Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Shirrell Levi Cheek, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Glenbridge Health & Rehab in Boone. He was born in Ashe County on March 20, 1937 to the late Levi and Helen Shirley Cheek and was formerly from Lenoir.

Shirrell was a veteran of the United States Army where he began what became his...

Feb 19, 2023

Mrs. Sarah Frances Bell, age 67, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

Born on February 15, 1956, Sarah was a daughter of the late Keener Fred and Cecil Mae Kincaid Bell.  Sarah enjoyed working in her flower garden.  She loved animals, especially her dog, Max.  She...

Feb 19, 2023

Brenda Angley, age 72, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on February 19, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Brenda was born October 20, 1951 to the late Bynum and Verna Mae Pennell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Bowman and Christine Clark (Jimmy); mother-in-law, Betty Burris Angley; father-in-law, John...

Feb 16, 2023

Jeffery Scott Key passed away February 16, 2023, from a brief illness.  He was born in Caldwell County on July 3, 1960 to the late William Stanley Key and Leavon (Bonnie) Lail Key.

Jeffery was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on November 23, 1997.  He loved Jehovah and his wonderful provisions of his Kingdom.  He whole heartedly...

Feb 16, 2023

Dennis Hamby

Hudson – Dennis Larry Hamby, age 79, passed away on February 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on February 15, 1944 to the late Clyde and Ruby Younce Hamby. He was married to Lydia Pearce Hamby of the residence for over 57 years.

He was a member of...

Feb 14, 2023

Michael Stuart Pineda died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, February 14, at his home in Lenoir, NC. He was 65 years old. Mike is survived by his wife, Julie, of nearly 38 years, his sons, Sam, Ben and Caleb, their wives Teeny, Christina and Hannah, his 4 grandchildren, Harper, Weezy, Levi and Lukas, and his sister, Mona....

Feb 12, 2023

Lura Mae Jones, age 86, in Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on February 12, 2023.

Mae was born on November 4, 1936 to the late Calvin Hicks and Minnie Harmon.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Albert Jones; sons, Ronnie Jones, Dickey Jones; daughter, Connie Jones Kirby;...

Feb 12, 2023

Margie Hollar Glazebrooks, 87, went to be with her Lord on February 12, 2023. She passed in her home in the presence of her family after an extended illness. She is preceeded in death by her parents, George Washington Hollar and Fairy Garnes Hollar, by her sister, Lucille Hollar Eckard, her two brothers, Neal Hollar and Kenneth Hollar, her...

Feb 8, 2023

Lenus Morrison, 83, of Lenoir NC sadly passed away on Feburary 8 th 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Morrison, daughter, Annitra Morrison, son, Lenny Morrison, daughter-in-law, Amy Morrison and grandchildren, Cammron, Henry, and Mary Morrison.

A memorial service celebrating Lenus’s life will be held at First Baptist Church Hudson on February 17,...

Feb 8, 2023

Mr. Aaron Burl Curtis, age 38, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at UNC Healthcare Valdese.

Born January 23, 1985 in Burke County, Aaron was the son of Jeff and Susan Edmisten Curtis.  For over 20 years, Aaron was the head manager and supervisor of Curtis Cleaning Service.  He was...

Feb 7, 2023

Mr. Roy Mack St. John, age 92, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at UNC Blue Ridge in Morganton. Born December 21, 1930 in Caldwell County, Roy was a son of the late Mack Roy and Pansy Mitchell St. John. Roy was an Airforce veteran. He served in communications during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in...

Feb 7, 2023

Mr. Danny Ricky Earls, age 70, of Hudson passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born September 14, 1952 in Catawba County, Danny was a son of the late Brady Lee and Jenny Sisk Earls. Danny had worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard....

Feb 2, 2023

Theresa Goad, age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in West Chester, PA on December 24, 1954 to the late Charles Goad and Shirley W. Anderson.

Theresa was a loving mother, sister and adoring grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, reading and caring for others.

In addition...

Feb 1, 2023

Jack Everette Bolick, Sr., age 76, passed peacefully at Amorem on Febraury 1, 2023. He was born in Watauga County on August 9, 1946 to the late Fred Bolick and Lois Baird Bolick. He was married to Paula Philyaw of the residence for 39 years. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper. He was...

Feb 1, 2023

Joe Jack Greene, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 31, 1938 to the late Vernie and Edith Greene.

Jack was a 1956 graduate of Kings Creek School, received an Associates Degree in Business from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and was a veteran...

Feb 1, 2023

Carl Robert Walsh, age 85, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on February 1, 2023. Carl was born on October 16, 1937 to the late Fred Walsh and Junie Dyson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Walsh; son, Randy Walsh; brother, Roy Walsh; sister, Peggy Soots, Ann Enloe; grandson, J.R. Walsh....

Jan 31, 2023

Nancy Lou Pritchard Isaacs, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1932 to the late Ira Dewitt Pritchard and Ruth Novella Yount Pritchard. Nancy became a member of Yadkin Baptist Church in 1968. In addition to serving as the church secretary for over 30 years, she taught Sunday school and managed church...

Jan 31, 2023

Jeanette Cox Beck, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McLoud, OK on April 28, 1932 to the late Guy Cox and Elsie Goad Cox.

She loved Jesus and she loved her family. She enjoyed singing, quilting and taking care of others.

In addition to her...

Jan 30, 2023

Renee Bolick Eller, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence. She resided in the Sawmills Community with her husband of 39 years, William “Glen” Eller.

Renee was a loving wife, mother to many people, Nene to her grandchildren, daughter, sister and friends. Her strong will inspired many...

Jan 30, 2023

Laura Margaret Carroll, 80, left this world peacefully to look her Savior in the face on January 30, 2023, at Robbins AMOREM in Hudson, NC. Laura was born November 15, 1942, in Hudson, to George Davis and Stella Sanford Carroll. She was the sixth child of eight.

Destined to be an athlete like her father, who played...