Obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

Melisa Oakes, 57, passed away on August 13, 2024.

Melisa was born on September 28, 1966, to Judy Triplett and to the late Tommy Triplett.

In addition to her father, Melisa is preceded in death by her significant other, James Berryhill; her granny, Charlue Greene; grandparents, Frank Coffey, Hill and Virginia Triplett.

Those...

Aug 12, 2024

Elias Eugene Wintermoyer, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Elias was born on Monday, August 12, 2024, to Ryan and Morgan Wintermoyer.

In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory are grandparents; Mark and Jonna Napolillo, Todd Wintermoyer, April and Charlie Sims; aunts, Mallory and Olivia Napolillo,...

Aug 12, 2024

Duane Houston Kirby, 85, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home in Gamewell, NC.

He was born on June 25, 1939, to the late Shuford and Vera Kirby.

Duane was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He was also an Army Veteran, where he served in...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Sue Blevins, 73, of Lenoir, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Linda was born on September 21, 1950, to the late James and Florence Price.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death are her brother, Roger Cooke; sisters, Gail Bentley, Pat Minton, Cheryl Miller, Sylvia Laney, and Donna Cardwell.

Aug 11, 2024

Matthew Forte, 58, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

He was born on August 14, 1965 to Luther and Shirley Forte.

Matthew is preceded in death by his sister, Paula Eugena Forte.

In addition to his parents, those left to cherish Matthew’s memory are his wife of 19 years, Laura...

Aug 10, 2024

Thelma Magdaline Brown Anderson, 88, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, August 10, 2024, at her home in Lenoir, NC.  She was born January 10, 1936, to the late Lonnie and Clancy Williams.

She was a devoted wife mother and grandmother.  She loved having her family around her.  She also loved watching and...

Aug 9, 2024

Lenoir – Patricia Summerlin Arnold, 78, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

She was born to the late Dallas Summerlin and Betty Pope Summerlin Edmisten on December 3, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Edmisten and a brother, James Summerlin.  Survivors include...

Aug 7, 2024

JC Junior Hendrix, 88, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

JC was born on March 24, 1936, to the late Charlie and Effie Hendrix.

In addition to his parents, JC is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Vivian Hendrix; son, Nick Hendrix, four brothers and six sisters.

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Aug 7, 2024

Joy Odom, 84, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Joy was born on July 21, 1940, to the late James and Lillie Belle Weir.

Those left to cherish Joy’s memory are her husband, Norman Odom, Sr.; sons, Chris Triplett, David Triplett, Kenneth Triplett; stepchildren; Norman, Theo, Timmy, and Patsy; granddaughter, Olivia; and numerous...

Aug 7, 2024

Douglas Howell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

He was born on July 15, 1958, to the late Wade Howell and Carolyn Brown Howell.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Jeanne Triplett and Kay Hochschild.

Those left to...

Aug 7, 2024

Leon Victor Hollar, 80, passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2024.

Leon was born on August 21, 1943, to the late Victor Hollar and Jimmie Greene.

In addition to his parents, Leon is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Colene Hollar; daughter, Joan Crain; grandsons, Randy Crain and Tyler Horton; great granddaughter,...

Aug 5, 2024

Sarah Bumgarner Lail, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Trinity Village in Hickory. She was born in Bum Town, Caldwell County on September 18, 1934 to the late Jeff Bumgarner and Pearl Cannon Bumgarner.

Sarah was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed visits with friends...

Aug 4, 2024

Floyd Clarence Coffey, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Floyd was born on April 14, 1935, to the late Charlie and Virginia Coffey.

In addition to his parents, Floyd is preceded in death by his wife Clara Mae Hilton Coffey.

Floyd retired from Furniture Brands.

He will be...

Aug 4, 2024

Jeffrey Ray Austin, 60, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends.

Jeffery Austin is survived by his parents, Ray and Lorene Austin; his wife Amanda West-Austin; his brother Wes Austin; his children Jesse Massey, Hannah Austin, Macy Austin, Ellis Austin, Rider Austin; his grandchildren Lyrik Massey, Jude Massey, Archer Austin-Jones,...

Aug 1, 2024

Boyd George Woodward, 82, of Lenoir, NC and formerly of Yorktown, VA passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 15, 1942, in Granite Falls, NC.

Boyd dearly loved the Lord, his family and friends. While living in Yorktown, VA, he assisted the late Charles Graham, Sr of Yorktown, VA and the late...

Jul 28, 2024

Deborah Deal Banner “Debbie”, age 72, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on August 24, 1951 to the late Houston Deal and Lilly Ann Suddreth.

Debbie was a loving mother and an absolutely amazing grandmother. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy in life and she loved...

Jul 25, 2024

Terri Hollifield, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Terri was born on October 6, 1957, to her mother, Jean Mann and to the late Hermon Mann.

In addition to her father, Terri is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Hollifield.

Those left to cherish Terri’s memory...

Jul 22, 2024

Joshua Aaron Pace, 33, passed away on July 22, 2024.

He was born March 7, 1991 to the late Danny and Nancy Pace.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister Summer Sellers (Randy); and brother, Noah Pace.

Joshua was a musician.  He enjoyed practicing his tattooing skills and music.

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Jul 21, 2024

Gladys Lee Bentley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born on March 29, 1936, to Frank Miller and Josie Proffit Miller.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Bentley, two daughters, Rita Faye Townsend and Rena Jean Cardwell, three brothers, Buryl, Denver and Arlie Miller and...

Jul 21, 2024

Joyce Marie Bryant, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born on November 16, 1949.  She will be greatly missed.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Joyce Bryant.