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...
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...
Dean Esley Colvard
Nov 16, 2025
Dean Esley Colvard, 44, of Lenoir, departed this life to his heavenly home on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence.
Dean was born on September 16, 1981, to Evelyn Wilson and the late Billy Earl Colvard. He was a man of strong Baptist faith and a gentle spirit, known by all who loved him for his generous heart and kind...
Charles Michael Burns, Sr.
Nov 16, 2025
Mr. Charles Michael Burns, Sr., 82, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Hickory Falls Nursing Center following a period of declining health.
Charles was born July 5, 1943 in Damascus, VA to the late Robert Burns and Ella May Richardson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, two nieces, and...
Luther Midas Smith
Nov 16, 2025
Luther Midas Smith, 88, of Lenoir, departed this life to his heavenly home on Sunday November 16, 2025 at Amorem-Forlines Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Luther was born on March 17, 1937 in Caldwell County, to the late Finley Smith and Lula Bolick Smith. He was deeply involved in his community both through his faith and his...
Harold Dean Kirby
Nov 13, 2025
Harold “Dean” Kirby, 84, of Granite Falls, departed this world to his heavenly home on Thursday November 13, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness.
Harold was born on March 21, 1941 in Caldwell County, the son of James Victor Kirby and Margaret Lowman Kirby. Harold was a proud graduate of Granite Falls High School, and embarked on a path...
Carter Lee Roosa
Nov 13, 2025
Carter Lee Roosa, 62, of Rhodhiss, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 13, 2025 at Atrium Health of Lake Norman following a lengthy illness.
Carter was born on December 30, 1962 in Pike County, OH to the late James Silvester Roosa and Elsie Phillips Roosa. He was employed by Wayne’s Farms and was a member of Victory...
Glenda Huskey Goble
Nov 12, 2025
Mrs. Glenda Huskey Goble, 66, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Glenda was born June 3, 1959 in Caldwell County to the late Creed Huskey and Betty Louise Hamby Husky. She attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jerry Lee Goble;...
Larry Francis Crane
Nov 9, 2025
Larry Francis Crane, 92, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his Residence.
Larry was born on May 20, 1933, in Catawba County, a son of the late Luther Blackstock and Erma Bowman Blackstock. In addition to his step-father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Crane and his Sister, Scottie Bowman...
Hazel Benfield Kenney
Nov 8, 2025
Hazel Bailey Benfield Kenney, 91, of Granite Falls, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy.
Hazel was born on March 5, 1934 in Burke County to the late Walter S. Bailey and Mae Evans Bailey. Known for her generous spirit, Hazel delighted in cooking for...
Carole Harris Connor
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Carole Harris Connor, 88, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home, following a period of declining health.
Mrs. Connor was born September 29, 1937 in Kinston, NC to the late Frank Hughes Harris and Rose Taylor Harris. She served as Principal of Covenant Fellowship School for twenty years and was a faithful member of Hope...
Dirk Terence Shytle
Nov 8, 2025
Dirk Terence Shytle, 65, a beacon of laughter and kindness, passed away on Saturday November 8, 2025 at Amorem-Forlines Patient Care Unit following a period of declining health.
Dirk was born on January 17, 1960 in Catawba County to the late Dewey Jerome Shytle and Nadean Hoyle Shytle.
Dirk dedicated many years as a security guard for Bassett Furniture, but above all,...
Kingston Liam Greer
Nov 6, 2025
Kingston Liam Greer, 4, of Hudson passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Levine Children’s Hospital.
Kingston was born July 9, 2021 in Burke County, a son to Danaysha Booker and Daniel Greer.
Preceding him in death are his maternal great-grandparents, Lebbie Hardy and Gordon Stamps; cousin, Knolej Devon Stamps; paternal grandfather, Tommy Lane; aunt, Jeana Lane; and paternal great grandmother, Rose...
William Bill Millsaps
Nov 5, 2025
William B. Millsaps, 80, of Hudson, departed this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday November 5, 2025 at his residence following a period of declining health.
William was born on October 21, 1945 in Cleveland, TN to the late Doc Millsaps and Nellie Scroggins Millsaps. He was a self employed farmer for many years, and was a member of Grundy...
David Isaac Pearson
Nov 4, 2025
David Isaac Pearson, 70 of Granite Falls passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
David was born October 2, 1955, in Burke County to the late Benjamin and Lena Rhodes Pearson.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years Mrs. LaMyra Vaughan Pearson of the home and a son and daughter in law, Ben Isaac Pearson (Katelyn) of...
Terry Lee Stamey
Oct 30, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Terry Lee Stamey, 56, of Drexel, NC, who left this world peacefully on October 30th, 2025. Terry was a kind hearted man whose quiet strength and warm presence made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Terry was preceded in death by his loving parents, Arrie and Shirley...
Cora Bumgarner Reid
Oct 30, 2025
Cora Bumgarner Reid, 87, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Cora was born on March 7, 1938 in Caldwell County to the late Lola Lou Bumgarner Collins. A 1956 graduate of Granite Falls High School, Cora went on to work for many years in the hosiery industry at Ellis...
