Irene Bush
Feb 11, 2017
Mrs. Irene Knight Bush, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on November 28, 1926 to the late George Hackett Knight and Bertie Arney Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jimmie Bush, a grandson Benjamin Macchia, stepmother Pearl Poarch Knight, sisters Catherine Powers Phillips,...
John Pritchard
Feb 10, 2017
Mr. John Wilburn Pritchard, 88, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Carolina’s Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on September 26, 1928 to the late Arthur W. Pritchard and Ethel Poarch Pritchard. Mr. Pritchard is survived by his wife of more than 65 years, Magdalene Griffin Pritchard. Mr. Pritchard loved...
Jb Kirby
Feb 8, 2017
Mr. JB Kirby, age 72, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born August 10, 1944 in Caldwell County, JB was the son of the late Boyden Sylvester and Callie Philyaw Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Warren Kirby; his sisters, Irene...
Clyde Wellborn
Feb 7, 2017
Ms. Clyde Colene Wellborn, 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Shaire Center. She was born in Caldwell County on October 6, 1921 to the late Carl Wellborn and Lula Belle Hamby Wellborn. She was a member of Yadkin Baptist Church and retired from Bell South after many years of service. She was an avid volunteer for many...
Harry Ray Cook
Feb 6, 2017
Mr. Harry Ray Cook, age 78, of Hudson passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born March 31, 1938 in Caldwell County to Thelma Bumgarner Cook and the late Russell Corm Cook. Harry was a truck driver and drove for Sharpe motor lines and Century furniture for many years. He was also a devoted caregiver...
Ray Swink
Feb 6, 2017
Charles Ray Swink, 64, of Rhodhiss, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born in McDowell County on March 4, 1952 to the late Rassie Swink, Sr. and Texie Webb Swink. He was married to Nancy Brooks Swink of the residence. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army. He was...
Donald Wayne Brown
Feb 5, 2017
Donald “Donnie’ Wayne Brown, age 63, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. Born July 27, 1953 in Estherville, Iowa, Donnie was a son of the late Ernest and Joyce King Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Katherine Brown and Beverly Christopher; and a niece,...
Robert Mccall
Feb 2, 2017
Robert E. McCall, age 72, of Lenoir passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born In Caldwell County to the late James Avery McCall, Sr. and Orpha Haas McCall. Robert was retired from the furniture industry as a cloth cutter. He graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1963 where he...
Jerry Bell
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Jerry Paul Bell, 72, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Grace Hospital in Morganton after a brief illness. He leave behind his wife Shirley Bell of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Keener Bell and Mary West Bell and his sister, Nettie Wilcox. Other survivors include his daughter, Dianne Walker of...
T.J. Lewis
Jan 28, 2017
Biography Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-877-212-3610 Code: 2002659P Terry “T.J.” Joseph Lewis, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was born in Burke County on March 11, 1979 to Iven Lewis and Terrie Cook. T.J. loved everything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a lovable guy with a bigger than life heart. In addition...
Pete Loyzelle
Jan 26, 2017
Peter Maynard Loyzelle, 82, of Hudson, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Glens Falls, NY on June 7, 1934 to the late William Peter Loyzelle and Marion Maynard Loyzelle. Mr. Loyzelle served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and retired from Bell South after 41 years of service. He...
Diana Elizabeth Maltba
Jan 24, 2017
Mrs. Diana Elizabeth Oxford Maltba, age 74, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born July 26, 1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee, Diana was a daughter of the late George and Lucille Benfield Oxford. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitnel and enjoyed gospel music. She enjoyed...
Frances O'Connor Armentrout
Jan 23, 2017
Frances O’Connor Armentrout, 91, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Covington, VA on August 19, 1925 to the late Charles Walter O’Connor and Lelia Morris O’Connor. Frances was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She spent her life raising her children and grandchildren and working at a local day care...
Bob Wilson
Jan 22, 2017
Robert Edward Wilson, Sr., 80, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on June 24, 1936 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Ruth Reese Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Boyd “Bobo” Wilson and Glenwood Wilson; grandson, Matthew Mobley and great-grandson, Caleb Causby. Bob was married for...
Junior Coffey
Jan 22, 2017
Lloyd Junior “Bun” Coffey, 77, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was born in Avery County on October 16, 1939 to the late Lloyd and Cenie Coffey. He was also preceded in death by his infant sisters, Mary Lou Coffey and Billie Jo Coffey. Junior graduated from Newland High School and retired...
Kenneth Burchhette
Jan 22, 2017
Kenneth Gene Burchette, 62, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Ashe County on March 13, 1954 to the late Eugene Burchette and Deomie Wagner Burchette. He was married for 43 years to Margaree Stallman Burchette and will be remembered as a hard-working, loving husband and father. In addition to his parents,...
Linda Waters
Jan 21, 2017
Mrs. Linda Waters of Hudson passed away Saturday January 21, 2017. Mrs. Waters worked at Chic Wigs in Valley Hills Mall for 37 years. She was dedicated to helping others and a woman of great faith. A memorial service will be held at Harvest Baptist Church, 3205 Zion Church Road, Hickory, NC on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
Avery Horton
Jan 20, 2017
Avery Horton, Sr., 74, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Lenoir Health Care Center. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Clyde Horton and his mother, Nellie Horton Hardwick. He is also preceded in death by his brother, George Fern Horton. Mr. Horton is survived by his ex-wife Geneva, his son Avery Clyde Horton, Jr.;...
