Nellie Marie Phillips
Aug 31, 2021
Nellie Pritchard Phillips, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare Blue Ridge. She was born in Caldwell County on August 15, 1933 to the late Elbert and Vertie Pritchard. Nellie was a loving mother that will be missed. In addition to her parents, Nellie is preceded in death by her brothers: Henry Pritchard, Willie Pritchard,...
Louise Clark
Aug 29, 2021
Lenoir – Louise Cook Clark, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Hickory Falls Rehab. She was born in Caldwell County on February 19, 1936 to the late Robert Dalton Cook and Jessie Pauline Cook. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wayne...
Russell Messer
Aug 29, 2021
Mr. Russell Lee Messer, age 69, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born July 29, 1952 in Logan County, West Virginia, Russell was a son of the late Roy Lee and Barbara Jean Messer.Russell was the owner and operator of Rusty’s Home Improvement.He enjoyed fishing and was a member of Lighthouse of Lenoir.In...
Anita Uhl
Aug 28, 2021
Anita Uhl passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.She was born in Ohio on June 9, 1966 to Barbara Baker. Anita is survived by her sons, JD Uhl (Diana), and Ryon Uhl.She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Gracie Uhl, Alexander Uhl, and Mackenzie Uhl. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving...
Helen Kirkpatrick Mccorkle
Aug 25, 2021
Helen Kirkpatrick McCorkle, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Watauga County on October 11, 1962 to Jerry Kirkpatrick and the late Richard McQueen. Helen was married to Johnny McCorkle of the residence. Helen was an active member of St. Paul AME Church where she...
Michael Lynn Pennell
Aug 24, 2021
Pastor Mike Pennell went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:20 am on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was a faithful pastor at Starcross Church in Happy Valley for 7 years. He celebrated 40 years of serving the Lord on August 19, 2021. Pastor Mike would want to tell his loved ones and church family to “keep...
Iva Trivette Penley
Aug 23, 2021
Iva Trivette Penley, age 70, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at her residence.She was born April 11, 1951 in Caldwell County to the late Arlie Trivette and Evon Wilcox Trivette.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Penley; daughter, Tammy Annas; infant daughter, Lori Ann Freeman; brother, Jones Trivette; and sister,...
Jason Benge
Aug 22, 2021
Lenoir- Jason Ray Benge, 39, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born in Caldwell County on November 14, 1981 to Clara Austin the late Jerry Benge, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Virginia Pope and Juanita Williams; sister, Tammy Benge and brother, Scott Benge. Jason is...
Jimmy Shell
Aug 19, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Junior Shell, age 82, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. He was born June 19, 1939 in Caldwell County to the late Gurnie and Colean Kincaid Shell.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Leona Shell Sanders and Norma Shell Barlow; a special aunt, Betty...
Howard Craig
Aug 19, 2021
Mr. Howard Samuel Craig, age 90, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home. Born July 28, 1931 in Caldwell County, Howard was a son of the late Azor and Edna Bolick Craig.Howard was a veteran of the United States Navy.He enjoyed working on antique cars.He worked in maintenance at Rooster Bush for many years.He was...
Jeff Adkins
Aug 18, 2021
With saddened but joyous hearts we tell of Jeff’s final steps into the Glory of Heaven.Jeff was born December 17, 1965, the son of Bill and Pat Adkins of Lenoir.Jeff stepped into Heaven to see our Lord and Savior August 18, 2021 in Robbins Hospice. Jeff had battled the disease of alcoholism for many years.Throughout that time our family has...
Jack Broyhill
Aug 14, 2021
Hudson – Jack Allen Broyhill, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge. He was born in Watauga County on August 9, 1953 to Verdie Yates Broyhill and the late James Donald Broyhill. He was married for 48 years to Lura Kate Broyhill of the residence. Jack was...
Dorothy Jean Sparks
Aug 14, 2021
Dorothy Jean Dula Sparks, 89, of Hudson, entered the pearly gates on August 14, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson. She was born on August 29, 1931 in Caldwell County, NC to the late Mary and William Dula. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Sparks of sixty-one years; five brothers and three sisters. Dorothy...
Jimmy Amos Ward
Aug 12, 2021
Jimmy Amos Ward, 70, born on September 4, 1950 passed away on August 12, 2021 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Jimmy was born to the late Jim and Glenda Ward. Jimmy was married to the late Paulette Ward. Jimmy was known as a person who always tried to help others at any cost. Jimmy was a loving father and a great...
Joseph Oliver Hedrick
Aug 12, 2021
Baby Joseph Hedrick, of Lenoir, passed away at Brenners Children Hospital in Winston Salem on August 12, 2021. He was born on May 28, 2021 in Forsyth County to Hope Marie Webb and Wesley Powell Hedrick. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Hope Marie Webb; father, Wesley Powell Hedrick; brother Keaton Tilton Hedrick; stepfather, Kenneth Joe Taylor....
Kenneth Hair
Aug 11, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Lee Hair, age 73, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born October 28, 1947 in Pearson, Georgia, Kenneth was a son of the late G.W. Hair Jr. and Saleeta Hair.Kenneth loved the outdoors, especially bird watching and planting trees.He enjoyed watching NASCAR, reading and working with all of his tools.What he...
Allene Beshears Haas
Aug 5, 2021
Allene Beshears Haas, 92, completed her earthly journey and entered the realm of Heaven on the morning of August 5, 2021. Jesus Christ, her Savior, is now her eternal caregiver and her life is forever secure with Him. Allene was born on January 8, 1929 in the Jobs Cabin township near Summit in Wilkes County, NC. She was birthed in...
Ronnie Berry
Aug 5, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Berry Ronnie Berry, 74, of Lenoir went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021.Ronnie was born in Tennessee to the late Wesley and Eliza Berry. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by five siblings. Ronnie is survived by his children John Berry, and Merilena Miller, and life partner, Leslie.He is...
Robert Joseph Eller
Aug 4, 2021
Robert Joseph Eller, age 47, of Hudson, NC passed away at his home on August 4, 2021. Robert was born in Caldwell County on March 4, 1974 to William Ray Eller and Patricia Shields Eller. He was a graduate of South Caldwell High School and attended UNC Greensboro and a graduate of Appalachian State University. He joined the Peace Corp...
Margaret Geneva White
Aug 4, 2021
Margaret Geneva White, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Amorem- Kirkwood. She was born in Caldwell County on October 18, 1954 to the late Clarence and Tressie Pennell White. Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitnel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Grady White. Margaret is...
