Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Boyd George Woodward, 82, of Lenoir, NC and formerly of Yorktown, VA passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 15, 1942, in Granite Falls, NC.

Boyd dearly loved the Lord, his family and friends. While living in Yorktown, VA, he assisted the late Charles Graham, Sr of Yorktown, VA and the late...

Jul 28, 2024

Deborah Deal Banner “Debbie”, age 72, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on August 24, 1951 to the late Houston Deal and Lilly Ann Suddreth.

Debbie was a loving mother and an absolutely amazing grandmother. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy in life and she loved...

Jul 25, 2024

Terri Hollifield, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Terri was born on October 6, 1957, to her mother, Jean Mann and to the late Hermon Mann.

In addition to her father, Terri is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Hollifield.

Those left to cherish Terri’s memory...

Jul 22, 2024

Joshua Aaron Pace, 33, passed away on July 22, 2024.

He was born March 7, 1991 to the late Danny and Nancy Pace.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister Summer Sellers (Randy); and brother, Noah Pace.

Joshua was a musician.  He enjoyed practicing his tattooing skills and music.

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Jul 21, 2024

Joyce Marie Bryant, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born on November 16, 1949.  She will be greatly missed.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Joyce Bryant.

Jul 21, 2024

Gladys Lee Bentley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born on March 29, 1936, to Frank Miller and Josie Proffit Miller.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Bentley, two daughters, Rita Faye Townsend and Rena Jean Cardwell, three brothers, Buryl, Denver and Arlie Miller and...

Jul 20, 2024

Sharon Holsclaw-Mitchell, age 51, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her residence in Mebane, NC. She was born in Caldwell County on September 17, 1972 to Dianne Bowman Holsclaw and the late Terry Holsclaw. She was married to Tracy Mitchell of the residence.

Sharon was a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and...

Jul 17, 2024

Greg Duncan, 61, of Lenoir, passed away on July 17, 2024.

He was born on January 12, 1963 to the late Jay Duncan.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan; son, Gregory Duncan (Stephanie); daughter, Grace Shook (Raven), step-son, Cody Myers; grandchildren, Balin, Parker, Josiah, and Maverick; step-mother, Jean Duncan; two brothers,...

Jul 14, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Stafford, 78, of Granite Falls, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Becky was born on September 23, 1945 to late William Charles Barlow and Irene K. Barlow.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands,...

Jul 12, 2024

Frances M Norwood, age 96, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at UNC Health-Caldwell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born in Caldwell County on January 5, 1928, to the late Amanda Norwood. She was preceded in death by siblings, Ruby N Corpening, Jean N Harper, William “Porky” Norwood, Lesley “Bum”...

Jul 11, 2024

Robin Lynn Shearer, age 60, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Smyth County, VA on February 18, 1964 to Ron McCracken and Patricia Sheppard Shearer.

Jul 10, 2024

Marion Odessa Dickson Hendrix affectionately known as “Odessa,” was born to the late David and Vivian Dickson on July 18, 1944, in Lenoir, NC.  She departed this life on July 10, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother David Dickson, Jr.

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Jul 9, 2024

Timothy Alan Philyaw, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on March 8, 1969 to the late Doel Philyaw.

Tim was a jack of all trades and loved to tinker with things. He was mechanically talented and enjoyed working on lawn mowers and pretty...

Jul 8, 2024

Granville Joseph “Joe” Hartley, age 82, passed away on July 8, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Caldwell County on February 23, 1942 to the late Fred Monroe Hartley and Carrie Eller Hartley. He was married to Jeanette Harris Hartley of the home for 61 years.

He loved to play golf, beekeep, gardening and...

Jul 7, 2024

Howard Frederick Marcellis passed away on July 7, 2024. Howard was born on August 7, 1928 to the late Joseph and Ethel Marcellis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Joan Leitch (daughter), Larry Marcellis (son), Clifford Marcellis (brother) and Joyce Warnstrom (sister).

Those left to cherish his memory are Reba Marcellis (wife),...

Jul 6, 2024

Ralph Berry, 83, of Lenoir, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Ralph was born March 26, 1941, to the late Henry and Lurenia Harmon Berry.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his son, Ralph Wayne Berry and 12 siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Jul 6, 2024

Richard Ray Tilley, of Lenoir NC, was called home to get his angel wings on Saturday June 6,

2024. He was only 47 years old. Richard leaves behind his father John Tilley, an uncle James

Woodring, two aunts Sandra W Gilbert, and Betty Kaylor. He also leaves behind one cousin

Melissa J Hicks...

Jul 6, 2024

Frank Anthony Cantelmo, Jr. (79) of Lenoir passed away July 6th at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief stay due to a heart attack.  Tony was the son of the late Frank A. Cantelmo, Sr. (formerly of Salerno, Italy) and Pearl King of Lenoir.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings:  Claude Cardwell, Ransom Cardwell, Edith...

Jul 6, 2024

Foy Douglas Bolick, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on March 22, 1950 to Lillian Bolick Hendren and the late Foy Gilbert Bolick. He was married to Marie Bean Bolick, of the home, for 33 years.

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Jul 2, 2024

OBITUARY – JAMES ‘JIM’ HENRY HALE As Jim Hale passed into the pearly gates of heaven shortly before midnight, July 2, 2024, at his home in Gamewell, NC. He served our Lord faithfully these last 40 years wherever he lived and in each church he attended. James Henry Hale was born December 30, 1938, in Stark City, MO, and was...