Obituaries

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...

Oct 30, 2021

Mary Jane Smith, age 89, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Shaire Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Caldwell County on March 21, 1932 to the late Joe and Lydia Correll Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, L.B (Ted) Smith and...

Oct 29, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Lenoir – Linda Johnson Enloe, age 73, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on October 30, 1947 to the late Barney and Alice Johnson. Linda was a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Oct 28, 2021

Donna Marie Maddox, 67, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away amongst her family and friends on October 28, 2021. Donna was born on July 31, 1954 to Doris Taylor (Husband, David) and the late Fred Daniel Humphrey. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Randy Maddox III; daughter, Tiffany Schwartz (Husband, Harry), Nicole Johnson-Brown (Randy); grandchildren, Shekinah...

Oct 27, 2021

Dennis Teague, 72, of Lenoir passed away on October 27, 2021 after a brief illness. Dennis was born on January 23, 1949 to the late Don and Christine Teague. Dennis was married to Luci Andrews Teague for 22 years. He retired from a lengthy career in the furniture industry. In addition to his wife, Luci, Dennis is survived by son,...

Oct 26, 2021

Chancie Myles Jones, Jr., 77, of Huntersville, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Novant Harris Hospice in Charlotte. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Mr. Jones was born on August 17, 1944, in Boone, NC, to the late C.M. and Helen Jones. He is survived by a sister, Laura Jones Arnette and husband,...

Oct 26, 2021

Lenoir – Brenda Bolick Helton, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on August 17, 1957 to the late Troy Bolick and Marlene Younce Bolick. Brenda was a loving wife to Harold for more than 44 years and a wonderful sister to Rita Garvin; Patricia Bolick; Sheila...

Oct 24, 2021

Brent Miller, 77, of Granite Falls passed away on October 24, 2021. Brent was born on April 4, 1944 to the late Earl and Edna Miller. Brent was married to the late Linda Miller. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. Brent was an avid model airplane builder and loved bluegrass music. He coached baseball for many years. In...

Oct 23, 2021

Mary Sue Triplett Drum, age 90 of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in Lenoir, NC. She was born December 20, 1930 in Caldwell County to the late James W. Triplett and Annie Lou Steele Triplett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Rowe Drum, one brother, Marvin Triplett,...

Oct 22, 2021

Harold Smith, 82, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 10, 1939, in Scotland County, NC to Roswell and Fleta Smith. In addition to his parents, Harold is preceded in death by his brother Thomas Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn Smith and his two sons, David...

Oct 22, 2021

Allen “Bud” Gene Gilbert, age 80, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence in Lenoir. Bud was born on June 12, 1941 to the late Joe Gilbert and Shirley Smith Gilbert. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Danny Gilbert and wife Tammy Gilbert; daughter, Donna Gilbert Woodard and husband John...

Oct 19, 2021

Robert Parsons, 56, passed away on October 19, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on September 19, 1965 to James Parsons and Frances Boykins in Pennsylvania. Rob was married for 33 years to Karen Parsons of Granite Falls. He spent the later part of his working career as a truck driver for Dickinson Hauling. Rob enjoyed spending...

Oct 19, 2021

Robert E. Bristow, 84, beloved husband to Baerbel Bristow took his last flight on October 19, 2021. After 33 years a veteran and pilot in the army with two tours in Vietnam he received numerous medals and accolades.He served proudly.We salute you! He leaves behind a niece, son and grandson in Oklahoma and a stepson with wife in Florida. A...

Oct 19, 2021

Mrs. Diana “Diane” Lynn Patronis Miller, age 59, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Amorem Hospice (Formerly Caldwell Hospice) in Hudson. Born October 25, 1961 in Davidson County, Tennessee, Diane was a daughter of the late Thomas and Lille Trawick Patronis.Diane was a member of Setzer Creek Baptist Church.Diane worked many years at the Ingles Gas...

Oct 18, 2021

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Edward Potter, age 84, of Granite Falls passed away at his home on Monday, October 18, 2021. Born December 13, 1936 in Watauga County, Sam was a son of the late Rom and Alice Snyder Potter.Sam was an avid golfer.He was a jack of all trades and liked to build things.He especially enjoyed building birdhouses.He had worked...

Oct 18, 2021

Jamie Barrett, 49, passed away on October 18, 2021 at UNC Healthcare of Lenoir. Jamie was born on May 30, 1972, in Caldwell County, to the late James and Carole Barrett. Jamie was married to Karen Barrett of Caldwell County. Jamie was an avid fisherman and loved being on the lake. Jamie loved to spend time antique shopping, even going...

Oct 15, 2021

Nancy Teague Miller, age 90, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on October 15, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare in Lenoir. Nancy was born on April 11, 1931 to the late Bryan Teague and Nola Hafer Teague. She is preceded in death by her husband, A.G. Miller. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pamela Smith of Lenoir...