Obituaries

Nov 2, 2024

Kevin Lee Hawkins, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence.

Kevin was born on July 31, 1956 to Betty Holman Hawkins and the late Edward Wayne Hawkins.

Kevin is survived by his wife Hope; daughter, Melanie Hatcher (Dave) of Brentwood, TN., son, Justin...

Oct 28, 2024

Mendy Taylor, 51, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Mendy was born on October 3, 1973, to the late John and Josie Suttles.

Those left to cherish Mendy’s memory are her husband, Lonnie Taylor; daughters, Ashley Barnette (PJ), Allysa Harrison; grandchildren, Josie Noami Bartlett, Oliver Ray Bartlett; sister; Laura Ann; and brother, John Suttles,...

Oct 27, 2024

Anita Cable, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Anita was born on March 20, 1959, to the late Bynum and Verlee Blankenship.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her birth mother, Virginia Helton.

Those left to cherish Anita’s memory are her...

Oct 26, 2024

On the day of Saturday, October 26th 2024, Mason Gregory Bean entered the arms of his loving Saviour Jesus Christ in Heaven. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tessa Bumgarner Bean; grandfather, Larry Ollis; and grandfather, Paul Bumgarner. He is survived and forever cherished by his father, Gregory Bean and girlfriend Toni; grandmother, Loretta Ollis; grandparents, Dennis...

Oct 26, 2024

Walter James Hartley, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on July 29, 1946, to the late Carl and Winnie Coffey Hartley. He was married to Darlene Wyvill Hartley, of the home, for 51 years.

He was a loving husband and Dad and will be remembered...

Oct 21, 2024

Bobby Severt, 79, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Bobby was born on October 22, 1945, to the late Wiley and Mamie Severt.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ina Severt; sisters, Diane, Gaynell, Naydine; brothers, Benny, and Bruce.

Oct 19, 2024

Helen Woods Hartley of Lenoir went to be with Jesus on October 19th, 2024, at the age of 91 years, loved and blessed!

Helen (Mamaw) was born and raised in Happy Valley, graduating from Happy Valley High school. She attended College Avenue Baptist church where she was baptized as a young woman. Mrs. Hartley was a current...

Oct 19, 2024

Joyce Snipes Beane, 82, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1942, in Spruce Pine, she was the daughter of the late Hollis Fred and Lorene Wilkie Snipes.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Snipes, Patricia Snipes Wilgus, and Jacqueline Snipes and a daughter-in-law, Donna Baker Beane.

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Oct 19, 2024

Joyce Ann Northrup, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Mission Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bradford County, PA on September 22, 1945 to the late Bernard and Carlotta Griswold. She was married to David Northrup, of the home, for 42 years.

She was a loving wife who...

Oct 18, 2024

Edward Lee Sterne, 90, passed away on October 18, 2024.

Edward was born on May 5, 1934, to the late James and Alice Sterne.

In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his previous wife, Shirley Muriel Sterne; brother, James Virgil Sterne and sister, Lula Bowman.

Those left the cherish...

Oct 16, 2024

Roger Hildebrand, 72, of Granite Falls, NC, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born on May 1, 1952 to Howard and Rachel Hilderbran.

Roger loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and fishing.  He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports.  Roger worked as VP...

Oct 15, 2024

Agnes Maria Lawton: January 17, 1943 - October 15, 2024

Agnes "Aggie" Lawton passed peacefully on October 15, 2024 at the age of 81. Aggie was born in Alpha NJ to the late Joseph and Clara Katarba. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Brother-in-law & Sister Jim & Claire McDevitt; and...

Oct 15, 2024

Shelvy Charles Glazebrook, age 69, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 15, 2024 at Amorem-Burke. She was born in Buchanan County, VA on March 20, 1955 to the late Berlin Buster Charles and Lula Sturgill Charles. She was married to Lewis David Glazebrook of the home.

Shelvy was proud to be the...

Oct 11, 2024

Johnny “John” Mack Creech, 62, of Granite Falls, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, October 11, 2024.

John was born on March 28, 1962, to the late Donnie Creech and Barbara Ann Barnette.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister, Cecelia Bryson.

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Oct 10, 2024

William “Willie” Franklin Lefever, 90, of Hudson, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Willie was born on July 27, 1934, to the late William “Ken” McKinley and Myrtle Lucinda Lefever of Lenoir, NC. Willie was preceded in death by his siblings Charles Lefever, Mary Day, Helen Correll and Joann Craig.

Those left...

Oct 10, 2024

Philip Auton died early October 10th at Duke Medical Center. He passed peacefully while surrounded by family. Philip was born January 6th, 1965, to Linda and David, and grew up on the mean streets of Draco Road in Oak Hill, outside of Lenoir, NC. After graduating Western UNC, he moved to the less mean streets of Manhattan, where he...

Oct 6, 2024

Larry Eugene Hargus, 83, of Hudson, North Carolina, experienced one final change of address as he entered into his heavenly home to meet his Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Larry was born on December 5, 1940 in Catawba County to the late Ray Hargus and Lola Minton Hargus. He spent a big part of his life...

Oct 4, 2024

Jerry Lee Landes, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Atrium Health – Mercy in Charlotte. He was born in Henrico County, VA on June 10, 1957, to Thelma Wolfe, currently of Richmond, VA, and the late Samuel Landes.  He was married to Melissa Gullett Landes of the home.

Jerry loved watching football and...

Oct 3, 2024

Jamey was born on October 8, 1970, to the late Shirley Conley Grant.

In addition to his mother, Jamey is preceded in death by his father, Apostle Marvin Grant; and sister, Markrish Grant.

Those left to cherish Jamey’s memory are his wife, Amanda Conley; children, Lashae, Dathan, Nehemiah, Janiah; grandchildren, Dante, Harmony; stepmother, Cecelia Grant;...

Oct 2, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Ryan Byrd, age 33, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Lenoir, NC.  He was born to Chandra Lea Byrd on November 6, 1990, in Burke County, NC.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his uncle, William Lanier, and his great-grandmother, Maude Holsclaw.

He is survived by his...