Brian Joseph Quick
Sep 4, 2025
Brian Joseph Quick, 45, of Lenoir, departed this life to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residence.
Brian was born on September 12, 1979, in Caldwell County to Vanessa Quick Miller and the late David Eugene Pritchard. Mr. Quick was a devoted supervisor at Fleet Genius, working in the metal fabrication industry.
Brian was a gifted artist, renowned...
Carrie Jackson McGhinnis
Sep 3, 2025
Carrie Jane Jackson McGhinnis, 65, of Gaffney, SC formerly of Granite Falls, passed away Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mrs. McGhinnis was born on December 28, 1959 in California to the late Elbert Thomas Jackson and Merita Gene Fields Jackson. She was retired from Sample House in Hickory as a sewer for many...
Harriet Fields Lewis
Aug 29, 2025
Harriet Fields Lewis, 70, of Granite Falls, NC, departed to her heavenly home on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by her family, prayer and music.
Mrs. Lewis was born on August 14, 1955, in Waco, TX, to John and Reba Jewell Fields. She was known by many names, including Harriet, Mom, Momma Lewis, Sis, Nana, Aunt Harriet and, occasionally, Harry-hat.
Harriet grew...
Paul Stanley Randall Jr
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Paul Stanley Randall, Jr., 54, of Lenoir passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at The Greens in Viewmont following a period of declining health.
Paul was born July 22, 1971 in Richland County, SC. He worked as a fork lift operator for Continental in Morganton.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Chris Randall; nephew, Josh Randall; and maternal grandparents,...
Betty Jean Drum Propst
Aug 27, 2025
Betty Jean Propst, 64, of Lenoir passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation.
No services are scheduled at this time.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is assisting the family.
Leroy Glass
Aug 24, 2025
Leroy Glass, 82, of Morganton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 24, 2025, at Autumn Care of Drexel.
Born on July 13, 1943, in Morganton, North Carolina. Leroy was the son of the late Paul Joseph Glass and Eugenia Mae (Johnson) Glass.
Leroy was a retired painter from Broughton Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina for over 15 years. Leroy was known...
Wiley Howard Fletcher
Aug 22, 2025
Wiley Howard Fletcher, 96, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday August 22, 2025 at Hibriten Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Lenoir following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Fletcher was born on August 7, 1929 in Perry County, KY to the late Shelby Fletcher and Mary Ellen Nickell Fletcher. He was a United States Airforce Veteran and retired from the military...
John Philip Bickford
Aug 17, 2025
John Philip Bickford, 50, of Granite Falls, passed away Sunday August 17, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory following a lengthy illness.
John was born on August 10, 1975 in Charleston, West Virginia to John Allen Bickford and Sharon Albaugh Bickford. He was formerly employed with Massey Energy, and will be missed by his family and friends, and all...
Charles Edward Fletcher
Aug 17, 2025
Charles Edward Fletcher, 59, of Sawmills, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 17, 2025, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a period of declining health.
Charles was born on June 22, 1966, in Worcester, MA Wiley Fletcher and the late Catherine Dupont Fletcher. He worked for many years as a long-distance truck driver, and was loved by his family and friends,...
Rebecca Lynn Collins
Aug 11, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Collins, 65, of Lenoir passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.
Rebecca was born December 17, 1959 in Burke County to Mrs. Barbara Jean Yount Gilbert and the late William Kenneth Johnson, Jr.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her step-father, Leroy Gilbert; grandmother, Kitty Mae Yount Lail; and uncle Dwight Douglas...
Willie Mae Bailey
Aug 11, 2025
Ms. Willie Mae Bailey, 90, of Granite Falls left her earthly body and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Willie Mae was born on August 18, 1934, in Caldwell County to the late Roy and Elizabeth Marshall. She enjoyed traveling, watching NASCAR, and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to...
Christi Mashay Williams
Aug 8, 2025
Christi Mashay Williams, 40, of Vale passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 8, 2025 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Christi was born May 9, 1985 in Jackson County, NC to Roland Williams and Regina Odom Goble.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Jamie Odom; step father, Charlie Cline; great grandmother, Ruby Williams; and great grandfather, Jim Williams.
Those...
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...
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...
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,...
