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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...
Larry Triplett
May 24, 2017
Granite Falls, NC- Mr. Larry Mack Triplett, age 53, of Granite Falls passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home. Born October 25, 1963 in Watauga County, Larry was a son of the late Mack Bernard Triplett and Geneva Lawrence Triplett Mitchell. Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing and had worked in the furniture industry as an upholster. Survivors...
Megann Kern
May 24, 2017
Roanoke, VA- Megann Jean Kern, age 32, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born December 19, 1984 in Marion County, Indiana, Megann was a daughter of Stephen and Barbara Bandy Kern of Lenoir. Megann was a CNA and also worked in the hospitality industry. She loved family gatherings at the beach, watching NASCAR and going to...
Frank Arney
May 23, 2017
Lenoir, NC- Mr. Franklin Delano Arney, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Burke County on September 4, 1939 to the late Earl Arney and Ethel Brown Arney. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed his family and friends. Mr. Arney retired from Lenoir Mirror...
Bobby Clark
May 21, 2017
Lenoir, NC- Mr. Bobby Joe Clark, Sr., age 75, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Born May 5, 1942 in Wise County, VA, Bobby was a son of the late Dillard and Ruby Harbin Clark. Bobby will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid...
Keith Barry Buckner
May 21, 2017
Hudson, NC- Mr. Keith Barry Buckner, age 59, of Hudson passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Born November 30, 1957 in Caldwell County, Keith was a son of the late James Arthur and Irene Willis Buckner. He was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church and loved to serve the Lord. He was an...
Daniel Chapman
May 21, 2017
Daniel (Brother) Lee Chapman Jr, 13 of Hudson NC, was given his perfect body on May 21st 2017 while holding the hands of his parents. His final days were surrounded by family and friends whose lives he touched in many ways throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Daniel possessed strength, stubbornness and a determination to overcome incredible odds and...
Louise Huffman
May 19, 2017
Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Louise Benfield Huffman, age 77, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Lenoir Health Care and Rehabilitation. Born October 8, 1939 in Caldwell County, Louise was a daughter of Faye Irene Austin Benfield and the late Gladwin “Cap” Henry Benfield. Louise was a seamer and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother....
Fred Price
May 18, 2017
Fred Willard Price, Jr., 67, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. He was born in Caldwell County on February 13, 1950 to the late Fred W. Price, Sr. and Rachel Pitts Price. He was married to Barbara Havnaer Price of the residence for 44 years. Fred was owner/operator of Price Automotive and...
Oj Tolbert
May 18, 2017
Lenoir, NC- Mr. General OJ Tolbert, Jr., age 72, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Born November 8, 1944 in Caldwell County, General was a son of the late General OJ Tolbert, Sr. and Verlee Storie Tolbert. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. General enjoyed fishing and spending time with...
Betty Setzer
May 17, 2017
Betty Prestwood Setzer passed away Thursday, May 17, 2017, at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. She was the daughter of the late John and Ollie Prestwood. Born in Caldwell County on February 20, 1929, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ward Prestwood, and sister Sarah Kimberlin. Left to cherish her precious memory are her sons Robert (Audrey) Setzer of...
Janey Rector
May 17, 2017
Biography Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-877-212-3610 Code: 2002659P Mrs. Janey Duffey Rector, 67, of Granite Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Caldwell County on March 7, 1950 to the late Willard and Virginia Duffey. Mrs. Rector was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother...
Virginia Greene
May 14, 2017
Mrs. Virginia Ruth Bare Greene, age 88, of Lenoir, passed away at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Born July 10, 1928 in Wilkes County, Virginia was a daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude Bare. Virginia was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was affectionately called “Nanny” by all. She...
Anna Miller
May 14, 2017
Biography Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-877-212-3610 Code: 2002659P Anna Mae Church Miller, age 77, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Mission Memorial in Asheville. She was born in Watauga County on June 28, 1939 to the late Enoch and Josephine Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents,...
Adolphus Sanders
May 13, 2017
Mr. Adolphus “Junior” Decatour Sanders, Jr., age 86, of Hudson passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. Born March 14, 1931 in Caldwell County, Junior was a son of the late Adolphus Sanders, Sr. and Josephine Arnold Sanders. Junior was a veteran of the armed forces serving in the Navy for 16 years and the Army for...
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