Plaze Smith
Aug 7, 2020
Mr. Plaze Herbert Smith, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home. Born April 3, 1929 in Caldwell County, Plaze was a son of the late George and Sarah Miller Smith.Plaze enjoyed working on small motors and also gardening.He enjoyed bowling and traveling.Plaze was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church.In addition to his parents, he...
Andrew Ward
Aug 6, 2020
Mr. Andrew Ellis Ward, age 78, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Lenoir Healthcare Center. Born October 3, 1941 in Watauga County, Andrew was a son of the late Russell Otis and Martha Ward. Andrew was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters,...
John Ekard
Aug 5, 2020
Hudson – Mr. John Ekard (J.D.), age 75, passed away on August 5, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice. John was born August 15, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late John Floyd Ekard and Sadie Austin Ekard. John was a devoted member of Refuge Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon...
Curtis Rogers
Aug 5, 2020
In life we all are given the breath we take and the life we make. During the short time we are here people come into our lives that make an impact. Simply being around that person makes you a better man, husband, and father. They are the rock that builds mountains and the force that moves the earth. It is...
Betty Jean (Wilson) Anderson
Aug 4, 2020
Ms. Betty Jean (Wilson) Anderson passed from this life to her eternal rest on August 4, 2020, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was, affectionately, known by Ms. Betty, “BJ”, “Betts” and to her grandchildren, “Nena”. Betty was born in McVeytown, Pennsylvania to Robert Blaine Wilson and Marian Jane (Wilson) Kline on July 25, 1953. She graduated from West...
Annie Vaught
Aug 3, 2020
Lenoir- Annie Louise Vaught, age 70, departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2020. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Michell, Sharon and Billy Joe Vaught. A graveside service will be held at Scenic Memorial Gardens in Wilkesboro, NC on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM.
Linda Jo Frey Huffman
Jul 31, 2020
Linda Jo Frey Huffman passed away on July 31st, 2020 in Boone, NC. Born August 31, 1946 in Highland, IL, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lenore Frey.In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Huffman; and son, Brian Huffman. Linda moved from Highland, IL to Minneapolis, MN at age 18...
Keith Sims
Jul 30, 2020
Keith Sims often told his family that when he was twelve years old, he prayed for God to give him a family – and God surely did answer his prayer. Keith was born in Caldwell County, NC, to the late Nathan Finley and Eula Sims on May 03, 1930. He spent his entire life on his family farm in the...
Keith Siims
Jul 30, 2020
There will be a Celebration of Life for Keith Sims on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Sims Country BBQ from 2 PM to 4 PM. A short memorial service will be held at 3 PM. The family will be there to greet you.
Marilyn Ann Price Anderson
Jul 30, 2020
Marilyn Ann Price Anderson, 61, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.She was born March 7, 1959 in Caldwell County to the late Thomas Zeno Price and Jessie Beard Price. Survivors include two sons, James Vance Crawford IV and wife Amanda Michele Crawford of Lenoir and Ethan Thomas Anderson and fiancé Lauren Elizabeth Hensel of...
Carol Phillips
Jul 28, 2020
Mrs. Carol Janice Phillips, age 79, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home. Born August 17, 1940 in Watauga County, Carol was a daughter of the late, Walter and Pansy Tugman Lookabill.Carol was a member of the Hudson United Methodist Church which she truly loved. She was a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed singing hymns.Carol...
Roger Dale "Tolow" Hendrix
Jul 27, 2020
Roger Dale “Tolow” Hendrix, age 55, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence.He was born November 21, 1964 in Caldwell County to the late Glenn Hendrix and Dorothy Dillard Hendrix of Lenoir.In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his son, Joshua Hendrix and his sister, Theresa Hendrix. Survivors in addition to his...
June Eller
Jul 27, 2020
The life of June Eller ended Monday night, July 27 after a period of illness. She was 89 years old. A member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in Lenoir, June loved the Lord and took special joy in her family and friends. She was proud of her two sons and loved visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed...
Richard Jenkins
Jul 26, 2020
Granite Falls – Carl Richard Jenkins, Jr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Catawba County on October 21, 1949 to the late Carl Richard Jenkins, Sr. and Margaret Sherrill Jenkins. He was married to Beverly Blevins Jenkins of the home for 36 years. Richard was a dedicated 2nd generation...
Thomas Ned Triplett
Jul 25, 2020
Thomas Ned Triplett, age 65, of Lenoir, passed away July 25, 2020 at his residence. Ned was born on November 16, 1954, in Caldwell Co. to the late Bryant Triplett and Viola Smith Triplett. Ned was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with those he loved the most. Ned and his wife Tina spent their days...
Helen Lankford
Jul 24, 2020
The Lord has welcomed into His presence our dear wife and mother, Helen Elaine Lankford, on Friday, July 24, 2020.Elaine was born to the late George and Florence Effler in McDowell County on May 13, 1944. The sixth of ten children, Elaine was raised in a Christian home where she was taught, by her precious mother, the Word of God...
Eugene "Gene" Horton
Jul 24, 2020
Mr. Eugene “Gene” Horton, age 99 of 1405 Old North Road, Lenoir answered the call of the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving and dedicated family at his home. He was born April 30, 1921 in Caldwell County (Harpertown Community) to the late Victor and Cora Harper Horton. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Jason Raines
Jul 22, 2020
Lenoir – Jason Delano Raines, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Montgomery, AL on December 4, 1933 to the late Jason and Laura Raines. He was married to Carolyn Stemples Raines of the residence for 53 years. Jason was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked...
Jasper "Jd" Pennell
Jul 22, 2020
Jasper “JD” Pennell, age 77, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Brian Center of Viewmont.He was born August 10, 1942 in Caldwell County to the late Walter Ralph Pennell and Elvia Underdown Pennell.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Jean Pennell. Survivors include his wife Martha Kay Brittain Pennell of...
Mary Lou Haas
Jul 22, 2020
Mrs. Mary Lou Haas, age 73, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Health Care. Born December 22, 1946 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, Mary was a daughter of the late Emory and Annie Mae Jones.Mary enjoyed gardening and working in her flower bed. She loved going to yard sales, cooking and taking rides through the...
