Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2022

Lenoir – Rusty Lee Clark, age 62, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Amorem. He was born in Caldwell County on June 24, 1960 to Tom Clark and the late LaVerne Clark. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his brother, Shane Clark. Rusty is survived by his wife of 43 years, Angel...

Oct 24, 2022

Rita Mayne Jones, age 80, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at AMOREM Hospice of Hudson, NC.

Rita, who was born in Corbin, KY, was the daughter of the late Thomas Coyt Mayne and Eva Cox Mayne.  Rita married Jerwyn D. Jones, who survives her, on June 1, 1960 in Asheville, NC.  Other...

Oct 22, 2022

Margaret passed away on Oct. 22 nd , 2022 at UNC Healthcare.  Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Kirby Goble (Roger) and Geneva Kirby Hart (John Felix).  She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Dinah, David, & Dionne, and John & Kim; 8 great-grand-children: Amanda, Bailey, Luke, Macie, Philip, Daphne, Jennifer, & Elizabeth. 7 great-great-grandchildren: Hunter, Mallory,...

Oct 19, 2022

Lenoir – Wilma Parson Mikeal, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born in Caldwell County on April 18, 1932 to the late Paul and Helen Kaylor Parson.

Wilma was a wonderful Christian and wanted everyone she knew to be a Christian too. She was a caring and...

Oct 19, 2022

Lenoir – Danny Robert Greer, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born in Caldwell County on December 15, 1956 to the late Lonnie and Juanita Arnette Greer. He was married to Brenda Watson Greer, of the residence, for 36 years.

Danny was a devoted husband, loving father...

Oct 19, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis Howell Woods, age 83, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.

Born July 7, 1939 in Mecklenburg County, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Marshall and Cleo Osborne Howell.  Phyllis was a charter member of Green Mountain Baptist Church.  One of her favorite pastimes was watching the Game...

Oct 18, 2022

Barbara Auton Smith, 80, of Dudley Shoals passed away on October 18, 2022. Barbara was born on January 12, 1942 in Caldwell County to the late Russell and Mildred Auton. She was married for 59 years to the late Wade Smith.

In addition to her husband and parents, Barbara is preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2022

Lenoir- Juanita Arnette Greer, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She was born in Watauga County on April 19, 1929 to the late Robert and Davie Harmon Arnette.

She retired from Bernhardt Furniture after more than 40 years. Upon retirement, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren.  Juanita...

Oct 17, 2022

Katherine “Kathy” Parker, 62, of Lenoir passed away on October 17, 2022. Kathy was born in Caldwell County on January 14, 1960 to the late Clifford and Louise Woodruff. Kathy earned her cosmetology certificate and worked as a cosmetologist for many years. After her time as a cosmetologist, she worked for Thomasville and Kincaid Furniture Companies. Kathy was married to...

Oct 17, 2022

Seldon Sharon Gladden was born November 22, 1943 in Marion, NC to Dr. William M. Gladden, Jr. and Barbara Ann Cooper Gladden. She was preceded in death by her parents and a younger brother, Rob Gladden Seldon lived for music. She played clarinet during her years of high school in the Lenoir High School Band. She continued to play her...

Oct 16, 2022

Hudson – Bennie Ray Pipes, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born in Caldwell County on August 19, 1932 to the late Guy and Willie Kaylor Pipes.

Bennie spent the last several years delivering food to the less fortunate in his community. He enjoyed attending Lakeview Baptist Church in Joyceton and running...

Oct 16, 2022

David Wesley Frye went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 16, 2022.  He was born October 17, 1942 to the late Quint H. Frye and Corinne Williams.  He was born, raised, and lived his life in Caldwell County on Campground Road.  He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1960 and spent 35 years...

Oct 15, 2022

Audna “Austin” Moretz, 85, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his home in Lenoir, NC after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born March 5, 1937, the son of Blaine Moretz and Marie Lookabill Moretz in Boone, NC. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Esther Geraldine Moretz and his sister Carolyn Moretz...

Oct 14, 2022

Tom was born on January 4, 1940 in Hoopeston, Illinois to Gilford and Eunice Wallace. His father was a railroad man which kept him away often from his family. Eunice remarried to Winford Bales which joined two brothers, Jim and Tom, to their new stepsister, Shirley. This new union also welcomed Tom’s half-brother William “Bill” Bales into the family....