Obituaries

Sep 26, 2023

Roy Roger “Buttons” McCarty Jr., 51, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born May 27, 1972, to the late Roger and Betty McCarty. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister Angie McCarty Kincaid.

Those left to cherish his memory are his niece Amber Jones Kirby of Bethlehem, husband Austin, many aunts,...

Sep 25, 2023

Peggy “Dianne” Herald, 68, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Lenoir Healthcare in Lenoir, NC.

Dianne was born on May 1, 1955 to the late James and Alma Williams.

In addition to her parents, Dianne is preceded in death by her husband, James Herald; two sons, James Isaac Herald and Jesse James Herald.

Sep 25, 2023

Roger Stephen Hedrick (Steve), age 73, of Lenoir, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born October 31, 1949 to Clay and Rema Hedrick of Lenoir. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Dorcas Blankenship Hedrick of the home; sons, Jeff Hedrick (Crystal), Robert Hedrick (Kimberly); grandsons,...

Sep 21, 2023

Jordie E. Cannon, age 39, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, September 21. 2023 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. He was born in Burke County on August 23, 1984 to Alisa Brewer East and Ivey Cannon. Jordie was married to Casey Davis Cannon, who was the love of his life for 21 years. He loved...

Sep 17, 2023

Helen Johnson, 98, of Lenoir, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Helen was born on June 4, 1925, to the late James and Lydia Faries.

In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Clinard Johnson; daughter, Jeannette Craig, and numerous siblings.

Those...

Sep 15, 2023

Richard Hughey Allred, 70, of Lenoir, passed away on September 15, 2023.

Richard was born on June 7, 1953, to the late Charlie and Gertrude Allred.

In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Vickie Travis Allred a nephew, Albert Hartley, and a brother in law, James...

Sep 15, 2023

Amanda Herman, 36, of Lenoir passed away on September 15, 2023.

Amanda was born on March 21, 1987 to the late Teresa Herman.

Amanda is preceded in death by her mother, Teresa Herman.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Joe Herman (Xena Charles); sister, Brandy; nieces, Serenity Herman, and Tyresha...

Sep 15, 2023

Jolene Greene

Jolene Greene, 79, of Hudson, NC passed away on September 15, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Jolene was born August 14, 1944 to the late Claude and Zulline English.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Michael Riddle; brother, Cecil English, and...

Sep 10, 2023

Carol Crump

Carol McIntosh Crump, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born in Catawba County on December 1, 1934 to the late Elvin and Lucille McIntosh.

Carol was loving grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was lovingly known as “Ladybug” by her...

Sep 10, 2023

Alvin Walsh Triplett, aka “Tripp”, age 102, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Shaire Center. He was born in Wilkes County on June 20, 1921 to the late Ralph Triplett and Suzanne Walsh Triplett. Alvin was a veteran of the United States Air Force. When he was 93 he entered Shaire Center...

Sep 8, 2023

John McCarson age 83, of Zirconia, North Carolina stepped into glory on Friday September 8, 2023 at his home.

John was born on August 20, 1940 to the late Tillman and Stella Jones McCarson.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Marie L. McCarson, sister Velma Mae Talley and...

Sep 8, 2023

Floyd “Alvin” Hamby, age 66, passed away on September 8, 2023, at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

Born on May 28, 1957, in Winston Salem to the late William Otis Hamby and Alice Irene Norris.

Alvin spent his Sunday’s worshiping at Clearview Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar and spending time with family and friends.

Sep 8, 2023

Betty Jones Hunsucker, age 67 of Lenoir, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home in Lenoir.

Betty was born on October 21, 1955 to Frank and Beatrice Thrift Jones.

Those left to cherish her memory are her father; Frank Jones, four children; Gary Paul Muniot Jr., Beatrice...

Sep 7, 2023

Dean Kirby, 77, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Dean was born on February 11, 1946 to the late William and Carrie Kirby.

In addition to his parents, Dean is preceded in death by his brothers; Lloyd, Wayne, and Eulice; sisters; Hazel, Alma, and Iva Lee.

Those left to cherish...

Sep 6, 2023

Stephanie Stewart of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, September 6 , 2023 at Amorem in Hudson, NC.

Stephanie was born on December 25, 1989 to Sam Cowick and Tammy McCall.

She is preceded death by her step-father, Troy Steven Calhoun, Uncle Vance; and “Pops” John Allen Marley.

In addition to her parents, those left...

Sep 4, 2023

Karen Barlow Hartley, age 64, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Health. She was born in Catawba County on April 3, 1959 to the late Clarence and Sheila Woodie Barlow. She was married to Terry Hartley of the home for almost 40 years.

Karen was a licensed cosmetologist...

Sep 2, 2023

Mary Corrine Ford, age 94, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Amorem-Robbins Center. She was born in Caldwell County on May 21, 1929 to the late Robert and Bessie Greene.

Corrine worked in the main office of Broyhill Furniture and retired after 29 years of service. She was a long-time member of Flemings Chapel Baptist...

Aug 31, 2023

David Roosevelt Land, 82, of Lenoir, NC passed away on August 31, 2023.

David was born on February 2, 1941 to the late Lee and Minnie Land.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Harley Land; grandson, Brandon Land; brothers, Curly Land and J.C. Land, and sister, Hazel Holsclaw....

Aug 31, 2023

Tommy Van Crouse, age 73 of Hudson, passed away August 31, 2023 after a 3 year battle with cancer, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. JB and Joan Crouse and his youngest brother, Dennis.

Those left to cherish his memory are Sarah his wife of 46 years, his two...

Aug 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Hawkins , 85, of Lenoir passed away on August 30, 2023.

Barbara was born February 6, 1938 to the late Grady and Virginia Ruth Church Matheson.

She is also preceded in death by her husband Billy Hawkins, a son Timothy Hawkins, a daughter Cynthia Moody, two granddaughters Crystal Littlejohn-Murphy and Amy Matheson, a...