Obituaries

Mar 31, 2022

Shirley Fallin Miller, age 86, of Hudson, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence.She was born December 3, 1935 in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Richard Hobson Fallin and Ora Bernice Fallin.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Robert Terrill Jackson; brothers, Ralph Fallin and Ronald Fallin and infant brother; sisters, Hazel...

Mar 31, 2022

Lenoir – Lorene “Lo” Johnson Pennell, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Ashe County on August 25, 1935 to the late Jesse Johnson and Rosella Proffit Johnson. Mrs. Pennell was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to laugh and enjoy life. She was a devoted Christian and never...

Mar 30, 2022

Hudson – Brenda Lawson Breeden, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Knoxville, TN on March 16, 1951 to the late Otis and Etta Mae Lawson. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and Nanny to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Mar 27, 2022

Cynthia Marie Griffies, age 62, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson-Amorem.She was born June 9, 1959 in Watauga County to the late Charles G. Griffies and Clidia Triplett Griffies.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Lloyd Eric Cornett. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Teia...

Mar 27, 2022

Lenoir- John Daniel Wilson, age 59, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Gateway Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 14, 1962 to the late Genevieve Wilson. He was married to Ginger Jones Wilson of the residence. John was a loving husband, father and PawPaw. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing and...

Mar 26, 2022

Bryan Edwin Powell, age 64, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born August 22, 1957 in Caldwell County to the late Dan and Georgie Powell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Powell and Keith Powell; and his nieces, Kimberly and Shannon Powell. Left to cherish his memory is...

Mar 26, 2022

Claude Phillip “Phil” Suttlemyre Jr., 70, of Hickory passed away on March 26, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Phil was born on August 27, 1951 in Mecklenburg County to the late Claude and Mary Katherine Suttlemyre. Phil was married to Brenda Suttlemyre for 25 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend that will be dearly missed....

Mar 24, 2022

Hudson – Mrs. Toye Cody Allen, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Shaire Center. She was born in Caldwell County on February 20, 1932 to the late Adam and Cordell Cody. Mrs. Allen and been a long time and active member of the Lenoir Women’s Club where she served in many of the committees. Her special...

Mar 24, 2022

Richard “Dayton” Robbins went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born on April 23, 1944 to the late Richard Robbins and wife Louise. Dayton was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Robbins and a sister, Marie “Chuckie” Robbins. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Evelyn, one daughter Tina Cooper and husband...

Mar 24, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl Penland Helderman, age 65, of Hudson passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Amorem Hospice of Hudson, surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born on August 25, 1956, in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of Linda Penland and the late Roger Penland. She was a Registered Nurse who had a passion for people. She spent her...

Mar 23, 2022

Arnold Clayton Clark, 70, of Lenoir passed away on March 23, 2022. Arnold was born in Caldwell County to the late Joseph and Virginia Clark on May 12, 1951. He was married to the late Juanita F Clark for 44 years. Arnold loved to fish, hunt, and gardening. Arnold worked at Broyhill for 40 years before retiring. He, also, spent...

Mar 23, 2022

Hudson – Harold Dewitt Kale, age 74, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Iredell County on November 12, 1947 to the late David C. Kale and Flora Moore Kale. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Kale; grandson, Zach Vest great-grandson, Zane...

Mar 23, 2022

Wayne Hamacher, 79, of Hickory passed away on March 23, 2022 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wayne was born on January 10, 1943 in Ohio to the late Delmar and Bessie Hamacher. Wayne has been married to Dorothy Hamacher for 43 years. He enjoyed hobbies such as working with wood, reupholstering furniture and miscellaneous items, creating crafts, listening...

Mar 23, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Gragg Crisp, age 91, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born February 15, 1931 in Avery County, Ruby was a daughter of the late Windom and Viney Coffey Gragg.Ruby was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Whitnel.She worked at Bernhardt Furniture and retired after 30 years of service.She...

Mar 22, 2022

Tiffany Jane “Boss” Pennell, age 40, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home. Born September 19, 1981 in Caldwell County, Tiffany was the daughter of Gary and Sylvia Green Pennell. Tiffany was Baptist by faith. Tiffany enjoyed watching football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. She loved listening to country music. During the summer,...

Mar 21, 2022

Silas Theodore Mooney of Hudson, born March 28, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 2:12 PM from his brief, intense battle with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital. He loved Spider-Man, his family and being outside. A private memorial service was held. Silas is survived by his father and mother, Bradley Drew...

Mar 19, 2022

Jack Carlton Estep, 81, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at Amorem Hospice Facility in Hudson, NC. Jack was born on February 7, 1941 to the late Carlton and Louise Estep. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dolores Roper Estep; sons, Craig and wife Laura Estep, Neil and...

Mar 19, 2022

Randall “Munchie” Smith, 43, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Randy was born in El Paso, Texas on February 13, 1979 to Jayrine Smith and Tim Smith. Randy worked as a tree trimmer and landscaper. Randy was known as a father, son, brother, uncle, and as a cousin to many. He was loved by many, known to have a...

Mar 19, 2022

Mar 13, 2022

Bruce A. Craig, age 88, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Amorem-Robbins.He was born June 12, 1933 in Caldwell County to the late Azor Craig and Edna Bolick Craig.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Craig; son, Robert Hamby; brothers, Ray Craig, Denny Craig, Albert Craig, Gene Craig, and Howard...