Jerry Walsh
Jun 20, 2016
Mr. Jerry Lee Walsh, age 58 of Hickory, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Born June 21, 1957 in Lenoir, NC, he was the son of Roy Hugh “Jack” Walsh (deceased) and Violet (Vannoy) Walsh. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a long time employee of Wyke’s Laundry and Cleaners, Hickory,...
Amber Hamby
Jun 19, 2016
Lenoir – Mrs. Amber Anderson Hamby, age 34, celebrated Father’s Day with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born in Burke County on October 15, 1981. Amber was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and advisor to all. She was an active member of Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Billy Eugene Setzer
Jun 18, 2016
Lenoir - Our Daddy, Billy Eugene Setzer entered eternal life on Saturday, June 19th, 2016. His spirit is carried on by us his 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and an extended family of cousins,nieces and nephews. Before we were around, Daddy enjoyed the glee club and driving a school bus in high school (this is where he met...
Shirley 'Nanny' Woodruff Borders
Jun 17, 2016
Lenoir – Mrs. Shirley “Nanny” Lee Woodruff Borders, age 73, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born September 12, 1942 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Edford Monroe and Elouise Lorie Coffey Woodruff. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Woodruff and...
Vaughn Walsh
Jun 14, 2016
Boomer, NC- Mr. Vaughan Ventry Walsh, age 94, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Westwood Hills Nursing Center. Born June 18, 1921 in Wilkes County, he was a son of the late Bud and Beulah Eller Walsh. He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a United States Army Veteran....
Claudette Bradshaw
Jun 12, 2016
Lenoir – Mrs. Claudette Pesenti Kelley Bradshaw, 64, a loving wife, mother, Grandma and friend passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born August 22, 1951 in New York City, NY to Connie and Aurelius Pesenti and moved to Winston-Salem in 1958 where she was raised. She later moved to the Lenoir/Hickory area in 1995....
Charles Michael Meyer
Jun 12, 2016
Granite Falls – Charles “Chuck” Michael Meyer, age 76, passed away on June 12, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Livingston, IL on November 4, 1939 to the late Clarence and Sally Meyer. Chuck was married to Willette “Billie”Hetzel of the residence for over 55 years. Chuck graduated from Livingston High School in 1957 and then...
Allen Hefner
Jun 6, 2016
Lenoir- Dr. Allen R. Hefner, age 85, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Shaire Center. Dr. Hefner was born in Iredell County on January 8, 1931 to Minor Hefner and Claudia Reitzel Hefner. He was married for more than 60 years to Martha Yount Hefner. A memorial service for Dr. Hefner will be held at Hudson United Methodist...
Russell Frank Wilz
Jun 6, 2016
Lenoir- Mr. Russell Frank Wilz, age 82 passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born in Appleton, WI on February 1, 1934 to the late Leopold and Marie Wilz. Mr. Wilz is survived by his children, Daren Wilz and Linda Hollis. He had seven brothers and sisters and a special friend Joyce...
Charles Alvarado
May 30, 2016
Charles Alvarado Collettsville – Charles Alvarado, Jr., age 49, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on January 8, 1967 to the late Floy Crump Alvarado. Charles was a good brother and will be greatly missed by his remaining family and friends. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in...
Hugh Edgar Canipe
May 28, 2016
The blessed life of Hugh Canipe peacefully came to an end on Saturday morning May 28th, 2016. Hugh was born at home in Lincoln County to Sam & Bertha Canipe on July 23, 1926. He was one of eight children. Hugh is survived by his wife of 69 years, Katherine Angley Canipe, one son and wife, Sam & Linda Canipe,...
Spencer Roy Coffey
May 27, 2016
Lenoir, NC- Mr. Spencer Roy Coffey, Sr. age 81 of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center after a lingering illness. Born November 15, 1934, he was a son of the late Epsey Coffey and William Sumpter, Sr. Mr. Coffey is survived by his wife Linda Jones Coffey, three sons, Steve Coffey and wife Nellie; Roy...
Betty Gentry
May 26, 2016
Lenoir- Mrs. Betty Carlton Gentry, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Gateway Healthcare. She was born in Watauga County on September 19, 1932 to the late Sherman and Jessie Botts Carlton. Mrs. Gentry retired from the furniture industry after working for several years. She was a member of Abington Road Baptist Church. In addition to her...
James Vaughan Haney
May 26, 2016
Lenoir, NC- Mr. James Vaughan Haney, age 74 of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Health Care. Born June 12, 1941 in Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Clifford and Rosa Peterson Haney and husband to the late Louise M. Haney with whom he shared 43 wonderful years. He was a member of...
Norma A. Nelson
May 23, 2016
Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Norma Carol Andrews Nelson, age 88, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. Born December 28, 1927 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel W. and Viola McRary Andrews and wife of the late Hubert Edward Nelson. Mrs. Nelson was a member of Yadkin...
C.R. Bush
May 22, 2016
Charles Rich “C.R.” Bush, 88, of Lenoir died on Sunday at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. C.R. was born in Lenoir on June 7, 1927 to the late Richard Milton Bush and Bertha Louise Deitz Bush. He is survived by his wife, Doris Hinson Bush; son, Charles Richard Bush; daughter, Laura Bush Sedlacek, husband Scott Sedlacek and grandson Rylan Bush...
Earlene Hoyle
May 21, 2016
Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Martha Earlene Triplett Hoyle, age 76, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Born February 11, 1940 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Don and Margaret Louise Killian Triplett and the wife of the late James Carl Hoyle. Mrs. Hoyle was an active member of...
Miriam C. Herman
May 21, 2016
Granite Falls – Miriam Louise Clay Herman, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born in Catawba County on April 18, 1937 to the late Marshall and Louise Clay. She was a graduate of Fred T. Foard High School and a retired cafeteria worker. She was a...
Leonard D. Cotton
May 20, 2016
Lenoir, NC – Mr. Leonard Dwaine Cotton, Jr., age 72, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Caromont Health in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Decatur, IL on June 25, 1943 to the late Leonard D. Cotton, Sr. and Dorothy Kodak Cotton. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cotton was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Logue...
