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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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Kenneth Johnson
Dec 27, 2017
Lenoir - Kenneth K. Johnson "Kenny" , age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center - Blue Ridge. Kenny was born in Paterson, NJ on July 18, 1950 to Wanda Taylor Johnson and the late William Carl Johnson. He was married to Patricia Weckesser of the residence. A memorial service for Kenny will be held...
Oscar Clayton Mclean
Dec 26, 2017
Lenoir- Oscar Clayton McLean, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on September 29, 1952 to the late Oscar McLean and Lillie Mae George Price. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harry Lee George, Sr. and Bleaker Alma George and his paternal grandparents, Sam McLean...
Grace Propst
Dec 24, 2017
Lenoir – Mrs. Grace Colvard Propst, age 97, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Lenoir Healthcare. Mrs. Propst was born in Caldwell County on April 9, 1920 to the late Russell Colvard and Ida Hice Colvard. She and her late husband, Floyd Propst, owned and operated grocery and variety stores. She was a member of Central Baptist Church....
Phillip Eugene Koon
Dec 24, 2017
Phillip Koon Lenoir - Phillip Eugene Koon, age 53, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. He was born in Caldwell County on February 4, 1964 to Linda Shore Schreiber and the late Eugene Koon. He was married to Darla Jones Koon. Phillip was a member of Central Baptist Church. He loved to spend his...
Teresa Cole
Dec 24, 2017
Hickory – Teresa Annette Cole, born on August 3, 1965, passed away at Brian Center of Hickory on December 24, 2017. Ms. Cole is preceded in death by her parents Flemon and Willie Cole and two brothers Jerry Cole and Donnie Cole. Ms. Cole is survived by her fiancé, Bill Effler her children: Lacey Effler and Ryan Effler, wife Kathy;...
Charlie "Jack" Smith
Dec 23, 2017
Charlie William “Jack” Smith Charlie “Jack” Smith Lenoir - On Saturday, December 23, 2017 Charlie William “Jack” Smith went to be with the Lord. He was born September 3, 1926 in Burke County to the late Charlie Smith and Lonie Mae Franklin Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Greene Smith; grandson Christopher Smith; and sisters...
Harold Bean
Dec 22, 2017
Harold Bean Hudson – Mr. Harold Lloyd Bean, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017.Harold was born in Watauga County on August 19, 1935 to the late Roby and Virginia Bean. Mr. Bean was a Sergeant of the United States Army and retired from Century Furniture after 42 years of service.Harold pastored Buffalo Cove Baptist, Laytown Baptist and...
Gladys Bowers
Dec 21, 2017
Gladys Bowers Lenoir- Mrs. Gladys Horton Bowers, age 73, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on May 27, 1944 to the late Larkin Horton and Effie Lipford Horton. She was married to Harold Bowers, Sr. of the residence for 52 years. Mrs. Bowers was a member of St. Paul AME...
Louise Marley
Dec 21, 2017
Sherrills Ford - Louise Marley passed on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. Graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Roy Kincaid
Dec 21, 2017
Roy Kincaid Lenoir – Mr. Roy L. Kincaid, age 90, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017.Roy was born in Caldwell County on October 31, 1927 to the late Lewis and Channie Kincaid. Mr. Kincaid was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Newton Transportation as a truck driver. He was a long-time member of Ambassador Baptist...
Robert Siciliano
Dec 20, 2017
Lenoir – Mr. Robert Anthony Siciliano, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born in Staten Island, NY on February 18, 1957 to the late Anthony Siciliano and Marie Santora Siciliano. He was married to Linda Trimarche Siciliano of the residence for 40 years. Robert was born, raised and educated in Staten...
Burl Miller
Dec 19, 2017
Lenoir- Mr. Burl Miller, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Lenoir Healthcare. He was born in Trade, TN on July 12, 1928 to the late Willis Miller and Chana Reese Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Miller and son, Dearyl Miller; and 12 siblings. He is survived...
Sylvia Heavner
Dec 19, 2017
On December 19th, 2017, after a tenacious battle with cancer, Sylvia (Sib) Walser Heavner, 67, died at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir, NC.She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.She leaves this world to rejoice in Heaven with her loving husband, Dan Heavner, her oldest son, Shawn Woodruff, her father, Howard Walser, and her mother, Marjorie Walser.Family...
Roy Tedder
Dec 17, 2017
Hudson - Roy Eugene Tedder went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. He was born July 13, 1936, in Lenoir, NC to the late Cicero Thomas Tedder and Cora Piercy Tedder. He is survived by his two children, a son, Michael S. Tedder and fiancee, Brenda Stubbs and her son, Aidan of Greensboro, NC and a daughter,...
Robert "Bobby" Beane
Dec 17, 2017
Robert “Bobby” Lewis Beane Jr., age 47, of Lenoir went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. Born on Nov 14, 1970, in Caldwell County, he is the son of Robert and Cindy Beane of Lenoir.He was employed by Mid-Atlantic Wire and Steel.He attended Temple Baptist Church of Lenoir.He enjoyed fishing, hunting, outdoor camping,...
Estelle Kaylor Holman
Dec 16, 2017
Estelle Kaylor Holman Ms. Estelle Kaylor Holman, age 86, of Lenoir, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Estelle was born August 21, 1931 to the late Brooks and Grace Hastings Kaylor in Lenoir, NC. She was retired from Century Furniture after 47 years. Since November 2014, she has resided with her daughter...
Aileen Coffey
Dec 6, 2017
Mrs. Aileen Letha Coffey, age 80, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Chunns Cove Assisted Living in Asheville. Born April 18, 1937 in Caldwell County, Aileen was a daughter of the late George and Ruth Houck Melton.Aileen enjoyed working outside. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Watson,...
Mildred Bradshaw
Dec 6, 2017
Lenoir – Mrs. Mildred Huffman Bradshaw, 85, of Lenoir, passed away on December 13, 2017 at Grandview Villa. Mrs. Bradshaw was born in Catawba County on June 18, 1932 to the late Odell and Connie Swanson Huffman. Mrs. Bradshaw was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bradshaw; her son, George Bradshaw; two brothers; and one sister. She is survived...
Margaret Bryant
Dec 5, 2017
Margaret Bryant Hudson, NC- Mrs. Margaret Harklerode Bryant, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Hickory Falls Rehab. She was born in McDowell County on May 17, 1932 to the late Ernest P. Harklerode and Clara Bradley Harklerode. She was married to Arnold Bryant of the home for 48 years. Mrs. Bryant was a member of First Baptist...
James "Billy" Watson
Dec 5, 2017
James (Billy) W. Watson, Jr. Lenoir-James (Billy) W. Watson, Jr., age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.He was born June 16, 1953 in Lenoir, NC to the late James and Evelyn Watson. Billy was a photographer who loved taking pictures.He spent several years donating his time taking photographs of the participants at the Special Olympics in NC.He loved...
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