Mike Barnes
Dec 18, 2020
Lenoir- Michael Dean Barnes, age 63, went home on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Caldwell County on September 6, 1957 to Jesse Barnes and the late Violet Barnes. Mike loved the Lord and he enjoyed the fellowship at Liberty Baptist Church. He hopes to meet all his family and friends where he will be waiting by the...
Charlie Soots
Dec 17, 2020
Charlie Willie Soots passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home. Born July 8, 1940 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Bill and Ollie Soots.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, AV, Harold and Walter Soots; a sister Maggie Gragg. Mr. Soots was a member of Heritage Pentecostal Church...
Cletus Eugene "Gene" Laxton
Dec 17, 2020
Cletus Eugene “Gene” Laxton, age 71, of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.He was born March 3, 1949 in Caldwell County to the late Herman and Clarabell Tolbert Laxton.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dustin Samples; sister, Louise Laxton; and four brothers, Paul, Conard, Willie, and Rex...
Billy Lee Tolbert
Dec 16, 2020
On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Billy Lee Tolbert passed away due to a long- term illness. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Bill managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final day, he was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, who...
Stoy Lankford
Dec 15, 2020
Mr. Stoy Anthony Lankford, Jr., age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Carolina Rehab. A memorial service honoring Mr. Lankford's life will be held at a later date.
Blaine Callahan
Dec 14, 2020
Lenoir – Randy Blaine Callahan, Jr., age 38, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Roanoke, VA on September 28, 1982 to the late Randy Blaine Callahan, Sr. and Laurie Stubbs Tyree. In addition to his mother Laurie Tyree and husband, Joe he is survived by his sisters, Megan Brawley and husband, Chuck;...
Ken Hall
Dec 14, 2020
Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Lee Hall, age 73, of Morganton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born October 9, 1947 in Burke county, Ken was a son of the late Rev. Jay and Vurlas Dyson Hall.Ken was a member of the Hartland Baptist Church where he served as a greeter and...
Fred Flora
Dec 12, 2020
Fred L. Flora, Jr., 73, passed away in Lenoir on Saturday, December 12 following his illness with vascular dementia. Fred was born in Tucson, AZ and raised in the Savannah, GA area then later in La Grange, NC.He proudly graduated from his beloved University of North Carolina with degrees in business and law, where he also met his wife and...
Matt Robbins
Dec 11, 2020
Lenoir- Charles Matthew “Matt” Robbins, of Lenoir, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020 at Duke University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 10, 1985 to Bobby and Debbie Robbins. Matt was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. He was a very loving person and was loved by all he...
Willie Mcdaniel
Dec 9, 2020
Mr. Willie Lee McDaniel, Jr., age 82, of Lenoir passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born November 12, 1938 in Vance County, Willie was a son of the late Willie and Louise McDaniel.Willie retired from Century Furniture after many years of service.Willie enjoyed spending time with horses and keeping his grandsons busy.He used to say that...
Beverly Hice
Dec 9, 2020
Ms. Beverly Elaine Annas Hice, 57 of Granite Falls, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. She was born in Caldwell County on October 25, 1963 to Helaine Annas Shew and the late Floyd Dale Annas. She was preceded in death by her son, Adam Martin Hice, paternal grandparents, Paris and Ethel Annas, maternal...
Tommy "Mean Gene" Stephens,
Dec 8, 2020
Tommy “Mean Gene” Stephens, Jr., age 57, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his residence.He was born November 29, 1963 in Burke County to Tommy Gene Stephens, Sr. and Alverta Young Stephens.He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife of over 33 years, Sandy McCroskey Stephens; daughter, Hannah...
Terry Mcdonald
Dec 7, 2020
Hudson – Terry Lee McDonald, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on March 8, 1947 to the late Bill McDonald and Lena Mae Brookshire McDonald. He was married to Elizabeth Watts McDonald of the home for 56 years. Terry loved his music and...
Sheila Lynn Lee
Dec 6, 2020
Sheila Lynn Lee, 69, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care – Robbins Center.She was born February 25, 1951 in Logan County, West Virginia to the late Harry Cecil Lee and Icie Drake Lee.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, John Lee; and five sisters and three...
Ruth Greer
Dec 2, 2020
Lenoir – Mrs. Ruth Melton Greer, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Caldwell County on August 3, 1935 to the late Charlie W. Melton and Adelaide Shatley Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Jesse...
Ramona Kanupp
Dec 1, 2020
Mrs. Ramona Kay Kanupp, age 66, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Born on June 5, 1954 in Caldwell county, Ramona was a daughter of the late Roy and Junie Trivette Ashley.Ramona was member of Rock Spring Baptist Church, where she played the piano for over 21 years.Ramona enjoyed being involved with...
Howard Horne
Nov 30, 2020
Mr. Howard Joel Horne, age 71, of Granite Falls passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home.Born January 28, 1949 in Caldwell county, Howard was a son of the late Frank and Callie Beatrice Horn. Howard was a veteran of the US Army and served during Vietnam. He worked for many years at Broyhill Occasional 1. The thing...
Helen Embler
Nov 29, 2020
Helen Rogers Embler gently departed this life, moving into the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early on Sunday November 29.There will be a viewing at 12:30 pm, Evans Funeral Home, and a graveside service at 2 pm Wednesday December 2, at Laurel Haven Cemetery, 3599 Still Meadow Way, Lenoir, NC, officiated by Rev. John Sawyer.Masks...
Jesse Whisnant
Nov 29, 2020
Lenoir- Jessie Ervin Whisnant, Jr., age 40, was born in Catawba County on March 22, 1979 to Linda Arnett Whisnant and the late Jessie Ervin Whisnant, Sr. He is survived by his sister Amy Whisnant Dula; brother, Donnie Swanson and wife, Heather; grandmother, Delphia Whisnant; his three children, Aliyah, Caleb and Jesse; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Patricia Holden
Nov 28, 2020
Hudson – Patricia Williams Holden, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. She was born in Caldwell County on September 21, 1943 to the late Charles and Alma Childers Williams. She was married to Charles Holden of the residence for 57 years. Pat retired from Lenoir Rhyne University after 35 years of service...
