Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Lewis Edward “Lewdawg” Wilson, 18, of Lenoir NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 28, 2021. Lewis was his dad’s HERO, his mom’s “Punkie”, and a senior at South Caldwell High School, where he loved his friends. He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church where he accepted Christ at age 5. As a person...

Nov 26, 2021

John Richard Putignano, 59 of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 after a 20 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. John was born on June 3, 1962 in Stoughton, Massachusetts to the late Donald (Sonny) and Judith (Sampson) Putignano.He was raised in Brockton Massachusetts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 25, 2021

Jean Martha Andrews Houlder, age 90, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Shaire Center. She was born July 21, 1931 in Hartford, CT to the late Merton Clifford Andrews and Helen Woodworth Andrews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rear Admiral Richard Hugh Houlder and daughter, Martha Lee Niland....

Nov 24, 2021

Willard “Mack” Wilson Price, Jr. age 64, of Granite Falls passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born June 18, 1957 in Caldwell County, Mack was a son of Barbara Lail Harmon and the late Willard Wilson Price, Sr.In his younger years, Mack enjoyed playing baseball, football and going fishing.Mack enjoyed watching football games and was...

Nov 22, 2021

Calvin Hardy Wright, 67, of Lenoir, passed away on November 22, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Calvin was born on February 7, 1954 to the late Marion and Alice Wright in Caldwell County. He was married to Jo Ann Wright for 30 years. Calvin spent his career working as a wood carver. Calvin loved his wife, kids, grandkids, and...

Nov 21, 2021

Richard Brookshire, 81, of Granite Falls passed away on November 21, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Richard was born on October 22, 1940 in Caldwell County to the late Edward and Ethel Brookshire. There will be a service held at Evans Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Russell Cook and Pastor Eric Greene will be...

Nov 21, 2021

Lenoir – Eli Kenneth Duncan, age 29, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Catawba County on August 11, 1992 to Kenny Duncan and Angel Price Moretz. Eli was a gifted individual and was blessed with many talents, including playing guitar, carving walking canes and smoking pipes, to name a few. While...

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Charles Thomas McCLoud, age 62, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2021 at Amorem Hospice (Formerly Caldwell Hospice of Hudson). Born May 10, 1959 in Caldwell County, Charles was a son of the late Floyd and Edna Watson McCloud.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda McCloud; two brothers, Robert...

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Annas Summerlin, age 68, of Lenoir entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Born April 9, 1953 in Caldwell County, Sandy was a daughter of the late Fred and Alice Pennell Annas.Sandy was a Sunday School Teacher at Nelson’s Chapel Baptist Church for many years.She taught the...

Nov 16, 2021

Martha Austin Clark, 82 of Hudson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Martha was born on December 14th, 1938, in Caldwell County to John Wesley Austin and Bonnie Bumgarner Austin. She was a longstanding member and Sunday school teacher at Friendship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Nov 16, 2021

On Tuesday the 16th of November a beautiful light passed from our lives. Marlon Gregory (Marty) Greer, son of the late Ray V. and Dorothy S. Greer was born October 15, 1964 Marty was a star in Special Olympics while attending Davenport and after graduation he continued at Gamewell. Marty leaves behind his sister Sheila Clarke and brother-in-law (brother) Eddie...

Nov 16, 2021

Ms. Kathy Marie Bishop, age 61, of Claremont passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Valley Nursing in Taylorsville. Born October 4, 1960 in Buncombe County, Kathy was a daughter of the late Charles and Juanita H. Bishop.Kathy had an associates degree in business.She was also a certified truck driver and dental associate to Service Dental Lab.Kathy enjoyed...

Nov 15, 2021

Lenoir- Mary Sue Farthing Dugger, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Lenoir Heathcare. She was born in Watauga County on September 20, 1940 to the late Don and Tressie Farthing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, James C. Dugger; daughter, Darla Dugger Carter; and...

Nov 15, 2021

Mark Anthony Woodring, 59, of Lenoir passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2021. Mark was born to Grady Woodring and Shirly W. Smith on September 30, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather Cecil Smith, and brother Kurt Woodring. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Smith; sisters, Rachel Saunders (John), Jacque Woodring (Jerry);...

Nov 14, 2021

Butch Smith Sr, 69,of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Butch was born on September 19, 1952 in Caldwell County to the late Larry and Margaret Smith. He was married to Kay Smith for 50 years. Butch spent his career as a truck driver. Butch loved to spend time golfing and fishing and...

Nov 14, 2021

Ms. Teresa Lynn Harrison, age 61, of Hickory passed away at her home on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born February 19, 1960 in Caldwell County, Teresa was a daughter of the late, Charles Nathan Harrison, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Suddreth Garland.Teresa enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and spending time at the lake.She liked planting flowers.What she enjoyed most was spending...

Nov 11, 2021

Annette Wadsworth, 62, passed away on November 11, 2021 at her home. Annette was born on May 17, 1959 in Marion, NC to the late David and Pauline Fender. Annette was married to Patrick Wadsworth of Lenoir. Annette had two children: Angie Gunter and Todd Anderson. She leaves behind her four grandchildren.

Nov 10, 2021

Robert “Doug” Douglas Dula, age 56, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021.He was born August 12, 1965 in Caldwell County to the late Roger James Dula and Pauline Ford Dula of Hudson. Doug enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and was always joking with family and friends. In addition to his mother Pauline, he is survived by...

Nov 5, 2021

Nov 3, 2021

Marshall Lee Barr Sr. 83, of Lenoir went home to be with Jesus on November 3, 2021, at Hospice in Hudson. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health. Marshall was born on October 9, 1938 in Konnarock, Virginia to the late Frank Barr and Belle Stansberry Barr. Marshall was a devoted member of...