J.D. Taylor
Sep 4, 2020
Hudson – J.D. Taylor age 75 went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2020. He was born in Ashe County on September 17, 1944 to the late James and Floye Taylor. He is married to Brenda Lee Taylor of the home. They have been married for 50 years. J.D. trusted in Jesus as he personal savior at...
Jason Thomas Moody
Sep 1, 2020
Jason Thomas Moody, age 38, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his residence.He was born October 7, 1981 in Caldwell County to the late Gary Steva Moody and Shirley Newsome Moody. Survivors include his children, Malaysia Moody, Emma Moody, Madyson Moody, Katelyn Moody, Jase Moody, and Zane Moody; partner, Michelle Conley all of Lenoir; brother, Gary (Dale)...
David Shell
Aug 30, 2020
David Lee Shell of Hudson passed away Sunday night, Aug. 30, 2020, at the Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care facility in Hudson following a period of declining health. He was born October 9, 1939, in Lenoir and was the son of Lucille C. and Earl C. Shell, Sr. who preceded him in death.Also preceding him in death were a brother,...
Johnnie Bean
Aug 30, 2020
Mr. Johnnie Ray Bean, age 69, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Johnnie was born March 9, 1951 in Greenbriar County, West Virginia.He was a son of the late Jay Coy and Edna Withrow Bean.Johnnie loved the outdoors.He especially enjoyed camping and deer hunting.He enjoyed road trips and listening to his music. He is...
Houston Deal
Aug 30, 2020
Lenoir – On Sunday, August 30, 2020, Houston Wesley Deal, loving husband, father and PawPaw passed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 89. Houston was born August 10, 1931 in Caldwell County, NC to the late Wilson and Ida Deal. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Reba Eller and Lottie White, and brothers Ray and...
Chaston Wilson
Aug 28, 2020
Lenoir – Chaston Mariah Wilson, age 26, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on May 30, 1994 to John Ferguson and Shannon Wilson-Dula. Chaston was a loving mother and will be remembered for her loving and giving spirit.She was raised in church and attended as a young...
Lentz Lyda
Aug 25, 2020
Granite Falls – Lentz Herbert Lyda, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on April 10, 1946 to the late Herbert C. and Hilda Campbell Lyda. He was married to Audrey Hall Lyda of the residence for 34 years. Lentz loved the Lord and...
Chris Soots
Aug 23, 2020
Charles Christopher Soots, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on September 10, 1971 to Harold and Lula Soots. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold A. Soots. Chris is survived by his mother, Lula C. Soots, his brothers, David Soots and wife, Kristy,...
Typhin Miles
Aug 21, 2020
Lenoir – Typhin Korell Miles, age 31, passed away on August 21, 2020. He was born in Bronx, NY to the late Denise Miles and Thomas Howell. Typhin loved his music, family and dogs and he will always be remembered for his laughter and being the life of a party. Typhin is survived by his children, Nytreise, Novah’reise, Jin’esai, Tyviegha...
Anna "Jake" Lawrence Price
Aug 21, 2020
Anna “Jake” Lawrence Price, age 85, of Granite Falls, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her residence.She was born in Watauga County on November 30, 1934 to the late Charles and Mae Lawrence.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Sterling Price; a granddaughter, Carol Ann Abernathy; four brothers and two...
James Mcniel
Aug 17, 2020
Hickory – James R. “Jim” McNiel, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on May 5, 1937 to Roscoe and Maude McNiel. Jim resided in Dalton, GA for more than 50 years before returning to Hickory 10 years ago. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He...
Yvonne Pruette
Aug 17, 2020
Lenoir – Mrs. Yvonne Hartley Pruette, age 77, gained her perfect healing and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Carolina Rehab of Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Revis Pruette and her parents, Charlie and Alma Hartley. Yvonne was an affectionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will...
Richard Russell Crolla
Aug 14, 2020
Richard Russell Crolla, 76, of Hudson, NC passed away on August 14, 2020 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Richard was born on December 27, 1943 to the late Anthony and Catherine Crolla of Stamford, Connecticut. Richard was married to Patricia Crolla for 55 years. Richard took great pride throughout his life in his yard and was an avid animal lover. Richard...
Plaze Smith
Aug 7, 2020
Mr. Plaze Herbert Smith, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home. Born April 3, 1929 in Caldwell County, Plaze was a son of the late George and Sarah Miller Smith.Plaze enjoyed working on small motors and also gardening.He enjoyed bowling and traveling.Plaze was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church.In addition to his parents, he...
Andrew Ward
Aug 6, 2020
Mr. Andrew Ellis Ward, age 78, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Lenoir Healthcare Center. Born October 3, 1941 in Watauga County, Andrew was a son of the late Russell Otis and Martha Ward. Andrew was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters,...
John Ekard
Aug 5, 2020
Hudson – Mr. John Ekard (J.D.), age 75, passed away on August 5, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice. John was born August 15, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late John Floyd Ekard and Sadie Austin Ekard. John was a devoted member of Refuge Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon...
Curtis Rogers
Aug 5, 2020
In life we all are given the breath we take and the life we make. During the short time we are here people come into our lives that make an impact. Simply being around that person makes you a better man, husband, and father. They are the rock that builds mountains and the force that moves the earth. It is...
Betty Jean (Wilson) Anderson
Aug 4, 2020
Ms. Betty Jean (Wilson) Anderson passed from this life to her eternal rest on August 4, 2020, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was, affectionately, known by Ms. Betty, “BJ”, “Betts” and to her grandchildren, “Nena”. Betty was born in McVeytown, Pennsylvania to Robert Blaine Wilson and Marian Jane (Wilson) Kline on July 25, 1953. She graduated from West...
Annie Vaught
Aug 3, 2020
Lenoir- Annie Louise Vaught, age 70, departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2020. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Michell, Sharon and Billy Joe Vaught. A graveside service will be held at Scenic Memorial Gardens in Wilkesboro, NC on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM.
Linda Jo Frey Huffman
Jul 31, 2020
Linda Jo Frey Huffman passed away on July 31st, 2020 in Boone, NC. Born August 31, 1946 in Highland, IL, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lenore Frey.In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Huffman; and son, Brian Huffman. Linda moved from Highland, IL to Minneapolis, MN at age 18...
