Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Carl Robert Walsh, age 85, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on February 1, 2023. Carl was born on October 16, 1937 to the late Fred Walsh and Junie Dyson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Walsh; son, Randy Walsh; brother, Roy Walsh; sister, Peggy Soots, Ann Enloe; grandson, J.R. Walsh....

Jan 31, 2023

Nancy Lou Pritchard Isaacs, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1932 to the late Ira Dewitt Pritchard and Ruth Novella Yount Pritchard. Nancy became a member of Yadkin Baptist Church in 1968. In addition to serving as the church secretary for over 30 years, she taught Sunday school and managed church...

Jan 31, 2023

Jeanette Cox Beck, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McLoud, OK on April 28, 1932 to the late Guy Cox and Elsie Goad Cox.

She loved Jesus and she loved her family. She enjoyed singing, quilting and taking care of others.

In addition to her...

Jan 30, 2023

Renee Bolick Eller, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence. She resided in the Sawmills Community with her husband of 39 years, William “Glen” Eller.

Renee was a loving wife, mother to many people, Nene to her grandchildren, daughter, sister and friends. Her strong will inspired many...

Jan 30, 2023

Laura Margaret Carroll, 80, left this world peacefully to look her Savior in the face on January 30, 2023, at Robbins AMOREM in Hudson, NC. Laura was born November 15, 1942, in Hudson, to George Davis and Stella Sanford Carroll. She was the sixth child of eight.

Destined to be an athlete like her father, who played...

Jan 29, 2023

Lorraine Davis Austin, age 68, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on January 29, 2023. Lorraine was born on June 23, 1954 to the late Jack Charles Davis Sr. and Alice Eliza Pennington. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dannie Wayne Austin; son, Ashley Bryson Austin; brother, Robert Scott Davis. Those left to...

Jan 29, 2023

Gloria Allen Simmons, age 64, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her residence.  She was born July 24, 1958 in Iredell County to the late Earl Allen and Mary Bentley.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Tim Allen and Johnny Ray Allen; and step-father, Johnny Bentley.

Survivors...

Jan 28, 2023

Charlotte Dillard Pope, age 87, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on January 28, 2023. Charlotte was born on March 3, 1935 to the late Charles Thomas Dillard and Burlie Cantor Dillard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Pope; brother, Virgil Dillard, John Dillard, Lester Dillard, Mansfield Dillard; sisters, Ruby Dillard, Sylvania...

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Eric Lynn Austin, age 72, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home.

Born April 25, 1950 in Caldwell County, Eric was a son of the late Atwell and Treva Bolick Austin.  Eric was a truck driver for Caldwell Freight Lines for over 25 years.  He was a volunteer fireman with Hudson...

Jan 24, 2023

Jerry Arthur Curtis, age 82, of Hudson, North Carolina passed away on January 24, 2023 at his residence in Hudson. Jerry was born on February 15, 1940 to the late Ralph Curtis and Sadie Benfield. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, John Curtis, Ralph Curtis; sisters, Margaret, Muriel Raider, Billie Sue, Kay Austin,...

Jan 24, 2023

God’s dedicated servant, Jerry Crump, passed away on January 24th after a long battle with dementia.  Jerry was surrounded by his loving wife and children who were blessed to serve him at home throughout his illness with the wonderful support of Amorem (Hospice), when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jerry,...

Jan 20, 2023

Brenda Bumgarner Cannon, age 75, of Hudson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.  She was born April 24, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late Grady Annas and Viola Bumgarner Hice.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Cannon;...

Jan 19, 2023

Lenoir – Rachel Tuttle Cloer, age 98, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on March 14, 1924 to the late Clyde C. Tuttle and Pearl Sumpter Tuttle.

Rachel was the oldest member of Crestview Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 18, 2023

Mr. Gene Thomas Price, age 67, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

Born June 10, 1955 in Caldwell County, Gene was a son of the late Jeff and Lulabelle Watson Price.  Gene was self employed as a mechanic for many years.  He had a love of...

Jan 17, 2023

Rosa Leona Hicks, 85, of Hudson passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after an extended illness.

She was born September 14, 1937 to the late Maude Gragg Chester and Argie Chester.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Hicks; a son, Ricky Hicks; two brothers, Allen and...

Jan 16, 2023

Gwendolyn Sue Sullivan Powell, 70, of Hudson, NC, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Caldwell UNC Healthcare following a brief illness.  Gwen or GG, as she was fondly known by all who loved and came in contact with her, was born January 13, 1953 in Burke County to the late Mary Carolyn Beane Sullivan and Rev. Gwyn...

Jan 15, 2023

ROBERT “BOBBY” ALLEN LAMBERT, 68, of Lenoir passed away at his home on January 15, 2023.  Born December 30, 1954 in Lenoir, he was the son of the late Robert and Nina Lambert.  He attended Hudson High School and worked as a mechanic since he was very young.  While he left us far too soon, the impact he had...

Jan 15, 2023

Victor Manuel Lopez Aguilar (Penguina), 57, of Lenoir, passed away on January 15, 2023. Victor was born on October 18, 1965 to María de Los Angeles Aguilar Guzman and Marcos Lopez Garcia in San Antonio De la laguna Durango, Mexico. Victor was an amazing friend, brother, father, and grandfather. He was a very hard working man who spent his entire...

Jan 14, 2023

Mr. John Eugene Yale, Jr. of Lenoir passed away on January 14, 2023 at his home. John was born November 3, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York. There will be no services held at this time.

Jan 13, 2023

Bonnie Minish Arrowood, age 61, gained her wings, as she was surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1961 in San Pedro, CA to the late Dean and Faye Minish.

Bonnie was a loving mother and Maw-Maw who enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies. She loved to travel and...