14, 1946.
Mike graduated from Oak Ridge Academy and after high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, were he served during the Vietnam...
Bobby Davis Miller
Dec 12, 2025
Bobby Davis Miller, 78, of Lenoir, loving husband, amazing daddy, pawpaw and a great friend to many, went home to be with his Lord on Friday December 12, 2025 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.
Bobby was born on July 28, 1947 in Watauga County to the late Thomas Joe Miller and Vernie Verlee Watson Miller. He...
Arlene Davis
Dec 10, 2025
Arlene Davis 74 originally from Wooster, Ohio transitioned peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on December 10, 2025. Born on May 21, 1951 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Amado and Ruby Dentino.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son Buck Sain and his partner Joplin of Morganton and daughters Jennifer and husband Walter Del Cid...
Vonda Carter Hefner
Dec 10, 2025
Mrs. Vonda Carter Hefner, 91, of Granite Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Vonda was born October 16, 1934 in Caldwell County to the late William Moore Carter and Naomi Annas Carter. She dedicated more than 30 years of service, working for Granite Insurance. Outside her professional life, Vonda...
Patsy Patricia Riddle
Dec 9, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Patricia Riddle, 84, of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.
Patsy was born October 17, 1941 in Buncombe County to the late Clyde Riddle and Bertie Rice Riddle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Roy Leonard Revis and their son, Jerry...
David Gene Willix
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. David Gene Willix, 60, of Connelly Springs passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge following a brief illness.
David was born October 9, 1965 in Burke County, NC to the late John Lewis Willix and Vinna Mae Young.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Willix; and numerous siblings.
Those left...
Marletia Kaufman
Dec 6, 2025
Marletia Killian Kaufman, 64 of Bostic, formerly of Granite Falls, entered into the loving peace of her Lord on December 6, 2025, while surrounded by compassionate care at Carolina Caring Hospice in Hickory.
Marletia was born on January 2, 1961 in Catawba County, to the late Thomas R. Killian and Jewel Burgin McWilliams, A gentle spirit with a servant’s heart Marleita...
Joel William Kaufman
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. Joel William Kaufman, 72, of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Drexel following a period of declining health.
Joel was born February 27, 1953 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to the late William Kaufman and Delores Barlow Kaufman. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Air Force.
Those left to...
"Louie" William Christopher Richardson
Nov 28, 2025
William Christopher Richardson, 55, of Granite Falls passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center.
William was born February 11, 1970, in Jacksonville, NC to Ellen Bowman and William Clinton McNett.
William was a loving father who cherished spending time with friends, making money, working on and detailing his car, and enjoying the freedom to live life his own...
Susan Lynn Day
Nov 27, 2025
Susan Lynn Barger Day, 68, of Lenoir, departed this life to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 27, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Susan was born on August 27, 1957, to the late Robert Barger and Shirley Butts. She was a loving woman whose strong Catholic faith guided her throughout her life. Known for her gentle heart and...
Joel Barney Strickland
Nov 25, 2025
Joel Barney Strickland, 80, of Hickory, departed this life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory North Carolina.
Joel was born on September 23, 1945, to the late Joel Barney “J.B” Strickland and Lucy Deatrick Miller in Oklahoma City. He was a man of strong Baptist faith and had a very gentle...
