Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Shirley Ann Penley, 70, of Lenoir passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Miss Penley was born in Caldwell County to the late Carl Lee Penley and Mary Jo Kincaid Penley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by partner, Ronald Eugene Griffin; a brother, Robert Lee Penley Sr.; and...

Mar 12, 2023

Mrs. Betty Leona Thomas, age 91, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

There will be no services held at this time.

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Ferdinand Isaiah Burleigh, II, age 67, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Born March 25, 1955 in Denver, Colorado, Ferdinand was a son of the late Ferdinand Burleigh, Sr. and Donie Blackwell Burleigh.  Ferdinand was an avid fisherman and loved cooking. He will be remembered as a giving man having helped organizations such...

Mar 9, 2023

Cole Blaine Reid

Cole Blaine Reid, 24, from Taylorsville, passed away on March 9, 2023.  He was born November 20, 1998, to Colon and Anita Robertson Reid.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Iris Greer Reid; paternal grandfather, Larry Blaine Reid; maternal grandmother, Barbara Smith Robertson; maternal grandfather, Jack Benny Robertson and...

Mar 7, 2023

Hazel Marie Purdy Gregory, age 82, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 3, 1940 in Beaver Falls, PA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gregory.

She is survived by three sons, Michael Gregory and wife Audrey of Warren, OH, Timothy Gregory and wife...

Mar 7, 2023

John “Robin” Fillers, Sr., age 61, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Caldwell County on December 14, 1961 to the late John Franklin, Sr. and Geneva Jones Fillers.

Robin was a loving father and grandfather. He began his life-long working career as a...

Mar 7, 2023

Mrs. Joan Triplett Houk, age 91 of Hudson, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Born October 5, 1931 in Caldwell County, Joan was a daughter of the late Charles Monroe and Ida Louise Greene Triplett.  Joan was a member of Miller Hill Baptist Church.  She will be remembered as...

Mar 5, 2023

Judith Greene Lefever, age 83, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on March 5, 2023.

Judy was born on October 22, 1939 to the late Perry and Archie Greene.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Tellas Greene and Rocky Greene.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Mar 4, 2023

Ruth Buckner Hollar of Lenoir, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord on March 4th, 2023.

Ruth was born on October 3rd, 1943 to the late Llyod and Ella Buckner.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Benny Buckner, Raymond Buckner, Daniel Earl Buckner; her sister Esther...

Mar 4, 2023

Leila Marie Grindstaff Berry, age 92, of Lenoir,  North Carolina passed away on March 4, 2023.

Leila was born on September 12, 1930 to the late Claude and Maggie Sue Grindstaff.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Ray Berry; daughter, Rosa Lee Berry;  sister, Reaney Vance; brother,...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Oliver Pilkenton, age 78, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Smoky Ridge Health & Rehab in Burnsville, NC. She was born in Caldwell County on September 15, 1944 to the late Paul H. Oliver and Ruth Hartley Oliver.

Mary began her working career at First Union National Bank and later spent the majority of accounting career at Thompson...

Feb 27, 2023

Mr. John “Sam” Michael Simes, age 45, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

Born September 26, 1977 in Burke County, he was a son of John Michael Cox and the late Donna Watson Cox.  Sam was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors.  He loved all...

Feb 25, 2023

Glenda Taylor McElyea of Lenoir, NC passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born in Mountain City, Tennessee to Roy Gamble and Faye Vanover. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and she always enjoyed getting out going places and riding the roads. Glenda was preceded in death by both her mother and...

Feb 23, 2023

Brenda Darnell Hoyle, age 78, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on February, 23, 2023.

Brenda was born on January 30, 1945 to the late Guy Bentley and Helen Haas in Catawba County, North Carolina.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve...

Feb 23, 2023

Melba Bates Andrews, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Shaire Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Andrews.

Melba retired from the Caldwell County School System as a teacher assistant, was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church in Lenoir and later attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Granite Falls....

Feb 23, 2023

Boyd Earl St. John, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2023 at Amorem. He was born in Caldwell County on October 11, 1940 to the late Clarence and Bertha Greer St. John. He was married to Brenda Walker St. John of the residence for 52 years.

Boyd was a veteran of the United States Army...

Feb 21, 2023

Jonathon Irineo Betancourt, age 24, is now asleep in the arms of Jesus. He was born in Catawba County on June 29, 1998 to Irineo Betancourt and Brenda Bowlin Carle.

Jonathon was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, and cousin. He was loved and cherished by everyone that knew him, he was a devoted Seventh Day...

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...