Liza Ann Pierce, a 35-year-old woman from Wilkes County, North Carolina, tragically passed away on November 20, 2006. Born on March 18, 1971, in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of Tommy Lee Rhodes, Sr. and Margaret Sue Rhodes. Liza Ann Pierce was a mother to two children, Ashley Ann Pierce and Dereck Jerome Pierce. Her death was a result of a rifle shot to the torso, and her body was discovered by a family member early in the morning. An autopsy was scheduled to confirm the cause and time of death.
The investigation into Liza Ann Pierce's death quickly identified her live-in boyfriend, Charles Eric Calloway, as the primary suspect. Charles Eric Calloway, 43 years old at the time, was arrested for her murder. The initial crime report released by the authorities indicated that no clear motive had been established for the killing. The case garnered significant attention in the local community, as the circumstances surrounding her death were both shocking and tragic.
Liza Ann Pierce's funeral services were held on November 22, 2006, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, with the Rev. Marcus T. Abernathy officiating. She was laid to rest in Scenic Memorial Gardens in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The family received friends and relatives at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home on the evening of November 21, 2006, to pay their respects and offer condolences.
The arrest of Charles Eric Calloway marked the beginning of a legal process that would seek to bring justice for Liza Ann Pierce. The case against Calloway was built on the evidence gathered by the investigators, and the community closely followed the developments in the courtroom. The tragic loss of Liza Ann Pierce left a lasting impact on her family, friends, and the Wilkes County community, as they mourned the untimely death of a beloved mother, daughter, and friend.
