Bobby Gene Hargus
Mar 25, 2026
Bobby Gene Hargus 78 of Granite Falls, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday March 25, 2026, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Bobby was born on November 1, 1947, in Caldwell County to the late Alvin Hargus and Ruby Powell. Bobby had a deep love for classic cars and could often be found fishing whenever he had the chance to...
James William Shoupe Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
James William Shoupe, Jr., 79, departed this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday March 25, 2026 at Carolina Rehab of Burke following a period of declining health.
James was born on December 20, 1946 in Burke County, to the late James William Shoupe, Sr. and Raney Elizabeth Stewart Shoupe. He worked as a fixer for many years at Drexel Knitting...
Roger Dale Barker
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Roger Dale Barker, 57, of Morganton passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at UNC Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Roger was born April 23, 1968, in Burke County, NC to the late Cecil Ray Barker and Frances Elizabeth Murphy.
Those left to cherish his memory include his fiancé, Phyllis Bryant of Morganton; stepchildren, Jeff Smith and Amy Smith; siblings, James Barker of...
Boyd Steven Chapman
Mar 19, 2026
Boyd Steven Chapman 76, of Granite Falls went home to be with his Lord on Thursday March 19, 2026, at his residence.
Boyd was born on July 31, 1949, to the late Roy Lee Chapman and Ola Mae Walker. Boyd was a dedicated truck driver who loved his work and served his country proudly during the Vietnam War. He was a...
Susan DeHeart Ollis
Mar 16, 2026
Susan DeHeart Ollis, 68, of Taylorsville passed away March 16, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Susan was born June 27, 1957 in Richmond, VA, to the late JC and Edna DeHeart. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of Shuford Mills for over 36 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved dog, Ringo; and her husband,...
Verna Mae Brown
Mar 15, 2026
Verna Mae Brown 82, of Hudson passed away peacefully on Sunday March 15, 2026, at Brockford Inn Assisted living Facility in Granite Falls.
Verna was born on March 30, 1943, in Mingo West Virginia to the late Colombus White and Nanny Hall White. Verna faithfully attended Longview Christian Tabernacle, where she openly shared and lived out her deep love for the...
Randy Karl Doolittle
Mar 14, 2026
Randy Karl Doolittle, 78, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 14, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Randy was born on January 17, 1948 in New Orleans, LA to the late Clement Arthur Doolittle and Ester Karl Doolittle. He was retired as a heavy equipment operator with the Department of Transportation, and...
Randell Scott Day
Mar 14, 2026
Randell Scott “Randy” Day, 62, of Hudson, departed this life to his heavenly home unexpectedly on Saturday March 14, 2026 at his residence.
Randy was born on November 20, 1963 in Caldwell County to the late Ivery Dermont Day and Susan Campbell Day. He was a devoted employee of MDI for many years, and he loved the outdoors, where he found...
Connie Hyde Powers
Mar 11, 2026
Connie Hyde Powers, 67, of Claremont, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Amorem Hospice Care Center following a period of declining health.
Connie was born on December 25, 1958 in Swain County to the late Claude Hyde and Maude Nations Sigmon. She worked at King Hickory Furniture, and will be deeply missed by those who loved her.
Surviving are...
Edwin Ernest Hall
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. Edwin Ernest Hall, 75, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Edwin was born September 20, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Daisy Fulbright Hall and Ernest Hall. He worked as a supervisor at Kohler & Campbell Piano. Edwin was also a faithful member of Dry Ponds Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents,...
Karen Dale Bolick
Mar 11, 2026
Karen Dale Bolick, 67, of Granite Falls, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer, endured for many years.
Karen was born on May 25, 1958 in Caldwell County to the late Charles Marion Dale and Thelma Lucille Miller Dale. She worked for many years in the textile...
Michelle Denise Wike Hollar
Mar 10, 2026
Michelle Denise Wike Hollar 58, of Granite falls, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Michelle was born on December 4, 1967, to the late Teresa Ann Triplett. Michelle was a loving mother and grandmother whose kindness and warmth touched the hearts of everyone around her. She brought comfort, joy, and love to those fortunate enough to...
Ronald Lee McLain
Mar 10, 2026
Ronald Lee McLain, 79, of Connelly Springs passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his home.
Ronald was born February 26, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Geraldine McLain. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later worked as a welder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard...
Tyron Edwin Williams
Mar 9, 2026
Mr. Tyron Edwin Williams, 66, of Hickory passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home.
Tyron was born October 20, 1959 in Caldwell County to the late Kenneth Williams and Ellen Coffey Williams. He worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Williams; and sister, Karen Wilson;...
Karen Lee Snyder Sutton
Mar 5, 2026
Karen Lee Snyder Sutton, 83, of Lenoir, entered into eternal rest on Thursday March 5, 2026 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Karen was born on March 13, 1942 in York County, Pennsylvania to the late Leslie Syder and Loreen Shupp Snyder. She worked for many years with International Paper, and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Those...
Clyde Douglas Bentley
Mar 5, 2026
Clyde Douglas Bentley, 78, of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 5, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a brief illness.
Clyde was born on May 13, 1947 in Caldwell County, to the late Lonnie P. Bentley and Belva Hamby Bentley. Clyde dedicated many years to Broyhill Furniture, where his skills in maintenance ensured the...
Jimmy Leonard Younce
Mar 4, 2026
Jimmy Leonard Younce, 86, of Hudson, departed this life to his heavenly home on March 4, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Jimmy was born on April 28, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Walter Leonard Younce and Fannie Wilcox Younce. He found joy and relaxation on the golf course and at the beach, with a...
James "JD" Douglas Scott
Mar 3, 2026
James “JD” Scott Jr. 46 of Gamewell went home to be with his lord on Tuesday March 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Scott was born on November 9, 1979, to Tammie Franklin and the late James Douglas Scott.
James Scott was a kind and loving man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He deeply cherished his...
Todd Wayne Hannah
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Todd “Wayne” Hannah, 64, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home following a period of declining health.
Wayne was born February 26, 1962 in Catawba County to Mrs. Virginia Ruth Ates Hannah and the late Lee Marvin Hannah. He worked in the furniture industry and as a Race Official for 40 years at Hickory Motor Speedway.
In...
Vicky Lynn Bennett
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Vickie Lynn Bennett, 49, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Amorem Hospice of Hudson following a period of declining health.
Vickie was born November 11, 1976 in Caldwell County to Mrs. Josephine Church Bennett and the late Clarence Bennett. She worked as a Victims Advocate for the Shelter Home of Caldwell County.
In addition to her father, she...
