Abraham Grant West
Jan 11, 2022
Abraham Grant West, 71, of Boomer, passed away, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.He was born May 8, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Ira Alexander West and Fannie Kilby West.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, a daughter, Sarah Ann West; three brothers, York Alexander West, Harvey William West, and Ira...
James Lloyd Waugh
Jan 9, 2022
James Lloyd Waugh (“Jim”) of Lenoir passed away on January 9, 2022. He was born November 21, 1932 in Statesville to Harley L. Waugh and Daisy Benfield Waugh, both deceased. He married Sara Flippin Waugh on December 25, 1960. She died on October 19, 2009. Jim was preceded in death by sisters: Ruby W. Shoemaker, Camilla W. Loftin, Desolee W....
Ralph Harold Triplett
Jan 9, 2022
Ralph Harold Triplett, age 74, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 following a long battle of cancer from Agent Orange in three tours in Vietnam. Ralph was born August 6, 1947, to the late Joe and Winnie Triplett, of Lenoir. Ralph was a member of West Lenoir Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and former...
Barbara Marie Clark
Jan 9, 2022
Barbara Clark, 63, passed away on January 9, 2022 at UNC Healthcare – Blue Ridge. Barbara was born in Watauga County on September 7, 1958 to Eston and Christine Moretz. She was married for 43 years to Melvin Clark. Barbara attended Blairs Fork Baptist Church. She always was willing to help those in need at anytime or anywhere. Barbara spent...
Allan Jerome Spears
Jan 7, 2022
Allan Jerome Spears, age 60, lifelong resident of Gamewell, passed away January 7, 2022, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 3, 1961, in Lenoir. He was the son of the late Clyde Ray and Juanita Cleo Spears. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jeanneen Spears, his children, Joshua Spears of Lenoir, Jordan Spears of Lenoir,...
Maggie Story Miller
Jan 7, 2022
Lenoir – Maggie Story Miller, 95 years of age, was born to Adolphus Story and Mary Bradshaw Story on January 30, 1926, and passed away on January 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill V. Miller; son, Terry C. Miller; grandson, Clint Miller; brothers, Dillard Story, Ernest Story; Bill Story; Carroll (Charlie) Story and...
Peggy Cline Pharr
Dec 30, 2021
Peggy Cline Pharr, 78, of Hudson, North Carolina passed away on December 30, 2021 at Hickory Falls Health & Rehab in Granite Falls. Peggy was born on September 19, 1943 in Catawba County to the late Unia Mae Rosenbaum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Pharr; son, Chip Lail; daughter, Pamela Lail;...
Clarence James Ward
Dec 28, 2021
Clarence Ward, 71, of Hudson passed away on December 28, 2021. Clarence is preceded in death by his son: Donnie Ward. Clarence is survived by his children: James Ward, Jerry Ward, Paula Winebarger, Keith Ward, Robin Billings, Leann Robbins, Russell Williams and Andrew Ward. He is survived by numerous other family members. Evans Funeral Service is serving the Ward family.
Leslie "Nikki" Vance
Dec 28, 2021
Nikki Vance, 49, passed away on December 28, 2021. Nikki was born on October 25, 1972 in Caldwell County to William and Sherry Smith. Nikki was married to Joel Vance for 22 years. She was a life-long member of Littlejohn United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and served as vice president of the United Methodist Women. She...
Wilfong "Bill" Frazier
Dec 26, 2021
Mr. Wilfong “Bill” McLeod Frazier, Jr., age 98, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Trinity Village in Hickory. Born August 8, 1923 in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Wilfong McLeod Frazier, Sr. and Sallie Dysart Frazier.Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.He served during WWII and the Korean War.Bill...
Arnold Bryant
Dec 26, 2021
Hudson – Arnold Wilson Bryant, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on June 24, 1931 to the late Romie and Ennis Laws Bryant. Arnold loved to fish and camp. He was once involved in drag racing and stock car racing as a...
Mary Shives
Dec 25, 2021
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (aka “Marian”) Powell Shives, 89, was born December 17, 1932.Shepassed peacefully on Saturday morning, December 25, 2021 at her residence.She was the twelfth child born to the late James Monroe Powell and Agnes Corpening Powell in Lenoir, North Carolina.She grew up in the Harpertown Community.She was a 1952 graduate of Freedman High School. In addition to her...
Phyllis Hedrick Miller
Dec 23, 2021
Lenoir – Phyllis Hedrick Miller passed away on December 23, 2021. She was born in Caldwell County on October 7, 1936, the youngest of three daughters of the late Dr. Clyde R. Hedrick and Stella Lamkin Hedrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband John D. Miller and her sister Theresa Hedrick Sherman. She attended the University of...
Betty Sue Clark
Dec 20, 2021
Mrs. Betty Sue Marcum Clark, age 74, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Amorem Hospice (Formerly Caldwell Hospice of Hudson). Born April 21, 1947 in Harlan County, Kentucky, Betty was a daughter of the late Albert William Sr. and Dorothy Inis Marcum.Betty grew up in Appalachia, Virginia. She was a Christian by faith.She loved to clean...
Clifton Ben Salley
Dec 20, 2021
Clifton Ben Salley, 60, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on December 20, 2021 at his home. Ben was born to the late Clifton and Louise Salley on November 20, 1961 in Caldwell County. Ben was married to Muriel Echard-Salley for 18 years. Ben was a graduate of Hibriten High School. He spent his career working for Broyhill...
James Carlton Yates
Dec 18, 2021
James Carlton Yates, age 84, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Lenoir Healthcare. James was born in Caldwell County on January 29, 1937 to the late Claude G. Yates and Gertrude Harvey Yates. There will be a private burial at Belleview Cemetery on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Willie Wilcox
Dec 14, 2021
Mr. Willie Lee Wilcox, age 81, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation. Born May 21, 1940 in Todd, NC, Willie was a son of the late William Clyde and Gladys Mae Wilcox.Willie was a diesel mechanic by trade.He loved music and was a collector of musical instruments and bicycles.He spent years...
Jimmie Ray Marler
Dec 12, 2021
Jimmie Ray Marler, 83, of Lenoir passed away on December 12, 2021 at UNC Healthcare of Caldwell County.
Bill Austin
Dec 11, 2021
Hudson – Billy Gene Austin, age 81, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at his residence. Bill was born in Caldwell County on April 19, 1940 to the late William Jesse Austin and Viola Bentley Austin. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Lenoir Mirror Company after more than 40 years of service. He was...
James "Andy" Carver
Dec 11, 2021
James “Andy”Andrew Carver, Jr. was the best Brother, Daddy and Paw Paw. Saved by God’s grace and now living eternallywith God. Andy was loved by many, andwill be missed.Andy was ahard worker, a man that stood his ground for his beliefs. Andy had a love for God and his people. His memory will live on with those hetouched. Andy waspreceded...
