Jimmy Greene
Sep 19, 2018
Pastor Jimmy Greene Lenoir- Pastor Jimmy Greene, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Mission Memorial Hospital. He was born in Avery County on June 17, 1937 to the late Roscoe and Hazel Greene. Pastor Greene was married to Nelda Gragg Greene, of the home, for more than 60 years. He pastored...
Doreen Smith
Sep 19, 2018
Lenoir- Mrs. Doreen Davey Smith, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Yorkshire, England on September 26, 1930 to the late John and Annie Davey. Doreen was retired from Grand Manor Furniture and was an active member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed music, especially Gospel singing, shopping and traveling...
Cathy Denise Francum Mcgee
Sep 19, 2018
Mrs. Cathy Denise Francum McGee, age 62, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her home. There will be no services held at this time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the McGee family.
Kasey Nipper
Sep 18, 2018
Kasey Lee Nipper, age 61, passed away Tuesday, September 18th at his residence. Born August 3, 1957 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The family moved to Lenoir in the early 1960s when his father became the publisher of the Lenoir News-Topic. Kasey was raised in Lenoir and graduated from Lenoir High School. He worked in the landscaping and construction industries but his...
Mary L. White
Sep 17, 2018
Mrs. Mary L. Johnson White passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Brain Center Tate Boulevard Hickory. Mary was born on March 15, 1931.She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Paul S. White, two sons Ronnie White, Roger White; Her mother and step father, Bertha J. and Paul Herman. Survivors include her daughter, Pam W. Aycock;...
Eddie Wayne Bradshaw
Sep 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Eddie Wayne Bradshaw announces his passing after a brief illness, on Monday, September 17, 2018 at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill at the age of 71 years.Wayne was born in Burke County on October 8, 1946 to the late Coy and Ethel Mae Carroll Bradshaw.In addition to his parents, he is...
Paula Fitzgerald
Sep 16, 2018
Paula Fitzgerald Lenoir- Mrs. Paula Justice Fitzgerald, age 82, passed away on September 16, 2018 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Logan, WV on May 21, 1936 to the late Bert and Nina Justice. She was preceded in death by her sisters, June Hope Justice, Janet Goode and Glenna Pope; and her brother, Bert Justice....
Boyce Hicks
Sep 14, 2018
Mr. Boyce Hicks, age 83 of Hudson passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home. Born August 28, 1935 in Caldwell County, Boyce was a son of the late Cecil and Pearl Hatley Hicks.He was a member of Ambassador Baptist Church.He was an avid camper and fisherman.He had worked many years in maintenance at Singer and Lexington Furniture...
Kenyda Natasha Bowers
Sep 14, 2018
Lenoir – Ms. Kenyda ”Buck” Natasha Bowers, age 39, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Main. She was born February 27, 1979 to Dorothea and Jay Lee Whittington of Lenoir. Ms. Bowers was a loving, caring and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend to all that knew and loved...
Catherine Perkins
Sep 14, 2018
Catherine Shook Perkins, age 90, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her home. Born in Catawba County, Catherine was a daughter of the late Commodore & Matilda Shook. Mrs. Perkins graduated from Glen Alpine High School, Gardner-Webb College and Carson-Newman College.She retired from Burke Co. Dept. of Social Services after 30 years as a social worker.She...
Lois Tolbert Ward
Sep 13, 2018
Lois Tolbert Ward, age 87, of Hudson, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at her home in Georgia.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Evans Funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.
Jimmy Beard
Sep 13, 2018
Mr. Jimmy Beard, age 71, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. Born July 17, 1947 in Caldwell County, Jimmy was the son of the late John McKinley and Delma Laws Beard.Jimmy will be remembered as a jack-of-all trades.He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.Jimmy enjoyed working in his garden and...
Lois Ward
Sep 13, 2018
“Lois was the best friend of anyone who ever met her” Lois Oleeta Tolbert Ward, 87, returned to her heavenly home on September 13, 2018 after a brave battle with several illnesses. Lois’ personal devotion to God and her love of family and friends supported her and gave her peace. “I love you all, and I’m not afraid” were some...
Charles Roger Pritchard
Sep 11, 2018
Mr. Charles Roger Pritchard, age 75, of Lenoir went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born May 16, 1943 in Caldwell County, Charles was a son of the late Arthur and Ethel Poarch Pritchard.He was Baptist by faith and a member of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church. Charles was a...
Hattie Ruth Beard
Sep 10, 2018
Hattie Ruth Beard, age 93, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Gateway Nursing Center.Born January 17, 1925 in Caldwell county, Hattie was a daughter of the late Walter and Carrie Beard. Hattie, in addition to her parents, is preceded in death by her siblings: John David Beard; Eugene Asbury Beard; Edgar Thomas Beard; Lawrence Walter Beard; Floyd Albert...
Virginia Dare Johnson
Sep 9, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Dare Payne Johnson, age 93, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. Born February 17, 1925 in Watauga County, Virginia was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Lizzie Pennell Payne.Virginia enjoyed doing crafts.She also enjoyed camping and working in her flower garden.She was a member of the...
Patricia Elaine Barry
Sep 7, 2018
****Notice**** Services for Patricia Barry have been rescheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service at 2:30 PM due to the weather forecast. Patricia Elaine Barry of Lenoir died September 7, 2018 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1943 in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of Ambrose G. Barry and Ethel...
John Grant
Sep 5, 2018
Lenoir- John Grant, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Macon County, NC on July 11, 1934 to the late Lonnie and Ella Grant. John spent his entire working career in the furniture industry as an upholsterer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Bryant Franklin Corpening
Sep 5, 2018
Bryant F. Corpening, age 69, departed this life September 5, 2018.His receiving will be Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 12:00 noon at The Life Center and his Homegoing Service will begin at 1:00 pm at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.
Sarah Goforth
Sep 4, 2018
Sarah Goforth Lenoir- Mrs. Sarah L. Goforth, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born in Newark, NJ on March 19, 1932 to the late Rosario and Mamie LaForte. Mrs. Goforth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who treasured her family. Our mother was a great cook and she...
