Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Gerald Nester, 73, of Lenoir passed away on August 8, 2023.

He was born on September 25, 1949 to the late George and Marie Nester.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Stephanie Watts Nester.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Glenn Nester...

Aug 8, 2023

Deborah Hatton Keller, age 68, of Boomer, NC passed away on August 8, 2023 at Amorem in Hudson, NC.

Deborah was born on 10/23/1954 to Irene Fox Hatton and the late Dewey Hatton. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Keller and her brother, Rick Hatton.

Those left...

Aug 7, 2023

On August 7, 2023 Mr. Jay Harold Curtis, faithful servant of Jesus Christ was called home to Heaven, while surrounded by his loving wife of 25 years, Joyce Miller Curtis and family.

His warm-hearted smile was always a genuinely true reflection of his love and selfless kindness for those around him.

He was born the...

Aug 6, 2023

Ruby Tedder Annas, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Trinity Ridge. She was born in Caldwell County on July 24, 1932 to the late Cicero and Cora Piercy Tedder.

Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a long-time, active member of First Baptist Church of...

Aug 5, 2023

On August 5, 2023, Nick Robert Hendrix passed away after a strenuous battle with cancer. Nick was born on February 9 in 1961.  During his life, he enjoyed watching football, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren Korbin, Asher, and Zaida.  Nick wore many hats and had many titles in his life, but that of...

Aug 4, 2023

Billy Parsons, 66, of the greater Dudley Shoals area, passed away August 4, 2023.

Billy was born on April 9, 1957 to Maxine Parsons and the late Bill Parsons.

In addition to his father, Billy is preceded in death by his grandparents.

Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his mother,...

Aug 4, 2023

Tommy Gail Prestwood Bollinger, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County on October 10, 1937 to the late Paul Prestwood and Edith Correll Prestwood. She was married to Howard Bollinger of the residence for 63 years.

Tommy Gail was a loving wife,...

Jul 30, 2023

Thomas Sweet of Lenoir, 56, passed away on Sunday, July 30th.  He was born December 23, 1967 in Catawba county to Rachel Daniels and the late Earl Sweet.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his furry companion, CowGirl.

In addition to his mother, Rachel, those left to share his memory...

Jul 29, 2023

Spencer Franklin McGee, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Amorem in Hudson North Carolina.

Spencer was born on October 27, 1941 to the late Wade and Grace McGee.

Those left to cherish his memory are; his wife, Ruth McGee, son; Danny McGee (wife; Sherrie McGee), daughters; Debbie McGee (husband; Dwayne Belcher), Denise...

Jul 29, 2023

Colonel David Hatton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel AY and Lucille Lipford Hatton. He was born on December 19, 1950, in Caldwell County, North Carolina.

He graduated from Wilkes Central High School in 1968. After graduation David joined the United States Air Force where he became an Aircraft Technician and was stationed in Europe....

Jul 28, 2023

Gary James Hardin, age 63, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Autumn Care of Drexel. He was born in Dade County, FL on June 29, 1960 to the late General Hardin and Gladys Bryant Odum. He was married to Sharri Holloway Hardin of the residence.

Gary was an amazing husband and brother. He was loved...

Jul 28, 2023

Fred Junior Powell, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 28, 2023. Fred was born on February 20, 1932 in Caldwell County to his parents; Roy Hill Powell, and Lula Crump Powell. In addition to his parents, Fred is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Adkins Powell, son; Darrell Edward Powell, brothers; Dan Powell,...

Jul 24, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Icenhour, age 63, passed away on July 24, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on September 14, 1959 to the late Oscar Boyd Icenhour and Louise Hartley Icenhour.

He worked at Hammary Furniture Industries and Bernhardt Furniture for most of his life. In his spare time, he loved to...

Jul 24, 2023

Stanley Dale Nelson, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on July 20, 1952 to the late Robert E. Nelson and Doris Turnmire Nelson. He was married to Myra Mcneil Nelson of the home for 52 years.

Stanley was a member...

Jul 22, 2023

Martha Stroupe Oxford, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County on December 23, 1939 to the late Forrest and Gladys Bean Stroupe. She was married to Allen Oxford, of the residence, for 63 years.

Martha retired from the United States Postal Service,...

Jul 22, 2023

Billy “Bill” Mack Absher, 72, of Hudson, NC passed away on July 22, 2023.

Bill was born on February 10, 1951 to the late Ruth Myers Billings and Mack Absher.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister; Pansy “Bobbie” Absher, and his brother Bobby “Dude” Absher.

Those...

Jul 20, 2023

Barbara Eller Prestwood, 93, of Lenoir went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 8, 1929 to her late parents Maynard Lee Eller, Sr. and Madge Kirby Eller.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a faithful Christian...

Jul 20, 2023

Charles Lee Hathcock, Jr., 97. He was born on August 15, 1925 and passed on July 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hathcock, of 63 years. Charles was a lifelong resident of Caldwell County graduating from Lenoir High School and later Lenoir Rhyne College. He served his country as a Marine in World War II...

Jul 18, 2023

Sandra Roper Beane, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on March 24, 1943 to the late Forest Roper and Virgie Correll Roper.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Martin Benfield and wife, Mary T; David Benfield and wife, Denise; grandchildren, Chase Benfield; Dr. Dax Benfield...

Jul 15, 2023

Dorothy Ellen Kirby Watson, 96, died peacefully at Shaire Center on July 15, 2023.

Born on April 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Lola Price Kirby. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly fifty years, Timothy Watson, and her only sibling, Ruth Kirby Morris. She is survived by two...