Obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Allen Young “AY” Jones, age 84, went home to be with the lord on July 15, 2023, at his home. He was born in Caldwell County on January 19, 1939, to Mary Bergen Kincaid and Charles Fred jones.

Ay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, and son who will be greatly missed.  He...

Jul 14, 2023

Michele Demers McGinn, age 71, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home in Lenoir.

Michele was born on February 19, 1952 to the late Joseph Eugene and Constance Demers.

Michele is survived by her husband Michael, and her sister Nanette Breton.

Michele was a faithful member...

Jul 14, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” E. Robbins, age 85, passed away in his home on Friday, July 14th, 2023, with all his family by his side. He was born on May 12th, 1938, to Alan and Kita Robbins. Ken worked in the Furniture Factory for 30 years. When he retired, he began custodial work for Hudson Middle School and William Lenoir Middle School...

Jul 12, 2023

Hudson – Terry Lee Kanupp, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Catawba County on February 8, 1961 to Kay Kanupp and the late Jesse Kanupp. He was married to Peggy Seagle Kanupp of the residence for 36 years.

Terry was an avid bowler and served...

Jul 11, 2023

Kathleen Ann Negley, age 74, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Windham, CT on January 23, 1949 to the late Everett and Hazel Lovering. She was married to Elwood Negley, of the residence, for 51 years.

Kathleen was an active member...

Jul 7, 2023

Billy Gene Wilcox, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Watauga County on December 25, 1944 to the late Vance Wilcox and Dessie Norris Wilcox. Billy was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea. He was a loving husband to his late wife, Agnes, wonderful father to...

Jul 5, 2023

Dylon Stephen Clark, 27, of Granite Falls North Carolina passed away on July 5th 2023. Dylon was born on March 28th 1996 to Amy Davis. Those left cherish his memory are his mother, Amy Davis; stepfather, Victor Davis; his brother, Charlie Barnett; his grandmother, Denise Clark. Dylon enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He also loved his...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023, Janice L. Miller went home to her family in Heaven, her husband Terry C. Miller and son Clint Miller, her parents Conrad Laxton and Margaret Lockhart and Grandma Jones and her brothers Gary J. Laxton and Terry C. Laxton.

She leaves behind her son Travis Miller and his wife Sonya; her grandchildren Luke,...

Jun 30, 2023

Ernest Perry Smith Jr., age 65, passed away on June 30, 2023. Ernest “Chip” Perry Smith Jr. was born on April 20, 1958 to the late Ernest Perry Smith Sr. and Mary Heavener White. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Drew Smith, and Jesse Smith (wife, Amber); sisters, Kristy Mitchell (husband, Scott), Julie Huff (husband, Chris) and...

Jun 28, 2023

Jesse James Colvard, age 91 of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Jesse was born on May 30, 1932 to the late Robert Esley Colvard and Ella Icenhour Colvard. Jessie was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas...

Jun 27, 2023

Glenn Avery Minton, 79, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Wilkes County to Dollie and Garfield Minton on November 9, 1943.  He was retired from manufacturing work.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Jack Minton, and four children, Dollie...

Jun 26, 2023

Mattie Marie Phillips was born to the late Nellie Marie Phillips and Lewis Dula on August 5, 1956. She made her transition from her earthly body to her heavenly body on June 26, 2023.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Katie Phillips and brother Fredrick “Buddy” Phillips.

She...

Jun 26, 2023

Robert “Bob” Augustine Navarro, age 70, of Hudson, NC passed away from lymphoma, surrounded by his wife and children on June 26, 2023. Bob was born on August 28, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Gilbert Navarro, and Esther Jimenez. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Navarro and son-in-law Sgt. Robert “Robby”...

Jun 26, 2023

Shirley Mae Hoyle Detter, age 87, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on June 26, 2023.

Shirley was born on June 16, 1936 to the late Ernest Setzer and Lois Moore in Caldwell County.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her former husbands, James “Jim” Hoyle and Carroll Detter; and...

Jun 25, 2023

Max Stephen Deal, age 80, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on June 25, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Stephen was born on February 8, 1943 to the late Max Sinclair Deal and Margie Bollinger Taylor. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his stepson, Mark Allen Deal. Those left to cherish his memory...

Jun 22, 2023

Douglas “Doug” Alex Hollar, age 73, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on June 22, 2023. Doug was born on September 19, 1949 to the late Alex Hollar and Lillie Mae White. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Hollar; brother, Larry Hollar. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dianne...

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Claude Conrad Storie, son of the late Conrad William Storie and Ida Greer Storie born January 14th, 1946 in Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 20th, 2023 at Frye Hospital in Hickory, NC.

Claude was a loving husband to Faye Howell Storie for 56 years. He is survived by his daughters, Stacy Storie Davis...

Jun 16, 2023

Laura Smith Parton, born October 25, 1953 passed into heaven on June 16, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Galyen Smith.  Also, preceding her in death was father-law Lester Parton and mother-in-law Myrtle Parton and her brother, William A. Smith.

Laura was employed at AT&T...

Jun 15, 2023

Donna Kay Shoun Cribbs, age 58, passed away on June 15, 2023 at her residence in Greensboro, NC.   She was born on June 8, 1965 in Caldwell County to the late Joe Shoun and Carol Shoun Holler.

Those left to cherish her memory, in addition to her mother, are her daughter, Brooke Szitas and husband Steve of...

Jun 11, 2023

Oscar William “Bill” Pipkins Jr., age 89, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on June 11, 2023. Bill was born December 11, 1933 to the late Oscar William Pipkins Sr. and Ellie Few. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rebecca Taylor Pipkins; daughters, Elizabeth Pipkins Hancock (husband, Lloyd), Virginia Pipkins Navarro (husband, Bob) and Catherine Pipkins Gibbons;...