Obituaries

Nov 21, 2022

James Jennings Hall, age 82, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on November 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. James was born on July 9, 1940 to the late Lula Bishop and William Hall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Hall; son Gregory James Hall. Those left to cherish his memory are...

Nov 18, 2022

Glenda Maria Rich, age 64, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at her home in Lenoir. Glenda was born on October 13, 1958 to the late Shelby Triplett and Troy Rich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepfather Ray Fox; sister Marjorie Rich; daughter Cadriene Rich. Those left to...

Nov 15, 2022

Sheila Gail Buff, born in Iredell County on September, 22 1957 passed away peacefully at home November 15, 2022.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Margaret Stone Brown; Grandson James Miller III (Trey) and niece, Holly Brown.

She is survived by her husband Randy Buff; daughter, Angie Miller and husband Jim;...

Nov 14, 2022

Ronnie Lester Brown, age 75, of Granite Falls, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County to the late Martha Mathis Brown Bolick and Clyde Woodrow Brown. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Frank L. Bolick, brothers, Daniel Eugene Brown, James Allen Brown, and...

Nov 11, 2022

Jack Jenkins, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Cocke County, TN on March 20, 1952 to the late Wesley Jenkins and Reba Thomas Jenkins. He was married to Sharon Sharpe Jenkins of the residence for 51 years.

Jack loved his...

Nov 10, 2022

Dorothy Gordon Rosensteel

Born in Hyattsville, MD August 24, 1933, to John Mills Gordon and Louise May Seek Gordon. She was the 7th of 7 children and had a twin, Donald who passed on May 21, 2022. The Gordon's moved to Woodbine MD when Dot was very young.

Dorothy graduated from Lisbon High School in...

Nov 9, 2022

Talley Taft Allen, 82, was greeted into the glory of Gods presence on Nov 9th. Born to the late Archie Allen and Cora Hollar Herman. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Allen and brother Tory Lee Herman and stepfather Troy Herman. Survived by a sister Darlene Strome of Dawsonville GA; daughters Wanda Cathleen “Cathy” Winkler and Stacey...

Nov 8, 2022

Norma Lee Grogan Williams, age 79, passed away on November 8, 2022. She was born in Ashe County on April 7, 1943 to the late Norman and Maude Grogan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max A. Williams, daughter, Amanda Clark Barbare and her sister, Wanda Corum.

Norma...

Nov 8, 2022

Clarke Harmon Smith, age 1, went to be with Jesus on November 8, 2022. He was born July 24, 2021 in Catawba County to Dana and L. J. Smith. Clarke Harmon will forever be remembered for his beautiful smile that could light up the world. From the moment he woke in the mornings until he went to bed at night,...

Nov 7, 2022

Phyllis Garland Spears, age 64, passed away on November 7, 2022.

Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and an amateur pottery maker. She was a long-time, active and devoted member of Liberty Baptist Church in Valmead. She was always thinking of others, feeding anyone that visited her, and offering a kind word to those she ministered...

Nov 6, 2022

Jacob Scott Camp, age 22, of Lenoir passed away on November 6, 2022. Jacob was born on November 19, 1999 to Myron Scott Camp and Angela Hart Camp. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Erica Camp; brothers Levi Camp and Bentley Pappalardo; sisters Stacie Camp, Megan Mishoe and husband Labraski Mishoe and Hannah Camp; and numerous nieces...

Nov 6, 2022

Jan Ledford, 77, of Lenoir entered the gates of Glory on Sunday, November 6, 2022 surrounded by members of her family, following a period of declining health. Ms. Ledford never met a craft she did not love, and was a talented floral arranger, painter of wooden trinkets, quiltmaker and seamstress throughout the years. Jan loved to spend time with her...

Nov 6, 2022

Andrews, NC- Tommy Edward Isaacs, age 59, formerly of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was born in Caldwell County on December 9, 1962 to the late Joe and Kaye Isaacs of Lenoir.

Nov 5, 2022

Lenoir – Dwain Monroe Church, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Amorem. He was born in Caldwell County on July 24, 1937 to the late John Winston Church and Lacey Mae Dula Church.

Dwain lived in Happy Valley where he made many life-long friends. He enjoyed grilling and helping with Happy Valley Ruritan...

Nov 4, 2022

Grace Coffey, 87, of Lenoir passed away Friday, November 4, 2022.  Grace was born in Watauga County to the late Robert and Carrie Church.

In addition to her parents, Grace is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Coffey, her son, “Snotty Scotty”; three sisters, and two brothers.

Grace is survived by her three sons,...

Oct 28, 2022

Our precious mother, Lorene (Loraine) Cheek Grogan, 86, of Hudson crossed over to her heavenly home on Friday October 28 th , 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 17 th , 1936 in Ashe County N.C. to the late Carl L. and Mabel Church Cheek. She graduated from Beaver Creek High School and attended Draughon Business...

Oct 27, 2022

On October 27, 2022, Brenda Joyce Lynch Richardson passed away at 80 years old at the Hospice Patient Care Unit in Hudson, NC. Born to Emerson & Mozelle Lynch in Henrietta, NC, Brenda went on to graduate from Appalachian State University with a B.S. degree in Education. She taught high school at Hudson High School and later at South Caldwell...

Oct 26, 2022

James Albert “Gebo” Hood, 54, of Lenoir passed away on October 26, 2022 at his home. Gebo was born on November 14, 1967 in Caldwell County to the late Ray Hood Sr. and to Dorothy Thomas Hood. He spent his career as a welder in metal fabrication. Gebo loved to spend time with his family, being outdoors, fishing, and...

Oct 25, 2022

Edmond “Dale” Walker, 79, of Lenoir passed away on October 25, 2022 surrounded by his family. Dale was born in Caldwell County to the late Roby and Thelma Walker on August 14, 1943. He was married to the late Marsha Walker for 36 years. Dale worked as a machinist at the former Deal Systems of Granite Falls, NC. He...

Oct 24, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Max Barker, age 51, of Hudson passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Medical Center.

Born February 26, 1971 in Caldwell County, Jimmy was the son of Louise Crane Barker and the late James Junior Barker.  Jimmy enjoyed traveling to the beach and fishing.  Fitness was something that...