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Kelly Creekmur

Kelly Creekmur

Feb 10, 2019

Rev. Kelly Anthony Creekmur, age 67, of Lenoir passed away February 10, 2019 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born July 16, 1951 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Kelly was the son of the late George H. and Barbara Toth Creekmur.He always found time to come back to New Jersey once a year to spend Thanksgiving with his extended family and everyone...

Coach Lee Walker

Coach Lee Walker

Feb 9, 2019

Lenoir – Coach Lee “Bunny” Walker, 65, of Lenoir, passed away at his residence on February 9, 2019. Lee was born in Catawba County on January 14, 1954 to the late Ivey and Novella Walker. Lee attended Bethel Advent Christian Church for many years. Lee loved his dachshunds, was an avid hunter, loved the outdoors, and a “jack of all...

James Vester Setzer

James Vester Setzer

Feb 9, 2019

Mr. James “Jimmy” Setzer, age 71, of Hudson passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Hickory Falls Nursing and Rehab in Granite Falls. Born December 17, 1947 in Caldwell County, Jimmy was a son of the late Grady Vestal and Nellie Mae Price Setzer.Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing.He will be remembered as having an outgoing personality...

Allan Watson

Allan Watson

Feb 8, 2019

Mr. Allan Smith Watson, age 58, of Boomer passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home. Born June 21, 1960 in Wilkes County, he was a son of the late Manuel and Martha White Watson.One of the things he enjoyed most was taking care of his cats.Allan worked close to 40 years in the furniture industry, mostly at...

Charles Arthur Williams

Charles Arthur Williams

Feb 8, 2019

Mr. Charles Arthur Williams, age 67, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born December 24, 1951 in Tennessee, Charles was a son of the late Ralph Williams and Wilma Fenner Charsha.Charles was a bandsaw operator and worked in the furniture industry for 38 plus years. He enjoyed woodworking and building things.He enjoyed spending...

Wanda Sue Greene

Wanda Sue Greene

Feb 7, 2019

Hickory – Wanda Sue Greene, 71, of Hickory passed away on February 7, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Sue was born on March 30, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Hobert and Minnie Pope Martin. Sue was married 35 years to Paul Greene. Sue loved camping and traveling and being with friends. Sue loved her church Tabernacle Baptist...

Charles "Coot" Hood

Charles "Coot" Hood

Feb 6, 2019

Charles Hood Granite Falls-Mr. Charles, “Coot” Ervin Hood, age 72 passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2019, following a period of declining health. He was born in Caldwell County on May 21, 1946 to the late Gwyn Hood and Faye Lingle Hood. His loving wife of more than 54 years, Linda Hood preceded him in death on November...

Bessie Hicks

Bessie Hicks

Feb 6, 2019

Lenoir- Mrs. Bessie Ann Yount Hicks, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howell M. Hicks; son, Donald W. Hicks; granddaughter, Angela B. Hicks; and 10 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her daughter, Bessie Leona Hicks; grandsons, Brock and...

Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith

Feb 6, 2019

Marilyn Woods Smith, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 6 at Caldwell Hospice. Born May 25, 1937 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Otie Mae Woods. Marilyn was retired from Hammary Furniture/La-Z-Boy after 40+ years of service. She was an avid bowler for over 50 years. A member of Whitnel First Baptist Church,...

Guy Craig

Guy Craig

Feb 5, 2019

Lenoir – Mr. Guy Melvin Craig, age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born in Caldwell County on January 27, 1930 to the late John and Cora Smith Craig. Mr. Craig worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a member...

Van Wallace

Van Wallace

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Van Junior Wallace, age 75 of Cary, NC died Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born June 6, 1943 in Caldwell County, N.C. Mr. Wallace was a son of the late Ora Van Wallace and Louise Colvard Wallace and was preceded by his wife Peggy Annas Wallace. He is survived by his fiancée Vicky Brown, Sisters - Shelby Jean Griffin of...

Jack Eller

Jack Eller

Feb 2, 2019

Jack Eller Hudson- Mr. Edgar Jackson Eller, “Pop”, age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care of Lenoir. He was born June 11, 1928 in Wilkes County to the late Lawrence and Nora Hutchinson Eller. Mr. Eller was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

Margo Fox

Margo Fox

Feb 1, 2019

Margo Diane Fox, age 66, of Hudson passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at her residence.She was born May 19, 1952 in Caldwell County to the late George “Buddy” Fox Sr. and Ruby Katherine Whittington Fox.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers; George “Brother” Fox Jr. and Russell Henry Fox. Survivors include her two...

Robert Lane Barrier

Robert Lane Barrier

Feb 1, 2019

Robert Lane Barrier, age 65, of Jonas Ridge, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 1, 2019 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.He was born October 9, 1953 in Burke County to the late William Robert “Reed” Barrier and Alvareeta Fox Barrier.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn Barrier and...

Alfred "Poppy" Hood

Alfred "Poppy" Hood

Jan 31, 2019

Lenoir – Alfred Vance Hood “Poppy”, age 71, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. His suffering shall be no more as he’s reached his heavenly home. We were blessed to have Poppy for 71 beloved years. He was an amazing man who was a devout Christian and put his total faith in the Lord. He knew...

David Allen Hicks

David Allen Hicks

Jan 31, 2019

David Allen Hicks, age 73, of West Virginia passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Kissito Healthcare in Bastian, VA.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

Mary Frazier

Mary Frazier

Jan 29, 2019

Mrs. Mary Sigman Frazier, age 72, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Shaire Center in Lenoir. Born January 3, 1947 in Catawba county, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary Moose Sigman. Mary was retired and spent 30 plus years in the Caldwell County School System as a reading teacher.Mary also enjoyed...

Harry Robert Banner

Harry Robert Banner

Jan 29, 2019

Harry Robert Banner, 72 born December 21, 1946 to the late Lawrence and Mary Ellen Banner Sr. of Lenoir, NC died January 29, 2019. Harry served in the US Air Force and was employed by Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. He is survived by his wife Helen; daughters, LaDawnna Bradshaw, Repunzel Staton and son Jonathan Patterson; 5 sisters; 1...

Dewey "Randy" Kyle Wood

Dewey "Randy" Kyle Wood

Jan 29, 2019

Dewey “Randy” Kyle Wood, age 67, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.He was born October 8, 1951 in Odessa, Texas to the late Lewis A. and Geneva Ernestine Vreeland Wood.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-son, Frankie J. Lenfestey. Survivors include his partner and soulmate...

John Carroll Philyaw

John Carroll Philyaw

Jan 28, 2019

Lenoir – John Carroll Philyaw, 68, of Collettsville, passed away on January 28, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice Center of Lenoir. Carroll was born on August 11, 1950 to the late Floyd and Hazel Philyaw of Collettsville. Carroll was a beloved father, brother and friend to many, and will be missed by all those who knew him. Carroll, in addition to...

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