Jay Carlos Fenner
Oct 13, 2026
Mr. Jay Carlos Fenner, 64, of Lenoir entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2026, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir.
Jay was born on January 23, 1962, in Carter Tennessee to the late George Fenner and Dorothy Mann Fenner. He was a man who found joy in the simple things in life. He loved tinkering and working with his hands,...
Haley Jo Richard
Oct 12, 2026
Haley Jo Richard, 53, of Gastonia passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
Haley was born on August 14, 1973, in Erie Pennsylvania to the late Paul Emerson Richard and Teina Marie Chachin. Haley was a beautiful soul whose love, kindness, and laughter touched everyone who knew her. Though her time was too short,...
Richard Arthur Harkness
Oct 12, 2026
Richard A. Harkness, 93, a highly decorated Sergeant Major who proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2026. His life was defined by faith, honor, service, and love.
A man of humility, compassion, and unwavering character, Richard served his country for 30 years, including two tours of...
Roman Reed Francis
Oct 10, 2026
The world lost a beautiful soul when little Roman Reed Francis, age 3, was taken from us far too soon. Though his time here was brief, his laughter and bright spirit left a mark on everyone lucky enough to know him, and he will be deeply missed as those who love him navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
Roman was born on October...
Marlene Good Lucas
Oct 5, 2026
Marlene Sue Good Lucas, 79, of Rhodhiss, departed this life to her heavenly home on Monday October 5, 2026 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo following a brief illness.
Marlene was born on November 11, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Jake Good and Bessie Crowder Good. As a child she attended holiness services at Sinko, WV,...
Mabel Irene Laney
Oct 3, 2026
Mrs. Mabel Irene Causby Laney, 85, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.
Mrs. Laney was born on August 19, 1941 in Caldwell County to the late Ralph and Viola Mae Causby.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Charles Phillip Bumgarner
Oct 3, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Phillip Bumgarner, 59, of Granite Falls passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.
Chuck was born May 1, 1967 in Caldwell County to the late Sanford Bumgarner and Mary Jane Slagle Bumgarner.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky “Dianne” Parker; brother, Michael Wayne Bumgarner; and stepmother,...
Barbara Hamby Poovey
Oct 2, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Hamby Poovey, 91, of Granite Falls passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.
Barbara was born December 3, 1934 in Caldwell County to the late Carlos E. Hamby and Ruth Parlier Hamby.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Poovey; daughter, Deliliah “Lori” Lorane Chapman; brothers, Carlos “Sunny”...
Paul David Lunsford
Sep 26, 2026
Mr. Paul David Lunsford, 77, of Hickory, entered into eternal rest on Saturday September 26, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House.
Paul was born on March 11, 1949, in Burke County to the late Coy Lunsford and Sally Anderson Lunsford. Paul had a deep love for music and played guitar in a band for 30 years, creating many special...
Jimmy Earl Moody
Sep 24, 2026
Jimmy Earl Moody, 55, of Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his residence.
Jimmy was born on March 28, 1971, in Snow Hill, NC. He was employed by Bernhardt Furniture in Plant 4 and attended Poovey’s Grove Baptist Church. Jimmy was loved dearly and will be missed by his family and all who knew and loved...
Teresa Anne Hoffman
Sep 23, 2026
Teresa Anne Hoffman, 72, of Hudson, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 23, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Teresa was born on September 24, 1953, in Caldwell County to the late Lawrence Ervin Hoffman Sr. and Annie Louise Branch Hoffman. Teresa will be missed dearly by all of those that knew her.
In addition to her...
Vickie Elaine Taylor Claytor
Sep 22, 2026
Mrs. Vickie Elaine Taylor Claytor, 74, of Hickory went to rest peacefully with the Lord on Tuesday September 22, 2026, at her residence.
Vickie was born on July 30, 1952, in Caldwell County to the late Haywood Taylor and Thelma Martin Taylor. Vickie was a girl of summer, full of warmth, laughter, and a heart that felt deeply. She laughed easily...
Phyllis Austin Dunn
Sep 22, 2026
Mrs. Phyllis Austin Dunn, 79, of Hudson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 22, 2026, at Amorem Hospice House in Valdese.
Phyllis entered into this world on January 3, 1947, in Caldwell County to the late Clarence Cecil “Red” Austin and Ruby Pearlean Stamey Austin.
Family was at the heart of Phyllis's life. She loved spending time with...
Michael "Todd" Shelton
Sep 22, 2026
Michael “Todd” Shelton, 60, of Sawmills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Though our hearts are broken by his passing, we find comfort in knowing that Todd took his final breath here on earth and opened his eyes in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
It would...
Sharon Ritchie Lunsford
Sep 21, 2026
Mrs. Sharon Kay Ritchie Lunsford, 70, of Hickory, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House.
Sharon was born on September 13, 1956, in Catawba county to the late Robert Ritchie and Louise Lail Ritchie. Sharon was a smart, strong, and devoted woman who loved her family deeply. She had a wonderful personality...
Sue Turnmyre Elder
Sep 16, 2026
Sue Turnmyre Elder of Opelousas Louisiana formerly of Granite Falls North Carolina went home to be with her Lord on September 16, 2026.
Sue was born on September 25, 1948, in Catawba County to the late Pete Irvin Turnmyre and Thelma Sherill Turnmyre. Sue was a graduate of Granite Falls High School in 1966. She attended Gardner Webb College and graduated...
Joanne Cagle Yount
Sep 13, 2026
Joanne Cagle Yount, age 90, of Granite Falls, passed away on September 13, 2026. She was born March 19, 1936 in Pinehurst, NC and grew up in Grace Chapel and Granite Falls. She graduated from Granite Falls High School, and earned a B.A. degree at Lenoir Rhyne University and an M.A. from Appalachian State University. She taught 5th grade to...
Ernest Randolph Church
Sep 13, 2026
Ernest Randolph “Randy” Church, 77, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 13, 2026, at his residence following a period of declining health.
Randy was born on December 12, 1948, in Caldwell County, to the late Jake Church and Rose Moose Church. He was a hosiery machine fixer for many years with Adams Millis Corporation and will be missed by...
Steven Bruce Gilbert
Sep 11, 2026
Mr. Steven Bruce Gilbert, age 78, of Hickory passed away peacefully and entered into his eternal home on Friday September 11, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Steven was born into this world on February 2, 1948, in Hickory to the late Charles Lee Gilbert Sr. and Marcella Mae Gilbert. Steven was a decorated military veteran who proudly served in the...
Carroll Dean Martin
Sep 9, 2026
Carroll Dean “Sonny” Martin, 74, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at his residence.
Sonny was born on November 21, 1951, in Caldwell County to Marie Hall Martin and the late Herman Miller Martin. He was a dedicated employee of Broyhill Furniture for many years, where he worked as a repairman. He found his greatest peace in...
