Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2024

Hazel Jackson Clark

Hazel Jackson Clark, 70, of Hudson, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024 at Amorem Hospice.

Hazel was born on April 15, 1953 to the late Johnny and Ruth Jackson.

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

Feb 2, 2024

Alma Crump Gragg, age 80, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Amorem. She was born in Avery County on November 13, 1943 to the late Joe Crump and Doris Puett Crump.

Alma was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping at their cabin, and simply being in the mountains.

Jan 30, 2024

Karen “Darlene” Hice, 63, of Hudson passed away January 30, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 6, 1960, to Colene Scott of Lenoir.

In addition to her mom, she was preceded in death by her husband Dwayne Martin Hice, her twin brother Tommy Scott, her brother Rex Scott, her brother Glenn...

Jan 28, 2024

Faye S. McGhinnis, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Faye was born on February 14, 1943, to the late Wallace and Joncie Swearengin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. McGhinnis of 40 years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons;...

Jan 28, 2024

Sylvia Vincent Jackson, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Amorem. She was born in Greenville, NC on March 6, 1941 to the late Samuel Joseph Vincent and Lorena Sullivan Vincent.

Sylvia graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Nursing in 1963 and enjoyed many areas of...

Jan 28, 2024

Elias Joseph Barnwell passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Elias was born on December 13, 2023 to Justin and Madeline Barnwell.

Elias is preceded in death by his uncle; Travis Joseph Tolbert and great grandpa, Kenneth Harmon.

In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory are his brothers; Ayden...

Jan 26, 2024

Barbara Holsclaw Bolick, 90 of Lenoir passed away after a period of declining health on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Lenoir HealthCare.

Born on September 2, 1933 in Lenoir, N.C. she was the daughter of the late Millard and Rhea Estes Holsclaw.

She graduated from Collettsville High School. After graduation, she married Wade Bolick and...

Jan 25, 2024

Willow Star Robinette passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

She was born on November 15, 2023, to Sierra Teague.

Willow is preceded in death by her brother, Noah and grandpa, Tony Townsend.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters Faith, Elizabeth, and brother Russell; grandparents, James and Carolyn Townsend, Billy...

Jan 24, 2024

Deirdre Lynn Holder, 62, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Caldwell UNC Healthcare, surrounded by four generations of family and loved ones.

She was born December 11, 1961, to late Georgia Shortridge and Harold Brook of Castlewood, VA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Amy Jessee; son, Joshua...

Jan 21, 2024

Charles “Stanley” Warren, 79, of Collettsville, NC, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Stanley was born on June 12, 1944, to the late Woodrow and Margaret Warren.

In addition to his parents, Stanley is preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Marie Warren; sister, Emma Ann Dupin, father-in-law, Joseph Cisero Greene,...

Jan 20, 2024

Danny Rand Sanders 63 passed away Jan 20 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 3,1960 to the late Grady Sanders Jr and Evelyn Deal Owens who is still here with us today!

He was a loving father of Jessica Powell, Joshua Sanders, and the late Michelle Sanders. He was also a one-of-a-kind brother...

Jan 19, 2024

Camellia Annette “Sissey” Coffey, 71, of Lenoir, passed away peacefully, Friday January 19th, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Sissey was born September 14, 1952 to the late Arvil D. Coffey and Iris Dula Coffey. She was a faithful member of Lenoir Pentecostal Holiness Church, and a former employee of Beard Hosiery in Lenoir....

Jan 18, 2024

Opal Marlene Chandler, 69 of Whitnel went to be with our Heavenly Father Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Marlene was born March 30, 1954, to the late Edward and Opal Russell.  Those left to cherish wonderful memories are her sister, Ramona Russell, daughter Alisha and husband Bradley, son Chris and wife Tina, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 10...

Jan 14, 2024

Judy Lee Wade, 73, of Lenoir went to be with the Lord peacefully, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Amorem Hospice, Hudson, N.C. She was born in Caldwell County to Joe & Marion Andrews Cooke on March 7, 1950. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Judy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 13, 2024

John William Price Jr. of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. John was born on November 9, 1948 to the late John William Price Sr. and Virgie Coffey Price. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 51 years; Glenda Faye Piercy Price. John “Jr.” served in the United...

Jan 12, 2024

Jill Huntley Griffin, age 86, of Lenoir NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Frye Hospital after experiencing declining health and then an unexpected illness.

Jill was born on July 23, 1937 to the late Jay Huntley and Ethel Berry Huntley of Lenoir NC.

Including her parents, Jill was...

Jan 11, 2024

John Washington Smith, 92, of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

John was born on October 21, 1931 to the late William McKinley and Nora Cannon Smith.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Willa Dean Carlton Smith; his brother; Burl Smith; sister, Faye Calloway;...