Obituaries

Jun 15, 2024

Beatrice Wellborn Pope, age 71 of Lenoir, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1953, in Caldwell County to the late Carl Coffey Wellborn, Sr and Ellen Nelson Wellborn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Carl Wellborn, Jr; two...

Jun 13, 2024

Kenneth Ralph Pickerel, 79, of Lenoir, North Carolina died at home on June 13, 2024. Mr. Pickerel was born June 15, 1944, in Washington, D.C.

He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii in 1962, and retired from the United States Secret Service in 1988 after he became disabled in the line of duty while engaged in...

Jun 11, 2024

Robert Lee Jackson, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on August 5, 1950 to the late John and Ruth Jackson. He was married to Reba Auton Jackson, of the home, for 17 years.

Robert was a loving husband and...

Jun 9, 2024

Larry Dean Helton of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2024 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Larry was born January 21, 1954 to the late Theodore and Erma Helton.

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his sister, Paralee Craig; and brother, Roger Helton.

Those left to cherish...

Jun 8, 2024

Timothy Allen Jones, age 53, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was in Burke County on January 6, 1971 to the late Burt Allen Jones and Janice Anders Jones.

Timothy loved fast cars, drag racing and he will be fondly remembered as a loving brother...

Jun 8, 2024

Bryan Joseph Kincaid, 59, of Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Bryan was born October 12, 1964, to the late William Joseph Kincaid and Ruby Nichols Rogers.

In addition to his father, he preceded in death by his special niece, Nikki Smith Vance.

Those left to cherish Bryan’s memory are his...

Jun 8, 2024

Sylvia Lillian Juanita Felts Coffey, 60, of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

She was born on January 5, 1964, to the late Ivory and Virginia Felts.

In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley, Wanda, and her brother, Steve.

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Jun 8, 2024

Nathan Horace Walsh,  Lenoir, NC, age 64 died Saturday, June 8,2024 while at Amorem Hospice, Hudson, NC. Nathan was born to William Horace “Bill” & Ruth Dula Walsh Sept. 25, 1959, Lenoir, NC. In addition to his parents Nathan was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Walsh, Elkin, NC; Niece, Ashley Brooke Walsh, Lenoir, NC.

Nathan...

Jun 6, 2024

Lisa Carol Fletcher, 63, a native of Caldwell County, died at her home Thursday, June 6, 2024. Lisa was born on January 11, 1961, and was the daughter of Jake Dean Fletcher and Hilda Rose Dishman Fletcher, both preceded her in death.

Lisa is the beloved mother of her son, Bradley Hughes, daughter in love, Alycia Hughes,...

Jun 3, 2024

Gary W. Ogle, 66, of Sawmills, NC, but forever a Buckeye at heart, triumphantly entered heaven on June 3, 2024, after a well-fought battle with cancer.  He was privileged to finish his fight at home with his family, his beloved Guardians, and his brother’s homemade ice cream.  Gary was born in Crawford County, Ohio, on July 30, 1957, to...

Jun 2, 2024

Michael Maurice Turnmire, age 56, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Caldwell County on December 20, 1967 to the late William Junior Turnmire and Delores Beaver Turnmire.

He loved building model cars, racing go-carts, hot rods and NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was...

May 30, 2024

Clarence Wilson Summerlin, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Caldwell County on December 24, 1933, to the late Carlyle and Rebecca Greene Summerlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lois Smith Summerlin; sons, Douglas Summerlin, and...

May 29, 2024

Gordon Hoppach, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Gordon was born October 14, 1932 in New York City.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy; and son, Jeffrey.

Those left to cherish Gordon’s memory are...

May 28, 2024

Carolyn R. Bush (80) passed away on May 28, 2024, at her home in Lenoir, N.C.

Carolyn was born on August 30, 1943, in Lenoir, N.C., to the late Ralph Newland Bush and the late Hazel Marie Poe Bush. Carolyn was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many — she loved purple, she...

May 28, 2024

Mom -Your love was always unconditional and your heart always true-you taught us that family meant everything never wavering. You stood by our sides your entire life and you gave all of us never ending unconditional love .There will never be another like you , truly an angel sent from heaven and now God has bought you home-We carry...

May 27, 2024

Faye Proffit

Helen Faye Chandler Proffit, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on December 4, 1943 to the late Eula Chandler Bryant.

Faye was a simple woman who loved God, life and family.

Other...

May 26, 2024

Larry “Shorty” Scarberry, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Buchanan County, VA on January 2, 1951 to the late Joe Scarberry and Evia Meade Scarberry. Shorty was married to Joyce Watson Scarberry, of the residence, for 50 years.

Shorty was a loving...

May 24, 2024

Obituary – George Larry Ward, Sr.

We regret to announce the passing of George Larry Ward, Sr.,

aged 86, who passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Taylors, SC at

the home of his son and daughter-in-law under Hospice care.

George Larry Ward, Sr. was an Air Traffic Controller, 22...

May 21, 2024

Adele King Triplett, 75 of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, May 21,2024, surrounded by family.

Adele was born on the 27th day of January 1949, to the late Ellis King and Vernice Edmisten, in Patterson, North Carolina.

Adele was preceded in death by her brother Charles King and granddaughter, Ashely McNeely.

Those left...

May 20, 2024

Mary Greer, 74, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Mary was born March 16, 1950, to the late Freddie and Mattie Phillips.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brother, Roger Phillips.

Those left to cherish Mary’s memory are her husband of 58 years, Harold Greer; daughter,...