Obituaries

Apr 17, 2016

Wilma Buchanan McGinnis began her day on Sunday, April 17th, 2016, in her favorite way. She was enjoying the morning on her back porch watching people walk and ride bikes at the walking park when she suddenly became ill and departed this world for the next. Wilma leaves behind her husband of 58 years, James McGinnis; a son, J. Donald...

Apr 16, 2016

Morganton– Clyde David Suddreth, age 61, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on July 17, 1954 to Opal Smith Suddreth and the late Jimmy Suddreth. Although David was disabled he loved attending his church, Poarch Chapel Missionary Methodist Church, as often as he was able. In addition to his...

Apr 16, 2016

Lenoir - Mr. Howard M. Boyd, age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice.In honor of Mr. Boyd, the family has requested that his funeral arrangements be private.

Apr 16, 2016

Donald Duane Jensen, 90, of Lenoir, died in Lenoir on Saturday April 16, 2016 after recent battles with pneumonia. Don was born in Hamburg, Iowa on November 8, 1925, to the late Louis Marvin Jensen and Hazel Marie Gustason Jensen. As a young boy he helped with the family restaurant and hotel. Don graduated from high school at age 16....

Apr 15, 2016

Hudson – Lisa Diane Abel, age 47, of Hudson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 15, 2016. Born May 5, 1968 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of Fred “Bill” Abel, Jr. and Linda Cherry Abel of Lenoir. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Fred and Clemmie Abel; her maternal grandparents, Thomas...

Apr 14, 2016

Lenoir – Mr. Thurston William Bolick, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on September 29, 1929 to the late Eli Bolick and Verty Baker Bolick. Mr. Bolick was retired from his company, Bolick Construction. He was an avid golfer and loved to work...

Apr 12, 2016

Mr. Ellis Elmore Hatley, 94, of Hudson, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Tuesday April 12, 2016, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, where he had been a resident for three years. Ellis, lovingly known to many as “Hat,” had a great love for the land and nature and was an avid vegetable gardener and farmer. Always raising more...

Apr 10, 2016

Lenoir – Elizabeth “Beth” Dianne Buckner, age 53, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on June 29, 1962 to the late Hillard Clyde Buckner and Sue Helton Buckner. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Debra Ellen...

Apr 5, 2016

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Herschel S. Kirby of the home. She has one daughter Tammy Kirby Malcolm and husband Jim. She had one Godchild Amanda Watts Overcash and best friend Linda McCall. She also had nieces and nephews too numerous to name. She was employed at Shields of Lenoir for thirty years. A funeral service...

Apr 5, 2016

Lenoir- Mr. Willard Laws JR, age 79 passed away suddenly at his residence on April 5, 2016. He was born on April 10, 1937 to the late Willard and Dorothy Laws Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Burl Laws and his son Michael Laws. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Wilcox Laws of twenty three...

Apr 3, 2016

Apr 1, 2016

Hudson – Barry A. Laxton, age 54 of Hudson, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Born October 13, 1961 in Caldwell County, he was a son of Ted Allen Laxton and Peggy King Laxton. Barry was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Granite Falls. Other than his parents, he is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 31, 2016

Hudson – Reverend Robert Lee Barlowe, age 67, went Home to be with his Lord Jesus on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on July 13, 1948 to the late Roy Lee Barlowe and Sophia Mae Triplett Barlowe. Reverend Barlowe was a veteran of the United States Army. He received his...

Mar 31, 2016

Lenoir- Debra Swanson Marley, age 59 passed away on March 31, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born in Caldwell County on May 29, 1956 to the late BH and Ruby Walsh Swanson. She also has one brother that preceded her in death Jeff Swanson. She is survived by her husband of thirty-one years, Boyd Marley. She...

Mar 31, 2016

Collettsville, NC- Mitzi Alvarado Crisp, age 51, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Charles Coffey and Floy Crump. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Alvarado and Dennis Alvarado. She is survived by her husband Clifford Crisp of the...

Mar 31, 2016

Granite Falls– Mrs. Donna Dalton Jerome, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. She was born in Chimney Rock, NC on October 30, 1931 to the late Jack and Helen Dalton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Brett Jerome. Mrs. Jerome is survived by her...

Mar 30, 2016

Lenoir –Michael Lynn Laws, age 49, passed away at his residence on March 30, 2016. He was born on June 16, 1967 in Caldwell County. He was the son of the late Willard Laws and Gail Presnell Laws. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Laws Dula, Step-Daughter Jessica Mann. He also had four grandchildren, Max Dula, Bailey Dula, Layla...

Mar 30, 2016

Lenoir- John Rudolph Riggs, 90, stepped into eternity to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 30, 2016. His devotion to Christ and his family impacted many lives. John was an encourager to many, purposefully motivating and building others up, and lived his life as a servant-leader. He was a problem solver, a peacemaker, and a faithful husband and...

Mar 29, 2016

Lenoir – Mr. Harold Ira Davis, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Andrews, NC on March 24, 1943 to the late Frank H. Davis and Maude Allen Davis. He was married to Sandra Grulke Davis of the residence. Mr. Davis was a dedicated veteran of the United States Army, serving...

Mar 27, 2016

Lenoir – Ralph Edward “Eddie” West, age 68, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir. Born January 5, 1948 in Forsyth County, he was a son of the late Arnold Jack and Betty Rachel Keeter West. Eddie was employed as an auto body mechanic and had a real love for drag racing....