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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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J.C. Knight

J.C. Knight

Aug 21, 2015

J.C.Knight Lenoir – Mr. Jonathan Crates Knight “J.C.”, age 82, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. J.C. was born in Caldwell County on July 27, 1933 to the late George H. Knight and Bertie Arney Knight.He was married to Marceline Oliver Knight for 62 years. In addition to his parents, J.C. was...

Mary Dula

Mary Dula

Aug 20, 2015

Lenoir – Mrs. Mary Potter Dula, age 68, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be sent to the Dula family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Dula Family. PDF Printable Version

Hyla Ferguson

Hyla Ferguson

Aug 17, 2015

Lenoir - Hyla Sue Ferguson, age 67, passed away on August 17, 2015 at Gateway Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM. PDF Printable Version

Shirley Watson Kirby

Shirley Watson Kirby

Aug 17, 2015

Lenoir– Mrs. Shirley Watson Kirby, age 73, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, August 17, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born in Caldwell County on April 10, 1942 to the late Willard M. Watson and Leatha Hollar Watson. She was married to Dillard “Dee” Kirby for 55 years. Mrs. Kirby graduated from...

Ellen Louise Setzer Parson

Ellen Louise Setzer Parson

Aug 15, 2015

Mrs. Ellen “Toodie” Louise Setzer Parson, age 68, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.Born October 6, 1946 in Caldwell County, Mrs. Parson was a daughter of the late Grady V. and Nellie Price Setzer and the wife of the late Clyde Hildreth Parson. Other than her husband and parents, she...

Vernon Goforth

Vernon Goforth

Aug 14, 2015

Vernon “Willie” William Goforth, age 39, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.Willie was born March 14, 1976 in Caldwell County. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Clark Young. Willie loved his family.He enjoyed camping, fishing and working on his old trucks. He is survived by his mother, Viola Young and husband...

Maggie Miller

Maggie Miller

Aug 10, 2015

Lenoir – Mrs. Maggie Penland Miller, age 98, was called home to Heaven on Monday, August 10, 2015. She was born in Clay County, NC on March 4, 1917 to the late Mack Penland and Nancy Ledford Penland. She was married for more than 50 years to the late Floyd Miller. Mrs. Miller will always be remembered as a loving...

Doris Inez Jewell Mcfarlin

Doris Inez Jewell Mcfarlin

Aug 8, 2015

The funeral for Doris Inez Jewell McFarlin of Morganton will be conducted at 4 pm, Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Winkler’s Grove Baptist Church by Bro. Ronnie L. Jewell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 pm prior to the service and at other times at the home of daughter DeAnna...

Kay C Wilson

Kay C Wilson

Aug 6, 2015

Granite Falls – Mrs. Kay Cline Wilson, age 72 of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.Born April 13, 1943 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Wright Cline. Kay had retired as a loan officer with RBC Centura Bank. She is survived by her husband,...

Dorothy Hendrix Church

Dorothy Hendrix Church

Aug 4, 2015

Lenoir- Mrs. Dorothy Hendrix Church, age 75, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Wilkes County on June 5, 1940 to the late Albert Hendrix and Ina Minton Hendrix. Mrs. Church is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dwain Church. Mrs. Church was a member of Yadkin Baptist...

Dick Pope

Dick Pope

Aug 3, 2015

Dick Pope Granite Falls– Mr. Hal David Pope “Dick”, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on October, 20, 1931 to the late Ralph E. Pope and Georgie Hudson Pope. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Woods Pope. Mr. Pope was a veteran...

Jesse Walter Suddreth

Jesse Walter Suddreth

Aug 1, 2015

Lenoir –Mr. Jesse Walter Suddreth, age 82, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.Born May 31, 1933 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Walter Alexander Sudderth and Emma Adeline Curtis Suddreth and the husband of Mrs. Peggy Keller Suddreth to whom they shared 62 years of marriage....

Carlos Alberto Teixeira

Carlos Alberto Teixeira

Jul 28, 2015

Lenoir– Carlos Alberto Teixeira, age 67, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.Born April 20, 1948 in Brazil, he was a son of the late Nicanor and Isabella Teixeira and the husband of Herta Teixeira. Carlos was employed with McDonalds of Lenoir. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Putignano and...

Mary Irene Smith Turner

Mary Irene Smith Turner

Jul 27, 2015

Mary Turner Granite Falls- Mrs. Mary Smith Turner, age 85, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Shaire Center. She was born in Caldwell County on November 23, 1929 to the late Albert Corbin Smith and Ida Bolick Smith. Mrs. Turner was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and had retired from Bernhardt Furniture Industries after more than...

Minnie Sue Mcdonald

Minnie Sue Mcdonald

Jul 27, 2015

Minnie Sue McDonald, age 94, died peacefully and joined her Creator on July 27, 2015, at the home of her youngest daughter, Glennie McDonald Sims, surrounded by family and caregivers.She was born November 28, 1920, in Granite Falls, North Carolina, the daughter of Roscoe Fred Marshall and Mary Catherine Williams Marshall. Sue is remembered by all who knew her as...

Lorraine Graf Zabel

Lorraine Graf Zabel

Jul 23, 2015

Hudson- Mrs. Lorraine Gras Zabel, age 70 passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM with Chaplain Delbert Minner officiating. PDF Printable Version

Tony Allen Hamby

Tony Allen Hamby

Jul 22, 2015

Tony Hamby Collettsville- Mr. Tony Allen Hamby, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on January 4, 1942 to the late James Albert Hamby and Rachel Wright Hamby. He was married to Joyce Worley Hamby of the residence. Mr. Hamby was a Godly Christian...

Edith Teague Rhodes

Edith Teague Rhodes

Jul 21, 2015

Edith Rhodes Hudson – Mrs. Edith Teague Rhodes, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on May 28, 1922 to the late Wiley “Jim” and Stella Setzer Teague. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Bynum Rhodes. Mrs. Rhodes loved gardening and quilting, as she designed, created...

Donna Beane

Donna Beane

Jul 19, 2015

Donna Beane Hudson – Mrs. Donna Baker Beane, age 43, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Hertford County, NC on December 7, 1971 to Thomas and Edna Matthews Baker. She was married to Wes Beane of the home. Donna loved her Lord Jesus and strived to bring her children up in the...

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