Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Claude Allen Watson, age 79, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home.

Born on May 12, 1943 in Watauga County, Claude was a son of the late Levi and Ruby Watson.  Claude worked as a truck driver for many years.  He loved to dance and watch Nascar races.  The thing he...

Aug 8, 2022

Floyd Gilbert of Lenoir, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 08, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Floyd previously worked for Shuford Yarn for 30 plus years. Floyd was a simple and loving man who deeply loved and cherished his family. Floyd spent his time gardening, attending cattle auctions, raising livestock, and spending...

Aug 7, 2022

Walter Gene Phillips, 80, of Lenoir passed away on August 7, 2022 at his residence. Walter was born in Watauga County on September 17, 1941 to the late Hoy and Pansy Phillips. Walter was married to the late Carol Phillips. Walter had a passion for restoring classic cars, in particular cars from the 1950’s – 1960’s. He, also, enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2022

Stephen Joseph Lambrechts, of Granite Falls, NC received his call to entertain the heavenly hosts on August 6, 2022, and a more charismatic individual could not have been chosen. During his almost 81 years, Steve created joy everywhere he went, with an unparalleled ability to make others laugh and feel like family. His witty banter and great story telling...

Aug 2, 2022

Charles Thornton Strack, 77, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on August 2, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1945, the son of Thornton and Alice (Wobser) Strack. He was married to Peggy Strack for 32 years. Chuck served in the Army for 6 years, achieving the rank of E4, then began work for the United Parcel Service...

Aug 2, 2022

Trevor Neil Beane was called to the Lord on August 2, 2022 at the age of 26. He was a graduate of West Caldwell high school and was an avid baseball player. Trevor loved to fish and was always the center of attention. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers Mary Alice Beane and Lily Prue Bachstein Winebarger. He...

Jul 31, 2022

Doris Lambert Hayes, 73, of Granite Falls went home to be with her savior Jesus Christ on July 31, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Doris was born on December 29, 1948 in Caldwell County to the late Buford and Malva Triplett Lambert. She was married to Danny Hayes for 51 years. Doris was a homemaker and seamstress that,...

Jul 31, 2022

Infant Serenity Erica Grace Wilcox was born Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Grace Hospital to Brooklyn Wilcox and Casey Wilcox of Lenoir. She passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Eric Todd Henderson. Survivors include her parents, Brooklyn and Casey Wilcox; maternal grandmother, Angela Lail; paternal grandmother, Leslie Colvin; uncles, Eric...

Jul 27, 2022

Granite Falls – Wayne “Pee Wee” Cannon, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on June 11, 1943 to the late Ralph and Marinda Turnmire Cannon. He was married to Roberta Warsham Cannon of the residence for 59 years.

Wayne spent his entire working career in...

Jul 26, 2022

Cor Kardol left on his final voyage on July 26, 2022, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1942, in the Netherlands and has made his home in North Carolina since 1985.

Cor leaves behind his wife Marti, his daughter Marti and her friend Ijoma, his son Tony, his daughter-in-law Natalie, and his granddaughters...

Jul 26, 2022

Lenoir- Margie Johnson Carswell, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Lenoir Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on May 10, 1933 to the late John and Gurtie Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Carswell, four brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Carswell...

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Edward Paul Mitchell, age 84, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Born January 2, 1938 in Yancy County, Edward was a son of the late Ida Mitchell.  Edward was a truck driver for many years.  He was also a veteran of the United States Navy.

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Jul 23, 2022

Lenoir – George Edward Coffey, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on October 21, 1956 to the late Jesse and Jane Townsend Coffey. He was married to Teresa Miller Coffey of the residence for 17 years.

George...

Jul 23, 2022

Claudia Crisp Bean quietly passed away on July 23, 2022 with her loving daughter and sister by her side.  Claudia was born April 9, 1942 in Caldwell County to Victor and Lucy Clark Crisp.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Colon, and son, Joey.  Mrs. Bean is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Marjorie Little, and husband...

Jul 18, 2022

Victoria (Vicki) Stout Dula, 51, of Caldwell County passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, July 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Brandon Lance and her sister, Karen Delores Stout. Born November 24, 1970, she was the daughter of Glenda Chester Church and Norman Stout. In addition to her parents, Vicki is survived by her husband...

Jul 18, 2022

Lenoir- Diane Severt Wilson, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County on October 7, 1951 to the late Earl and Mamie Crane Severt. She was married to Jack Wilson of the residence.

Diane was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed...

Jul 13, 2022

Alfred Eugene Spears, age 73, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1949 in Caldwell County to the late Arnold Spears and Bernice Hartley Spears. Survivors include three brothers, David Spears and wife Joyce, Richard Spears and wife Faye, Lowell Spears and wife Lillie; special nieces, LaRae Bradshaw...

Jul 12, 2022

Delbert “Leon” Dalton, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

Leon was born on February 7, 1943 in Mcdowell County, NC. He resided in Buncombe County, NC for most of his life.

Leon is preceded in death by his sister, Frances Sneed and his parents, Arthur and Mamie Dalton.

Jul 12, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Ruth Whitener Land passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Shaire Center in Lenoir, NC. Betty was born February 8, 1936 in Lenoir, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Ruth Chester Opauski and Robert Zennie Chester; first husband Paul Henry Whitener; two siblings, Gary Chester and Robert Chester and daughter-in-law Jessica Whitener....

Jul 11, 2022

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Norma Campbell age 77, of Lenoir, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born December 24, 1944 in Smyth County, Virginia, Norma was the daughter of Leverne and Lura Pennington. She was a member of Zack’s Fork Baptist Church. She was a Godly woman who loved...