Larry Cannon Branch
May 2, 2019
Larry Cannon Branch, 80, of Hickory was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven early Thursday morning, May 2, 2019 at the Carolina Caring Hospice House. Larry Branch’s life is a story of service to God, family, and country. Larry leaves behind his cherished bride of 54 years, Janet Suddreth Branch.Together Larry and Janet created a lifetime of happy memories for...
William David Church
May 1, 2019
William David Church, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 17, 1956 to the late William and Kathleen Church. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patty Pittman. David is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Smith and husband, Frankie of Detroit, Michigan; and Katrina Turner and husband, Scott...
Daniel Goulds
May 1, 2019
In the small town of Gamewell on January 3, 1978 Daniel Michael Goulds was born to Tub and Meleah.Four years later a little sister he named Spank, Pork, and Puddin came along.A jokester he was from the start.This is where I pick up his story to be shared. Our brother Daniel will truly never leave us.In every chapter of his...
Howard Ward
Apr 30, 2019
Lenoir- Howard Baxter Ward, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his residence. The family will have a private funeral service at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Ward family.
Reba Dula Drum
Apr 28, 2019
Lenoir, NC - Mrs. Reba Dula Drum, age 86, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home in beautiful Yadkin Valley.She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, Dwight L. Drum, son, Robin L Drum, grandson, Reston L. Drum, grandson- in-law, Daniel Silverman, her parents, Walter and Vergie Dula, brother Ransom R. Dula, and sisters...
Tasha Perkins
Apr 25, 2019
Tasha Perkins, age 35, of Piney Road, Morganton passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina.She was born February 20, 1984 in Caldwell County to Douglas Johnson and Patrica Ann Perkins.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonita Johnson and Michelle Johnson and an infant sister, Bridget Perkins. Ms. Perkins was of the Christian faith and...
Sandra Mcdonald Smith
Apr 21, 2019
Sandra McDonald Smith, age 70, of Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her residence.She was born September 8, 1948 to the late Vaughn and Dorothy McDonald.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son, Jerry Smith, Jr. Sandra served the citizens of Caldwell County as a paramedic...
Floyd Hal Harmon
Apr 19, 2019
Lenoir- Floyd Hal Harmon, age 68, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Watauga County on January 18, 1951 to the late Robert and Lena Cornett Harmon. Floyd enjoyed working on his dune buggies and showing them at shows in and around North Carolina where he received numerous trophies over the years. He...
Paula Ruth Laws
Apr 19, 2019
Paula Ruth Laws was born January 22, 1972 to John and Peggy Henson.Paula was adopted by her Uncle Tim and Aunt Frances Laws and grew up in Lenoir.She graduated from South Caldwell High School in 1989 and married her former husband, Andrew Samuels, in 1990. Paula is survived by her children, Sharon Samuels of Lenoir and Nathanael Samuels of Asheville;...
Harling "H.B." Buchanan
Apr 18, 2019
Lenoir- Mr. Harling Delaney Buchanan “H.B.”, age 84, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Shaire Center. He was born in Avery County on October 2, 1934 to the late Arlie and Ethel Johnson Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Grindstaff Buchanan and his brother, A.J. Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan was...
Margie Waters Mcginnis
Apr 18, 2019
Margie Louise Waters McGinnis passed away on April 18, 2019 at her home.Her earthly work is done. Our Father has called her home. She was born and raised in Gamewell by George Herman Waters and Sarah Louellen Cornette Waters.Margie went to school in Gamewell and also attended CCTI.She sewed for the general public at home for years.She was a seamstress...
Ward Elmer Torrance
Apr 16, 2019
Ward Elmer Torrance, age 84, of Granite Falls, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Carolinas Healthcare- Blue Ridge Valdese.He was born October 2, 1934 in Kyrock, KY to the late Louis and Annie Farris Torrance.He is preceded in death by wife Norma Louise Torrance. Survivors include his wife Martha Kay Torrance of the home; daughters-Becky Yount, Pat Ward, Diane...
Margaret "Dib" Story
Apr 11, 2019
Lenoir, NC- Margaret Elizabeth “Dib” Winecoff Story, age 86, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living Thursday April 11, 2019. Born September 1, 1932 in Hickory, NC, Dib was the daughter of Lloyd and Kathryn Winecoff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years Charley Story, two sisters Luenette Annas and Janette...
Rick Mcrary
Apr 11, 2019
Hudson- Rick McRary, age 63, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Tressie Fox McRary. He is survived by his cousins, Mike Fox and wife, Kathy; Tim Fox and wife, Dawn; Teresa Fox Martin; Jim Fox and wife, Debbie; Ron Fox and wife, Barbara; Suzanne...
Margaret Stafford
Apr 11, 2019
Mrs. Margaret Teague Stafford, age 85, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Born September 16, 1933 in Alexander county, Margaret was a daughter of the late Burrell Bowers and Lundia Bell Johnson Teague.Margaret was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church.She enjoyed buying and selling antiques.She spent over 50 years...
Rickey Lloyd Bentley
Apr 8, 2019
Rickey Lloyd Bentley, age 27, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on December 4, 1991 to Ricky Bentley and Terrie Elliott Driver. In addition to his parents, Rickey is survived by his wife, Jessica Bentley; children, Cyleigh Bentley; Mallory Bentley; Alyson Bentley and her mother, Megan Greene; brother, Mitchell Turner;...
Sheila Woodie Barlow
Apr 4, 2019
Sheila Woodie Barlow, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on June 9, 1936 to the late Conrad and Hazel Woodie. Sheila loved laughter. She never met a stranger and was a lover of dogs, probably more than her children. The world has been a better place...
Paul Walter Hinson
Apr 3, 2019
Paul Walter Hinson, age 67, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Brian Center East in Hickory.He was born on August 11, 1951 in Caldwell County to the late Partee and Oma Carlton Hinson.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Reba Carlton Pless Woods; two brothers, Ray Hinson and Jim Hinson; and...
Haywood J. Howell
Mar 31, 2019
Lenoir- Mr. Haywood J. Howell, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Blue Ridge Healthcare in Morganton. He was born in Wilkes County on September 15, 1942 to the late Otis and Octivia Howell. He was married to Dorethea L. Howell of the home for 54 years. In addition to his parents...
John Prestwood
Mar 28, 2019
John L. Prestwood, born January 30, 1946, passed away the evening of March 28, 2019. He was the son of the late Luther and Helen Triplett Prestwood. John (or “Johnny”) Prestwood was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army. He was a former member of Green Valley Baptist Church. He was caring, loving, and had a humorous and happy...
