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Stephen Deal

Stephen Deal

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...

Douglas "Doug" Alex Hollar

Douglas "Doug" Alex Hollar

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...

Claude Conrad Storie

Claude Conrad Storie

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...

Laura Smith Parton

Laura Smith Parton

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...

Donna Kay Shoun Cribbs

Donna Kay Shoun Cribbs

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...

Bill Pipkins Jr.

Bill Pipkins Jr.

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;...

Lindsey John Holsclaw

Lindsey John Holsclaw

Jun 11, 2023

Lindsey John Holsclaw, aged 87, of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023. Lindsey was born on June 8, 1936 to the late Russell Holsclaw and Johnsie White Holsclaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Holsclaw and a sister, Carolyn Murphy. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter,...

Esta Correll

Esta Correll

Jun 10, 2023

Esta West Correll of Caldwell County was reunited with her loved ones in Heaven on June 10th, 2023. Born to Floyd and Lila West on January 27, 1928, she grew up in the Oak Hill community. She was an example of kindness and strength. Known for her love of gardening and giving spirit, she will be missed by many....

Charles William Horton

Charles William Horton

Jun 10, 2023

Charles William Horton, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wilkes County on August 7, 1936.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Billie Josephine Horton, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters.

Charles...

Edna Gilbert

Edna Gilbert

Jun 10, 2023

Edna Louise Gilbert, age 61, passed away on Saturday, June 10. 2023 at Amorem- Robbins Center in Hudson. She was born in Caldwell County on May 31, 1962 to the late James Calvin Gilbert and Pearl Phelps Gilbert.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mae Lackey and Janet Gilbert;  brother,...

Paul Edwin Geouge

Paul Edwin Geouge

Jun 10, 2023

Paul Edwin Geouge, Jr. was called home on June 10, 2023. He has been reunited with his parents, Paul Edwin Geouge, Sr. and Alice Young Geouge, his sister, Nancy, and a host of beloved friends and family members.

Paul was born on February 14, 1950 in McDowell County, and grew up in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He...

Thelma Colleen Chester

Thelma Colleen Chester

Jun 7, 2023

Thelma Colleen Swann Chester of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, and entered into her Heavenly home. Thelma was born on November 6, 1927, to the late Lloyd Anson Swann and Ella Mae Shytle Swann in Swain County, NC.

Her family relocated to Lenoir when she was two years of age where she has...

Mac Ray Taylor

Mac Ray Taylor

Jun 5, 2023

Mac Ray Taylor, 70, passed away on June 5, 2023. He was born in Caldwell County on September 20, 1952. Mac is predeceased by his father, Conley Taylor. He is survived by his mother, one brother, two sisters and several nieces and nephews.

Mac was well known in the community and was there for everyone he met....

Cecil Setzer

Cecil Setzer

Jun 4, 2023

Cecil B. Setzer passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was Born in Catawba County on April 30, 1923. Cecil was the son of WC and Amanda Setzer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mae, of 72 years, brothers Forest and Reynold, three infant brothers and granddaughter Katy Setzer. He is survived by...

Linda Kay Barber

Linda Kay Barber

Jun 3, 2023

Linda Kay Barber, age 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on June 3, 2023.

Linda was born on October 3, 1947 to the late Jason Gibson and Fannie Eckard Gibson Beard.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Gibson.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Shirley Stanbery Woodring Smith

Shirley Stanbery Woodring Smith

May 28, 2023

Shirley Stanbery Woodring Smith was met by her heavenly father and reunited with many loved ones on May 28, 2023. She was born June 1, 1937 in Watauga County to Glenn and Vanna Miller Stanbery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Smith; former husband and father of her children,...

Dawson Chad Fowler

Dawson Chad Fowler

May 28, 2023

Dawson Chad Fowler, age 3, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was born September 27, 2019 in Caldwell County to Nicole Orissa Robbins of Lenoir and Cameron Fowler of Maiden.

In addition to his parents Nicole and Cameron, survivors include his maternal grandmother, Julie Robbins; paternal grandfather, Eric Fowler and wife Beth; paternal...

Carolyn Gragg Poteat

Carolyn Gragg Poteat

May 28, 2023

Carolyn Gragg Poteat, age 87 of Lenoir NC passed away peacefully May 28, 2023 at Shaire Center after a period of declining health. Carolyn was born September 28,1935 to the late Windom Gragg and Vinie Coffey Gragg in Avery County.

Carolyn was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Whitnel. She retired from NAACO after many...

Margaret Elizabeth Watson Lind

Margaret Elizabeth Watson Lind

May 27, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Watson Lind, age 88, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilkes County.  She was born June 28, 1934 in Caldwell County to the late Benjamin H. Watson and Bertha St. John Watson.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Ronnie...

William Donald Shatley

William Donald Shatley

May 27, 2023

William “Donald” Shatley was born June 10, 1962 to William “Bill” Shatley and Esther Pritchard Lewis, and entered Heaven on May 27, 2023. Donald was survived by his brother Jim (Susan) Barrier, sisters: Cindy Barrier (Dan), Lisa Gurley (Tommy), uncles: Sam Shatley (Patti), Larry Shatley, aunts: Lola Everhardt, Nancy Deal, niece, Nicole Benfield, nephews: Jamie, Stacy, Phil, Justin Barrier, and...

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