Irene Bennett
Jun 26, 2017
Mrs. Helen “Irene” Bennett, age 80, of Lenoir, passed away at Gateway Rehabilitation and Healthcare on Monday, June 26, 2017. Born November 26, 1936 in Caldwell County, NC was a daughter of the late Stewart and Ethel Shoemake. Irene loved bingo, making crafts and church services at Gateway Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She loved animals, especially Abe, her niece’s bird, who...
Junior Bristol
Jun 21, 2017
Mr. Earl “Junior” Bristol, age 78, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. Born February 17, 1939 in Caldwell County, Junior was a son of the late Richard and Minnie Johnson Bristol. He enjoyed watching Nascar, Football and was rarely seen without his sidekick, his pet Sam. In addition to his parents, he...
Marcia Wiles
Jun 17, 2017
Marcia Gibbs Wiles Marcia Gibbs Wiles passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. She was the daughter of the late JD and Mildred Gibbs. Born in Pendleton, Oregon on June 8, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Julius Wiles, and brother Johnny Gibbs. Left to cherish her precious memory is her daughter...
Doug Gilbert
Jun 16, 2017
James “Doug” Douglas Gilbert Doug Gilbert, 57, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on December 24, 1959 to the late James Calvin Gilbert and Pearl Phelps Gilbert. Doug enjoyed watching T.V. especially Wrestling and sitting on the porch. Doug also loved camping and fishing at Castle...
Betty Waters
Jun 14, 2017
Betty S. Waters, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was 87 years old. The cause was pneumonia, however she suffered a long battle with Alzheimer’s.Betty was the daughter of the late Macie Haney Sluder and Dennis Rankin Sluder of Asheville, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School and Mars...
Emily Jane Phillips
Jun 10, 2017
Mrs. Emily Jane Phillips of Lenoir passed away on June 10, 2017. Born April 29, 1949, Emily was the daughter of the late Marion Smith Phillips and Emmagene Grubb Phillips. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred Phillips and Johnny Phillips. Survivors include her son, Robbie Enloe (wife Amy); a brother, Bruce Townsend; also three grandchildren. A...
Margaret Francum
Jun 10, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Rainey Francum, 93, passed away on June 10, 2017 at Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation+++. Mrs. Francum was born in Caldwell County to the late Edmund Rainey and Laura Church Rainey. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Francum was preceded in death by her husband Jay Boydon Francum and son, Eddie Francum. Mrs. Francum is survived by her...
Esta Fusco
Jun 9, 2017
Mrs. Esta Mae Hartley Fusco, age 87, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born April 2, 1930 in Caldwell County, Esta was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lela Pitts Hartley. She was a member of the South Lenoir Church of God. She enjoyed doing crafts, gardening,...
Yolanda Dula
Jun 8, 2017
Yolanda Bernadette (Bernie) Dula died June 8, 2017. She was born March 19, 1955 to Lois Forney Dula and the late Bryant Dula, and was preceded in death by her brother Terry. She retired from Caldwell County schools as a teacher’s assistant and CIS site director. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, and loved life, laughter, family,...
Peggy Sams
Jun 7, 2017
Peggy Nell Small SamsMrs. Peggy Nell Small Sams, age 67, of Granite Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Born August 15, 1949 in Caldwell County, Peggy was a daughter of the late Carrol and Jewel Pierson Small. Peggy was full of life, giving, was always happy and will be remembered for...
Judy Patterson
Jun 3, 2017
A memorial service celebrating Judy's life will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul AME Church with Rev. Dr. Byron Grayson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church.St. Paul AME Church is located at 443 Finley Avenue NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Gwen Carlton
Jun 3, 2017
Gwendolyn Moore Thompson Carlton, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on November 3, 1933 to the late J.C. Thompson and Mary Ethel Moore Thompson. Mrs. Carlton was a long-time, active member of Lower Creek Baptist Church. She graduated from Appalachian State Teacher’s College and spent the next...
Thomas Mauck
May 31, 2017
Lenoir- Thomas William Mauck, 27, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born in Burke County on June 18, 1989 to Harold Mauck and the late Vickie Kirk Hall. Thomas was a kind-hearted young man who was always willing to go out of his way to help others whether he knew them or...
Jean Smith
May 27, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn “Jean” Wilson Smith, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born in Caldwell County on September 26, 1928 to the late Rufus Henry and Edna Elizabeth Abernathy Wilson. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, June Lee Smith, with whom she...
Mary Watson
May 26, 2017
Mary Ellen Watson, loving mama, grandma and great-grandma went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017. She was born November 19, 1933 to Jessie and Christy Benfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy, parents Christy and Jessie, brothers Jack and Owen, and sister Ann Lou. She is survived by three loving children – Sherry...
Allie Church
May 26, 2017
Hudson, NC- Mr. Allie Atris Church, age 94, of Hudson, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Born April 9, 1923 in Ashe County, Allie was a son of the late Allie and Stella Woody Church. He retired from Bernhardt Furniture at the age of 70. He enjoyed doing many outdoor activities including bee keeping,...
Lloyd Barlowe
May 26, 2017
Lenoir, NC- Mr. Lloyd William Barlowe, age 82, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Caldwell UNC Health Care. Born May 17, 1935 in Caldwell County, Lloyd was a son of the late Boone and Mamie Sherrill Barlowe. Lloyd was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and PGA School. He attended Appalachian State University. Lloyd served...
