Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Jacob Hunter Moore, age 19, went home to be with Jesus on April 23 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born to Wendy Byerly on April 9, 2004. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Robert and Martha Byerly and his paternal grandfather Paul Hunter Moore.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Apr 23, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Oakley, age 58, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation. She is survived by her daughters, Kayla Griffin and Emily Stubbs; grandchildren, Jaxon, Eden, and Gracelynn; brothers, Pete Oakley and Chuck Oakley; sisters, Lorrie Glover and Shana Oakley. There will be a gathering of family and friends in the Chapel of Evans...

Apr 21, 2023

Lenoir – Deanna Lynn Ross, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Deanna was preceded in death by her aunt, Debbie Canipe and uncles, Randall Waycaster and Howard Canipe, Jr.

Deanna had a huge and loving heart, often helping those she found in need. She...

Apr 20, 2023

Reggie Cikanek, 82, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his residence.

Reggie was born April 14, 1941 to the late Harry and Bess Cikanek of Caldwell County.

He loved his family so much, and loved being surrounded by family and friends. Reggie had a love for laughter, music, and dancing, as...

Apr 18, 2023

Joseph Allen Douglas, age 19, passed away on April 18, 2023. Joseph was born on May 11, 2003 to Aaron Douglas and Lisa Miller. Those left to cherish his family are his mother, Lisa Miller; father, Aaron Douglas; sisters, Alle Whisnant (husband, Ben), Chelsey Douglas, Kristi Douglas; brothers, Jesse Douglas, and Aaron Douglas; grandmother, Madelene Miller; grandfather, Joey Allen Miller;...

Apr 15, 2023

Dennis Waddell Mackie 90, of Lenoir, NC passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.  Born November 30, 1932 in Granite Falls, he was the son of late Paul Henry Mackie and Willie Mae Waddell Mackie.

Denny was a faithful member of Hartland Baptist Church. He was active in his community as a charter member of the Gamewell Optimist...

Apr 14, 2023

Rachel Christine Tester, age 65, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born July 9, 1957 in Catawba County to the late William Harold Bowman and Ethel Christine Bowman. Survivors include her husband, John Wayne Tester; son, Coleman Ray Dollarhide and wife Christy; grandchildren, Carson, Collin, and Casey; four sisters, one brother, numerous...

Apr 14, 2023

Edna Eloise Coffey King, age 66, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.  She was born June 25, 1956 in Fulton County, GA to the late George Coffey and Ruby Doris Lawson Coffey.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Katheryn Winebarger.

Survivors include one daughter,...

Apr 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13 th Artie Hall Miller, 93, peacefully left this world and was received into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

She was born March 8, 1930, to the late Arvil S. Hall and Lula Triplett Hall. She was also proceeded in death by her brother Ralph G. Hall.

She...

Apr 12, 2023

Billy Calvin Presnell passed away at Caldwell Memorial Hospital on April 12, 2023.

Billy was born on August 23, 1958 in Hickory, North Carolina and then moved to Matney, North Carolina when he was young. He loved the mountains and was always surrounded by family and friends. He had lived in Matney for over 35 years before...

Apr 12, 2023

Tommy Pritchard, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on March 7, 1944 to the late Jack Pritchard, Sr. and Retha Wills Pritchard. He was married to Thelma Bumgarner Pritchard of the home.

Tommy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Cuban...

Apr 11, 2023

Wayne Dale Gentry Sr., age 68, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Wayne “Dale” was born on January 9, 1955 to the late Harold Dean Gentry and Betty Sue Carlton Gentry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sara Gentry; son, Wayne Dale Gentry Jr.; and daughter, Michelle Everhardt....

Apr 5, 2023

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Apr 4, 2023

Albert Beamer Wood, age 84, of Granite Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his residence.  He was born February 6, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late Beamer Wood and Agnes Moore Wood.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ella Gaye Culler Wood; son, Rick Wood; brothers, Richard Wood and...

Apr 3, 2023

Calvin Dula, 67, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2023 while praising the Lord in song at First Church of God. He is survived by his wife of thirty-five and a half years Marlene Ferguson Dula, two sons Calvin (Maurice) Dula (Shannon) and Brandon L. Dula (Tera), one granddaughter Gabby Dula, two brothers William V. Dula, Jr. and Dwight D....

Apr 2, 2023

Shirley Ruth Murphy, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo. She was born in Caldwell County on December 8, 1934 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Shirley was an excellent cook and she enjoyed working in her flower bed and vegetable garden. Her passion was...

Mar 30, 2023

Ken Greene of Lenoir, NC went to be with his Lord just before his 73rd birthday. A selfless servant. A helpful neighbor. A hard worker. A devoted father and grandfather. A believer. Ken was all of those things and so much more. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He took great pride in helping others. He...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Bobby Layne Hendrickson, age 88, of Benton, KY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Taylorsville, NC where he had been residing for the last nine months.

“Bobby Layne” was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father. He was a certified pipefitter, millwright,...

Mar 30, 2023

Mae Banner Stone Carmody, born June 22, 1929 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2023 in Lenoir, North Carolina of natural causes. She was a graduate of National Business College in Roanoke, Virginia. Throughout her life she worked as an administrative assistant at several companies before retiring from BASF in Morristown, Tennessee.

She...

Mar 29, 2023

Meredith Dawn Cline, age 41, gained her wings on March 29,2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

S he was born in Catawba County on April 8, 1981, to J. David Greene of Jacksonville, FL and Sandra Pritchard of Lenoir.

Meredith lived and loved life to the fullest. Everyone she met became family to her. She...