Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

Peggy Seagle Kanupp, age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County on April 12, 1961 to the late Ross and Marcella Drum Seagle.

She was a loving wife to her late husband, Terry, and a wonderful mother and grandmother. Peggy was currently working for La-Z-Boy and had been...

Mar 4, 2024

Paul Jennings Embler, 97, completed his course and passed into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 4, 2024. He will be sorely missed. There will be a memorial service at Evans Funeral Home, 1070 Taylorsville Road SE, Lenoir at 2 o’clock p.m. on Thursday March 7, 2024, followed by interment in Laurel...

Mar 3, 2024

Elwanda "Wanda" Coffey 75, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Sunday, March 3rd, 2024.

Wanda was born in Buncombe county to the late Mitchell & Arrie Anderson.

In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by Harold Dean Hensley Sr.; son, Harold "Dean" Hensley Jr; sisters,  Linda Metcalf & Libby...

Mar 2, 2024

Robert Lee Bryant, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Caldwell County on January 1, 1947 to the late Robert William Bryant and Ruth Brown Bryant.

Robert was a loving husband and father who loved his family more than anything. He spent the majority of...

Mar 1, 2024

Philip Howard Klein, 79, of Lenoir, passed away on March 1, 2024.

Philip was born on November 19, 1944 to the late Joseph and Hilda Klein.

Those left to cherish Philip’s memory are his wife of 50 years, Debra Klein; son, Josh Klein; and numerous other relatives.

Philip was a boy scout leader...

Feb 28, 2024

Magdalene Setzer McDonald, age 98 of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her residence.

Magdalene was born on July 4, 1925 to the late Frank and Edna Setzer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Blain McDonald, her sister Rosalee Bussel and her...

Feb 25, 2024

Marshall Eugene Greene Jr., 42, of Lenoir, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 25th, 2024. He was born on Saturday, October 31st, 1981, in North Carolina.

Marshall is survived by his beloved son, Marshall Eugene Greene III, his cherished daughter, Emma Sue Greene, loving Mother Katie Sue Branch, and siblings Christina Ward, Barbara Greene, Melinda Osborne, and...

Feb 25, 2024

Neil Mabe, 69, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Neil was born on July 5, 1954, to the late John and Jewel Mabe.

Those left to cherish Neil’s memory are his daughter, Natalie Mabe, brother, Johnny Mabe and his partner Cindy.

Neil was a wonderful father and brother.  He...

Feb 25, 2024

Ray Lee Hawkins went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2024 after a long battle of declining health. Ray was 80 years old. He was 1 of 10 children born to Crawford and Barbara Hawkins.

As well as his parents, Ray was preceded in death by brothers Howard, Glenn, Virgil and Wayne...

Feb 22, 2024

Pamela Sue Couey Pack, 59, of Gamewell, North Carolina passed away at Caldwell UNC Health on February 22, 2024 after complications from pneumonia. Pam was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, and her loss is huge to her family.

Pam was born in Orange County, Florida on October 1, 1964 to the late...

Feb 22, 2024

Earl F Moore Sr., 83, of Lenoir NC passed away peacefully on 2/22/24 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on 12/13/1940 in Wilkes county to Wilson Moore and Peggy Shew. Throughout his life he brought happiness to many with his words of wisdom and love.

In addition to his parents, he proceeded in death by...

Feb 21, 2024

Faye Howell Storie, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Amorem. She was born in Mecklenburg County on February 23, 1947 to the late Marshall and Cleo Osborne Howell.

Faye was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a friend to everyone she came in contact...

Feb 21, 2024

Johnny “Mark” Reece, age 49, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday February 21, 2024, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care.

He was born July 26, 1974, in Caldwell County, the son of Bertha Harrison Reece and the late Dwight Lee Reece. He was the proud grandfather of Eli and Evelyn and soon to...

Feb 20, 2024

Gregory Van Minton, 63, of Wilkes County, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Greg was born July 14, 1960, to Shelba Minton Beck and the late Millard Minton Sr.

In addition to his father, he is preceded death by his grandparents, Moses and Marion Swaim and Richard and Carrie Minton.

Those...

Feb 19, 2024

Marilyn F. Forsythe, 83, passed away on February 19, 2024. Marilyn, better known as Lynn, was born on January 12, 1941 in Natick, Massachusetts. Growing up in MA, Lynn married Walter C. Forsythe (deceased) and was happily married for almost 60 years.

Lynn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a very successful...

Feb 18, 2024

Hazel P. Kirby

Hazel P. Kirby, 91, of Lenoir, NC went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge of Morganton.

Hazel was born on November 12, 1932 to the late William “Bill” and Lilly Pierce.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Feb 17, 2024

Mary “Rebecca” Taylor Pipkins

Rebecca Pipkins, 89, of Lenoir, NC passed away on February 17, 2024, at the Shaire Center.

Rebecca was born on March 10, 1934 to the late Walter and Effie Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Oscar “Bill” Pipkins...

Feb 17, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Scottie Jane Stephenson, a beloved mother, nana,  sister, aunt, and friend.

Scottie, age 80 of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate.

Scottie was born on March 25, 1943, to the late Claude and Ruth Harrison....

Feb 17, 2024

Robert Boyce Jones, age 75, passed away on February 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Catawba County on December 25, 1948 to the late Boyce Hampton Jones and Hilda Barker Jones.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and a life-long member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. When he returned home after...

Feb 17, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kathrine “Kathy” Greer Hawkins, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Kathy departed from this world on February 17, 2024, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. She was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter wherever she went.

Kathy was mischievous and...