Obituaries

Oct 11, 2016

Robert “Bob” Lee Curtis, Sr., 93, of Mathewson Street in Hudson passed peacefully into the hands of God at 12:45 PM on Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Lenoir Healthcare center with his family at his side after a period of declining health. He was born on Broadway Street in Lenoir, NC on April 1, 1923 to Lawrence Julius Curtis and...

Oct 8, 2016

Lenoir – Mr. Logan Baxter Wiseman, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on April 29, 1938 to the late John J. Wiseman and Edith Bentley Wiseman. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Chester and his sisters, Ruth Marley and Jewel Huse. Mr. Wiseman spent nine...

Oct 7, 2016

Lenoir- Mrs. Loree Decker Seagle, age 85, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. Born August 20, 1931 in Caldwell County, Loree was a daughter of the late John and Bessie Bell Decker. She had worked at Fairfield Furniture for 40 years. She was an avid square dancer, loved bowling, camping and playing...

Oct 6, 2016

Oct 6, 2016

Hickory- Mrs. Viola Christine Wootton Wilson, age 92, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Born July 4, 1924 in Lynchburg, VA, Christine was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Mary Wootton. She was a member of Miller Hill Baptist Church and had worked as a teacher for 25 years. In addition...

Oct 6, 2016

Mr. Jack Wilbern Cornett, age 71, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born January 12, 1945 in Virginia, Jack was a son of the late Barman Cornett, Sr. and Nola Johnson Cornett. He was Baptist by faith and enjoyed playing his guitar and piano. He also enjoyed working on...

Oct 6, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Julius “J.E.” Estel Brown, age 68, of Lenoir passed away on October 6, 2016 at Frye Reginal Medical Center. Born November 15, 1947 in Caldwell County, Julius was a son of the late Wiley Oscar and Lillie Eva Brown. He had worked in the furniture industry for many years. He enjoyed racing all of his life. He...

Oct 4, 2016

Lenoir – Joseph Donald Littlejohn Sr., age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Burke County on December 10, 1939 to the late W. Lawrence Littlejohn and Neva Leonhardt Littlejohn. Joe was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Donald Littlejohn, Jr.; his daughter, Lisa Littlejohn Palmer; his brother, William...

Sep 28, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Ruby Jean Guy Flores, age 83, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born April 11, 1933 in Watauga County, Ruby was a daughter of the late Charlie and Cecilia Icenhour Guy. She worked in the furniture factories for many years and also enjoyed gardening. In addition...

Sep 27, 2016

Lenoir – Kelly Glenn Cowick, age 30, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on March 29, 1986. He was a 2004 graduate of West Caldwell High School and attended Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Kelly was an avid outdoorsman and could often be found at...

Sep 25, 2016

Sep 23, 2016

Mary Alice Ball Nelson, age 91, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in Wilkes County. Ms. Nelson was born December 6, 1924 in Catawba County to the late James Robert Ball and Grace Smith Ball. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lenoir and graduated from Lenoir High School, class of 1943. She enjoyed NC State basketball...

Sep 23, 2016

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Wilburn Columbus Ford, age 93, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 1, 1923 in Avery County, Wilburn was a son of the late Ninevah and Ila Coffey Ford. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a veteran of...

Sep 23, 2016

Hudson, NC- Mr. Donald Marcus Smith, Jr., age 54, of Hudson, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born March 1, 1962 in Chester, PA, Donald was a son of Donald Smith, Sr. and the late Marlyn Robinson. He was a mechanic and loved working on old cars. He enjoyed attending car shows and racing. In...

Sep 22, 2016

Newton – Mr. Paul Roger Storie, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are private.

Sep 22, 2016

Almonta Jane Koontz Beane, 81, born October 7, 1934 to Carl and Eustace Koontz. Clubs and volunteer work were an important part of Nana’s life. She was a member of Baton Ruritan Club, Baton Ruritanettes, and Mountain Grove Quilting Club. She had perfect attendance with the Ruritan Club and was Baton Ruritan Citizen of the year in 2011. Nana met...

Sep 21, 2016

Sep 21, 2016

Lenoir – Mrs. Betty Curley Church, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Heathcare. She was born in Wilkes County on January 21, 1938 to the late Edwin J. Curley and Nellie Dancy Curley and was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Church.Mrs. Church was a loving, caring mother,...

Sep 21, 2016

William C. Smith opened his eyes for the first time in Heaven September 21, 2016 . He was surrounded by his devoted family and friends as he went 'Home'. Bill was married to the love of his life, Betty Hodges Smith, on June 19, 1948. It all started with a blind date on Columbus Day, October 12, 1946 as Betty...

Sep 20, 2016

Mrs. Sarah Marie Robbins, 77, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Lovingly known as "Marie," she was an avid gardener and outdoors individual who loved her family, neighbors, and friends. She was born April 1, 1939 in Moore County to the late Norman Martin Maness and Ethel Garner Maness. She was, also, preceded in death by her husband,...