Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Linda “Granny” Wooten Helton, 86, of Lenoir, NC went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023.

Linda was born on July 31, 1937 to the late Lloyd and Catherine Wooten.

In addition to Linda’s parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. “Paw” Helton; her sister, Lucy McGuire; and her...

Nov 29, 2023

Ashleigh Melina-Jean Mooney, passed away on November 29th, 2023 in the city of Lenoir, NC.

Ashleigh was born in the town of Bartow, FL to Janet Hayes and James Mooney on October 26th, 1997.

She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, and friend. Though she is gone too soon, she has made a beautiful mark on the lives of many.

She...

Nov 26, 2023

Linda Bumgarner Day, age 70, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County to the late Garvie and Geneva Roberts Bumgarner.

Linda was an avid outdoorsperson. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and pretty much anything outside. She devoted much of her time with her friends and caring for her pets....

Nov 22, 2023

Debby Robbins, 70, of Lenoir, NC passed away on November 22, 2023.

She was born on October 21, 1953 to the late Conrad and Reba Crouch.

Those left to cherish Debby’s memory are her husband of 48 years, Alan Robbins, daughters; Kasey Edwards (Josh), and Kallie Smith (Dalton); grandchildren; Kora, Conner, and Khloe; sisters; Elaine...

Nov 20, 2023

Susan Kincaid Laney of Granite Falls, NC passed away on November 20, 2023 at Trinity Village Nursing Home in Hickory, NC.

Along with her parents J. Wade Kincaid and MarySue Mackie Kincaid, Susan is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Tommy Laney Sr. and their infant son Victor Wayne Laney, brothers Jim Kincaid, Joe...

Nov 19, 2023

Jake Clenmore Watson, age 94, of Lenoir, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 19th at his home.

Jake was born in Caldwell County on April 29, 1929 to the late Jesse and Evie Clark Watson.

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

Nov 18, 2023

Trina Rebecca Williams, aged 68, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at her residence in Lenoir. Trina was born on January 22, 1955, in Caldwell County to her late parents, Allene and John Johnson. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Carolyn Taschner and Kenneth Johnson.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband,...

Nov 18, 2023

Debbie Hayes Webb, 71, of Granite Falls, passed away on Saturday November 18, 2023.

Debbie was born on June 29, 1952 to the late Ray and Shirley Hayes.

In addition to her parents, Deborah is preceded in death by her husband Ray Webb, her brother; Eddie Hayes, and step-daughter; Shawna Garrett.

Those left...

Nov 18, 2023

Paula Haynie Cochran, 71, of Lenoir, NC peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 10, 1952 in Washington, DC to Paul and Ocie Haynie, Paula was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She leaves behind her loving husband of 52...

Nov 16, 2023

Larry Wilson Dula, 82, of Lenoir, NC passed away on November 16, 2023 at Lenoir Healthcare.

Larry was born on October 13, 1941 to Clyde Dula and Inez Price Dula.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, son, and brother.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Nov 14, 2023

Patrick M. Loyzelle, age 53, passed away on November 14, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in Caldwell County on September 22, 1970 to Mary Jo Loyzelle and the late Peter Loyzelle.

Patrick was employed at Designer Ink Graphics and was passionate about his work as a graphic designer. Some of his many favorite...

Nov 14, 2023

Edna Kirby, age 89, of Lenoir passed away Monday, November 14, 2023, at her home. She was born December 21, 1933, in Todd, North Carolina to the late Millard Harrison Stephens and Biddie Lewis Stephens.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Kirby, her father, mother and her brothers Hurl, Don, Millard Jr., Herbert, Odel,...

Nov 14, 2023

Virginia (Irene) Fox Hatton, age 90, of Boomer, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Trinity Ridge of Hickory.  She was born January 10, 1933 in Caldwell County to the late William Roby Fox and Carrie Johnson Fox.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Ray Hatton; son, Richard (Rick) Kevin Hatton;...

Nov 13, 2023

Clayton Pritchard

Clayton Pritchard, age 82, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Amorem – Burke. He was born in Caldwell County on December 11, 1940 to the late Millard and Ruby Clarke Pritchard. He was happily married for 57 years to Juanita Laws Pritchard of the residence.

Clayton was a dedicated Christian man...

Nov 12, 2023

Norman “Bill” Lester Greene, 80, of Lenoir, passed peacefully on November 12, 2023.  Bill was born to the late Ethel Hollar and Arnold Greene on July 23, 1943.

He is preceded in death by his siblings; Fate, “Midge”, “Bob”, and his daughter Norma.  He is survived by his sister Margaret, daughters, Lorrie and Alice.  He leaves behind...

Nov 12, 2023

Cody Sullivan, 32, of Connelly Springs, died Saturday at his home from unknown causes.

He was born June 30, 1991, in Valdese, NC. He went to Icard Elementary and also West Caldwell High. He worked at R and H warehouse in the spring up department. He worked at Hickory Chair for several years before working at R...

Nov 10, 2023

Mrs. Freda Jean Patterson, age 84, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 24, 1939, in Royal, West Virgina. She was the daughter of Fred Walter Patterson and Pearl White Patterson. She was the paternal granddaughter of Robert Patterson and Maude Witherspoon Patterson. She was preceded in death...

Nov 9, 2023

Rachel Haigler Harmon passed away peacefully in her home on November 9th 2023. She had just recently celebrated her 85th birthday with her dearest family and friends. Rachel was born on October 10th 1938 to William Ward Haigler & Allie Edwin Oxford Haigler in Lenoir.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Baxter O’Neil Harmon...

Nov 9, 2023

Glenda Jean Miller, age 67 passed away due to several different complications on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Glenda was born on January 26, 1956 to the late Earnest and Florence Miller.

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

Those left to cherish her memory are...

Nov 8, 2023

Stephen Vaughn Sime, 76, was born on April 28, 1947 and passed on November 8, 2023 at his home in the arms of his wife and three children.  He was preceded in death by his parents Myron Jay Sime and Virginia Strother Sime Kirsten, step-father George Kirsten, and brother Myron Strother Sime.

Steve was born in Caldwell...