Bill Pipkins Jr.
Jun 11, 2023
Oscar William “Bill” Pipkins Jr., age 89, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on June 11, 2023. Bill was born December 11, 1933 to the late Oscar William Pipkins Sr. and Ellie Few. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rebecca Taylor Pipkins; daughters, Elizabeth Pipkins Hancock (husband, Lloyd), Virginia Pipkins Navarro (husband, Bob) and Catherine Pipkins Gibbons;...
Edna Gilbert
Jun 10, 2023
Edna Louise Gilbert, age 61, passed away on Saturday, June 10. 2023 at Amorem- Robbins Center in Hudson. She was born in Caldwell County on May 31, 1962 to the late James Calvin Gilbert and Pearl Phelps Gilbert.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mae Lackey and Janet Gilbert; brother,...
Esta Correll
Jun 10, 2023
Esta West Correll of Caldwell County was reunited with her loved ones in Heaven on June 10th, 2023. Born to Floyd and Lila West on January 27, 1928, she grew up in the Oak Hill community. She was an example of kindness and strength. Known for her love of gardening and giving spirit, she will be missed by many....
Charles William Horton
Jun 10, 2023
Charles William Horton, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wilkes County on August 7, 1936.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Billie Josephine Horton, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters.
Charles...
Paul Edwin Geouge
Jun 10, 2023
Paul Edwin Geouge, Jr. was called home on June 10, 2023. He has been reunited with his parents, Paul Edwin Geouge, Sr. and Alice Young Geouge, his sister, Nancy, and a host of beloved friends and family members.
Paul was born on February 14, 1950 in McDowell County, and grew up in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He...
Thelma Colleen Chester
Jun 7, 2023
Thelma Colleen Swann Chester of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, and entered into her Heavenly home. Thelma was born on November 6, 1927, to the late Lloyd Anson Swann and Ella Mae Shytle Swann in Swain County, NC.
Her family relocated to Lenoir when she was two years of age where she has...
Mac Ray Taylor
Jun 5, 2023
Mac Ray Taylor, 70, passed away on June 5, 2023. He was born in Caldwell County on September 20, 1952. Mac is predeceased by his father, Conley Taylor. He is survived by his mother, one brother, two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Mac was well known in the community and was there for everyone he met....
Cecil Setzer
Jun 4, 2023
Cecil B. Setzer passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was Born in Catawba County on April 30, 1923. Cecil was the son of WC and Amanda Setzer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mae, of 72 years, brothers Forest and Reynold, three infant brothers and granddaughter Katy Setzer. He is survived by...
Linda Kay Barber
Jun 3, 2023
Linda Kay Barber, age 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on June 3, 2023.
Linda was born on October 3, 1947 to the late Jason Gibson and Fannie Eckard Gibson Beard.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Gibson.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Carolyn Gragg Poteat
May 28, 2023
Carolyn Gragg Poteat, age 87 of Lenoir NC passed away peacefully May 28, 2023 at Shaire Center after a period of declining health. Carolyn was born September 28,1935 to the late Windom Gragg and Vinie Coffey Gragg in Avery County.
Carolyn was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Whitnel. She retired from NAACO after many...
Dawson Chad Fowler
May 28, 2023
Dawson Chad Fowler, age 3, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 27, 2019 in Caldwell County to Nicole Orissa Robbins of Lenoir and Cameron Fowler of Maiden.
In addition to his parents Nicole and Cameron, survivors include his maternal grandmother, Julie Robbins; paternal grandfather, Eric Fowler and wife Beth; paternal...
Shirley Stanbery Woodring Smith
May 28, 2023
Shirley Stanbery Woodring Smith was met by her heavenly father and reunited with many loved ones on May 28, 2023. She was born June 1, 1937 in Watauga County to Glenn and Vanna Miller Stanbery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Smith; former husband and father of her children,...
Margaret Elizabeth Watson Lind
May 27, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Watson Lind, age 88, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilkes County. She was born June 28, 1934 in Caldwell County to the late Benjamin H. Watson and Bertha St. John Watson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Ronnie...
William Donald Shatley
May 27, 2023
William “Donald” Shatley was born June 10, 1962 to William “Bill” Shatley and Esther Pritchard Lewis, and entered Heaven on May 27, 2023. Donald was survived by his brother Jim (Susan) Barrier, sisters: Cindy Barrier (Dan), Lisa Gurley (Tommy), uncles: Sam Shatley (Patti), Larry Shatley, aunts: Lola Everhardt, Nancy Deal, niece, Nicole Benfield, nephews: Jamie, Stacy, Phil, Justin Barrier, and...
Clifton Randolph "Randy" Broyhill
May 26, 2023
Clifton Randolph “Randy” Broyhill, 68, passed away May 26th, 2023 after suffering from Dementia and Parkinson’s for many years. Born March 31, 1955 to the late James Clifton Broyhill and Margaret Carter Broyhill, he was a lifelong resident of Kings Creek.
Randy’s father encouraged him to learn mechanics so he could work on the family’s farm equipment....
Barbara Jean Chapman
May 24, 2023
Barbara Jean Chapman, age 79, passed away on May 24, 2023 at Hickory Falls Nursing Center. She was born in Alexander County on February 21, 1944 to the late Redge Chapman and Hazel Crouch Chapman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brother, Edgar Chapman; and her sister-in-law, Frances Earp Chapman....
John Neil Macdonald
May 23, 2023
John Neil MacDonald was born in Toronto Canada, on January 7, 1941, and passed away on May 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by loved ones. John was the patriarch of a large family. He led a very active life. He served as a shepherd in the Lenoir congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed preaching about God’s purpose at any opportunity....
Billy J. Miller
May 22, 2023
Billy J. Miller, age 77, of Ashe County, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Amorem-Hudson. He was born August 4, 1945 in Ashe County to the late Marvin Miller and Lola Shatley Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie “Nikki” Miller; two sisters, Gladys Jones and Louise Lyalls.
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Larry "Wayne" Greene
May 18, 2023
Larry Wayne Greene, age 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on May 18, 2023.
Wayne was born on November 11, 1947 to the late Jackie Greene.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Michael Greene, Jess Allen Walker; and sister, Frances Kaye Walker.
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Mary Virginia Tolbert
May 14, 2023
Mary Virginia Parsons Tolbert, age 76 of Lenoir, North Carolina gained her wings on May 14, 2023.
Mary was born on November 21, 1946, to the late Coy Hubert Parsons and Mabel Chester Parsons.
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mabel Geneva Chester; her father, Coy Hubert Parsons; and her brother, James...
