Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Vance Eugene “Gene” Bryson Gene Bryson, 88, of Colletsville, NC passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1935 to the late Reuben and Gertrude Bryson. In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his brother; Johnny Black Bryson, sisters; Iris Nell and Nancy Bryson Suddreth. Those left to cherish Gene’s memory...

Oct 11, 2023

On October 11th 2023, Earnest David Hodge, of Lenoir, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David, 67, was born the oldest of three sons on August 9th,1956 to Ernest Lee Hodge and Greta Dale (Kirby) Hodge in Lenoir, NC, both of whom will succeed him in death. His brothers Bruce Hodge and daughters Ashley Hodge...

Oct 9, 2023

Brandon Gene Billings, age 42, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Amorem. He was born in Caldwell County on February 21, 1981 to Gina Billings Kidd and the late Kenneth Kidd.

Brandon dearly loved his family and enjoyed all forms of art. He was a member of the Baptist Faith....

Oct 7, 2023

Curtis W. Dula Sr. age 92 of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Saturday October 7, 2023. Curtis was born on June 5, 1931 to Mary Janie and Monroe Dula. In addition to his parents, Curtis is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Dula, his son, Curtis Dula Jr., his daughter Marcheta Dula, five brothers, and 6 sisters. Those...

Oct 7, 2023

Lucille Velma Townsend, age 91, died at Amorem in Valdese, NC, on October 7, 2023.

She was born April 20, 1932, in Banner Elk, NC to the late Walter and Lena (Matheson) Norwood.  After High School and being married, she lived most of her adult life in Lenoir, NC.

Lucille’s favorite seasons were Spring and...

Oct 6, 2023

Talmadage Eugene “Gene” Wood

Gene Wood, 73, of Lenoir, NC passed away on October 6, 2023.

He was born on February 18, 1950 to the late Beamer and Agnes Wood.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Those left to cherish Gene’s...

Oct 4, 2023

Author “Fredric” Beane, age 90 of Baton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. Fredric was born on February 12, 1933 to the late John Ervin Beane Sr. and Leeola Beane. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife; Almonta Koontz Beane and two brothers, Bill Beane...

Oct 4, 2023

Vera Elizabeth Hoskins

Vera Elizabeth Hoskins, 75, of Lenoir, NC went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2023.

Vera was born on January 8, 1948 to the late Charles and Madellene Robbins.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Alan Lee Robbins and sister, Charlene...

Oct 1, 2023

Michael “Mike” Earl Yates, age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greenville, SC on September 15, 1951 to the late Otis Earl Yates and Ruth McCoy Yates.

Mike was a past Master of the Denver Masonic Lodge for several terms. He will be remembered for his...

Oct 1, 2023

Guy Wesley Edwards, age 75, of Hudson, North Carolina peacefully entered glory on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Amorem in Burke County. Guy was born on March 16, 1948 to the late William and Dora Edwards in Surry County North Carolina. In addition to his parents, Guy is preceded in death by his wife; Bronda Edwards, and his sister; Judy...

Sep 30, 2023

Teddy Joe Nelson, age 68, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.  He was born January 2, 1955 in Caldwell County to the late Rastus Nelson and Virginia Dare Colvard Nelson.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Benny Ray Nelson, Vernon Edward Nelson, and James Ervin...

Sep 28, 2023

David Edward Muncy, 86, of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023, at Amorem Hospice.

David was born on July 31, 1937, to the late Matthew and Maude Muncy in Boston, MA.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Muncy; daughter, Sharon Putignano; and his brother,...

Sep 28, 2023

Tim L. Greene, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in May 1943 in an old two-story unpainted farmhouse in Union Mills in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his mother Etta "Peggy" Pritchard Greene, his father Lincoln Greene, and his brother Kenneth R. Greene. He is...

Sep 26, 2023

Shirley C. Kent, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at her home. She was born November 14, 1935 in Lenoir, NC. She is preceded in death by her mother Eula Crisp Campbell, her father William Rufus Campbell and her husband of 51 years Bill Kent, Sr.

Shirley graduated from Gamewell High School and married...

Sep 26, 2023

Linten D. "Lynn" Miller, 95, of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Lynn was born on May 2, 1928, in Caldwell County, to the late Charlie and Leafy Davis.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Miller.

Those left...

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...