Pauline Ward
Aug 31, 2025
Pauline Ward born, Feb 14th, 1955, in Unicoi, Tennessee to Silas and Shirley MCcurry, passed away suddenly at home in Nc with her husband and kids by her side. Pauline was loved by many family and friends. Pauline was Married for 47 years to Ricky C Ward. She left behind her husband and five kids. Merilena Miller and life partner...
Robert Edward Ballard, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Robert Edward Ballard, Jr. 89, of Granite Falls, NC passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Brockford Inn Assisted Living, Granite Falls.
Born August 28, 1936, in Syracuse, NY to the late Robert Edward Ballard, Sr. and Clara Beatrice Ray.
He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy then Wanakena Forest Ranger School. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Evelyn Leona Smith
Aug 26, 2025
Evelyn Leona Smith, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Avery County on October 1, 1933 to the late Willie Stout and Meade Bentley Stout.
Leona enjoyed her many hobbies - cooking, gardening, canning and sewing. She also enjoyed fishing, even though Hermon was known to give her dull hooks and bad...
Luis Alberto Rodriguez
Aug 25, 2025
Luis Alberto Rodriguez, age 40, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born in California on January 17, 1985, to Bessy Rodriguez and the late Juan Rodriguez.
Luis loved history, singing and enjoyed making people laugh and meeting new friends. He was very artistic and smart. Luis was a caring person, open-hearted and was always willing to help others....
Grace Young Caudle
Aug 25, 2025
Grace Young Caudle, age 94, a longtime resident of Lenoir, NC, died peacefully on August 25, 2025, in King, NC, at the home of her daughter Carol. Born on May 3, 1931, in Burnsville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lula Simmons Young. Grace grew up in Yancey County on a farm on the banks of...
Dot Ann Mayo
Aug 23, 2025
Dot Ann Mayo, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Born on December 22, 1939, to the late Lyle G. and Fay E. Mays, Dot dedicated her life to faith, family and service. She was the devoted wife of John W. Mayo, a minister of the church of Christ, and together they shared a marriage of 68 years rooted...
Helen Jean Bowlin
Aug 21, 2025
Helen Jean Bowlin, a cherished resident of Black Mountain, North Carolina, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born in Virginia on February 28, 1950, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Torrence and Hazel Taylor. She is preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Welch, and her brother,...
William Clyde Weaver
Aug 21, 2025
William “Bill” Clyde Weaver, 78, of Hudson, NC, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born on April 14, 1947, in North Carolina, Bill’s life was a testament to love, service, and devotion.
Bill was the beloved son of the late Clyde and Bertie Mae Weaver. He is now reunited in peace not only with his parents but also his...
Barbara Jean Perry
Aug 21, 2025
Barbara Jean Perry, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 7, 1947, in North Carolina, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Bill and Louise Hagaman of Happy Valley and Setzers Creek.
Barbara dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where her...
Michael Richard Warren
Aug 19, 2025
Michael Richard Warren, age 66, of Lenoir, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born on September 21, 1958, in North Carolina, Michael was a beloved son of Mrs. Doris Warren and the late Douglas Richard Warren.
In addition to his father, Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Banner and Ruth Sanders,...
Johnny Edward Spencer
Aug 19, 2025
Johnny Edward Spencer, 77, of Hudson, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 19, 2025, after a battle with cancer.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Aretta Spencer, as well as, his brothers Kenneth, Richard, David, and Willard.
Johnny was a strong, hardworking man that protected those he loved. He was big on his...
Lenoir Elizabeth Graham
Aug 18, 2025
Lenoir Graham, 78, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Lenoir was born on July 22, 1947, to the late Dana and Belva Graham.
Lenoir Graham was a valued member of the Grandview Villa Community, where they cared for her with compassion and kindness. Lenoir will be remembered by the staff of Grandview Villa who came to know her as part of...
Mary Elizabeth Crews
Aug 18, 2025
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Crews passed away peacefully in Salisbury, North Carolina on August 18, 2025. Mary Lib as she was known for most of her life was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on September 9, 1923, the daughter of Judge Alfred Reese Crisp and Bertha Moye Crisp.
She graduated from Lenoir High School where she was a member of the girls’...
James "Jimmy" William Crisp
Aug 14, 2025
James William “Jim” Crisp, 69, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Hibriten Mountain Rehab & Nursing Facility in Lenoir, NC.
Jim was born December 13, 1955, in Catawba County, to the late James Todd Crisp and Helen Coulter Crisp.
Jim is survived by his sister, Mary Franklin “Frankie” Crisp, currently a resident of Silas Creek Parkway Rehab Facility in Winston...
Pauline Marie Sams
Aug 13, 2025
Pauline Marie Sams, aged 73, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born on Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Asheville, NC, Pauline was a beloved member of the Morganton community.
She was born to the late Josiah and Sadie Sams, and is now reunited with them in eternal rest alongside her cherished sisters, Louise, Tommy, Irene,...
Kenneth "Ken" Lee Bumgarner
Aug 11, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Lee Bumgarner, age 87, of Lenoir, NC, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born on February 21, 1938, in North Carolina, Ken was the beloved son of the late Archie and Margaret Gaines.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his dear wife, Sheila Laws Bumgarner, and his faithful companion, Stumpy. He leaves...
Ruby Jewel Dula
Aug 10, 2025
Ruby Jewel Branch Dula, of Lenoir NC, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Ruby was born on October 11, 1948, to the late Charles and Fannie Navy Branch.
In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by the love of her life, Larry Wayne Dula and 11 siblings.
Ruby is survived by her children, Lisa McDonald (Kim) of the...
Wilma Woodall
Aug 6, 2025
Wilma Woodall, 73, went to Heaven on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Wilma was born on December 10, 1951, to the late Lonnie and Viola Hall.
In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Woodall and sister, Joyce Hall Davis.
Those left to cherish Wilma’s memory are her daughter, Alexandra Woodall; sister, Elva Hall Tallent; and brother, Donald...
Carolyn Diane Young
Aug 6, 2025
Carolyn Diane Young, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Carolyn was born on May 21, 1953, to the late Harland and Lena Coffey.
Those left to cherish Carolyn are her husband, Randy Young, sons; Paul Griffin (Lisa), Mark Griffin (Pam), and Robbie Griffin (Leanne); 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Cathy, Susan, Lorraine; brother, Pete, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A...
Vickie Lynn Church
Aug 3, 2025
Vickie Lynn Church, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Vickie was born on December 12, 1953, to the late Ronald and Janette Holman.
In addition to her parents, Vickie is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Church; sisters, Shirley Long and Clara Jean Handy.
Those left to cherish Vickie’s memory are her sister, Linda H....
