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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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Donnie Junior Hamby

Donnie Junior Hamby

Apr 29, 2016

Hudson – Reverend Donnie Junior Hamby, age 65, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home. Born March 26, 1951 in Watauga County, he was a son of the late Don Eugene Wheeler and Beatrice Hamby. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Dale and a sister, Darlene Woods. He is survived by...

Daniel David Penley

Daniel David Penley

Apr 27, 2016

Lenoir– Mr. Daniel “D.D.” David Penley, age 65, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home. Born January 13, 1951 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Ernest Pinkney Penley, Sr. and Eloise Payne Penley and husband of Iva Trivette Penley to with whom they shared 43 years of marriage. Other than his parents,...

Richard Dale Triplett

Richard Dale Triplett

Apr 27, 2016

Connelly Springs– Mr. Richard Dale Triplett, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Richard was born July 3, 1959 in Watauga County. Richard moved from Watauga County to Lenoir in 1970. He had worked for McCrary Modern, Plant 9 in Conover and was a member of Lenoir Church of Christ. Richard helped sponsor through Health Talents a young girl...

Lesa Hudson

Lesa Hudson

Apr 27, 2016

Hudson – Ms. Lesa Hudson, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born in Caldwell County on June 11, 1964. She was preceded in death by her father, George Lee Hudson. She is survived by her son Dylan Trivette, her mother, Brenda Triplett and husband Doug Triplett and one brother,...

Christine Messer

Christine Messer

Apr 26, 2016

Granite Falls – Mrs. Christine Helton Messer, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice. Her family will always remember her for being a loving, caring mother and grandmother. Mrs. Messer was born in Caldwell County on December 6, 1933 to the late Joseph Helton and Grace Barber Helton. In addition...

Terry Isenhour

Terry Isenhour

Apr 23, 2016

Lenoir – Terry Alan Isenhour, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Catawba County on August 26, 1956 to Grady Isenhour and JoAnn Moretz Isenhour. He was married to Mary Bishop Isenhour of the residence. Terry was a graduate of Hudson High School and received an...

Pedro Rodriguez

Pedro Rodriguez

Apr 21, 2016

Online condolences may be sent to the Rodriguez Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Rodriguez Family.

Mary Elizabeth Presnell

Mary Elizabeth Presnell

Apr 18, 2016

Mrs. Mary (Lib) Elizabeth Craig Presnell, age 83, of Lenoir, went to be with her loving Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born April 25, 1932 to the late Effie Rae Craig of Lenoir, Mary Lib was a graduate of Lenoir High School and Lenoir Rhyne University with a degree in Business. She served many years as executive secretary for...

Idell Huskey Good

Idell Huskey Good

Apr 18, 2016

Lenoir – Mrs. Idell Huskey Good, age 93, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Health Care. Born March 17, 1923 in Union County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Milas and Bertie Pritchard Huskey and wife of the late Jack H. Good. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a...

Eulene Laws

Eulene Laws

Apr 17, 2016

Lenoir – Mrs. Milby Eulene Miller Laws, age 88, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Shaire Center of Lenoir. Born April 7, 1928 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Larkin Isaac and Easter Louisa Hamby Miller and the wife of the late Joseph Levi Laws. Other than her husband and parents, she was...

Wilma Buchanan Mcginnis

Wilma Buchanan Mcginnis

Apr 17, 2016

Wilma Buchanan McGinnis began her day on Sunday, April 17th, 2016, in her favorite way. She was enjoying the morning on her back porch watching people walk and ride bikes at the walking park when she suddenly became ill and departed this world for the next. Wilma leaves behind her husband of 58 years, James McGinnis; a son, J. Donald...

Clyde David Suddreth

Clyde David Suddreth

Apr 16, 2016

Morganton– Clyde David Suddreth, age 61, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on July 17, 1954 to Opal Smith Suddreth and the late Jimmy Suddreth. Although David was disabled he loved attending his church, Poarch Chapel Missionary Methodist Church, as often as he was able. In addition to his...

Howard Boyd

Howard Boyd

Apr 16, 2016

Lenoir - Mr. Howard M. Boyd, age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice.In honor of Mr. Boyd, the family has requested that his funeral arrangements be private.

Donald Jensen

Donald Jensen

Apr 16, 2016

Donald Duane Jensen, 90, of Lenoir, died in Lenoir on Saturday April 16, 2016 after recent battles with pneumonia. Don was born in Hamburg, Iowa on November 8, 1925, to the late Louis Marvin Jensen and Hazel Marie Gustason Jensen. As a young boy he helped with the family restaurant and hotel. Don graduated from high school at age 16....

Lisa Diane Abel

Lisa Diane Abel

Apr 15, 2016

Hudson – Lisa Diane Abel, age 47, of Hudson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 15, 2016. Born May 5, 1968 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of Fred “Bill” Abel, Jr. and Linda Cherry Abel of Lenoir. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Fred and Clemmie Abel; her maternal grandparents, Thomas...

Thurston Bolick

Thurston Bolick

Apr 14, 2016

Lenoir – Mr. Thurston William Bolick, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on September 29, 1929 to the late Eli Bolick and Verty Baker Bolick. Mr. Bolick was retired from his company, Bolick Construction. He was an avid golfer and loved to work...

Ellis Elmore Hatley

Ellis Elmore Hatley

Apr 12, 2016

Mr. Ellis Elmore Hatley, 94, of Hudson, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Tuesday April 12, 2016, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, where he had been a resident for three years. Ellis, lovingly known to many as “Hat,” had a great love for the land and nature and was an avid vegetable gardener and farmer. Always raising more...

Beth Buckner

Beth Buckner

Apr 10, 2016

Lenoir – Elizabeth “Beth” Dianne Buckner, age 53, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on June 29, 1962 to the late Hillard Clyde Buckner and Sue Helton Buckner. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Debra Ellen...

Inez Kirby

Inez Kirby

Apr 5, 2016

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Herschel S. Kirby of the home. She has one daughter Tammy Kirby Malcolm and husband Jim. She had one Godchild Amanda Watts Overcash and best friend Linda McCall. She also had nieces and nephews too numerous to name. She was employed at Shields of Lenoir for thirty years. A funeral service...

Willard Laws

Willard Laws

Apr 5, 2016

Lenoir- Mr. Willard Laws JR, age 79 passed away suddenly at his residence on April 5, 2016. He was born on April 10, 1937 to the late Willard and Dorothy Laws Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Burl Laws and his son Michael Laws. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Wilcox Laws of twenty three...

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