Troy Bolick
Dec 9, 2019
Lenoir- Troy Pinkney Bolick, 85, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice. Troy was born on August 16, 1934 to the late Eli and Vertie Baker Bolick. Troy was married to the late Marlene Younce Bolick for 56 years before her death in October 2012. Troy had the joy of working in construction alongside his twin brother,...
Johnny Farthing
Dec 9, 2019
Mr. John “Johnny” Farthing, age 74, of Granite Falls passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born October 12, 1945 in Caldwell county, Johnny was the son of the late Don and Tressie Phillips Farthing.Johnny lived life large and never met a stranger.He could out talk anyone who would listen.Johnny was supervisor at Sherrill...
Lynda Anderson
Dec 6, 2019
Lynda Anderson, 79, of Granite Falls passed away on December 6, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Wilkesboro. Lynda was born in Tennessee to the late Sam and Adell DeLoach. In addition to her parents, Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson. She was, also, preceded in death by her brother J.S. DeLoach. Lynda...
Linda Gail Wartko
Dec 5, 2019
Granite Falls- Linda Gail Wartko, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Carter County, TN on June 8, 1950 to the late Reverend Robert and Reverend Hester Bunton. She was very proud to have been the first female iron worker in Ohio. In addition to her parents, she...
David Peek
Dec 5, 2019
Baby David Peek passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte. David was a son of James Cole and Hope Lynn Peek and the brother of Christopher James Peek. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Peek family.
Paul Evert Handy
Dec 2, 2019
Paul Evert Handy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 surrounded by family. Paul was born on August 19, 1936 to the late Brady and Dellar Hincher Handy of Wilkes County as one of 10 children.He is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as siblings; Lou Handy Absher, Dean Handy, Geno Handy, Guy Handy, John Handy,...
Blane Aldridge
Dec 1, 2019
Blane E. Aldridge, age 61, went home to be in the arms of his Father on December 1, 2019 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Catawba County on January 9, 1958 to the late Dallas and Lois Perry Aldridge. He was married to Debra Street Aldridge of the residence for 33...
Janet Chandler
Dec 1, 2019
Ms. Janet Lynn Chandler, age 51, of Lenoir passed away on December 1, 2019. Born December 9, 1967 in Mecklenburg county, Janet was a daughter of the late Bobby and Patricia Thomas Smith.Janet had an immense amount of love, and devotion, for her children. She always introduced them to everyone, and any time you spoke to anyone she knew, the...
Velma Hatley
Nov 28, 2019
Heaven gained a new angel Thursday, November 28, shortly before 11:30 a.m. Velma Bowlin Hatley, 84, was surrounded by her family and had been for days, pain free and at peace.Up until about 2 days before she passed, even though she could hardly speak, she was still singing songs with family and friends, and picking on the staff at Brockford...
Hazel S. Woodward
Nov 28, 2019
Lenoir- Hazel Suddreth Woodward, born February 3, 1924 to the late Lee and Allie Suddreth in Caldwell County went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 28, 2019. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harold Woodward; brothers, Coy Suddreth, Claude Suddreth, Jack Suddreth and...
Paul Gilliam
Nov 27, 2019
Mr. Paul Edward Gilliam, age 92, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 9, 1927 in Caldwell County, Paul was a son of the late, Plato G. "PG" and Lundia Elizabeth Lowman Gilliam. Paul was a long-time member of Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for...
Joan Carolyn Casey Knox
Nov 24, 2019
On November 24, 2019 Joan Carolyn Casey Knox graduated from this life to be with our Lord and Savior forever and ever.Known to many as the Sourdough Bread Lady, her love, kindness, and willingness to help others will be remembered and missed.She attended Setzer Creek Baptist Church of Patterson where she loved and was loved by everyone.Along with her husband...
Zelma Coffey
Nov 23, 2019
Mrs. Zelma Leanna Hawkins Coffey, age 91, of Poquoson, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton, VA. Born November 19, 1928 in Wilkes County, Zelma was a daughter of the late Benjamin Luther and Hettie Sanders Hawkins.Zelma was a retired upholstery seamstress from the Crestline Furniture Company in Valdese.She was a longtime...
Earl L. Effler,
Nov 22, 2019
Earl L. Effler, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Gateway Nursing Center. He was born in McDowell County on May 7, 1938 to the late Arnold and Audrey Effler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Effler; sons, John Paul Effler and Timothy Allen Effler;...
Robert Henry Stanley
Nov 17, 2019
Lenoir – Robert Stanley, born May 5, 1952, passed away on November 17, 2019. Evans Funeral Service is serving the Stanley family. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com
Belsia Smith Story
Nov 15, 2019
Lenoir- At 8:28 PM, Friday night, Mother beheld Jesus. Her mind is at peace, her body at rest, but, oh my how her spirit must be praising the Lord. Belsia Smith Story passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Shaire Center. She was born April 5, 1925 to the late Joe M. and Lydia C. Smith. She was preceded in...
Sue Martin
Nov 11, 2019
Sue P. Martin passed away early in the morning of November 11, surrounded by her family and covered by her strong faith in Jesus Christ, after a battle with cancer. Sue was born in Lenoir, NC on June 16, 1949, to Paul and Sally Pritchard.She graduated from Hudson High School in 1967. Shortly after graduation, she began a career in...
Elizabeth "Lib" Thomas
Nov 10, 2019
Lenoir- Elizabeth “Lib” Thomas, 78, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Shaire Center.She was born July 3, 1941 to the late C. H. Allen and Dorothy Bolmon. Elizabeth graduated from North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton and retired from Bernhardt Industries after 32 years. Elizabeth was preceded in death on May 3, 2019 by the love of...
Susan Mcgee
Nov 10, 2019
Susan Elaine Andrews McGee, born September 12, 1962 to the late Jim and Margaret Andrews in Hahn, Germany, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019. In addition to her parents, Susie is preceded in death by her sister, Cinde Raske. Susie is survived by her son Matthew McGee (Ashley) and her daughter Meagan Church (Shannon). She is survived by her...
Illiana Lopez
Nov 9, 2019
Illiana Yzabeth Lopez, age 15, passed away in Caldwell County on Saturday November 9th 2019.Illiana was born July 5th 2004 in Lenoir, North Carolina. She attended Hibriten High School. She was accepted in an ID Tech Camp at NC State and received a certificate in Robotics Engineering and Coding Lab this past summer. She was of the Catholic Faith. She...
