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...
Keith Sims
Jul 30, 2020
Keith Sims often told his family that when he was twelve years old, he prayed for God to give him a family – and God surely did answer his prayer. Keith was born in Caldwell County, NC, to the late Nathan Finley and Eula Sims on May 03, 1930. He spent his entire life on his family farm in the...
Keith Siims
Jul 30, 2020
There will be a Celebration of Life for Keith Sims on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Sims Country BBQ from 2 PM to 4 PM. A short memorial service will be held at 3 PM. The family will be there to greet you.
Marilyn Ann Price Anderson
Jul 30, 2020
Marilyn Ann Price Anderson, 61, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.She was born March 7, 1959 in Caldwell County to the late Thomas Zeno Price and Jessie Beard Price. Survivors include two sons, James Vance Crawford IV and wife Amanda Michele Crawford of Lenoir and Ethan Thomas Anderson and fiancé Lauren Elizabeth Hensel of...
Carol Phillips
Jul 28, 2020
Mrs. Carol Janice Phillips, age 79, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home. Born August 17, 1940 in Watauga County, Carol was a daughter of the late, Walter and Pansy Tugman Lookabill.Carol was a member of the Hudson United Methodist Church which she truly loved. She was a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed singing hymns.Carol...
Roger Dale "Tolow" Hendrix
Jul 27, 2020
Roger Dale “Tolow” Hendrix, age 55, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence.He was born November 21, 1964 in Caldwell County to the late Glenn Hendrix and Dorothy Dillard Hendrix of Lenoir.In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his son, Joshua Hendrix and his sister, Theresa Hendrix. Survivors in addition to his...
June Eller
Jul 27, 2020
The life of June Eller ended Monday night, July 27 after a period of illness. She was 89 years old. A member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in Lenoir, June loved the Lord and took special joy in her family and friends. She was proud of her two sons and loved visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed...
Richard Jenkins
Jul 26, 2020
Granite Falls – Carl Richard Jenkins, Jr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Catawba County on October 21, 1949 to the late Carl Richard Jenkins, Sr. and Margaret Sherrill Jenkins. He was married to Beverly Blevins Jenkins of the home for 36 years. Richard was a dedicated 2nd generation...
Thomas Ned Triplett
Jul 25, 2020
Thomas Ned Triplett, age 65, of Lenoir, passed away July 25, 2020 at his residence. Ned was born on November 16, 1954, in Caldwell Co. to the late Bryant Triplett and Viola Smith Triplett. Ned was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with those he loved the most. Ned and his wife Tina spent their days...
Helen Lankford
Jul 24, 2020
The Lord has welcomed into His presence our dear wife and mother, Helen Elaine Lankford, on Friday, July 24, 2020.Elaine was born to the late George and Florence Effler in McDowell County on May 13, 1944. The sixth of ten children, Elaine was raised in a Christian home where she was taught, by her precious mother, the Word of God...
