Obituaries

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. Ervin Atlas Bryant, age 84, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home.

Born September 16, 1937 in Caldwell County, Ervin was a son of the late Ivy and Nancy Triplett Bryant.  Ervin was a veteran of the United States Army.  His favorite hobby was raising roosters.  Ervin enjoyed traveling and will...

Aug 15, 2022

Wilma Honeycutt Bowlin, 70, of Whitnel passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. Wilma was born on August 23, 1951 in Wilkes County to the late John and Kathleen Honeycutt. Wilma was married to the late Cecil Bowlin. She was a member of Grandin Baptist Church. Wilma’s greatest joys was being called “Granny” and spending time with her grandsons....

Aug 14, 2022

Timmy Ray Mason, age 46, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born December 3, 1975 in Burke County to the late Tommy Michael Mason and Angela Seagle Mason of State Road, NC. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Shirley Daves. Survivors in addition to his mother, Angela Seagle...

Aug 11, 2022

After a courageous nine-month fight against leukemia, Lisa died on 11 August 2022 in San Antonio Texas.  Her beloved son Derek was with her offering encouragement, love and peace until the end.  Lisa passed peacefully.  She had heard the Heavenly Call.  The Call to move away from this world of disease and uncertainty to the love and peace of...

Aug 11, 2022

In the wee hours of the morning of Thursday, August 11 th , Janet C. Isbell was called to be with the Lord. Janet was born on January, 13 th , 1939. She was the daughter of Albert and Willie Gladman, whose last address was 811 Corpening Place in Lenior, North Carolina. A graduate of Freedman High...

Aug 11, 2022

Carol Jenkins Gragg, 85, of Lenoir passed away on August 11, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Carol was born in Caldwell County on August 29, 1936 to the late John and Nell Jenkins. She was married to the late Dolph Gragg of Lenoir. Carol attended Lakeview Baptist Church where she served as secretary, treasurer, librarian and various other offices...

Aug 10, 2022

Dianne Pennell, 75, of Lenoir passed away on August 10, 2022. Dianne was born on December 15, 1946 in Caldwell County. Dianne enjoyed to travel, making trips to Hawaii twice and Alaska. In addition to traveling, she enjoyed reading, sitting on the front porch, and watching the Carolina Panthers play.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Aug 9, 2022

Lenoir – George Walter Scott, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Caldwell County on November 30, 1964 to the late Stewart and Mary Crotts Scott.

He was a loving Dad and Pawpaw who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. George began working on cars at the...

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Claude Allen Watson, age 79, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home.

Born on May 12, 1943 in Watauga County, Claude was a son of the late Levi and Ruby Watson.  Claude worked as a truck driver for many years.  He loved to dance and watch Nascar races.  The thing he...

Aug 8, 2022

Floyd Gilbert of Lenoir, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 08, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Floyd previously worked for Shuford Yarn for 30 plus years. Floyd was a simple and loving man who deeply loved and cherished his family. Floyd spent his time gardening, attending cattle auctions, raising livestock, and spending...

Aug 7, 2022

Walter Gene Phillips, 80, of Lenoir passed away on August 7, 2022 at his residence. Walter was born in Watauga County on September 17, 1941 to the late Hoy and Pansy Phillips. Walter was married to the late Carol Phillips. Walter had a passion for restoring classic cars, in particular cars from the 1950’s – 1960’s. He, also, enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2022

Stephen Joseph Lambrechts, of Granite Falls, NC received his call to entertain the heavenly hosts on August 6, 2022, and a more charismatic individual could not have been chosen. During his almost 81 years, Steve created joy everywhere he went, with an unparalleled ability to make others laugh and feel like family. His witty banter and great story telling...

Aug 2, 2022

Charles Thornton Strack, 77, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on August 2, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1945, the son of Thornton and Alice (Wobser) Strack. He was married to Peggy Strack for 32 years. Chuck served in the Army for 6 years, achieving the rank of E4, then began work for the United Parcel Service...

Aug 2, 2022

Trevor Neil Beane was called to the Lord on August 2, 2022 at the age of 26. He was a graduate of West Caldwell high school and was an avid baseball player. Trevor loved to fish and was always the center of attention. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers Mary Alice Beane and Lily Prue Bachstein Winebarger. He...

Jul 31, 2022

Doris Lambert Hayes, 73, of Granite Falls went home to be with her savior Jesus Christ on July 31, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Doris was born on December 29, 1948 in Caldwell County to the late Buford and Malva Triplett Lambert. She was married to Danny Hayes for 51 years. Doris was a homemaker and seamstress that,...

Jul 31, 2022

Infant Serenity Erica Grace Wilcox was born Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Grace Hospital to Brooklyn Wilcox and Casey Wilcox of Lenoir. She passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Eric Todd Henderson. Survivors include her parents, Brooklyn and Casey Wilcox; maternal grandmother, Angela Lail; paternal grandmother, Leslie Colvin; uncles, Eric...

Jul 27, 2022

Granite Falls – Wayne “Pee Wee” Cannon, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on June 11, 1943 to the late Ralph and Marinda Turnmire Cannon. He was married to Roberta Warsham Cannon of the residence for 59 years.

Wayne spent his entire working career in...

Jul 26, 2022

Cor Kardol left on his final voyage on July 26, 2022, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1942, in the Netherlands and has made his home in North Carolina since 1985.

Cor leaves behind his wife Marti, his daughter Marti and her friend Ijoma, his son Tony, his daughter-in-law Natalie, and his granddaughters...

Jul 26, 2022

Lenoir- Margie Johnson Carswell, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Lenoir Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on May 10, 1933 to the late John and Gurtie Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Carswell, four brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Carswell...

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Edward Paul Mitchell, age 84, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Born January 2, 1938 in Yancy County, Edward was a son of the late Ida Mitchell.  Edward was a truck driver for many years.  He was also a veteran of the United States Navy.

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