Obituaries

Feb 21, 2024

Faye Howell Storie, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Amorem. She was born in Mecklenburg County on February 23, 1947 to the late Marshall and Cleo Osborne Howell.

Faye was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a friend to everyone she came in contact...

Feb 21, 2024

Johnny “Mark” Reece, age 49, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday February 21, 2024, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care.

He was born July 26, 1974, in Caldwell County, the son of Bertha Harrison Reece and the late Dwight Lee Reece. He was the proud grandfather of Eli and Evelyn and soon to...

Feb 20, 2024

Gregory Van Minton, 63, of Wilkes County, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Greg was born July 14, 1960, to Shelba Minton Beck and the late Millard Minton Sr.

In addition to his father, he is preceded death by his grandparents, Moses and Marion Swaim and Richard and Carrie Minton.

Those...

Feb 19, 2024

Marilyn F. Forsythe, 83, passed away on February 19, 2024. Marilyn, better known as Lynn, was born on January 12, 1941 in Natick, Massachusetts. Growing up in MA, Lynn married Walter C. Forsythe (deceased) and was happily married for almost 60 years.

Lynn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a very successful...

Feb 18, 2024

Hazel P. Kirby

Hazel P. Kirby, 91, of Lenoir, NC went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge of Morganton.

Hazel was born on November 12, 1932 to the late William “Bill” and Lilly Pierce.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Feb 17, 2024

Robert Boyce Jones, age 75, passed away on February 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Catawba County on December 25, 1948 to the late Boyce Hampton Jones and Hilda Barker Jones.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and a life-long member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. When he returned home after...

Feb 17, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kathrine “Kathy” Greer Hawkins, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Kathy departed from this world on February 17, 2024, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. She was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter wherever she went.

Kathy was mischievous and...

Feb 17, 2024

Mary “Rebecca” Taylor Pipkins

Rebecca Pipkins, 89, of Lenoir, NC passed away on February 17, 2024, at the Shaire Center.

Rebecca was born on March 10, 1934 to the late Walter and Effie Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Oscar “Bill” Pipkins...

Feb 17, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Scottie Jane Stephenson, a beloved mother, nana,  sister, aunt, and friend.

Scottie, age 80 of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate.

Scottie was born on March 25, 1943, to the late Claude and Ruth Harrison....

Feb 15, 2024

Edward Arnold Triplett, 78, of Ferguson changed his address from here to Heaven February 15, 2024. He passed at home surrounded by family. Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Dorathy D. Keller Triplett.

Ed was born December 8, 1945, to Robert Gwyn Triplett and Rosie A. Hamby Triplett in Wilkes County,...

Feb 15, 2024

Dwayne Crisp, 64, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Dwayne was born on September 18, 1959, to the late Jay and Wilma Crisp.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Debra Crisp Reid and Darlene Crisp Clark.

Those left to cherish Dwayne’s memory...

Feb 14, 2024

Tommy Suddreth of Lenoir, NC passed away on Wednesday February 14th, 2024, at College Pines Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness.

Tommy was born November 20th, 1929, in Lenoir, NC as the son of Tom and Irene Suddreth of Lenoir. He was 1 of thirteen children. He was preceded in death by his parents and most recently...

Feb 13, 2024

Ruby Pressley Tilger, age 74 of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 13, 2024 at Hospice.

Ruby was born on December 30, 1949 to the late Talmadge and Edna Pressley.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melissa Stallings and husband Frazier, sisters Patricia Paisley and husband...

Feb 12, 2024

Diane Spears Harmon, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on November 13, 1957 to the late James and Nellie Calloway Spears.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved the Lord and her church family. For more than 40...

Feb 9, 2024

Adeline Rita Bausch Sauer, 84, died unexpectedly February 9,

2024 at Foley Center. She was born 12/23/39, in Lackawanna, NY, the daughter

of Robert and Adeline Bausch.

Adeline graduated from Buffalo State University with a degree in teaching and

education and went on to get 2 Masters Degrees in education from...

Feb 8, 2024

Brenda Ewart, 75, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Brenda was born on January 8, 1949, to the late Bud Lemmons and Mildred Bowen.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Junior Reynolds, and great grandson, Jameson.

Those left to cherish her memory are...

Feb 8, 2024

On August 1, 1929, John George Cloer started his adventure.  He was born on that day at his mothers’ homeplace in Spillcorn, Madison County, in the mountains of North Carolina.  He was delivered by his aunt, who happened to be a midwife because the doctor could not get there in time.

John grew up in the mountains...

Feb 7, 2024

Joan Patricia Huff, 78, of Lenoir, NC passed away on February 7, 2024.

Joan was born August 10, 1945, to the late George and June Miller.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Charles Huff.

Those left to cherish Joan’s memory are her son and daughter...

Feb 5, 2024

Teah Jackson

Teah “Poochie” Cox Jackson, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on October 4, 1953 to the late John Montgomery Cox and Sarah Sanders Cox.

Poochie loved her dogs and taking care of her house. She was...

Feb 5, 2024

Kathleene “Kitty” Hollingsworth Clark Clonch, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at College Pines Health with her family by her side. She was born in Buncombe County to the late Edward and Geneva McMahan Hollingsworth.

Kitty worked in the local retail jewelry business for many years, primarily at Wooten Jewelers. After Wooten closed their store she...