Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

Mrs. Judy Eggers Greene, age 67, of Granite Falls passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Born June 30, 1955 in Caldwell County, Judy was a daughter of the late Meairl Eggers.  Judy loved the Lord and will be remembered for her big heart.  She was a caregiver and had a wicked...

Jan 8, 2023

Alice Gregory Fox, age 91, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on January 8, 2023 at Grace Village in Granite Falls. Alice was born on January 1, 1932 to the late Dewey Craig Gregory and Bertie Mae Shelton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Thurman Fox; daughter, Kathy Fox; son-in-law,...

Jan 7, 2023

Precious wife, mother and grandmother, sister and aunt, Betty Ann Severt (aka Sissy, Nana Banana, Betty Boop), was a daughter of the late Henderson Stines and Rosa Lee Cottrell, passed away on January 7, 2023.  She was born December 14, 1937 in Wise County, Virginia. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Michael Wayne Severt, her children,...

Jan 4, 2023

William Brian Greene, 43, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born in Catawba County on September 1, 1979 to Jewell Cardwell Greene and the late Banks Greene.

Brian was known for his sense of humor, his loving smile, and he had a kind and compassionate heart.

In addition to his mother, Brian...

Jan 3, 2023

Benny Wayne Smith, 69 of Granite Falls, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Benny was born on July 31, 1953 to the late Loland “Bud” Elbert Smith and Thelma Pritchard Garland.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Jan 1, 2023

Richard Allen Stout, age 60, of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on January 1, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Richard was born on March 13, 1962 to the late Charlie Tom Stout and Ethel Beatrice Freeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Shook and Susie Roberts; niece, Christina Shook;...

Jan 1, 2023

Lenoir- Myrtle “Mert” Jean Trivette, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Watauga County on February 20, 1951 to the late Horton Canter and Earlene Trivette.

Mert will be remembered as a loving and friendly person that never met a stranger. Her family and friends will forever...

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. Wendell Wortman, age 82, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his home. Born August 29, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, Wendell was a son of the late Majorie Hudson McNeely and Buland Short. Wendell loved the outdoors. He took pride in his garden and making sure his yard...

Dec 29, 2022

Clarence Dean Skeels , age 84, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on December 29, 2022 at his residence in Lenoir. Dean was born on October 15, 1938 in Palmyra, New York to the late Clarence Skeels and Ruth Vin Gee Skeels. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Skeels; son, Steven Skeels;...

Dec 29, 2022

Margie Austin Hall, of Sawmills, NC passed away on Dec 29, 2022 at Brookdale Falling Creek of Hickory, NC. Margie was born Sept 2, 1944 to the late Ralph Austin and Dorothy Benfield Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Ralph Hall, and a nephew, Carroll Austin. Those left to cherish her...

Dec 29, 2022

We are assembled in respectful memory of Ms. Carolyn “April” Mozella Hackett, 55, who has now passed from labor to reward. She made this transition on Thursday, December 29th, 2022.  April was born on November 12th, 1967. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She was the late daughter of James Luther Hackett, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Hendrix Hackett.

Dec 27, 2022

Michael (Bubba) Lloyd Parrish 42, of Lenoir, NC passed away December 27, 2022 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Richmond VA May 12, 1980. Although Michael initially seemed quiet and reserved, and some may say appeared intimidating, it seldomly took long for people to realize his jolly nature and kind heart. "Bubba", a...

Dec 25, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Carlton Moore left us to rejoin his Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 25, 2022. The son of the late Arthur Leonard Moore and Annie Irene Carlton Moore, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Moore. Kenny was a championship body builder. He was an educator and taught math...

Dec 22, 2022

William Douglas McDonald, age 81, of Granite Falls passed away on December, 22, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Doug was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Rev. Bennie McDonald and Jessie Lynwood Brooks. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Timothy Jordan Wingler; sister, Kathy Eller; brother, Bennie McDonald...

Dec 20, 2022

Donald Gregory “Greg” Corley, age 68, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, after a twenty-one year courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born in Caldwell County on October 5, 1954, to Margaret Lorraine and William “Bill” Corley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Corley and step-son, Jimmy Triplette Jr. Greg was a loving,...

Dec 20, 2022

Frances Sims Cook, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Grace Village. She was born in Cleveland, MS on January 25, 1931 to the late Fred Sims and Daisy Kendall Sims.

Frances will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and her late husband, John, were assets to their Happy Valley Community...

Dec 19, 2022

Danny Lee Henson, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Amorem. He was born in Catawba County on November 26, 1949 to the late Pauline Setzer Henson.

Danny was a member of Mountain Grove Church where he was an active volunteer with the Food Pantry and he...

Dec 17, 2022

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Beck, age 78 of Hudson passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

Born October 23, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late Thomas Wayne and Alice Crotts McGuire.   In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and Jimmy; a sister, Lillian Lawrence....

Dec 16, 2022

Martha Geneva Cannon, age 79, of Granite Falls, North Carolina, passed away on December 16 th 2022 in her home.

Martha was born on January 23 rd , 1943 to the late I. E. Miller and Dollie Huffman Miller.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Bruce S....

Dec 13, 2022

Sammy Eugene Dula, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born in Caldwell County on August 13, 1941 to the late Grover and Clara Hatton Dula. He was married to Gail Witherspoon Dula of the home for 61 years.

Sam was a loving and caring husband, father, brother and...