Obituaries

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,...

May 17, 2024

Arlie J. Greene, age 78 of Fairway Acres Circle, Lenoir, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday May 17th, 2024 at Amorem Hospice and Pallative Care in Hudson, N.C. He was born May 19th, 1945 in Watauga County to the late Louise Watson Greene. In addition to his mother, he is preceeded in death...

May 15, 2024

Wayne Murphy, a beloved resident of Caldwell County, NC, passed away on May 15th, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on February 23rd, 1939, in Yancey County, NC to Lester and Gustie Murphy.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Ann Hughes Murphy; daughter, Rita Bentley; sons, Danny Murphy and wife, Colette, Keith Murphy...

May 15, 2024

Jesse Townsend, 66, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Jesse was born on May 3, 1958, to the late Leonard and Zada Townsend.

In addition to his parents, Jesse is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Townsend and sister, Martha Ann Townsend.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

May 12, 2024

Edsel “Dick” Nathaniel Braswell, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Amorem - Robbins. He was born in Caldwell County on February 8, 1927 to the late Wesley Braswell and Clara Walsh Braswell.

Dick was a loving husband and father and committed man of God. He had a devout...

May 10, 2024

Ralph Lester Tolbert Jr., age 79, of Granite Falls, NC, passed away on Friday, May 10th, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, July 26th, 1944, in Caldwell County, North Carolina to his late parents, Ralph Tolbert Sr. and Florence Roberts.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his grandson, Daniel J. Coffey, great-grandson,...

May 8, 2024

John Dean Laws, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Lenoir Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on February 2, 1959 to the late James Oran Laws and Lena Bolick Laws.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Edward Laws.

Dean is survived by...

May 7, 2024

Eric “Steven” Swan of Caldwell County, passed away on May 7, 2024.

Steven was born on December 8, 1950 to the late Irene Allred.

Those left to cherish Steven’s memory are his son, Eric Swan Jr. (Lori), sister, Micky McCall; 3 nieces, April McCray, Kelly McCray, Sarah McCall, and any beloved friends.

Evans...

May 7, 2024

Josephine Duffey Good, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Charlotte County, VA on March 23, 1939 to the late Arthur Duffey and Fannie Newcomb Duffey.

Jo enjoyed attending Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church, loved studying her Bible and was part of an...

May 6, 2024

Lori Holland Riggs, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home.

Lori was born March 16, 1963, to the late Charles Bunn and her mother, Cynthia Meyers.

In addition to her father, Lori is preceded in death by her son, Kris Riggs; and widowed by husbands, Bill Riggs, and Thomas Griffin....