Obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Gary James Hardin, age 63, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Autumn Care of Drexel. He was born in Dade County, FL on June 29, 1960 to the late General Hardin and Gladys Bryant Odum. He was married to Sharri Holloway Hardin of the residence.

Gary was an amazing husband and brother. He was loved...

Jul 24, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Icenhour, age 63, passed away on July 24, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on September 14, 1959 to the late Oscar Boyd Icenhour and Louise Hartley Icenhour.

He worked at Hammary Furniture Industries and Bernhardt Furniture for most of his life. In his spare time, he loved to...

Jul 24, 2023

Stanley Dale Nelson, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on July 20, 1952 to the late Robert E. Nelson and Doris Turnmire Nelson. He was married to Myra Mcneil Nelson of the home for 52 years.

Stanley was a member...

Jul 22, 2023

Billy “Bill” Mack Absher, 72, of Hudson, NC passed away on July 22, 2023.

Bill was born on February 10, 1951 to the late Ruth Myers Billings and Mack Absher.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister; Pansy “Bobbie” Absher, and his brother Bobby “Dude” Absher.

Those...

Jul 22, 2023

Martha Stroupe Oxford, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Amorem. She was born in Caldwell County on December 23, 1939 to the late Forrest and Gladys Bean Stroupe. She was married to Allen Oxford, of the residence, for 63 years.

Martha retired from the United States Postal Service,...

Jul 20, 2023

Barbara Eller Prestwood, 93, of Lenoir went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 8, 1929 to her late parents Maynard Lee Eller, Sr. and Madge Kirby Eller.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a faithful Christian...

Jul 20, 2023

Charles Lee Hathcock, Jr., 97. He was born on August 15, 1925 and passed on July 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hathcock, of 63 years. Charles was a lifelong resident of Caldwell County graduating from Lenoir High School and later Lenoir Rhyne College. He served his country as a Marine in World War II...

Jul 18, 2023

Sandra Roper Beane, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on March 24, 1943 to the late Forest Roper and Virgie Correll Roper.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Martin Benfield and wife, Mary T; David Benfield and wife, Denise; grandchildren, Chase Benfield; Dr. Dax Benfield...

Jul 15, 2023

Dorothy Ellen Kirby Watson, 96, died peacefully at Shaire Center on July 15, 2023.

Born on April 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Lola Price Kirby. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly fifty years, Timothy Watson, and her only sibling, Ruth Kirby Morris. She is survived by two...

Jul 15, 2023

Allen Young “AY” Jones, age 84, went home to be with the lord on July 15, 2023, at his home. He was born in Caldwell County on January 19, 1939, to Mary Bergen Kincaid and Charles Fred jones.

Ay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, and son who will be greatly missed.  He...

Jul 14, 2023

Michele Demers McGinn, age 71, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home in Lenoir.

Michele was born on February 19, 1952 to the late Joseph Eugene and Constance Demers.

Michele is survived by her husband Michael, and her sister Nanette Breton.

Michele was a faithful member...

Jul 14, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” E. Robbins, age 85, passed away in his home on Friday, July 14th, 2023, with all his family by his side. He was born on May 12th, 1938, to Alan and Kita Robbins. Ken worked in the Furniture Factory for 30 years. When he retired, he began custodial work for Hudson Middle School and William Lenoir Middle School...

Jul 12, 2023

Hudson – Terry Lee Kanupp, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Catawba County on February 8, 1961 to Kay Kanupp and the late Jesse Kanupp. He was married to Peggy Seagle Kanupp of the residence for 36 years.

Terry was an avid bowler and served...

Jul 11, 2023

Kathleen Ann Negley, age 74, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Windham, CT on January 23, 1949 to the late Everett and Hazel Lovering. She was married to Elwood Negley, of the residence, for 51 years.

Kathleen was an active member...

Jul 7, 2023

Billy Gene Wilcox, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Watauga County on December 25, 1944 to the late Vance Wilcox and Dessie Norris Wilcox. Billy was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea. He was a loving husband to his late wife, Agnes, wonderful father to...

Jul 5, 2023

Dylon Stephen Clark, 27, of Granite Falls North Carolina passed away on July 5th 2023. Dylon was born on March 28th 1996 to Amy Davis. Those left cherish his memory are his mother, Amy Davis; stepfather, Victor Davis; his brother, Charlie Barnett; his grandmother, Denise Clark. Dylon enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He also loved his...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023, Janice L. Miller went home to her family in Heaven, her husband Terry C. Miller and son Clint Miller, her parents Conrad Laxton and Margaret Lockhart and Grandma Jones and her brothers Gary J. Laxton and Terry C. Laxton.

She leaves behind her son Travis Miller and his wife Sonya; her grandchildren Luke,...

Jun 30, 2023

Ernest Perry Smith Jr., age 65, passed away on June 30, 2023. Ernest “Chip” Perry Smith Jr. was born on April 20, 1958 to the late Ernest Perry Smith Sr. and Mary Heavener White. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Drew Smith, and Jesse Smith (wife, Amber); sisters, Kristy Mitchell (husband, Scott), Julie Huff (husband, Chris) and...

Jun 28, 2023

Jesse James Colvard, age 91 of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Jesse was born on May 30, 1932 to the late Robert Esley Colvard and Ella Icenhour Colvard. Jessie was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas...

Jun 27, 2023

Glenn Avery Minton, 79, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Wilkes County to Dollie and Garfield Minton on November 9, 1943.  He was retired from manufacturing work.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Jack Minton, and four children, Dollie...