Obituaries

Dec 31, 2016

Born: September 12, 1928 Death: December 31, 2016 Amelia Soliman House, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in the Philippines on September 12, 1928 to the late Gregorio Bustos and Maria Soliman Bustos. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert House, Sr.; daughter, Cheri...

Dec 31, 2016

Donald Ray Bryson, 59, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson. Donald was born on August 8, 1957 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Hattie Hannah Shepherd Bryson and Jimmy Ray Bryson. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cecelia Bryson; daughter, Elizabeth Bryson; son, Donald...

Dec 30, 2016

Harold “Buck” Dean Hoyle, 67, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on March 26, 1949 to the late Euray Hagaman Hoyle and Ila Campbell Hoyle. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Hoyle, Paul Hoyle and Jerry Hoyle. Mr. Hoyle is survived by his children,...

Dec 28, 2016

Julia Honeycutt Dula, 54, of Granite Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. She was born in Caldwell County on February 6, 1962 to the late George Honeycutt and Elizabeth Jenkins Honeycutt. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Camilla Sue Greene and Wilmetta Huffstetler. Julia is survived by her husband,...

Dec 27, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Ronnie Lee Campbell, age 73, of Lenoir, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Born May 17, 1943 in Smyth County, Virginia, Ronnie was a son of the late James and Susie Pennington Campbell. He was a member of Zack’s Fork Baptist...

Dec 26, 2016

Hickory, NC- Dawn Hendrix Byrd, age 52, of Hickory, passed away at her home on Monday, December 26, 2016. Born May 21, 1964 in Burke County, Dawn was a daughter of the late Howard and Alice Middleton Hendrix. Dawn’s life revolved around her two sons and she’d tell you that her greatest joy was her grandson, Trevor. In addition to...

Dec 25, 2016

Wilson Walker, 76, of Granite Falls went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Christmas night at 11:35 PM at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson. He was born in Caldwell County on August 21, 1940 to the late Milas Hamp Walker and Christine Hedrick Walker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Dec 23, 2016

Lawrence Dan Hamby, 74, of Hudson passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Wilkes County on June 16, 1942 to the late Thomas Linnie Hamby and Delia Nichols Hamby. He was a retired furniture worker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathleen Hamby Minton and Kate...

Dec 23, 2016

Hudson – Judy Sherrill Bolick, age 80, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson. She was born in Watauga County on November 2, 1936 to the late F.T. Sherrill and Ruby Lee Trivette Sherrill. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Bolick. Judy is survived by...

Dec 22, 2016

Mary Ruth Dula, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on November 18, 1946 to the late Ransom and Gladys Dula. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Ray Dula. She is survived by her brother, Larry Dula and wife, Elaine; sister,...

Dec 22, 2016

Bryan Keith Jackson, 50, of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born February 13, 1966, in Caldwell County to the late Hubert Jackson and Sally Louise Jackson. He was employed by Cargo Transporters. He is survived by his ex-wife, Betty Taylor who took care of him during his...

Dec 19, 2016

Professor David Finley Moore, was born in Lenoir NC on January 6, 1939 and died on December 19, 2016. He leaves behind five first cousins. He was the son of Gail Phillips Moore, teacher, housewife and watercolor artist, and D. Frank Moore, teacher and regional sales manager for Broyhill Furniture. Professor Moore was an English instructor overseas, a Foreign Service...

Dec 16, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Ms. Kay Frances Summerow Campbell, age 68, of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. Born October 19, 1948 in Caldwell County, Kay was a daughter of the late Joe and Ruby Summerow. She was retired from Broyhill Industries and attended the Mountain Grove Church. Kay is...

Dec 15, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Mr. William “Bill” Wicksted Richardson, age 78, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Mission Memorial in Asheville. He was born in Union County on May 4, 1938 to the late James W. and Connie Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a US Marine veteran. He is survived by his wife, Lora Carver Richardson; his step sons,...

Dec 15, 2016

John “Shaver” Vance Brown, 96, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Wilkes County on July 29, 1920 to the late Pedro and Ethel Brown. He was married for 68 years to Callie Knight Brown of the residence. John was a decorated Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the...

Dec 13, 2016

Hudson, NC- Mr. Jim Beane, age 79, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Mr. Beane had worked with the Lenoir Police department and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department. He was a Captain of the Detective Division, which he also helped to create. He was a special investigator to 25th District under the...

Dec 13, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Archie Virgil Bentley, age 87, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born March 8, 1929 in Caldwell County, Archie was a son of the late Victor and Jessie Small Bentley. He had worked in furniture industry for many years. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

Dec 13, 2016

Dec 12, 2016

Granite Falls, NC- Mrs. Robin Annette Clough Anderson, age 37, of Granite Falls passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Born November 14, 1979 in Caldwell County, Robin was a daughter of Barbara Burns Clough and the late Robert Earl Clough. She was Baptist by faith and was family oriented. Robin will be remembered as...

Dec 11, 2016

Lenoir – Linda Wilson West, age 64, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on July 20, 1952 to Lucille Farthing King and the late James Clarence Wilson. Linda will be remembered for her beautiful smile and loving personality. She loved animals and had a passion for rescuing them. Other than...