Obituaries

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...

Jan 12, 2023

Patty Benfield of Lenoir, passed away on January 12, 2023 at Amorem Hospice.

Patty was born on February 22, 1949 to the late George Chester and Naomi “Peg” Chester.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son, Darren Michael Benfield, her brother, Danny Chester; and faithful furry companion, Rufus....

Jan 12, 2023

Born May 22, 1939, in Lenoir North Carolina, Margaret Ann was the third child of William Spencer Patterson and Margaret Hickerson Patterson.

She attended Freedman School in Lenoir, graduating as valedictorian and senior class president. She was the third Black woman admitted to the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina. She graduated with honors in...

Jan 9, 2023

Lenoir- Donald Ray Bean, age 63, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on February 27, 1959 to the late Wiley and Earline Crotts Bean.

Donald was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed having a great time with his sons and grandchildren. In his younger years...

Jan 8, 2023

Betty Lue Cayton Wallace died peacefully on January 8, 2023 at Hospice in Valdese, NC due to

complications of congestive heart failure. Her life was defined by her warm smile and friendliness to

everyone she met. She lived life her way right up to the time she went into the hospital.

Betty Lue...

Jan 8, 2023

Lenoir – Jean Greer, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family beside her on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on December 31, 1943 to the late Charles Branch and Fannie Navy Branch. She was married to Raymond Greer of the residence for more than 60 years. She was the love...

Jan 8, 2023

Mrs. Judy Eggers Greene, age 67, of Granite Falls passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Born June 30, 1955 in Caldwell County, Judy was a daughter of the late Meairl Eggers.  Judy loved the Lord and will be remembered for her big heart.  She was a caregiver and had a wicked...

Jan 8, 2023

Alice Gregory Fox, age 91, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on January 8, 2023 at Grace Village in Granite Falls. Alice was born on January 1, 1932 to the late Dewey Craig Gregory and Bertie Mae Shelton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Thurman Fox; daughter, Kathy Fox; son-in-law,...

Jan 7, 2023

Precious wife, mother and grandmother, sister and aunt, Betty Ann Severt (aka Sissy, Nana Banana, Betty Boop), was a daughter of the late Henderson Stines and Rosa Lee Cottrell, passed away on January 7, 2023.  She was born December 14, 1937 in Wise County, Virginia. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Michael Wayne Severt, her children,...

Jan 4, 2023

William Brian Greene, 43, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born in Catawba County on September 1, 1979 to Jewell Cardwell Greene and the late Banks Greene.

Brian was known for his sense of humor, his loving smile, and he had a kind and compassionate heart.

In addition to his mother, Brian...

Jan 3, 2023

Benny Wayne Smith, 69 of Granite Falls, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Benny was born on July 31, 1953 to the late Loland “Bud” Elbert Smith and Thelma Pritchard Garland.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Jan 1, 2023

Richard Allen Stout, age 60, of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on January 1, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Richard was born on March 13, 1962 to the late Charlie Tom Stout and Ethel Beatrice Freeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Shook and Susie Roberts; niece, Christina Shook;...

Jan 1, 2023

Lenoir- Myrtle “Mert” Jean Trivette, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Watauga County on February 20, 1951 to the late Horton Canter and Earlene Trivette.

Mert will be remembered as a loving and friendly person that never met a stranger. Her family and friends will forever...

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. Wendell Wortman, age 82, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his home. Born August 29, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, Wendell was a son of the late Majorie Hudson McNeely and Buland Short. Wendell loved the outdoors. He took pride in his garden and making sure his yard...