Ruby Eloise Laws
Sep 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ruby Eloise Laws, March 6, 1964 – September 26, 2025.
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ruby Eloise Laws. Ruby was a wonderful and devoted mother whose love for God and compassion for others defined her life. Her Gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and heartfelt care for those around her made a lasting...
Huldah Loven Story
Sep 26, 2025
Huldah Loven Story, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025 after a full and inspiring life. She will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit, bringing joy to all of those with whom she interacted.
Born in Burke County, NC on November 24, 1927, Huldah was the daughter of Robert Vance Loven and Ellie Dula Loven. Huldah...
Odette Forget
Sep 25, 2025
The world lost a vibrant spirit and loving soul as Odette Therese Forget passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 90. Her long journey began on Tuesday, September 3, 1935, and throughout her life, she brought warmth, charm, and an unparalleled zest for life to everyone she encountered.
A resident of Lenoir, NC, Odette was known...
Ruthetta Shook Williams
Sep 21, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025, Ruthetta Shook Williams passed away at the age of 68. Ruthetta was a woman of strong faith and a lifelong member of White Rock Baptist Church.
She loved her family and proudly spoke of her upbringing in Pigeon Roost, NC. She graduated from Watauga High School in the Class of 75’. She was a proud “pioneer”.
She is...
Amy Fowler
Sep 19, 2025
Amy Fowler, age 92, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on November 21, 1932, in North Carolina, Amy was the beloved daughter of the late Vernon and Dora Hollars. A resident of Granite Falls, NC, Amy will be remembered for her lifelong faith, kindness, and love for family and friends.
Amy is preceded in...
Catherine Lee Dalton
Sep 18, 2025
Catherine Lee Dalton, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in hospice care at Amorem Forlines patient care unit in Hudson, North Carolina. Catherine was born November 10,1944, in Duval County, Florida. She resided most of her life in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Catherine is proceeded in death by her parents; two brothers - Charles Carlos and Mike Swann;...
Abigail Mckenzie Sparks
Sep 16, 2025
Abigail Mckenzie Sparks, age 23, passed away on September 16, 2025. Born on March, 4, 2002 in Catawba County, Abby was the beloved daughter of Michael and Lisa Sparks. A resident of Hudson, NC, Abby will be remembered for her kindness and love for her family and friends. Abby loved anything spooky season related, Harry Potter, horses, dogs and making...
Goldie Elizabeth Goulds
Sep 16, 2025
On Tuesday the sixteenth of September in the year of our Lord 2025 Goldie Elizabeth Goulds, 94, died peacefully at Amorem Hospice of Valdese. Born August 27, 1931, Goldie was one of seven siblings. Later, she became a seamstress, devoted wife, and mother. She loved her family dearly.
A member of West Lenoir Baptist is where she made friendships that have...
James "Jimbo" Edward Varner
Sep 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jimbo” Edward Varner Jr., age 53, who left us on Sunday, September 14, 2025. James passed away at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, just days before his 54th birthday. Born in Davidson County, NC, on September 17, 1971, James was the cherished son of...
Sarah Jean Hollars
Sep 13, 2025
Sarah Jean Hollars, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Burke County on September 11, 1941 to the late Grover Cleveland Sumpter and Lula Jane Griffin Sumpter.
She will remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed books, sewing and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Catherine Paulette Franklin
Sep 13, 2025
Catherine Paulette Franklin, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Trinity Village in Hickory, North Carolina. Born in Catawba County on August 9, 1951, to the late Claude Barger and Lucille Bowman Barger, Paulette lived a life dedicated to caring for others, both professionally and personally. She was...
William "Buck" Marcus Deal, Sr.
Sep 12, 2025
William M. “Buck” Deal, age 84, passed away at his home in Lenoir, NC, surrounded by his family on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He leaves behind a legacy of devotion to his church and community, along with a deep love for his family and country. Buck was born in Caldwell County on October 14, 1940, to Marcus Deal and Lillie Mae...
Betty Ruth Felts Watson
Sep 11, 2025
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Betty R Felts Watson, 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina She passed away on September 11th, 2025. surrounded by her loving family at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was a loving and devoted mother and a friend to all whose lives she touched.
Betty was born on November 2nd,1949 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina to...
Beulah Jean Whisenant
Sep 9, 2025
Beulah Jean Whisenant, 77, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at UNC Caldwell following a very brief decline in health.
She was born on August 31, 1948 in Caldwell County to the late Charlie A. May and Ruth Smitherman May. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Steve Whisenant, sister Sarah...
Dale Lee Reece
Sep 8, 2025
Dale Lee Reece, age 62, of Pleasant Hill Road, Lenoir, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born August 2, 1963 in Caldwell County to Marlene Butler and Roger Reece.
Mr. Reece was married to his wife Stacy Reece for twenty-four years before her passing in April 2020. Mr. Reece loved cars and spending time at the family’s cabin in...
Pauline Ward
Aug 31, 2025
Pauline Ward born, Feb 14th, 1955, in Unicoi, Tennessee to Silas and Shirley MCcurry, passed away suddenly at home in Nc with her husband and kids by her side. Pauline was loved by many family and friends. Pauline was Married for 47 years to Ricky C Ward. She left behind her husband and five kids. Merilena Miller and life partner...
Robert Edward Ballard, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Robert Edward Ballard, Jr. 89, of Granite Falls, NC passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Brockford Inn Assisted Living, Granite Falls.
Born August 28, 1936, in Syracuse, NY to the late Robert Edward Ballard, Sr. and Clara Beatrice Ray.
He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy then Wanakena Forest Ranger School. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Anne Katherine Seitz
Aug 30, 2025
Anne C. Seitz, 77, of Granite Falls, passed away on August 30, 2025, at her home. She was born May 21, 1948, in Long Island, New York.
Anne was an alumna of the University of Boulder and lived in Colorado for thirteen years. She worked as a teacher and at B.S.C.S., helping develop educational programs for children. Anne moved to Jupiter,...
Evelyn Leona Smith
Aug 26, 2025
Evelyn Leona Smith, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Avery County on October 1, 1933 to the late Willie Stout and Meade Bentley Stout.
Leona enjoyed her many hobbies - cooking, gardening, canning and sewing. She also enjoyed fishing, even though Hermon was known to give her dull hooks and bad...
Luis Alberto Rodriguez
Aug 25, 2025
Luis Alberto Rodriguez, age 40, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born in California on January 17, 1985, to Bessy Rodriguez and the late Juan Rodriguez.
Luis loved history, singing and enjoyed making people laugh and meeting new friends. He was very artistic and smart. Luis was a caring person, open-hearted and was always willing to help others....
