Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Lenoir – Eli Kenneth Duncan, age 29, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Catawba County on August 11, 1992 to Kenny Duncan and Angel Price Moretz. Eli was a gifted individual and was blessed with many talents, including playing guitar, carving walking canes and smoking pipes, to name a few. While...

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Charles Thomas McCLoud, age 62, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2021 at Amorem Hospice (Formerly Caldwell Hospice of Hudson). Born May 10, 1959 in Caldwell County, Charles was a son of the late Floyd and Edna Watson McCloud.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda McCloud; two brothers, Robert...

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Annas Summerlin, age 68, of Lenoir entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Born April 9, 1953 in Caldwell County, Sandy was a daughter of the late Fred and Alice Pennell Annas.Sandy was a Sunday School Teacher at Nelson’s Chapel Baptist Church for many years.She taught the...

Nov 16, 2021

Martha Austin Clark, 82 of Hudson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Martha was born on December 14th, 1938, in Caldwell County to John Wesley Austin and Bonnie Bumgarner Austin. She was a longstanding member and Sunday school teacher at Friendship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Nov 16, 2021

On Tuesday the 16th of November a beautiful light passed from our lives. Marlon Gregory (Marty) Greer, son of the late Ray V. and Dorothy S. Greer was born October 15, 1964 Marty was a star in Special Olympics while attending Davenport and after graduation he continued at Gamewell. Marty leaves behind his sister Sheila Clarke and brother-in-law (brother) Eddie...

Nov 16, 2021

Ms. Kathy Marie Bishop, age 61, of Claremont passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Valley Nursing in Taylorsville. Born October 4, 1960 in Buncombe County, Kathy was a daughter of the late Charles and Juanita H. Bishop.Kathy had an associates degree in business.She was also a certified truck driver and dental associate to Service Dental Lab.Kathy enjoyed...

Nov 15, 2021

Lenoir- Mary Sue Farthing Dugger, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Lenoir Heathcare. She was born in Watauga County on September 20, 1940 to the late Don and Tressie Farthing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, James C. Dugger; daughter, Darla Dugger Carter; and...

Nov 15, 2021

Mark Anthony Woodring, 59, of Lenoir passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2021. Mark was born to Grady Woodring and Shirly W. Smith on September 30, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather Cecil Smith, and brother Kurt Woodring. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Smith; sisters, Rachel Saunders (John), Jacque Woodring (Jerry);...

Nov 14, 2021

Butch Smith Sr, 69,of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Butch was born on September 19, 1952 in Caldwell County to the late Larry and Margaret Smith. He was married to Kay Smith for 50 years. Butch spent his career as a truck driver. Butch loved to spend time golfing and fishing and...

Nov 14, 2021

Ms. Teresa Lynn Harrison, age 61, of Hickory passed away at her home on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born February 19, 1960 in Caldwell County, Teresa was a daughter of the late, Charles Nathan Harrison, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Suddreth Garland.Teresa enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and spending time at the lake.She liked planting flowers.What she enjoyed most was spending...

Nov 11, 2021

Annette Wadsworth, 62, passed away on November 11, 2021 at her home. Annette was born on May 17, 1959 in Marion, NC to the late David and Pauline Fender. Annette was married to Patrick Wadsworth of Lenoir. Annette had two children: Angie Gunter and Todd Anderson. She leaves behind her four grandchildren.

Nov 10, 2021

Robert “Doug” Douglas Dula, age 56, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021.He was born August 12, 1965 in Caldwell County to the late Roger James Dula and Pauline Ford Dula of Hudson. Doug enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and was always joking with family and friends. In addition to his mother Pauline, he is survived by...

Nov 5, 2021

Nov 3, 2021

Marshall Lee Barr Sr. 83, of Lenoir went home to be with Jesus on November 3, 2021, at Hospice in Hudson. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health. Marshall was born on October 9, 1938 in Konnarock, Virginia to the late Frank Barr and Belle Stansberry Barr. Marshall was a devoted member of...

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Mark Marvin Miller, age 65, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Amorem Hospice (Formerly Caldwell Hospice) in Hudson. Born October 25, 1956 in Caldwell County, Mark was a son of the late Cloyd and Avis Pitts Miller. Mark was a dedicated member of Cajah’s Mountain Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of First...

Nov 1, 2021

Lenoir- Terri Presnell Hendrix , age 62, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on December 13, 1958 to the late Preston Presnell and Mary Lib Craig Presnell. She was married for more than 40 years to Tim Hendrix. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her...

Nov 1, 2021

Reanna Renee Walton, 27, of Lenoir passed away on November 1, 2021 in Ashe County. Reanna was born in Richmond, VA on March 26, 1994. Reanna was always full of life and a joy to be around. Reanna enjoyed her time drawing and spending time with her friends, and enjoying social media. She loved her sons with all of her...

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. Roy William “Billy” Miller, age 62, of Hudson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Hickory Falls in Granite Falls. Born October 31, 1959 in Caldwell County, Roy was a son of Sarah Blankenship Miller.Roy had worked as a truck driver for all of his life.He was a member of Mountain...

Oct 31, 2021

Lenoir – Patricia Earp Williams, age 75, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton. She was born in Caldwell County on April 10, 1946 to the late Coy and Rose Pennell Earp. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother anda long-time, active member of Union Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 31, 2021

Mrs. Bernice Marlene Bolick Townsend, age 89, of Granite Falls passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home. Born on April 3, 1932 in Caldwell County, Bernice was a daughter of the late Noah and Bertha Sigmon Bolick.Bernice was a member of Cross Link Church.She will be remembered as being an excellent cook.She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinner for...