Obituaries

Oct 4, 2022

Pamela Marie Sherrill, 59, of Conover, NC passed away on October 4, 2022. Pamela was born in Rowan County on January 26, 1963.

She is preceded in death by her father Staley Robertson Smith.

Pamela is survived by her mother, Shirley Stone; her sister, Madelene Cline; and many other beloved family members and friends.

Oct 4, 2022

Vera “Lynn” Williams, age 81, of Lenoir, NC passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Amorem’s Forlines Patient Care Unit in Hudson, N.C.

She was born August 15, 1941, in Peoria County (Peoria, Illinois)

To the late John and Vera Davidson Colburn.

Survivors include. husband of 56 years, Edward J. Williams. Children, Jim...

Oct 3, 2022

Mr. Paul Andrew Subbie, age 75, of Lenoir passed at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022. There will be no services held at this time.

Oct 2, 2022

Nancy Jane Cassidy, age 71, of Blowing Rock passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson-Amorem. She was born November 11, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Henry and Colene Clark Cassidy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Tilda McMahan; sister, Shirley Brown; brothers, Bob Cassidy and Buck Cassidy....

Sep 28, 2022

David Eugene Tedder, 67, of Lenoir, passed away on September 28, 2022. David was born in Caldwell County on August 2, 1955 to Ray Tedder and Frances Harwood. He spent his career as a painter being contracted for commercial painting in western North Carolina. David loved spending his spare time “tinkering” with his pick-up truck. David will be missed...

Sep 26, 2022

Lenoir – Harold Lee Mann, Jr.. age 53, passed away on September 26, 2022 due to injuries from a tragic car accident.

Lee is preceded in in death by his father, Harold Mann, Sr.; mother, Barbara Ann Philyaw; infant sister, Brenda Mann; sister, Melinda Mann; brother, Donnie Bolick; step-father, Donald R. Bolick and a granddaughter, Lily Anna...

Sep 24, 2022

Tim Earp, 56, of Hudson, NC passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He was born on June 23, 1966 to Benny Earp and the late Barbara Earp.

In addition to his mother, Barbara, he is preceded in death by his sister, Kim Haigler.

In addition to his father, Benny, those left to...

Sep 23, 2022

Thomas ”Lynn” Seagle, age 66, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on September 23, 2022. Lynn was born on August 27, 1956 to Thomas Ballard Seagle and Mary Lou Seagle. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rita Seagle; sons, Aaron Seagle and Billy Toon (wife, Tonia); brother, Terry Seagle; grandchildren, Brooklyn Toon, Alexis Adkins, Zoe Adkins, Kaleb...

Sep 18, 2022

Rita Mae Osborne, 68, of Lenoir passed away on September 18, 2022. Rita was born in Caldwell County to the late Lee and Edna Billings on September 13, 1954. She was married to David Osborne for 30 years. Rita was known for her love to go shopping, and was known to be a “shop-a-holic.” She was a loving wife,...

Sep 18, 2022

Lois Wilma Coffey Herman, 83, of Lenoir, passed away on September 18, 2022 at her residence following a courageous battle with dementia. Lois was born on July 8, 1939 in Caldwell County to the late Howard and Edna Coffey. Lois was married to Glenn Allen Herman for 35 years. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend....

Sep 17, 2022

Debra Elaine Harmon, of Lenoir, North Carolina was born on March 20, 1957, went home on September 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father, Wayne Harmon; grandson, Justin Hamby and granddaughter, Tiffany Earp. Those left to cherish her memory is her significant other, Dennis Estes; daughters, Jennifer Tolbert (husband Gregory) and Amy Coffey; mother, Elizabeth Harmon; sisters,...

Sep 16, 2022

Mrs. Freda Greer Sanders, age 88, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Lenoir Healthcare Center. She was born on August 5, 1934 in Watauga County to James Monroe and Flora Elthel Tucker Greer. She was a furniture worker at the Broyhill Harper Plant for 48 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Sep 16, 2022

Joseph Harold Cranmer Jr., of Lenoir, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare in Lenoir.

Joseph was born on October 2, 1953 to the late Joseph Harold Cranmer Sr. and Cleo Juanita Walker.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Sep 16, 2022

Harold Deford McGuire, age 92, of Lenoir, peacefully entered the church triumphant Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born July 8, 1930 in Wilkes County to the late William and Ressie McGuire. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Geraldine Robertson McGuire; three children, Joe McGuire and...

Sep 16, 2022

Charles Mundy, 74, of Granite Falls, NC passed away on September 16, 2022, after a period of declining health. Charles was born on December 18, 1947, to the late Charles and Eunice Munday. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Mary Herman and Shirley Reid. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons...

Sep 14, 2022

Russell E. Colvard, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Caldwell County on June 25, 1930 to the late Russell Colvard, Sr. and Irene McCall Colvard. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Doris Greene Colvard. Russell was a veteran of the United States Air...

Sep 13, 2022

Steven Brent Lester, 39, of Vale, NC passed away on Monday, September 13, 2022, surrounded by his family at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC.

Brent grew up in Freeburn, Kentucky and was the son of Chester Lester (Genette) of Freeburn, KY and Wanda Hurley Byrd (Chuck) of Hudson, NC. He leaves behind his two sons, Health and...

Sep 11, 2022

Mrs. Zailia Zaiafanice Wedderburn, age 58, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Lenoir Healthcare in Lenoir.

Born on February 11, 1964 in Caldwell County, Zailia was a daughter of the late Charlotte Corina Bowers and William Fred Witherspoon, Sr.  Zailia will be remembered for her sense of humor and...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Allen Beamer Smith, age 58, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Valdese Hospital.

Born June 28, 1964 in Caldwell County, Allen was the son of Mabel Wood Brown and the late George Smith.  Allen was a member of Heavenly Hope Baptist Church in Hudson.  His favorite hobby was...

Sep 10, 2022

Ruth Shuford Snyder, 89, of Hudson, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Ruth was born on January 15, 1933 in Burke County to the late Marvin and Mary Shuford. She was married to the late Avery Allen Snyder for 55 years. Ruth spent most of her working years in the textile industry. In...