Bonnie Arrowood
Jan 13, 2023
Bonnie Minish Arrowood, age 61, gained her wings, as she was surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1961 in San Pedro, CA to the late Dean and Faye Minish.
Bonnie was a loving mother and Maw-Maw who enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies. She loved to travel and...
Patty Sue Benfield
Jan 12, 2023
Patty Benfield of Lenoir, passed away on January 12, 2023 at Amorem Hospice.
Patty was born on February 22, 1949 to the late George Chester and Naomi “Peg” Chester.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son, Darren Michael Benfield, her brother, Danny Chester; and faithful furry companion, Rufus....
Margaret Horton
Jan 12, 2023
Born May 22, 1939, in Lenoir North Carolina, Margaret Ann was the third child of William Spencer Patterson and Margaret Hickerson Patterson.
She attended Freedman School in Lenoir, graduating as valedictorian and senior class president. She was the third Black woman admitted to the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina. She graduated with honors in...
Donald Bean
Jan 9, 2023
Lenoir- Donald Ray Bean, age 63, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on February 27, 1959 to the late Wiley and Earline Crotts Bean.
Donald was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed having a great time with his sons and grandchildren. In his younger years...
Betty Lue Wallace
Jan 8, 2023
Betty Lue Cayton Wallace died peacefully on January 8, 2023 at Hospice in Valdese, NC due to
complications of congestive heart failure. Her life was defined by her warm smile and friendliness to
everyone she met. She lived life her way right up to the time she went into the hospital.
Betty Lue...
Jean Greer
Jan 8, 2023
Lenoir – Jean Greer, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family beside her on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on December 31, 1943 to the late Charles Branch and Fannie Navy Branch. She was married to Raymond Greer of the residence for more than 60 years. She was the love...
Judy Eggers Greene
Jan 8, 2023
Mrs. Judy Eggers Greene, age 67, of Granite Falls passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson.
Born June 30, 1955 in Caldwell County, Judy was a daughter of the late Meairl Eggers. Judy loved the Lord and will be remembered for her big heart. She was a caregiver and had a wicked...
Alice Gregory Fox
Jan 8, 2023
Alice Gregory Fox, age 91, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on January 8, 2023 at Grace Village in Granite Falls. Alice was born on January 1, 1932 to the late Dewey Craig Gregory and Bertie Mae Shelton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Thurman Fox; daughter, Kathy Fox; son-in-law,...
Betty Severt
Jan 7, 2023
Precious wife, mother and grandmother, sister and aunt, Betty Ann Severt (aka Sissy, Nana Banana, Betty Boop), was a daughter of the late Henderson Stines and Rosa Lee Cottrell, passed away on January 7, 2023. She was born December 14, 1937 in Wise County, Virginia. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Michael Wayne Severt, her children,...
William Brian Greene
Jan 4, 2023
William Brian Greene, 43, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born in Catawba County on September 1, 1979 to Jewell Cardwell Greene and the late Banks Greene.
Brian was known for his sense of humor, his loving smile, and he had a kind and compassionate heart.
In addition to his mother, Brian...
Benny Wayne Smith
Jan 3, 2023
Benny Wayne Smith, 69 of Granite Falls, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Benny was born on July 31, 1953 to the late Loland “Bud” Elbert Smith and Thelma Pritchard Garland. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Richard Allen Stout
Jan 1, 2023
Richard Allen Stout, age 60, of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on January 1, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Richard was born on March 13, 1962 to the late Charlie Tom Stout and Ethel Beatrice Freeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Shook and Susie Roberts; niece, Christina Shook;...
Myrtle Trivette
Jan 1, 2023
Lenoir- Myrtle “Mert” Jean Trivette, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Watauga County on February 20, 1951 to the late Horton Canter and Earlene Trivette.
Mert will be remembered as a loving and friendly person that never met a stranger. Her family and friends will forever...
Wendell Wortman
Dec 31, 2022
Mr. Wendell Wortman, age 82, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his home. Born August 29, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, Wendell was a son of the late Majorie Hudson McNeely and Buland Short. Wendell loved the outdoors. He took pride in his garden and making sure his yard...
Clarence Dean Skeels
Dec 29, 2022
Clarence Dean Skeels , age 84, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on December 29, 2022 at his residence in Lenoir. Dean was born on October 15, 1938 in Palmyra, New York to the late Clarence Skeels and Ruth Vin Gee Skeels. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Skeels; son, Steven Skeels;...
Margie Ann Hall
Dec 29, 2022
Margie Austin Hall, of Sawmills, NC passed away on Dec 29, 2022 at Brookdale Falling Creek of Hickory, NC. Margie was born Sept 2, 1944 to the late Ralph Austin and Dorothy Benfield Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Ralph Hall, and a nephew, Carroll Austin. Those left to cherish her...
Carolyn "April" Mozella Hackett
Dec 29, 2022
We are assembled in respectful memory of Ms. Carolyn “April” Mozella Hackett, 55, who has now passed from labor to reward. She made this transition on Thursday, December 29th, 2022. April was born on November 12th, 1967. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She was the late daughter of James Luther Hackett, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Hendrix Hackett.
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Michael Parrish
Dec 27, 2022
Michael (Bubba) Lloyd Parrish 42, of Lenoir, NC passed away December 27, 2022 after a period of declining health.
He was born in Richmond VA May 12, 1980. Although Michael initially seemed quiet and reserved, and some may say appeared intimidating, it seldomly took long for people to realize his jolly nature and kind heart. "Bubba", a...
Kenneth Moore
Dec 25, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Carlton Moore left us to rejoin his Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 25, 2022. The son of the late Arthur Leonard Moore and Annie Irene Carlton Moore, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Moore. Kenny was a championship body builder. He was an educator and taught math...
Doug Mcdonald
Dec 22, 2022
William Douglas McDonald, age 81, of Granite Falls passed away on December, 22, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Doug was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Rev. Bennie McDonald and Jessie Lynwood Brooks. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Timothy Jordan Wingler; sister, Kathy Eller; brother, Bennie McDonald...
