Gregory Oliver
Sep 7, 2021
Mr. Gregory Rufus Oliver, Sr., age 57, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home. Born September 29, 1963 in Watauga County, Greg was a son of Margaret Trivette Oliver and the late Rufus Oliver.Greg was a self-taught handyman.He was a jack of all trades including carpentry,...
Frances Poarch
Sep 6, 2021
Frances Marie Hartley Poarch, age 86, of Morganton passed away Monday September 6, 2021. She was born on February 23, 1935, in Caldwell County to the late Arthur Lee and Maggie Norris Hartley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jesse Ronald Poarch and nine brothers. Survivors include her sons Greg...
Mary Rich
Sep 4, 2021
Mary Magdalene Nichols Rich, age 87, of Trinity, NC passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at High Point Medical Center. Born November 24, 1933 in Caldwell County, Mary was a daughter of the late Richard and Carrie Summerow Nichols. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Rich; and a brother, Dan...
David Russel Kincaid
Sep 4, 2021
David Kincaid, 63, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on September 4, 2021. David was born in Caldwell County on March 24, 1958 to the late Harold Kincaid and Betty Vannoy Kincaid. David was married to Kim Starnes Kincaid for 35 years. David was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father,...
Roger Kincaid Taylor
Sep 4, 2021
Roger Kincaid Taylor, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born in Caldwell County on December 22, 1948 to Louise K. Taylor and the late Ned R. Taylor. Roger was a 1967 graduate of Lenoir High School and joined Bank of Granite upon graduation from Pfeiffer College in 1971. He...
Billy E. Auton
Sep 2, 2021
Billy E. Auton, age 77, of Boomer, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.He was born November 20, 1943 in Caldwell County to the late Charlie Auton and Mamie Hatton Auton.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Judy Ann Hendrix. Billy was a loving and devoted husband, father, and pawpaw....
David Eugene Abernathy
Sep 2, 2021
David Abernathy, 68, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on September 2, 2021 at his home. David was born in Burke County on November 18, 1952 to the late Eugene Abernathy and Beatrice Costner (Eddison). David was married to Kathey Abernathy for 38 years. David spent his career as an over the road truck driver, where he...
Nichole Leigh Parker
Sep 2, 2021
Nichole Leigh Parker On Thursday evening, September 2, 2021, Nichole Leigh Parker closed her eyes for the final time on this earth and opened them for the first time in her Heavenly home. Born April 15, 1975, she was the daughter of Reverend Roger A. Parker and Vickie A. Parker. Nichole was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Lewis...
Constance Smith Vermillion
Sep 1, 2021
Constance (Connie) Smith Vermillion, age 84, died September 1, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.Born December 2, 1936 in Durham, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. Smith and Mary Campbell Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Martin (Marty) Vermilion and one son, Steven Barry Vermillion. She was a 1955...
Sena Crump
Sep 1, 2021
Mrs. Sena E. Lackey Crump, age 44, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Sena will be remembered as a loving mother for her three children and also her wonderful smile. There will be no services held at this time.
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...
