Albert Powell
Jun 14, 2022
Lenoir – Albert Allen Powell, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
He was born in Caldwell County on October 22, 1950 to the late Robert Lee Powell and Marjorie Dula Powell.
Albert was a veteran of the United States Marines and after returning from the...
Dessie Hamby
Jun 12, 2022
Mrs. Dessie Oralee Holsclaw Hamby, age 93, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory.
Born June 10, 1929 in Caldwell County, Dessie was a daughter of the late George Cleveland and Annie Walker Holsclaw. Dessie spent many years working at the Fairfield Chair Company. Dessie enjoyed...
Shirley Margaret White Daves
Jun 12, 2022
Shirley White Daves, 84, of Caldwell County passed away on June 12, 2022 at her residence. Shirley was born on June 28, 1937 to the late Gaither and Betty White in Caldwell County. Shirley spent her career in the furniture industry. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, shopping, and going to the flea market. Shirley loved her family and especially loved spending...
Freddie Lynn Wilson
Jun 9, 2022
Fred Wilson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2022. Fred lived his life and later years in service of Jesus. His passion was singing and witnessing to area nursing homes and bringing joy to “the forgotten”. Fred was an avid golfer who played throughout his sickness. Fred was a wonderful musician and singer who...
Hazel Louise Kidd
Jun 9, 2022
Hazel Louise Kidd, 96, passed away on June 9, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Hazel was born on May 10, 1926 in Caldwell County to the late James Bryant and Rosa Tolbert Kidd. Hazel spent her career in the furniture industry. She was raised in the Wilson’s Creek area and she absolutely loved the Wilson’s Creek area. Hazel will be...
Carl Benjamin Wagner, Jr.
Jun 8, 2022
Carl Benjamin (Ben) Wagner, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 8, 2022. Ben was born on September 1, 1956, to the late Carl and Lucy Wagner. Ben was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of North Carolina State University. Ben is survived by brother, David (Susan), one nephew, John David Wagner, one niece Lauren Carnes (Drew), one...
Betty Coffey Presnell Pope
Jun 7, 2022
Lenoir – Betty Coffey Presnell Pope, age 89, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Shaire Center. She was born in Banner Elk, Avery County on December 6, 1932 to the late Ivey Coffey and Virginia Woodie Coffey. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was an inspiration to everyone that met her and she...
Sylvia Beane
Jun 1, 2022
Mrs. Sylvia Clarke Beane, age 81, of Granite Falls passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home.
Born January 7, 1941 in Caldwell County, Sylvia was a daughter of the late Fray and Clara Hartley Clarke. Sylvia was a member of Mulvale Baptist Church. She was actively involved with many organizations in the church. Sylvia...
Robert Mack Bowman
May 30, 2022
Robert Mack Bowman, 66, born May 12, 1956 in Miami Beach, Florida, died suddenly form a massive heart attack on May 30, 2022. His partner of seven years, Joyce Firestone, was at his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bowman; mother, Mary A. “Fish Mary” (Nichols Cheatham) Bowman; a sister, Robin Bowman. Robert worked in the...
Bill Nelson
May 29, 2022
Hudson – Bill Nelson, age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on May 9, 1939 to the late William Nelson and Callie Coffey Nelson.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad where he worked as a brakeman and...
Franklin "Jack" Mcelyea
May 28, 2022
Franklin “Jack” Hiram McElyea of Hudson, NC passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2022 at the age of 81. Frank was born in Shouns, TN to William and Rosa McElyea on April 23, 1941. He worked for Broyhill Furniture for 45 years. He enjoyed to be active mowing and tending to his yard, playing softball and watching baseball –...
Susan Greene Champion
May 27, 2022
Susan Greene Champion, age 66, of Connelly Springs, NC, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022, after a 3-year battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She was born October 15, 1955 in Caldwell County to the late Tommy Tucker Greene and Mary Coffey Greene. Susan graduated from Gamewell-Collettsville High School and Caldwell Community College. Susan...
Dale Carnegie Mcneil
May 27, 2022
Dale Carnegie McNeil, age 82, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 31, 1939 in Caldwell County to the late John Albert McNeil and Norma James McNeil. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra McNeil and Norma “Lynn”...
Virginia Mullis
May 23, 2022
Virginia B. Mullis, 96, of Lenoir, NC, died May 23, 2022, at Robbins Center hospice in Hudson, NC.
Virginia was born in Haywood County North Carolina to the late John and Marie Broyhill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thad Mullis, son, John Mullis and second husband, Claude Armfield.
Virginia is survived by...
Velma Philyaw
May 21, 2022
Velma Philyaw, 85, of Lenoir, NC passed away on May 21, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. She was born on February 7, 1937 to the late Charles and Omie Woodruff.
In addition to her parents, Velma was preceded in death by her brothers, Clyde, Ed, Odell, Bob, Clifford “Jonie”, her sister Virginia, and her fur baby,...
Kenneth Mark Hollar
May 18, 2022
Kenneth Mark Hollar, 68, went to be with Jesus in his heavenly home on May 18, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson, NC. He experienced a sudden and serious battle with cancer that took his life too soon from those who loved him so much. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Ken managed his illness with strength...
Tyrone "Ty" Schmid
May 18, 2022
Mr. Tyrone “Ty” Christian Schmid, age 45, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Born February 20, 1977 in Carson City, Nevada, Ty was the son of Monika Shook and Jack Schmid. Ty was Catholic by faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially being out in the country. He loved animals, especially...
Gracie Holder
May 18, 2022
Lenoir – Grace Amanda Holder, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Shaire Center. She was born in Caldwell County on March 9, 1928 to the late Erastus Holder and Cora McCall Holder.
Gracie was a life-long and active member of Flemings Chapel Baptist Church. She led the children’s programs, including GA’s, Mission Friends,...
Claude Triplett
May 17, 2022
Mr. Claude Monroe Triplett, age 77, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 22, 1944 in Watauga County, Claude was a son of the late Palmer Roscoe and Ila Miller Triplett. Claude was a gunsmith. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Keith Alan Crump
May 17, 2022
Mr. Keith Alan Crump, 59, of Granite Falls passed away on May 17, 2022. Keith was born on August 13, 1962 in Caldwell County to Jesse and Georgie Crump. He was married to Elizabeth Crump and, in addition to her, leaves behind his children Keith Crump Jr. and Lucinda Turnmire.
