Brenda Helton Winkler
Jan 30, 2026
Brenda Darnell Helton Winkler, 63, of Lenoir, gained her angel wings on Friday January 30, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory following a brief illness.
Brenda was born on October 10, 1962 in Caldwell County, to the late Clyde Vernon Helton and Betty Jean Coffey Helton Lindsay. Brenda dedicated many years of her life to the furniture industry where...
Betty Brooks Reid
Jan 29, 2026
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Betty Ann Brooks Reid’s prayers were answered as the angels carried her to heaven to be with the Lord at the age of ninety-one.
Betty was born in Maiden, North Carolina, on October 2, 1934, to the late Rev. D.J. Brooks and Nokie Detter Brooks. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband,...
Gary Wayne Godfrey
Jan 28, 2026
Gary Wayne Godfrey, 69, of Granite Falls, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem following a brief illness.
Gary was born on September 11, 1956, the son of the late Flay George Godfrey and Nellie Bradley Godfrey. Gary was a proud United States Marine veteran, and dedicated...
Michael Eugene Watson Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Michael Eugene “Big Mike” Watson, Jr., age 46, of Lenoir, was tragically taken from us on Monday January 26, 2026 at his residence, a victim of a senseless act of violence.
Mike was born on May 18, 1979 in Caldwell County the son of Michael Eugene Watson, Sr. of China Grove, and Audrey Crump Robbins of Lenoir. Michael worked in the...
Brenda Kirby Vanhorn
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Kirby Vanhorn, 85, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a period of declining health.
Brenda was born July 6, 1940 in Caldwell County to the late Roscoe Hill Kirby and Coyet Corell Kirby. She worked at MDI prior to retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Joyce Barlow Childers
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Joyce Barlow Childers, 77, of Lenoir passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Lenoir Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born March 25, 1948 to the late Eskel Harris Barlow and Rea Pearl Barlow. Joyce worked for many years in the Hosiery industry and she will be remembered with love and greatly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her...
Ronnie Glenn Brittain
Jan 17, 2026
Ronnie Glenn Brittain, 74, of Granite Falls Exited this life and entered his heavenly home on January 17, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Ronnie was born on July 22, 1951, in Caldwell County to the late Wilburn Eli Brittan and Faye Bolick Brittain.
In addition to his parents Ronnie is Proceeded in death by his loving wife Sheila Ann Brittain, his...
Verlin David Willis
Jan 14, 2026
Verlin David Willis, 86, of Hickory, peacefully entered eternal rest in the embrace of his Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.
Verlin was born on July 28, 1939, in Yancey County to the late Joseph Willis and Wilma Heilman Willis. Verlin’s life was marked by service and dedication, first as...
Wallace Clayton Smith
Jan 14, 2026
Wallace Clayton Smith, 85, of Granite Falls, departed this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence following a period of declining health.
Wallace was born on December 15, 1940, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Oscar Smith and Lyda Belle Carberry Smith. For over 35 years, Wallace served in a leadership position with Clayton...
Eddie Harold Gantt
Jan 10, 2026
Eddie Harold Gantt, 73, of Vale, NC, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Brockford Inn Assisted Living Facility in Granite Falls.
Eddie was born on June 5, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late G.T Gantt and Kathleen Lackey Gantt. Eddie was a devoted member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and a man of deep, unwavering faith. He trusted...
Phyllis Lynn Saunders High
Jan 10, 2026
Phyllis Lynn Saunders High, 78, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation following a brief illness.
Phyllis was born on February 23, 1947, in Catawba County to the late Fred and Pearl Saunders. Phyllis, alongside her husband Tommy and her in-laws, T.C. “Lanky” High and Annie Mackie High, dedicated many years...
Roger Dale Moore, Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Roger Dale Moore, Jr., 58, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Friday January 9, 2026 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a period of declining health.
Roger was born on September 2, 1967 in Catawba County to Roger Dale Moore, Sr. and the late Wanda Darlene Hargus. He was employed as a farmer with Deal Farms until his illness.
A Visitation will...
Tammy Jean Hartsell
Jan 9, 2026
Ms. Tammy Jean Hartsell, 53, of Lenoir passed away Friday, January 9, 2026.
Tammy was born April 9, 1972 in Locust, NC to the late Luther Wane Hartsell and Jeannie Belle Alexander.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Carpenter.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Isaac Bolick and wife Laken Yarborough of...
Ruth Margaret Kiziah
Jan 8, 2026
Ruth Walsh Kiziah, 94, of Grace Chapel, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Conover Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Her family is grateful to the dedicated staff who loved and cared for her during her final weeks. Ruth was born prematurely on January 25, 1931, in Rhodhiss, NC, the only daughter of Carl and Emma Walsh, after a string of...
Jo Nell Looper Harrison
Jan 4, 2026
Jo Nell Looper Harrison, 89, of Granite Falls, NC, peacefully passed away at home on January 4th, 2026, after battling dementia for several years.
She was born November 24, 1936 in Granite Falls, to the late Burgess Gamewell and Eula Reid Looper. JoNell grew up in Granite Falls, working on her family’s tobacco farm and becoming a high school basketball star,...
Hunter Lee Hicks
Jan 3, 2026
Hunter Lee Hicks, 26, of Lenoir, NC, went home to be with his lord and Savior on January 3, 2026.
Hunter was born on December 15, 1999, in Caldwell County to Daniel Hicks and Samantha Newcomb Reece. Hunter was a man of deep faith who devoted his life to Christ at the Church of Jesus Christ in Newland, where he was...
Toby Michael Richardson
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. Toby Michael Richardson, 33, of Vale, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a brief period of declining health.
Born July 17, 1992, in Catawba County, Toby was the beloved son of Candice and Michael Richardson. He devoted his life to caring for others through his work as a Registered Nurse with Atrium Health Lincoln,...
Michael Ellis Presnell
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Ellis Presnell, 44, of Hudson, passed away Friday January 2, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Michael was born on July 30, 1981 in Caldwell County to Richard Ellis Presnell of Hudson and Susan Mason Goodbread of Florida. He was formerly employed by Huffman Finishing in Maintenance, and he was dearly loved and will be missed by...
Faye Woodward Bumgarner
Dec 28, 2025
Mrs. Faye Woodward Bumgarner, 102, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Heath House following a period of declining health.
Faye was born June 20, 1923 in Caldwell County to the late Ulmont George “W.G.” Woodward and Minnie Douglas Woodward.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Bumgarner; sisters, Beatrice Duncan, Lois Helton,...
Tammy Moretz (Fincannon)
Dec 27, 2025
Tammy Moretz (Fincannon), 63 of Granite Falls, passed away December 27, 2025 at her residence.
Tammy was born on August 14, 1962 in Catawba County, to the late Ray Finley Moretz and Carolyn Starnes Clark. Tammy was a beacon of faith and compassion, whose love for animals knew no bounds-she never met a stray she didn’t want to help. Her passions...
