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Recent Obituaries in Lenoir, NC
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Lenoir, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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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...
Harold Dean Kincaid
Sep 2, 2018
Harold Dean Kincaid, age 85, of Cottrell Hill Road, Lenoir, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care-Kirkwood.He was born January 2, 1933 in Caldwell County to the late George and Roxie Anna Simmons Kincaid.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Vannoy Kincaid;...
Billy Gene Barnes
Aug 31, 2018
Lenoir – Billy Gene Barnes, age 75, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on September 23, 1942 to the late Ezekiel Barnes and Cordelia Gragg Barnes. Billy spent his entire work career in the furniture industry. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and hunting and spending time with his...
James Chandler
Aug 29, 2018
Lenoir - James Cling Chandler,age 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 29,2018 at Lenoir Healthcare. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Jazmine Wells
Aug 28, 2018
Jazmine Lagale Wells was born August 4th 2014 to the proud parents of James Wells and Camiesha Dula. When she was born her parents knew she was special. she loved to laugh, play, and flip. She had aspirations of becoming an Olympian like Gabby Douglas. Jazmine left behind 3 sisters Brooklyn, Hillary and Jayla. Everyone loved Jazzy so much. The...
Curtis Eugene "Pete" Floyd
Aug 27, 2018
Curtis Eugene “Pete” Floyd, 72, of Lenoir, NC, passed away on Monday, August 27, while surrounded by family at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson, NC. Born November 12, 1945 in McAdenville, NC, he was the son of the late Vivian (Floyd) and William Barker. Pete served in the United States Navy from 1962-1984 where he held the rank...
Loraine Elmore
Aug 27, 2018
Mrs. Loraine Souza Elmore, age 86, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Services will be announced at a later date. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Elmore family.
Janette Foster
Aug 26, 2018
Mrs. Janette Ann Harris Foster, age 65, of Ferguson passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born April 22, 1953 in Caldwell county, Janette was a daughter of the late Jennings and Nora Harris.Janette was strong in her faith.She was Baptist by faith and a member of New Hope Community Christian Church...
Jack Price
Aug 24, 2018
Lenoir –Jack W. Price, age 81, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on December 28,1936 to the late Fred Price and Ruth Conley Price. Jack was married to Joanne Brookshire Price of the residence for 59 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Melinda Price;...
Alice Pauline Carlton
Aug 22, 2018
Lenoir,NC- Ms. Alice Pauline Carlton, age 73 of Lenoir passed away on August 22, 2018 at the Gateway Nursing and Rehab Center. There will be no services held at this time. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Carlton family.
Lillian Gamby
Aug 22, 2018
Granite Falls – Mrs. Lillian K. Gamby, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Staten Island, NY on October 23, 1918 and moved to North Carolina a few years ago to be close toher son, Joe. A graveside service will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in...
Jason Boyd Drum
Aug 20, 2018
Mr. Jason Boyd Drum, age 41, of Mount Herman Road, Hudson, NC, passed away peacefully attended to by family members on the 20th day of August 2018.He was born October 15, 1976 in Catawba County, North Carolina to Charles “Chip” Drum of Sawmills and Deborah L. Dotson of Lenoir.He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Jim and Molly Drum...
Joann Benge
Aug 20, 2018
Ms. Joann Benge, age 62, of Lenoir passed away on August 20, 2018 at her home. Born June 20, 1956 in Caldwell County, Joann was a daughter of the late Howard Stanley and Margaret Horn Benge.Joann was a former furniture inspector for many years and was employed by Paul Roberts.Joann loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.In...
Debbie Todd
Aug 19, 2018
Lenoir- Debbie Kay Todd, age 57, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hertford County, NC on April 5, 1961 to Carolyn Todd and the late JB Todd. Debbie is survived by her two sons, Kevin Todd of Augusta, GA and Chris Reason of Aulander, NC; sister, Windy Minton and husband,...
James Workman
Aug 19, 2018
Lenoir – James Harvey Workman, age 76, of Lenoir passed away at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson on August 19, 2018. James was born on March 2, 1942 to the late James Henderson Workman and Clara Gragg Workman in Cleveland County. James was married 37 years to Mary Workman. James worked for Broyhill Pacemaker Plant for 27 years. James had a...
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