Evans Funeral Service & Crematory

09/02/2026

We're more than funeral home. We're part of this community. We live here too. We see you at the same stores, share the same streets, the same familiar faces, the same moments of everyday life. So when you're family is hurting, you're never a stranger to us. You're our neighbor, and that's how we'll always care for you.

Whenever you need us, we're here. Visit https://www.evansfuneralservice.com/ or give us a call at (828) 754-7979.

09/02/2026

Steven Alexander Walton

In Loving Memory of Steven Alexander Walton. Loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Brother, Stepfather, and Friend. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife, Jessie Walton; his children, Kim Walton (Lenoir, NC), Serena Scott (Hickory, NC), Anissa Stowe (Winston-Salem, NC), Steven Walton (Lenoir, NC), Latisha Reid (Lenoir, NC), and Halona Walton (Roanoke, VA). His stepchildren, Corey Fields, Felicia Fields, Sharonda Renee, and Yolonda Stowe; his siblings, Diane Scott (Benny Scott), Debra Walton, and Henry Thomas Walton. A host of loving grandchildren,...

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09/02/2026

Mary Frances Calloway

Mary Frances Calloway, a beloved resident of Hudson, North Carolina, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the age of 79. She passed away at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter that will forever be cherished by those she touched. Mary was born on December 17, 1946, in Caldwell County, NC, to the late William Franklin Calloway and Beatrice Annas Calloway. She was...

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09/02/2026

Linda Jean Abee Griffin

Linda Jean Abee Griffin, age 77, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on August 31, 2026, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Linda had a quiet and gentle nature and a special love for animals. Though she was often reserved, those who knew her understood the kindness and caring spirit behind her quiet demeanor. She spent several years working at Valdese Weavers, where she remained until her retirement. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Colene Boston Hoke. Those left to...

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09/01/2026

Willard David Church, Sr.

Willard David Church, Sr. October 1, 1940 – August 29, 2026 Willard David Church, Sr., born October 1, 1940, in Caldwell County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Hudson after a long illness. He left this world on the day he and his wife, Glenda, marked 51 years of marriage—a tender closing to the life they built together, side by side. It was on that same day, August 29, 1975, that Willard and Glenda were joined in marriage. Across the...

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08/31/2026

Jerry David Griffin

In loving Memory of Jerry David Griffin, Jr. Jerry David Griffin, Jr. Born in Caldwell County on May 14th, 1959, passed away peacefully on August 29th at Caldwell UNC Healthcare was the son of the late Jerry David Griffin, Sr. and Carolyn Beshears Griffin. David will be remembered as a hardworking man who found joy in being outdoors and working with his hands. He spent many years working in the furniture industry, during a time when the industry was still...

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08/30/2026

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it doesn't look the same for everyone.

On National Grief Awareness Day, we're reminded of the importance of giving ourselves and those around us the patience, understanding and support needed after a loss.

If you're grieving, know that you don't have to navigate it alone.

Visit our Grief Support page on https://www.evansfuneralservice.com/ or give us a call at (828) 754-7979. We're here when you need us.

08/30/2026

Jerry Thomas Pope

Jerry Thomas Pope “J.T.”, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 28, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Born on December 14, 1941, in the quaint Village of Henry River, Burke County, North Carolina, Jerry was the cherished son of Tate Henderson Pope and Sarah Johnson. Jerry was a man of laughter and joy, known for his humor and light-hearted antics that could brighten the darkest of days. He was a...

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08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

Brenda Kay Triplett

Brenda Kay Triplett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Sylvia Oxford; and her daughter, Lesa Hudson. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Douglas Triplett; her children, Daniel Hudson, Tammy Propst, and Lora Curtis (Jerry); her grandchildren, Lee, Elizabeth “KK,” Amanda, James, CJ, and Dylan; as well as many great-grandchildren. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a...

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