Obituaries

Mar 26, 2024

Scott Alan DeMoranville, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of DJ DeMoranville.

Scott was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and raised in Fairhaven. He was a student of Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School. A master craftsman, he was self-employed managing construction projects, rental properties,...

Mar 25, 2024

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not be faint.”  Isaiah 40: 31

On Monday, March 25, Martha Drum Annas’s strength was renewed when she met her Savior and Lord face to face...

Mar 25, 2024

Jimmy Dean Huffman, age 85, passed away on March 25, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born in Caldwell County on April 1, 1938 to the late Albert W. Huffman and Beula Cline Huffman.

Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed restoring old cars and collecting antiques, mainly just piddling with...

Mar 24, 2024

James (Jimmy) Douglas Gaines, 83, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on March 24, 2024, at Pruitt Healthcare Facility. He was born in Hudson, NC to the late Albert W. and Stella Gaines. He is proceeded in death by his son Doug Gaines and brothers Gary and Rick Gaines.

Jimmy and his wife Joyce owned an Automotive Car...

Mar 24, 2024

Timothy “T.J.” Laws, 44, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at his residence.

T.J. was born on March 12, 1980 to Robert Laws and Ruth Walton.

Those left to cherish T.J.’s memory are his son, Matthew Laws, mother, Ruth Walton, father, Robert Laws, Fiancé of 7 years, Samantha Dennison, sister, Tammy Bryant...

Mar 24, 2024

Samuel Bernice Beane, age 93, of Lenoir, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 24th, 2024. He was born on January 25th, 1931 in North Carolina.

Samuel will be remembered during a visitation on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 11:30am-12:30pm at Flemings Chapel Baptist Church, followed by a Funeral Service at 12:30pm. Burial will take place at Flemings...

Mar 23, 2024

Geraldine Hubbs “Gerry” Bair of Lenoir passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at UNC Caldwell Hospital of complications from pneumonia. She was 84. Gerry was born in Asheville, NC, the daughter of the late Lenora Juszczyk. She was raised by her mother, along with two sets of aunts and uncles, Thomas and Fleeda Smith, and Wilkerson and Gladys Haynes,...

Mar 21, 2024

Dean Franklin Barnes

Dean Franklin Barnes was born on March 23rd, 1960 to the late Rev. Fred Barnes and Martha Adams Barnes.  From the start he was an active handful.  After early years in Durham and Mocksville, he and his family settled in Lenoir.

Dean attended his freshman, sophomore, and junior years at Lenoir High...

Mar 20, 2024

Harold Gene Carlton Sr., 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born October 31, 1934, in Taplin, West Virginia, to Claude Carlton and Mary Jane Parsons Carlton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fonnie Zirkle Carlton.

He was also preceded in death by his parents Claude Carlton and Mary Jane Parsons Carlton,...

Mar 19, 2024

Millard Ronald Eller “Ron”, age 77 of Troutman, NC passed away March 19, 2024 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. He was born February 28, 1947 to the late Millard Fillmore Eller and Annie McGuire Eller Bowlin.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Paul J. Bowlin, brother,...

Mar 19, 2024

Margaret Ruth “Patsy”  (Moore) Martin Jensen of Statesville, North Carolina, formerly of Lenoir, passed away March 19, 2024 at Springs at Catawba, Hickory, NC after complications of dementia. Margaret was born in Blowing Rock, NC to the late Ralph James Moore and Lottie Murl Coffey Moore Hensley.

Margaret is preceded in death by husband, Niels Jensen, daughter,...

Mar 18, 2024

Evan James Pate, age 36, passed away on March 18, 2024. He was surpassed in death by his father Raymond Pate, grandfathers Dean Holt and James Pate, and grandmother Eleanor Pate. Those left behind to cherish his memory are mother Lori Pate, grandmother Marjorie Holt, sister Sarah Holt; husband Vincent “Tiny”, Lexi Pate, Jayden Pate, brother Cannedy Pate; wife...

Mar 17, 2024

Norma Jean Dillard, 78, of Lenoir, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday March 17, 2024.

Norma was born on May 14, 1945, to the late Woodrow and Ruth Wilson.

In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Norris Nelson Dillard; brothers, Rodney Wilson, Robert E. Wilson, Glenwood Wilson, Boyd...

Mar 16, 2024

James “Alan” Hamby, 62, passed on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

He was born May 31, 1961, to the late James and Violet Hamby.

Those left to cherish Alan’s memory are his wife of 21 years, Sheila Gragg; sons, Corbin Gragg (Autumn), Cody Gragg; daughter, Nicole Brown; grandchildren, Hadley, Hunter (Chloe), John, Peyton, Steven; great-grandchildren, Connor,...

Mar 16, 2024

David “Roger” Goble, 82, of Lenoir, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Roger was born on July 14, 1941, to the late Clyde and Mildred Goble.

In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Brenda Goble; brothers, Harry Goble, Bobby Goble, and Dennis Goble.

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Mar 16, 2024

Betty Ann Harris, 74, of Granite Falls, NC passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Betty was born on November 3rd, 1949 in Smyth County, Virginia to Alvin and Dorothy Lineberry.

She was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart of 51 years, Jerry William Harris, as well...

Mar 14, 2024

Lisa Eileen Clark, 56, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2024. She was born on Monday, January 29th, 1968 in VA to the late Bobby Joe and Betty Sue Clark.

Lisa was a dedicated Home Health CNA and was passionate about helping others. She was an active member of the American Heart Association....

Mar 14, 2024

Craig Arthur Ruhl, age 77, of Hudson, was called home on March 14th. Craig was born on February 4, 1947, in Redondo Beach, California to John and Elaine Ruhl. Survivors include his wife Karen, son Chris Phillips (Katie), grandson, Damien, granddaughter, Chloe, sisters Dana Ruhl, and Polly Rapp (Chris), and nephew Brendan. Sisters-in-law, Sandy (and family), Jeryl, Brother’s-in-law Ron (and...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Clyde Stallings, 75, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Ronald was born on October 16, 1948 to the late Clyde and Dessie Stallings.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his dog, Coolie.

Those left to cherish Ronald’s memories are numerous cousins.

Ronald...

Mar 8, 2024

Shirley Felts Spears, age 78, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Brockford Inn Assisted Living.

She was born in Wilkes County on October 10, 1945 to the late Ivory and Virginia Myers Felts.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo.

In addition to her parents, she...