Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Ms. Cherry Phyllis Robbins, age 71, of Hudson, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her residence. Cherry was born on December 15, 1950 in Caldwell County to her late parents, Ernest Wayne Robbins and Edith Coffey Robbins. In addition to her parents, Cherry is preceded in death by her brother,...

Sep 5, 2022

On Monday, September 5, 2022, Mrs. Glenn W. Baier of Lenoir passed away at the age of 92.

Born Hattie Glenn Williams in 1929 into a farming family in Robbins, NC.  Glenn met Walter in Charlotte, NC, where she worked as a telephone operator and he was a contract engineer with the telephone...

Sep 2, 2022

Mr. James Parks Byrd, age 42, of Lenoir passed away on September 2, 2022.

Born March 30, 1980 in Caldwell County, Parks was a son of Wilma Byrd Milam and the late Stanley F. Bryan.  Parks loved the outdoors.  Especially hunting and fishing.  He was a truck driver.   Most of all he loved...

Sep 2, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Gragg Johnson passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, September 2, 2022.

She was born April 25, 1937 in Caldwell County to the late Lester and Julia Bolick Gragg.

She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Johnson Jr., and sister Shirley Coffey.

She is survived...

Sep 1, 2022

Charles Ted Keller passed peacefully on September 1, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton North Carolina with his loving wife by his side.

Charles was born on August 27, 1946 to the late Rhonda Keller and Rosa Lee Tester Keller.

Charles loved the Lord, his devoted wife of 42 years, and family. He...

Sep 1, 2022

Myra Lane of Lenoir, NC passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  Myra was born on September 18, 1963 to the late Fred Walker and her mother Betty Walker.

Myra is preceded in death by her father, Fred Walker.

Those left to cherish Myra’s memory her are husband, Derrick Lane, mother, Betty Walker; son, Brandon...

Aug 30, 2022

Pete Pennell, 64, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Valdese General Hospital. Pete was born in Caldwell County to his mother, Grace Tolbert McLemore on April 2, 1958. Pete spent his career in construction. Pete was known for his love of cars, including his love for Volkswagen and NASCAR; and he loved to fish. Pete...

Aug 26, 2022

Frances (Fran) Lee Grudier, 74, of Lenoir, NC passed away at home from Cancer on August 26th, 2022. She is the daughter of the last William and Catherine Herold. She is also preceded in death by a twin sister, Dorothy Jean, and a brother, Christopher W. Herold. Frances graduated from Charleston High School in 1965. She went to nursing school...

Aug 23, 2022

Mr. Joel Henry Sigmon, age 61, of Hudson passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home. Born on July 7, 1961 in Catawba County, was a son of the late Carol and Vernie Hartley Sigmon. Joel was a truck driver for over 40 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed working with CB radios and stereo systems. He...

Aug 22, 2022

Dawayne Ray “Dee” Fry, age 58, a proud Cleveland, Ohio Buckeye by birth passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home. He was a Certified Peer Support Specialist with Catawba Valley Health where he was loved and admired by his co-workers for over 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, grilling out, spending time with friends and family, but especially...

Aug 18, 2022

Granite Falls- Roberta Warsham Cannon, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Catawba County on April 24, 1947 to the late Earl and Verna Warsham.

Roberta was an experienced sewer and designer of furniture, automotive and home décor. She spent her entire work career in the furniture industry....

Aug 18, 2022

Harvey Lawing, Sr., of Hudson, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Harvey was born in Gaston County to the late Oscar Lawing and Mamie Price Michael on December 19, 1933. Harvey was married to Carolyn Powell Lawing for 39 years. Harvey proudly served his county in the United States Army in...

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. Ervin Atlas Bryant, age 84, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home.

Born September 16, 1937 in Caldwell County, Ervin was a son of the late Ivy and Nancy Triplett Bryant.  Ervin was a veteran of the United States Army.  His favorite hobby was raising roosters.  Ervin enjoyed traveling and will...

Aug 15, 2022

Wilma Honeycutt Bowlin, 70, of Whitnel passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. Wilma was born on August 23, 1951 in Wilkes County to the late John and Kathleen Honeycutt. Wilma was married to the late Cecil Bowlin. She was a member of Grandin Baptist Church. Wilma’s greatest joys was being called “Granny” and spending time with her grandsons....

Aug 14, 2022

Timmy Ray Mason, age 46, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born December 3, 1975 in Burke County to the late Tommy Michael Mason and Angela Seagle Mason of State Road, NC. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Shirley Daves. Survivors in addition to his mother, Angela Seagle...

Aug 11, 2022

After a courageous nine-month fight against leukemia, Lisa died on 11 August 2022 in San Antonio Texas.  Her beloved son Derek was with her offering encouragement, love and peace until the end.  Lisa passed peacefully.  She had heard the Heavenly Call.  The Call to move away from this world of disease and uncertainty to the love and peace of...

Aug 11, 2022

In the wee hours of the morning of Thursday, August 11 th , Janet C. Isbell was called to be with the Lord. Janet was born on January, 13 th , 1939. She was the daughter of Albert and Willie Gladman, whose last address was 811 Corpening Place in Lenior, North Carolina. A graduate of Freedman High...

Aug 11, 2022

Carol Jenkins Gragg, 85, of Lenoir passed away on August 11, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Carol was born in Caldwell County on August 29, 1936 to the late John and Nell Jenkins. She was married to the late Dolph Gragg of Lenoir. Carol attended Lakeview Baptist Church where she served as secretary, treasurer, librarian and various other offices...

Aug 10, 2022

Dianne Pennell, 75, of Lenoir passed away on August 10, 2022. Dianne was born on December 15, 1946 in Caldwell County. Dianne enjoyed to travel, making trips to Hawaii twice and Alaska. In addition to traveling, she enjoyed reading, sitting on the front porch, and watching the Carolina Panthers play.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Aug 9, 2022

Lenoir – George Walter Scott, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Caldwell County on November 30, 1964 to the late Stewart and Mary Crotts Scott.

He was a loving Dad and Pawpaw who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. George began working on cars at the...