Lester Norman Shronce
Oct 4, 2025
Mr. Lester “Norman” Shronce, 87, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday October 4, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Norman was born February 7, 1938 in Caldwell County to the late Lester Judston “L.J.” and Edna Setzer Shronce. Following graduation from Granite Falls High School he attended High Point University, graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University,...
Rev. Jerry Eugene Lingerfelt
Oct 3, 2025
Rev. Jerry Eugene Lingerfelt, 84, of Connelly Springs went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton following brief period of declining health.
Jerry was born June 13, 1941 in Burke County, NC to the late Zennie Lingerfelt and Eula Smith Lingerfelt. He devoted his life to serving the Lord as...
Glenn Dale Coffey
Oct 1, 2025
Glenn Dale Coffey, 62, of Granite Falls, went home to be with his lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Dale was born on November 8, 1962, in Caldwell County to the late Ira and Elsie Coffey.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Gary Coffey and Donald Harmon, and his sister Karen Coffey.
Glenn...
Brenda Bowman Lambert
Sep 30, 2025
Brenda Bowman Lambert, 55, of Hudson, passed away at Frye Regional Medical Center following a long period of declining health on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Brenda was born on February 18, 1970, in Caldwell County to the late Jack Bowman and Deborah Icard.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Tyler Lamber, and...
Brenda Shoemake Johnson
Sep 29, 2025
Brenda Shoemake Johnson, 65, of Lenoir, departed this life to her heavenly home on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her residence.
Brenda was born on September 16, 1960, in Honolulu, HI, to the late Stewart Shoemake, Jr., and Lou Ellen Hollars Shoemake. She worked as a CNA for many years and also in the restaurant industry. Brenda’s life was a vibrant...
Christine Phelps Gnatz
Sep 26, 2025
Christine Phelps Gnatz, 73, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully at Hibriten Nursing Center on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Christine was born on September 2, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Edward Phelps, Sr., and Dorothy Utiger.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her sister Sally Walker and brothers Edward Phelphs Jr and Rodrick...
Michael Lee Moss
Sep 26, 2025
Michael Lee Moss, 71, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his residence.
Michael was born on June 2, 1954, in McDowell, North Carolina, to the late Frank Moss and Lois Ashby.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his sister Becky Dills.
Michael Moss dedicated nearly two decades of his career...
Terry Michael Stewart
Sep 17, 2025
Terry Michael Stewart, 49, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home.
Terry was born October 12, 1975 in Caldwell County to Mr. Fred Allen Stewart and the late Linda Faye Austin. He worked as a truck driver.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Stewart.
Those left to cherish his memory...
Kelsey Leigh-Ann Gladden Dyer
Sep 14, 2025
Kelsey Leigh-Ann Gladden Dyer, 28, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Kelsey was born on June 12, 1997, in Catawba County, to Jason Gladden and Chasity Boughman. She was a stay-at-home mother and loved her children dearly.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Gladden; her maternal grandfather, Ronnie Boughman; and her stepbrother, Andrew Her.
Those left to...
Mary Lou Mooney Harrison
Sep 14, 2025
Mary Lou Mooney Harrison, 64, of Granite Falls, entered into rest with her husband, Gary Harrison on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a period of declining health.
Mary was born on October 3, 1960, in Caldwell County to the late Everett Mooney and Margaret Ella Cornett Mooney. She was retired from the Hosiery industry and was...
Charles Houston Fox
Sep 13, 2025
Charles Houston Fox, Jr., 85, of Rhodhiss, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton following a lengthy illness.
Charles was born on November 21, 1939, in Sevier County, TN, to the late Charles H. Fox and Birdie Ogle Fox. He was a United States Army Veteran and was a Baptist Minister for many...
Jerry Douglas Holman
Sep 11, 2025
Mr. Jerry Douglas Holman, 82, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Jerry was born June 6, 1943 in Caldwell County to the late William Holman and Shady Greene Holman. Following high school, he served in the United States Navy; and later worked as a Data Processor for...
Polly Starnes Moore
Sep 6, 2025
Polly Starnes Moore, 97, of Hickory (formerly of Granite Falls) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Polly was born December 2,1927; the middle child of Ora Della Bowman Starnes and Isaac Melton Starnes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Phillip Moore; her parents; and siblings, Carrie Odell Teague, Lucille S. Phillips, John...
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...
