Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

May 29, 2017

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...

May 26, 2017

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

May 19, 2017

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...

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...

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...