Obituaries

May 20, 2024

Mary Greer, 74, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Mary was born March 16, 1950, to the late Freddie and Mattie Phillips.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brother, Roger Phillips.

Those left to cherish Mary’s memory are her husband of 58 years, Harold Greer; daughter,...

May 17, 2024

Arlie J. Greene, age 78 of Fairway Acres Circle, Lenoir, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday May 17th, 2024 at Amorem Hospice and Pallative Care in Hudson, N.C. He was born May 19th, 1945 in Watauga County to the late Louise Watson Greene. In addition to his mother, he is preceeded in death...

May 15, 2024

Wayne Murphy, a beloved resident of Caldwell County, NC, passed away on May 15th, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on February 23rd, 1939, in Yancey County, NC to Lester and Gustie Murphy.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Ann Hughes Murphy; daughter, Rita Bentley; sons, Danny Murphy and wife, Colette, Keith Murphy...

May 15, 2024

Jesse Townsend, 66, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Jesse was born on May 3, 1958, to the late Leonard and Zada Townsend.

In addition to his parents, Jesse is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Townsend and sister, Martha Ann Townsend.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

May 12, 2024

Edsel “Dick” Nathaniel Braswell, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Amorem - Robbins. He was born in Caldwell County on February 8, 1927 to the late Wesley Braswell and Clara Walsh Braswell.

Dick was a loving husband and father and committed man of God. He had a devout...

May 10, 2024

Ralph Lester Tolbert Jr., age 79, of Granite Falls, NC, passed away on Friday, May 10th, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, July 26th, 1944, in Caldwell County, North Carolina to his late parents, Ralph Tolbert Sr. and Florence Roberts.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his grandson, Daniel J. Coffey, great-grandson,...

May 8, 2024

John Dean Laws, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Lenoir Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on February 2, 1959 to the late James Oran Laws and Lena Bolick Laws.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Edward Laws.

Dean is survived by...

May 7, 2024

Josephine Duffey Good, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Charlotte County, VA on March 23, 1939 to the late Arthur Duffey and Fannie Newcomb Duffey.

Jo enjoyed attending Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church, loved studying her Bible and was part of an...

May 7, 2024

Eric “Steven” Swan of Caldwell County, passed away on May 7, 2024.

Steven was born on December 8, 1950 to the late Irene Allred.

Those left to cherish Steven’s memory are his son, Eric Swan Jr. (Lori), sister, Micky McCall; 3 nieces, April McCray, Kelly McCray, Sarah McCall, and any beloved friends.

Evans...

May 6, 2024

Lori Holland Riggs, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home.

Lori was born March 16, 1963, to the late Charles Bunn and her mother, Cynthia Meyers.

In addition to her father, Lori is preceded in death by her son, Kris Riggs; and widowed by husbands, Bill Riggs, and Thomas Griffin....

May 3, 2024

Micheal Ellis McLean, age 42, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Catawba County on October 7, 1981 to Micheal and Martha Wilson McLean.

Micheal was a loving and caring son, brother and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with family, his animals and gaming.

Apr 29, 2024

Charles (Charlie) A Pack, of Hudson NC, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Charles was born March 6, 1953, in Buncombe County, NC to the late Charles and Ruth Pack. In

addition to both his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Donna Ledford, Dovie Blanton

and sister-in-law, Pam...

Apr 29, 2024

Anna Elizabeth Hoyle, age 36, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Burke County on January 13, 1988 to Randal Hoyle and the late Karen Bryant Hoyle-Walker.

Anna was a friend to many and a local celebrity. She enjoyed strolling around downtown Lenoir and you...

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Lou Willis, age 69, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Lenoir Health Care. She was born in Mitchell County on February 19, 1955 to the late Willa Mae Willis.

Mary went to work in the textile industry when she was 19. She retired from her hard-working career after 40 years. She will be remembered...

Apr 26, 2024

Michael Wayne Wiseman, 67, passed on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Michael was born on January 15, 1957, to the late William Henry Wiseman and Anna Grace Wiseman.

In addition to his parents, he preceded death by his daughter, Charity Michelle Wiseman; brothers, Luther Wiseman and Charles Wiseman.

Those left to cherish Michael’s memory...

Apr 21, 2024

Justin Dwynell White, age 86, of Lenoir, shed his earthly body and put on a new one made by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His final days were graced by the warmth of family and friends at Hospice Forlines in Hudson, NC.

Mr. White was born on September 11, 1937, in Bladen County, the son of...

Apr 21, 2024

Dianne Penland Coffey, age 66, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Amorem in Hudson. She was born in Baltimore, MD on December 9, 1957 to the late William Penland and Elizabeth Bolick Penland. She was married to Roy Coffey, Jr. of the home for 43 years.

Dianne worked at Donna’s Café for her sister for...

Apr 20, 2024

Debra Seagle Brown, age 69, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on November 30, 1954 to the late Ross Seagle and Marcella Drum Seagle. She was married to Ricky Brown of the home for 52 years. She was an active member of Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Apr 19, 2024

David Shannon Hicks, age 54, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Burke County on December 4, 1969 to David C. Hicks and the late Doris Hamby Hicks.

Shannon will be remembered by his family and friends as a very loving man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2024

Gerald Marion Bolick, 90, of Lenoir, NC, passed away on April 18, 2024. He was born in Patterson on August 11, 1933.

Gerald received his education from Happy Valley Primary School, Happy Valley High School, Mars Hill College, NC State University, and Duke University.

Gerald, known for his dedication and service, proudly served in the...