Shirley Ann Day
Apr 17, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Ann Sutton Day, 81, of Hudson passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.
Shirley was born February 9, 1945 in Caldwell County to the late Howard Sutton and Bessie Parton Sutton. She was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
William "Hubert" Edward Barnett
Apr 17, 2026
William “Hubert” Edward Barnett, 74, of Lenoir passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home, following a period of declining health.
Hubert was born November 3, 1951 in Lenoir, NC to the late William “Jeff” Barnett and Beulah Day Barnett. He worked for thirty nine years at Lenoir Mirror and enjoyed fishing in his free time. Hubert was of the...
Wanda Jean Serrano
Apr 13, 2026
Wanda Jean Baldwin Serrano, 77, of Hudson passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at UNC Health Care Blue Ridge following a period of declining health.
Wanda was born October 10, 1948 in Caldwell County, NC to the late John Turner Baldwin and Mildred Whisnant Baldwin. She was a member at Church of Resurrection Hope in Lenoir.
In addition to her parents,...
Susan Maria Turnmire
Apr 13, 2026
Susan Maria Turnmire, 54, of Granite Falls, departed this life to her heavenly home on Monday April 13, 2026 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Susan was born on January 17, 1972 in Catawba County, to Imogene Davis Turnmire and the late Fred A. Turnmire. Susan dedicated over 16 years to shaping young minds as a teacher with Caldwell County...
Hubert Lee Waters
Apr 10, 2026
Hubert Lee Waters, 88, of Granite Falls, went to his heavenly home to reside with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 10, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Hubert was born on June 19, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Willie Lee Waters and Mary Parker Waters. He dedicated many years of his life to...
Howard Thomas Jackson
Apr 9, 2026
Howard Thomas Jackson, 60, of Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly Thursday April 9, 2026 at his residence.
Thomas was born on November 18, 1965 in Bartholomew, Indiana to Rose Kralik Jackson of Granite Falls, and the late Raymond Lee Jackson, Sr. He was a brick mason for many years working in the construction industry. Whether he was casting a line fishing...
Dennice "Jean" Wilson
Apr 7, 2026
Ms. Dennice “Jean” Wilson, 82, of Rhodhiss, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a period of declining health.
Jean was born on July 8, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Clarence Miller and Dora Lee Love Miller. She was a woman of strong spirit and a giving...
Walter Eugene Vaughan
Apr 4, 2026
Walter Eugene Vaughan passed away peacefully at his home Saturday April 4, 2026.
Gene was born March 30, 1947 to the late Rev. Bennon Vaughan and Mrs. Lillian B. Vaughan, in Chatham County, NC where he spent his early years on his grandparents dairy farm.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kay G. Vaughan; daughter, Cathy Vaughan; son, Kenneth...
Jerry Addison Sharpe, Sr.
Apr 4, 2026
Mr. Jerry Addison Sharpe, Sr. 88, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Jerry was born September 29, 1937 in Alexander County to the late Henry Sharpe and Dora Thomlas Sharpe.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Sharpe, Jr; and daughter,...
Jenevieve "Jenny" Arlene Jenkins
Apr 2, 2026
Jenevieve “Jenny” Arlene Jenkins 88, of Hickory exited this life to her heavenly home on April 2nd, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Jenkins was born on December 16, 1937, in Waterloo, Iowa.
Preceding Jenevieve in death is her husband Ralph Jenkins and Son’s, John Jenkins and Larry Jenkins.
Jenny was a deeply kind and compassionate soul who always put others before herself. She...
Heather Daugherty
Mar 30, 2026
Heather Leanne Daugherty, 46, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at her home.
Heather was born December 6, 1979 in Burke County, NC to the late Ronnie Dariel Coffey and Delene Reece Coffey. Heather will be remembered for her vibrant love of life. She found joy in singing and dancing, and cherished time creating moments of happiness with...
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.
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