Diana Carol Yates
Jul 3, 2021
Diana Carol Yates, age 77, passed away Saturday, July 3 2021 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Yates Clearwater and her husband Jeffrey Clearwater; two grandson's, Christopher Lawrence and Jacob Yates; two brothers, Brent Walsh and wife Linda, Pastor Steve Walsh and wife Sharon; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews....
Hermon Terrell Mann
Jul 2, 2021
Hermon Terrell Mann, age 85, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on July 2, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson. Hermon was born on September 11, 1935 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana to the late Benjamin Terrell Mann and Mattie Lou Howard Mann. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Loretta Jean Mann; daughters, Terri Hollifield...
Boyd Kent Whisnant
Jul 2, 2021
Boyd Kent Whisnant, age 80, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on July 2, 2021 at his residence in Lenoir. Boyd was born October 10, 1940 to the late Gordon Whisnant and Ercell Barnes. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons; Rick Whisnant (wife Penny), David Whisnant (wife Angie), Tommy Whisnant; daughter, Becky Brown (husband Nolan); grandchildren, Carrie...
Troy Eugene Greene
Jul 1, 2021
Troy Eugene Greene, age 78, of Lenoir, passed away July 1, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care – Robbins Center.He was born January 2, 1943 in Caldwell County to the late Grady Greene and Lonnie Greene.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Greene; brothers and sister-in-laws, Jay and Helen Greene, Dillard and...
Emily Grace Ward
Jun 30, 2021
Emily Grace Ward, 15, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, June 30th. Emily was born April 7, 2006, and was a daughter of Ronald Albert Ward and Karen Brown Ward of Lenoir. Emily was an upcoming sophomore at Hibriten High School and due to start her first job.She was a budding artist and animal lover. Survivors include her Mother, Karen...
Katlyn "Katie" Ward
Jun 30, 2021
Katlyn “Katie” Nichole Ward, 18, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, June 30th. Katie was born August 26, 2002 and was a daughter of Ronald Albert Ward and Karen Brown Ward of Lenoir. Katie graduated from Hibriten High School last year and was interested in interior design, fashion and was also an animal lover. Survivors include her Mother, Karen Brown...
Ronald "Jimmy" Ward
Jun 30, 2021
Ronald James “Jimmy” Ward, 29, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, June 30th. Jimmy was born on August 12, 1991, and was the son of Ronald Albert Ward and Karen Brown Ward of Lenoir. Jimmy was an appliance repairman, enjoyed video games and was a tremendous support to the family in all aspects.That included being a caretaker to his mother....
Ronald "Ronnie" Ward
Jun 30, 2021
Ronald Albert Ward, 58, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 30th. Ronnie was a tool and die maker, was an avid coin collector, loved vintage cars and enjoyed spending time with his family.He was happiest at his church, Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as Choir Director.Ronnie never passed up an opportunity to...
Ralph Wilson Mcgee
Jun 29, 2021
Mr. Ralph Wilson McGee, age 94, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his home. Born August 16, 1926 in Caldwell County, Ralph was a son of the late Lee and Maudie White McGee.Ralph was a veteran of World War II where he served as a MP in the Army.He loved the outdoors.He was especially known for...
Freeda Irene Edwards
Jun 28, 2021
Mrs. Freeda Irene Carver Edwards, age 82, of Lenoir went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. Born June 22, 1939 in Macon County, Freeda was a daughter of the late Oscar and Beula Cabe Carver.Freeda attended Heavenly Hope Baptist Church in Lenoir.She had a love for animals.She was known to...
Bill Benge
Jun 27, 2021
Lenoir- William Brown Benge, age 98, went home to be with the Lord and friends on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Clay County, KY on August 19, 1922. He worked for the John Deere Company for 50 years and during that time he served two churches as an Associate Pastor. Bill loved the Lord...
Elmer Hollars
Jun 24, 2021
Lenoir- Elmer Dennis Hollars, age 83, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Watauga County on March 15, 1938 to the late Vernon and Dora Mae Hollars. He was married for over 58 years to Sarah Sumpter Hollars of the residence. Elmer was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, and avid fisherman...
George Taylor Holden
Jun 23, 2021
George Taylor Holden, age 82, of Lenoir, NC, previously of Greenville, SC went to meet his maker on June 23, 2021 at Shaire Center Nursing Home. He was the son of Lyndon and Hester Holden of Cullowhee, NC. He graduated from Cullowhee High School and retired from flooring installation after 40 years. Mr. Holden was a devoted husband and father....
Susan Yvonne Dillard
Jun 23, 2021
A memorial service for Susan will be held at Calvary Advent Christian Church on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jim Lee officiating.
Donna Renee Small
Jun 23, 2021
Lenoir -Donna Renee Smail, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021 at her residence. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Allen Small; sons, Chris Small and wife, Holly; Jonathan Small and fiancée, Faith Richards; grandchildren, Adam Small; Andrew Small; Cassie Small; Christopher Small and Morgan Small; sister, Loretta Austin; and brothers,...
Jackie Hatton
Jun 19, 2021
Jackie Hatton, 69, went to her heavenly home on June 19, 2021. Jackie was born on June 3, 1952, in Lenoir, NC to the late Nile Levin and the late Warren G. Atkins. In addition to her late parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Reverend Mike Hatton. Jackie is survived by her son, Chris...
Nile Levin
Jun 16, 2021
Lenoir-Nile Levin, of Lenoir, NC, went to her heavenly home on June 16, 2021. Nile was born on January 25 in Rutherfordton, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Levin and son-in-law Rev. Mike Hatton. Nile is survived by her daughter, Jackie Hatton of Lincolnton, NC, grandson, Chris Hatton (Yulia) of Attleboro, MA, granddaughters, Kimberly Hatton Beddingfield...
Doug Coffey
Jun 16, 2021
Douglas “Doug” Dale Coffey, age 81, of Hudson, NC, passed away on June 16, 2021 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Doug was born on June 2, 1940 in Caldwell County, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Juanita Coffey, and his brother, Gary Coffey. Doug is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Nelda Ruth...
Clyde Troy Adkins
Jun 13, 2021
Clyde Troy Adkins, 94, passed away on June 13, 2021 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Troy was born in Caldwell County on April 27, 1927 to the late Clarence and Selma Adkins. He was married to the late Ruth Adkins for more than 67 years. He spent the last 11 years living in Ferguson. Troy spent over forty years in...
John R. Kirby
Jun 12, 2021
John Rockwell Kirby of Lenoir, NC passed away on June 12th 2021 in his home. He was born on September 30th 1961 in Caldwell County to Harold and Peggy Kirby. John was a loved son, brother, father, and devoted husband of almost 35 years to Melinda. He leaves behind his wife, daughters (Samantha and Ashton), son-in-law (Fanye), sister (Alyson and...
