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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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Arvil Gragg

Arvil Gragg

Feb 2, 2018

Arvil Jack Gragg, Jr “Doc”, age 68, of Lenoir passed from this life to his eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 2, 2018.Mr. Gragg was employed with Lenoir Mirror Company and retired after 49 years of service.He was a nursery man and loved the outdoors, but most of all he loved his Lord and his family. Mr....

Douglas Ray Hollars

Douglas Ray Hollars

Feb 1, 2018

Douglas Ray Hollars Todd – Douglas Ray Hollars, 44, of Todd, NC passed away on January 30, 2017 at his residence. There will be no services at this time. Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the friends of Mr. Hollars.

Charles Junior Bridges

Charles Junior Bridges

Jan 29, 2018

Mr. Charles Junior Bridges, age 70, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born May 30, 1947 in Caldwell County, Charles was a son of the late Charles Author and Katherine Scott Bridges.Charles enjoyed sitting on his porch and had worked for the city of Lenoir for many years.In addition to his...

Mary Livingston

Mary Livingston

Jan 26, 2018

Lenoir – Mrs. Mary Joan Hoyle Livingston, age 83, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Novant Health in Charlotte. She was born in Caldwell County on November 19, 1934 to the late Claude Lee Hoyle and Myrtle McGee Hoyle. Mrs. Livingston retired from Bernhardt Furniture Industries after many years of service. In addition to her parents she was...

Chris Oldaker

Chris Oldaker

Jan 24, 2018

Chris Oldaker Christopher Shawn Oldaker, born July 8, 1985, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 after a long hard battle with addiction.Chris graduated from J.M. Robinson High School with Honors, and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from ECPI University. Chris was the beloved son of Robert and Jenny Kent, brother to Andy Oldaker, Dillon and...

Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark

Jan 24, 2018

Granite Falls - Mrs. Nancy Gonzales Clark, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Funeral arrangements are private.

Jerry Colbert

Jerry Colbert

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Jerry Lee Colbert, age 60, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. Jerry was born December 5, 1957 in Caldwell County to the late William Gus and Alberta Tilley Colbert.Jerry enjoyed detailing his car and listening to music.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Everette M....

Walter Ernest Parsons

Walter Ernest Parsons

Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Walter E. Parsons passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Lenoir Healthcare from complications of COPD. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Parsons; he is also survived by four children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.He was loved by many and will never be forgotten. A memorial service celebrating Walter’s life will be held on Thursday, January...

Penny Taylor

Penny Taylor

Jan 21, 2018

Penny Taylor Lenoir – Penny Taylor, 71, born on June 11, 1946 passed away at Caldwell UNC Healthcare on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Ms. Taylor is survived by her brother, David Craig; her son Chuck Taylor and his family; her daughter Nickie Fox and her family; and Maria Hatton and her family. Services for Ms. Taylor will be held at...

Pamela Self Worley

Pamela Self Worley

Jan 21, 2018

Pam Worley Granite Falls- “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Proverbs 31:25 Our Mom is now rejoicing as she entered Heaven’s gates to be reunited with our Dad, her true love, after 13 long months. She left her earthly home to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2018. She...

Glenda Bowman

Glenda Bowman

Jan 19, 2018

Glenda Bowman Hudson – Mrs. Glenda Kathleen Bowman, 59, of Hudson passed away on January 19, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Bowman was a beloved employee of Wendy’s in Hudson, NC; where she lovingly served her customers. Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ruth Houck; her brother, Elmer Houck Jr.; and one son, James Leason...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Jan 18, 2018

Lenoir- Mr. Robert Paul Wilson, age 79, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Yancey County on July 14, 1938 to the late Arnold Wilson and Vivian Young Wilson.He was married to Susan McIntosh Wilson of the home for 59 years. Mr. Wilson was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of...

Mable Grimes

Mable Grimes

Jan 18, 2018

Mrs. Mable Lorene Carlton Grimes, age 77, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at her home. Born May 7, 1940 in Wilkes County, Mable was a daughter of the late Roy and Sophronia Horton Carlton.Mable was a furniture worker for many years.She also enjoyed fishing, reading her Bible and cooking. In addition to her parents, she is...

Nettie Mullinax Dellinger

Nettie Mullinax Dellinger

Jan 18, 2018

Lenoir – Nettie Mullinax Dellinger, age 90 of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Shaire Nursing Center in Lenoir.Born November 19, 1927 in Pelzer, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Clarence and Eunice Moody Mullinax. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Dellinger; a sister, Earlene Jolley...

Boyd Helton

Boyd Helton

Jan 16, 2018

Hudson, NC- Mr. Boyd Wayne Helton, age 86, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Burke County on May 6, 1931 to the late Dewey Lee Helton and Vada Hamby Helton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Harris Helton; his daughter, Janice Helton Pope; great-granddaughter, Vickie Ann Helton; and...

Johnny Harold Mann

Johnny Harold Mann

Jan 14, 2018

Johnny Harold Mann Lenoir – Johnny Harold Mann, 88, was born on December 14, 1929 in Quitman, LA to Benjamin and Mattie Mann. Johnny went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Johnny served in the U.S. Army for four years. He, also, retired after 33 years from...

Ruby Warnock

Ruby Warnock

Jan 10, 2018

Lenoir - Ruby Kincaid Warnock, age 87, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on January 10, 2018 at Hospice in Hudson, NC.She was born on August 21, 1930 to the late Vesta and Aaron Kincaid. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Sue Godwin; son-in-law, Perry Godwin; grandson, Scott Hall and his wife, Dawn; three beautiful great granddaughters,...

Roy Bruce Holman

Roy Bruce Holman

Jan 9, 2018

Roy Bruce Holman, age 90, of Lenoir passed away January 9, 2018, at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC.Bruce was born May 7, 1927, in Todd, NC, to the late Claude and Gertrude Holman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hoke Holman, his paternal grandparents, Roby and Margaret Cox Holman of Todd, NC, and...

Lisa Eller Keller

Lisa Eller Keller

Jan 6, 2018

Lisa E. Keller Lenoir – Lisa Eller Keller, age 55, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. She was born in Caldwell County on August 26, 1962 to the late Rufus Eller and Vera “Lennis” Greer Eller. Lisa and her husband, Jeff Keller, were co-owners and operators of Keller Woodcarving in Lenoir. Prior to owning...

Mary Michaux

Mary Michaux

Jan 4, 2018

Mary Michaux Lenoir- Ms. Mary Louise Michaux, 71, of Lenoir, born on November 18, 1946 passed away at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson on January 4, 2018. Ms. Michaux is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Louis Michaux; two sisters, Carol Patterson and Marcella Nelson; and one brother Donald Michaux. Ms. Michaux is survived by her son Ty Michaux...

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