Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Joshua Thomas Gurley, age 33, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County to Tommy Gurley and Dawn Thomas Cline. He was married to Kelsey Gragg Gurley.

Josh graduated from West Caldwell High School with honors and received a full scholarship to North Carolina State University to...

Dec 5, 2023

Keith “Murph” Harold Murphy

Keith “Murph” Murphy, 71, of Lenoir, NC passed away on December 5, 2023, at his home.

Keith was born on March 11, 1952 to Harold Murphy and Delores Sutton.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Murphy and brothers, Dennis and Joey Murphy.

Those left...

Dec 4, 2023

Blanche Wall, 84, of Lenoir, passed away on December 4, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Health.

Blanche was born on March 13, 1939 to the late Albert and Edna Minton.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Wall; daughters, Debbie Wall Smith, Jeanette Wall; grand-daughter, Olivia Bryant, 4 brothers,...

Dec 4, 2023

Dana Townsend, 82, of Lenoir, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Dana was born June 26, 1941 in Watauga to the late Allen and Eva Townsend.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Rachel Townsend; his daughter, Vicki Brown (Perry); son, Wayne Townsend; grand-daughter,...

Dec 3, 2023

Joe Meek Rice(Chaser), 65, of Caldwell County NC, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Lenoir, NC.

He was born on February 27, 1958, in Salisbury, NC.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Jody Lutz; his son, Joseph Rice; his daughters, Melanie Rice (Cedric) and Stephanie Sisk (Jeff); his son, Devon Rice; his stepson,...

Dec 2, 2023

Kyle Austin, 27, of Hudson, NC passed away on December 2, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Kyle was born on November 13, 1996 to Jerry and Susan Austin.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Harold and Ruth Osborne and his paternal grandparents; Cecil and Dorothy Austin.

In addition to his...

Dec 1, 2023

Michael Eugene Gilbert, 60, of Iredell County, passed away on December 1, 2023 at his home.

Michael was born on March 7, 1963, to the late Garland and Agnes Gilbert.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Paula Gilbert, brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish his...

Dec 1, 2023

Bobby Helton, 53, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Bobby was born on August 22, 1970, to the late Eugene and Volenia Helton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children; Alicia Helton, Michael Helton, and Tiffany Lively (Robert); grandchildren; Patrick Evans and Nova Sky Lively, brothers; Larry...

Dec 1, 2023

Evelyn Margaret Herr Barron, age 87, was reunited with her heavenly father and loved ones, on December 01, 2023. She passed surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on September 23, 1936 to her late parents Leonard Bensley Herr and Margaret Evelyn Shepherd Herr.

Evelyn was greeted in heaven by her beloved late husband David...

Nov 30, 2023

Ralph Joseph Haigler, 87, was born in Washington, DC on December 14, 1935 to the late Ralph Hade Haigler and Helen Tayman Haigler. He was a resident of Caldwell County for over 80 years. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Donna Haigler of 30 years in Taylorsville; daughters, Mary Beth Haigler Huffhine of Hudson and Sherri...

Nov 30, 2023

Walter “Ray” Hall, age 65, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Mitchell County on June 1, 1958 to the late William Hall and Pearl Buchanan Hall.

Ray was a loving father, grandfather and a loyal friend. He was very devoted to his family and extended family and he loved...

Nov 30, 2023

Walter Lee Kent, 87, of Lenoir, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2023. He spent his last two weeks at home surrounded by family and loved ones with hospice care from Amorem. He was born May 5, 1936 to the late William and Louise Kent in Caldwell County. He was one of four...

Nov 29, 2023

Linda “Granny” Wooten Helton, 86, of Lenoir, NC went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023.

Linda was born on July 31, 1937 to the late Lloyd and Catherine Wooten.

In addition to Linda’s parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. “Paw” Helton; her sister, Lucy McGuire; and her...

Nov 29, 2023

Harvey Chester, 71, of Hudson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Harvey was born on July 14, 1952, to the late Argie and Maude Chester.

In addition to his parents, Harvey is preceded in death by his brothers; Bobby Chester, Allen Chester; sister, Leona Hicks and brother-in-law, Bill Ervin.

Nov 29, 2023

Ashleigh Melina-Jean Mooney, passed away on November 29th, 2023 in the city of Lenoir, NC.

Ashleigh was born in the town of Bartow, FL to Janet Hayes and James Mooney on October 26th, 1997.

She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, and friend. Though she is gone too soon, she has made a beautiful mark on the lives of many.

She...

Nov 26, 2023

Linda Bumgarner Day, age 70, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County to the late Garvie and Geneva Roberts Bumgarner.

Linda was an avid outdoorsperson. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and pretty much anything outside. She devoted much of her time with her friends and caring for her pets....

Nov 22, 2023

Debby Robbins, 70, of Lenoir, NC passed away on November 22, 2023.

She was born on October 21, 1953 to the late Conrad and Reba Crouch.

Those left to cherish Debby’s memory are her husband of 48 years, Alan Robbins, daughters; Kasey Edwards (Josh), and Kallie Smith (Dalton); grandchildren; Kora, Conner, and Khloe; sisters; Elaine...

Nov 20, 2023

Susan Kincaid Laney of Granite Falls, NC passed away on November 20, 2023 at Trinity Village Nursing Home in Hickory, NC.

Along with her parents J. Wade Kincaid and MarySue Mackie Kincaid, Susan is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Tommy Laney Sr. and their infant son Victor Wayne Laney, brothers Jim Kincaid, Joe...

Nov 19, 2023

Jake Clenmore Watson, age 94, of Lenoir, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 19th at his home.

Jake was born in Caldwell County on April 29, 1929 to the late Jesse and Evie Clark Watson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers...

Nov 18, 2023

Trina Rebecca Williams, aged 68, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at her residence in Lenoir. Trina was born on January 22, 1955, in Caldwell County to her late parents, Allene and John Johnson. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Carolyn Taschner and Kenneth Johnson.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband,...