Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Tommy Van Crouse, age 73 of Hudson, passed away August 31, 2023 after a 3 year battle with cancer, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. JB and Joan Crouse and his youngest brother, Dennis.

Those left to cherish his memory are Sarah his wife of 46 years, his two...

Aug 31, 2023

David Roosevelt Land, 82, of Lenoir, NC passed away on August 31, 2023.

David was born on February 2, 1941 to the late Lee and Minnie Land.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Harley Land; grandson, Brandon Land; brothers, Curly Land and J.C. Land, and sister, Hazel Holsclaw....

Aug 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Hawkins , 85, of Lenoir passed away on August 30, 2023.

Barbara was born February 6, 1938 to the late Grady and Virginia Ruth Church Matheson.

She is also preceded in death by her husband Billy Hawkins, a son Timothy Hawkins, a daughter Cynthia Moody, two granddaughters Crystal Littlejohn-Murphy and Amy Matheson, a...

Aug 28, 2023

Terry Harrison, 67, of Patterson, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Terry was born on June 27, 1956 to the late J.C. and Marinda Harrison.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Eric Thomas Moss and his grandparents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Aug 27, 2023

Rosemary Delphine Cranmer

Rosemary Delphine Cranmer, age 68, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Hospice of Union County.

Rosemary was born in Steuben County, New York on May 9, 1955 to the late Blakeslee L. Jones and Carrie Rose Beal.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Aug 26, 2023

Christopher Lee Avery, 39, of Lenoir, NC passed away on August 26, 2023.

Chris was born on October 27, 1983 to Janice (Waters) Townsend and the late Kenneth Avery.

In addition to his father, Chris is preceded in death by grandparents; Lawrence L. Waters and Provia C. Waters, Pete Avery and Freida Avery.

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Aug 25, 2023

The world lost a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and best friend, Jerry Wesley Watson II, on August 22, 2023. Jerry passed away surrounded by his family peacefully. Jerry was born in Lenoir, NC on May 4th, 1968.

Jerry was known for his long-winded stories and playfulness that made so many around him smile. He enjoyed music and...

Aug 24, 2023

JoAnn Cornett age 74 of Hudson N.C. went to her heavenly home on August 24th 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 15th 1949 in Watauga County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Faye Wilcox of Hudson North Carolina, a daughter Lisa Faye Cornett, and a sister Susie Wilcox Shoemaker.

Survivors include...

Aug 24, 2023

In Loving Memory

Lynette Christine Aguilar

September 30, 1961 — August 24, 2023

Lenoir, NC

Lynette Christine Aguilar, age 61, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on August 24, 2023, at the Robbins Center in Hudson, NC. Christine was born on September 30,...

Aug 23, 2023

Matthew Joseph Hendrix, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 23, 2023. Born May

26, 1977, in Catawba County, he was the son to the late Chuck and Robin Hendrix. Matt

graduated from West Caldwell High School in 1995 and went on to serve in the Navy.

Matt worked the majority...

Aug 21, 2023

In loving memory of Roger Lee Miller, who peacefully passed away on August 21, 2023, at the age of 72. Roger was born on March 18, 1951, to the late Lillard Eugene Miller and Louise Goins Miller. He found immense joy in golfing, hunting, and sharing quality moments with his dear friends and family, especially his beloved grandsons. Renowned...

Aug 21, 2023

Ken Bryant

Kenneth Wayne Bryant, age 84, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Amorem. He was born in Caldwell County on November 30, 1938 to the late Davis Bryant and Vernie McDade Bryant. He was married to Frances “Pat” Messer Bryant of the home.

Ken retired from...

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Joseph Riley Todd passed away Saturday, August 19 at his home, surrounded by his family in Happy Valley, North Carolina.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 4:00 at Yadkin Baptist Church, Patterson, North Carolina, with Reverends Stuart White, Robert Livingston, and Henry Cook officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery....

Aug 18, 2023

Jason Miller, of Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023.

Jason was born on April 30, 1986 to his amazing mom, Tammy.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Tessie Miller and his grandfather, Clarence Cozart.

In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory...

Aug 18, 2023

Thelma Elizabeth Tugman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Lenoir Health Care Center.

She was born December 15, 1947 to the late Lee Roy and Claudia Elizabeth Tugman. She was preceded in death by two sisters Martha T. Brown and Norma Jean Tugman, brothers Bynum and Samuel McKinley...

Aug 17, 2023

Gary Filcon Braswell passed away on August 17, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1947, the third child of his heroes Elmo and Joyce Braswell. He had six brothers and sisters who he loved dearly. Wayne (Wayburn) Braswell, Ralph (Pat) Braswell, Elaine (Ed) Anderson, Lloyd (Peggy) Braswell, Boyd Braswell and Gail (Allen) Pritchard.

He was a...

Aug 14, 2023

Patricia Elaine Bartlett Crolla, age 77, of Hudson, passed away August 14, 2023 at her residence in Hudson, NC.

Patricia was born September 4, 1945 and was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years; Richard R. Crolla, and her parents, George Bartlett and Dorothy Hawthorne.

Also preceding her in death are her siblings;...

Aug 13, 2023

Flora “Flo” Eddine Braswell, age 92, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born August 20, 1930 in Caldwell County.  She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry Edsel; two sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Edsel “Dick” Braswell; son, Charles Edward Braswell...

Aug 13, 2023

Rebecca Jean West, age 66, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023. Rebecca was born on December 23, 1956 to York and Ruth West in Caldwell County.

Other than her parents, Rebecca is preceded in death by her sister; Joyce West and her infant brother; Clyde West.

Those left to cherish...

Aug 10, 2023

Mary M. Wilcox, age 76, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 10, 2023.  She was born February 12, 1947 in Madison County to the late Isam Church and Essie Gentry Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by James Roberts; one brother, Rufus Gentry.

Survivors include her husband, John Wilcox; two sons,...