Matthew Winebarger
Dec 30, 2024
Matthew Stuart Winebarger, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 39, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loving family, he peacefully went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength that will continue to inspire all who knew him. Born on...
Dale Roger Smith
Dec 30, 2024
Dale Smith, 88, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Lenoir Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on July 17, 1936, to the late William and Pansy Smith. Dale was married to the love of his life, Ava Griffin Smith, for 65 wonderful years.
Dale is also survived by his daughters, Kim Cardwell...
Jerry Vance Porter
Dec 29, 2024
Jerry Vance Porter, Sr., 79, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. Born on August 15, 1945, to Oscar Porter and Hessie Dancy, Jerry was a man who carried a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion to his family and community.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Shirley Porter; son, Jerry...
Frances Bryson
Dec 28, 2024
Frances Bryson, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born in Wilkes County on January 5, 1937 to the late Dewey and Janie Broyhill.
She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who loved to travel, tend her flowers, cook and work crossword puzzles. Before her declining health, she was an active...
Mario Demond Carlton
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Mario Demond Carlton, lovingly known as Tank, was born February 5, 1975, to Elizabeth (David) Turrill and Clyde (Ann) Lipford. He attended Hibriten High School, where he played football and developed a lifelong love for the game. Demond was passionate about grilling, cars, motorcycles, and talking smack while enjoying life to its fullest. He was preceded in death...
Willie Mae Hege
Dec 26, 2024
Willie Mae Hege 95, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morganton, North Carolina. Born September 4, 1929 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Greene.
She was a life-long member of Yadkin Baptist Church of Patterson, North Carolina. Willie Mae began her...
Raymond Annas
Dec 24, 2024
Raymond Marshall Annas, 84, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A native of Caldwell County, Raymond was born on December 11, 1940, to the late Fred Marshall Annas and Alice Pennell Annas.
Raymond was preceded in death by four beloved sisters—Lois A. Hoyle, Judy A. Barlow, Sandy A....
Yvonne Donna Wilz
Dec 22, 2024
Yvonne Wilz, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Yvonne was born July 1, 1936 to the late Herbert and Adele Schuettpelz.
Those left to cherish Yvonne’s memory are her son, Daren Wilz; daughter, Linda Hollis (Ted); and brother, Keith Schuettpelz (Nancy).
Yvonne loved to paint and she was very social. She...
Virginia "Ginny" Elizabeth Huntley
Dec 22, 2024
“Hi, how are ya, I’m Ginny (with hand extended to greet you)”.
A beautiful and happy soul. She loved everyone in the way God loves everyone. “I hate this blindness, but I’ll be alright.”
Virginia “Ginny” Elizabeth Huntley, 59, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Ginny was born on January 16,...
Shirley Mills Story
Dec 20, 2024
Shirley O'Neill Story
Shirley O'Neill Story, 91, of Lenoir passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, December 20th, 2024, while listening to the Christmas story from Luke 2.
A cherished wife, mother, friend, art teacher and sister in Christ, she will be missed greatly.
Shirley's faith in Jesus...
Brenda Oliver Moore
Dec 20, 2024
On the morning of December 20, 2024, Brenda Oliver Moore walked through the pearly gates of Heaven straight into the arms of Jesus and was then reunited with her precious Hight.
Brenda was born May 28, 1942, to the late Norris Steele Oliver and late Helen Barlowe Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jerry Franklin Price
Dec 18, 2024
Jerry F. Price
Jerry F. Price, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Jerry was born April 18, 1954, to the late John and Virgie Price. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by a brother, JR Price and one son, William Price, one granddaughter, Sidney Greenway.
Those left to...
Harold "Buddy" Clinton Hamby, Jr.
Dec 18, 2024
“Buddy” Harold Clinton Hamby, Jr, 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Buddy was born on January 30, 1957 to the late Pete and Bobbie Hamby.
In addition to his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by his son, Clint Hamby.
Those left to cherish Buddy’s memory are his children; William Hamby...
James Howard Greene
Dec 18, 2024
James Howard Greene, age 94, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at UNC Caldwell Hospital. He was born November 9, 1930, in Caldwell County to the late Pressley and Johnsie Greene. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years, Sylvia Greene. Howard was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, beekeeper...
Norma Jean Killian Johnson
Dec 16, 2024
Norma Jean Killian Johnson was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, December 16, 2024, at College Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Norma Jean was born October 12, 1951, to the late Joe and Julia Bradshaw Killian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Johnson, five sisters: Rosa Lee Presnell,...
Johnsie Powell Truesdale
Dec 15, 2024
Johnsie Powell Truesdale, age 91, has gone to her Heavenly home to celebrate with her loved ones. Born in Caldwell County to Roy and Lula Powell, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Ronald Leslie Truesdale; her brothers; Dan Powell, Fred Powell, Mack Powell and sisters; Evelyn Mabe, Elizabeth Powell, and Ruth Osborne.
She was...
Shirley Mae Briscoe
Dec 14, 2024
Shirley Briscoe, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was a resident at College Pines Health & Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born on November 26, 1935, to the late Donald and Roxie Lambert.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley enjoyed traveling to the beach, and spending time...
Kensey Nicole Ford Coffey
Dec 11, 2024
Kensey Nicole Ford Coffey, 6 weeks, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on October 28, 2024 in Burke County to Robert Coffey and Chelsey Adams Coffey.
During her short life she had already become her Daddy’s little girl. Her brother, Ryder and sisters, Madison and Khloe were...
Ernest Dean Brown
Dec 9, 2024
Ernest Dean Brown, 79, of Lenoir, went to be with the Lord Monday December 9, 2024. Born to the late Minnie and Marshall Brown of Lenoir on September 24, 1945.
He is survived by his daughter’s Lisa Miller and husband Danny of Hickory; Deanena Huerta and husband Martin of Lenoir; granddaughter Kristy Dye and Husband Dylan of...
William Lee Hoskins
Dec 9, 2024
William “Bill” Hoskins, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Bill was born on November 2, 1945 to the late Willie and Nellie Hoskins.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Vera Hoskins; brothers, John and Roy...
