Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Shelia W. Boda, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 14, 1938, Shelia led a life full of passion, love, and unwavering optimism.

A talented artist, Shelia earned her MFA in Photography and founded a successful photography studio. Later, she retired as a rural...

Jan 11, 2025

Gail Klutz Beck, age 88, passed from this life into eternal life in the early afternoon of January 11, 2025, leaving behind five adoring children, eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, who remember her as the best Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother a child could ever have.

She was born on June 10, 1936 in Lenoir, North Carolina, to...

Jan 6, 2025

Michael Ray Minton, 68, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Amorem in Hudson.

Michael was born on February 5, 1956, to the late Millard and Peggy Minton.

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Linda.

Those left to cherish Michael’s memory are his wife...

Jan 6, 2025

Linda Jean Triplett, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Amorem in Hudson. She was born in Caldwell County on November 25, 1950 to the late Ralph and June Guinn Triplett.

Linda and her late husband, Paul loved to travel the nation and lived in Arizona and Las Vegas for several years before returning...

Jan 2, 2025

Fred F. McCurry departed this world on January 2, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Fred served in the United States Army where he met the love of his life, Erika. They were married in Furth, Germany….Twice. Fred and Erika loved to share their secret to their long marriage of 65 years,...

Jan 2, 2025

William Wallace Tate II or “Bill” to those who knew him, passed away at his home on January 02, 2025, and walked into the arms of Jesus. Bill was born on April 22, 1943, in Lenoir NC to the late Earl Henry Tate and Kathryn Hanes Tate. He is survived by; two sisters, Ginger Tate Compton and Patricia Tate...

Jan 1, 2025

Richard Stewart Harmon, “Goose”,61, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on November 20, 1963, to the late Vance Harmon and Jo Alice Price Harmon.

Goose was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a friend to many because he never met a stranger. He began his...

Dec 31, 2024

Makayla Paige Holman DOB: 12-07-1993

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Ms. Holman ,31. went to her heavenly home, after a period of illness at her residence. Ms. Holman was preceded in death by her father, Randy Holman, and her precious Mimi, Wanda Ashley. Those left to cherish her memory are her Parents, Brian and Angela Kidd of...

Dec 30, 2024

Dewey Phillips, 75, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Amorem- Burke. He was born in Caldwell County on July 1, 1949 to the late Herbert Dewey Phillips and Edna Jane Wilcox Phillips. He was married to Elaine “Punki” Phillips, of the home, for 56 years.

Dewey dearly loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and was...

Dec 30, 2024

Matthew Stuart Winebarger, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 39, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loving family, he peacefully went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength that will continue to inspire all who knew him. Born on...

Dec 30, 2024

Dale Smith, 88, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Lenoir Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on July 17, 1936, to the late William and Pansy Smith. Dale was married to the love of his life, Ava Griffin Smith, for 65 wonderful years.

Dale is also survived by his daughters, Kim Cardwell...

Dec 29, 2024

Jerry Vance Porter, Sr., 79, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. Born on August 15, 1945, to Oscar Porter and Hessie Dancy, Jerry was a man who carried a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion to his family and community.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Shirley Porter; son, Jerry...

Dec 28, 2024

Frances Bryson, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born in Wilkes County on January 5, 1937 to the late Dewey and Janie Broyhill.

She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who loved to travel, tend her flowers, cook and work crossword puzzles. Before her declining health, she was an active...

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Mario Demond Carlton, lovingly known as Tank, was born February 5, 1975, to Elizabeth (David) Turrill and Clyde (Ann) Lipford. He attended Hibriten High School, where he played football and developed a lifelong love for the game. Demond was passionate about grilling, cars, motorcycles, and talking smack while enjoying life to its fullest. He was preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2024

Willie Mae Hege 95, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morganton, North Carolina. Born September 4, 1929 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Greene.

She was a life-long member of Yadkin Baptist Church of Patterson, North Carolina. Willie Mae began her...

Dec 24, 2024

Raymond Marshall Annas, 84, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A native of Caldwell County, Raymond was born on December 11, 1940, to the late Fred Marshall Annas and Alice Pennell Annas.

Raymond was preceded in death by four beloved sisters—Lois A. Hoyle, Judy A. Barlow, Sandy A....

Dec 22, 2024

Yvonne Wilz, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Yvonne was born July 1, 1936 to the late Herbert and Adele Schuettpelz.

Those left to cherish Yvonne’s memory are her son, Daren Wilz; daughter, Linda Hollis (Ted); and brother, Keith Schuettpelz (Nancy).

Yvonne loved to paint and she was very social.  She...

Dec 22, 2024

“Hi, how are ya, I’m Ginny (with hand extended to greet you)”.

A beautiful and happy soul.  She loved everyone in the way God loves everyone.  “I hate this blindness, but I’ll be alright.”

Virginia “Ginny” Elizabeth Huntley, 59, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Ginny was born on January 16,...

Dec 20, 2024

Shirley O'Neill Story

Shirley O'Neill Story, 91, of Lenoir passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, December 20th, 2024, while listening to the Christmas story from Luke 2.

A cherished wife, mother, friend, art teacher and sister in Christ, she will be missed greatly.

Shirley's faith in Jesus...

Dec 20, 2024

On the morning of December 20, 2024, Brenda Oliver Moore walked through the pearly gates of Heaven straight into the arms of Jesus and was then reunited with her precious Hight.

Brenda was born May 28, 1942, to the late Norris Steele Oliver and late Helen Barlowe Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...