Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Vera Dollars Robbins, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Watauga County on February 14, 1943 to the late George Dollars and Frances Tester Dollars.

Vera was a loving wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jan 1, 2024

Robin Claude Cardwell, age 66 of Caldwell County North Caldwell, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home.

Robin was born on July 14, 1957 to Claude and Marilyn Cardwell.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Marilyn, his siblings, his...

Dec 29, 2023

Nevaeh Elizabeth Austin came in to this world on December 29, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She did not have the opportunity to experience life, yet she was cared for and loved by her parents, Zachary Austin and Haley Barnes; grandparents, Danny and Angela Henry; Danielle Matheson; and great- grandmother, Kathy Curry; and her aunts and uncles.

Dec 29, 2023

Charles Curtis Moore, went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 29,2023.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was 93 and worked for Broyhill Furniture Industries for 47 years as a computer programmer. He was also a superb watch and clock repair man, and refurbished the clock at the square in...

Dec 29, 2023

Elizabeth Venanzi Delost    “Betty”

Elizabeth Venanzi Delost, 87, of Hudson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 surrounded by her Children and Grandchildren.

Elizabeth was born on August 25, 1936 to the late Libero (01/1997) and Matilda (Rice) (10/1972) Venanzi. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Daughter,...

Dec 28, 2023

Rodney Mark Greene, 59, of Granite Falls, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Rodney was born April 26, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Greene; grandparents; George and Hessie Starnes, Vilas and Nina Belle Greene; uncles, Tony Starnes, Jack Starnes, Earl Greene;...

Dec 28, 2023

Raymond Arnold Pate, age 61, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in Lenoir North Carolina.

Raymond was born on January 5,1962 to the late James and Eleanor Pate.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Dean Holt.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife;...

Dec 23, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Grace Jones

Becky Jones, 13, of Lenoir, NC went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2023 at her home.

Becky was born on January 31, 2010 in Buncombe County, NC.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Williams.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Dec 21, 2023

Tina Louise Haney, age 53, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Tina was born in Caldwell County on October 23, 1970, to the late James and Louise Haney.

Tina was a faithful member of East Flat Baptist Church. She was a dedicated employee for Walmart for over 30 years.

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Dec 20, 2023

Joseph Emitt Benemann, age 58, passed away on December 20, 2023 at his residence in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters; Beverly Gruitt, Shirley Cooke and Teresa Moore.

Joseph will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family...

Dec 19, 2023

Blanche Irene Reid, 97, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on December 19, 2023. Blanche was born on October 17, 1926, in Lenoir to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McRary. She was a God-fearing woman who loved her family and her church, Union Baptist Church.

Blanche had a successful career, working as a secretary at Oak...

Dec 18, 2023

On December 18, 2023 Heaven's Gates opened once again to let another Angel come home.  Gladys Aileene Stroupe Minton passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness.  Aileene was a very accomplished lady who always worked hard to take care of her family.  She had a smile that was truly unforgettable and could brighten the darkest of days.  ...

Dec 17, 2023

Garry Lee Pope, age 86, of Lenoir, NC passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2023. Garry was the oldest of 6 children born to Clyde and Virginia Pope in Caldwell County on April 30, 1938. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Judy Pope. Garry is survived by his children,...

Dec 16, 2023

William (Bill) Edward Boone

Bill Boone, 72, of Rhodhiss, NC passed away on December 16, 2023 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek in Arden, NC.

Bill was born on December 29, 1950 to the late Banner and Bonnie Boone.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Florence...

Dec 14, 2023

Mrs. Juanita Katherine Bean, age 86 passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023. Juanita was born in Caldwell County on July 1, 1937 to the late Ellis and Lovie Frye.

Mrs. Bean retired from the Caldwell County School System, and was the loving wife of the late Pastor Harold Bean and loving mother of her only son; Kevin...

Dec 14, 2023

“Well done, my good and faithful servant,” were surely the words that Louise Kincaid Taylor heard as she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was the 7th of 9 children blessed to have been born to the late George & Roxianna Simmons...

Dec 13, 2023

Talmadge Joseph Byrd, 69, of Lenoir, passed away on December 13, 2023.

Talmadge was born on August 13, 1954, to the late Talmadge Smith Byrd and Elizabeth Louise in Grayson, Virginia.

In addition to his parents, Talmadge is preceded in death by a brother; Jimmy Byrd.

Those left cherish his memory are his...

Dec 13, 2023

Wilson Smith

Oliver Wilson Smith, age 92, has finished his race and joined his wife, Juanita Chapman Smith, in Heaven. He was born in Caldwell County on July 11, 1931 to the late Oliver Newton Smith and Mae Wilson Smith.

Wilson was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He...

Dec 13, 2023

Joe Douglas Adams, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Amorem. He was born in Caldwell County on December 24, 1946 to the late Arnold Adams and Mary Chester Adams. He was married for 57 years to Eula “Cissy” Rhodes Adams of the home.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Dec 10, 2023

Charles Eugene Davis, age 75 of Lenoir, North Carolina passed on December 10, 2023.

Charles was born on September 29, 1948, to the late Eugene and Edith Davis.

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his two sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son Rodney Epley,...