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
Mrs. 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...
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...
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...
Henry Clayton Clark
Sep 8, 2026
Henry Clayton Clark, Bug, 96, of Lenoir, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.
He was born on April 17th, 1930, in Caldwell County to the late Thomas Eber Clark and Alma Estelle Pitts Clark. In addition to his parents, he is...
Audrey Myrtie Higgins
Sep 6, 2026
Mrs. Audrey Myrtie Higgins, 89 of Hickory, NC passed peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
The family will hold services privately at a later date.
Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is honored to be serving the Higgins family.
An online guestbook is available at www.mackiefh.com
Bruce Avery Wallace
Sep 5, 2026
Mr. Bruce Avery Wallace, 91, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at Amorem Forlines Patient Care Unit in Hudson.
Bruce entered this world on January 17, 1935, in Caldwell County to the late Charles Russell Wallace and Coyt Bean Wallace. Bruce attended Granite Falls High School before continuing his education at Lenoir-Rhyne University and later at Northrop Aeronautical...
Billy Ray "John" Lambert
Sep 5, 2026
Billy Ray "John" Lambert, 74, of Connelly Springs passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
John was born September 28, 1951 in Burke County to the late Bobby Lambert and Gladys Abee Lambert. John will be remembered for his love of NASCAR, 70's music, fishing with his dad, spending time at the Jamestown Flea Market;...
Bean Wilson Mungo
Sep 2, 2026
Bean Wilson Mungo, infant son of Howard Eugene Mungo and Hannah Wilson, entered the world silently on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Amber Poteet, Alex Tucker, Carolyn Johnson (John), and Howard B. Mungo; also surviving are his great-grandparents, Betty Causby (Dennis), Diane Corpening (Zack),...
