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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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Judy Gibson Curtis
May 6, 2015
Connelly Springs –Judy Gibson Curtis, age 68, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her home.Born October 26, 1946 in Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Wesley R. and Elsie Sutton Gibson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Whisnant and two brothers, Jimmy and Charles Arnette. Judy is survived by...
Johnny L. Curtis
May 5, 2015
Johnny Curtis Granite Falls – Mr. Johnny L. Curtis, age 72, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Mr. Curtis was born in Caldwell County on April 15, 1943 to the Reverend Robert Curtis and the late Mary Fox Curtis. He was married to Joyce Crotts Curtis for 50 years. Mr....
Hilda Harrison Reid Powell
May 2, 2015
Hilda Powell Lenoir – Hilda Lee Harrison Reid Powell, age 74, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Lenoir Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on August 18, 1940 to the late Elbert John Harrison and Edith Townsend Harrison. Hilda felt her greatest accomplishment in life was her children. She enjoyed spending time...
David Juan Matias
Apr 28, 2015
Lenoir - David Juan Matias, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Mountain City, TN. David Juan Matias, son of Juan Matias and Ana Andres de Matias was a loving, caring, family involved individual. He enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends. David so often talked about joining the Marines. He was always willing...
Jerry Wayne Whisnant
Apr 25, 2015
Jerry Whisnant Lenoir – Mr. Jerry Wayne Whisnant, Sr., age 65, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.Born May 14, 1949 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Arvle and Marie Pipes Whisnant. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Linda Taylor...
Mary Swanson Gentry
Apr 23, 2015
Mary Gentry Lenoir – Mary Christine Swanson Gentry, age 88, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Gateway Nursing Center. She was born in Caldwell County on November 9, 1926 to the late Haywood Swanson and Viola Robeson Swanson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jay William Gentry; brothers, B.H. Swanson and...
James Taylor
Apr 23, 2015
Granite Falls – James “Moon” Daniel Taylor, age 67, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Columbia, SC on June 26, 1947 to the late L. Deck Taylor and Bettie Waddell Taylor. Moon was a veteran of the United States Army and also considered himself a veteran of 25 years with Little Caesar’s,...
Jeffrey Gearhart
Apr 21, 2015
Lenoir – Jeffrey Allen Gearhart Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday April 21, 2015.Born on August 6, 1968, Jeff was 46 years old. Jeff, a Pastor of Community Chapel Church, had a great love for his family but an even greater love for the Lord.His only desire was for everyone to be with him...
Joanna Salgado
Apr 21, 2015
Lenoir – Mrs. Joanna Marie Wink Salgado, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 13, 1939 to the late Paul G. Wink and Ella Dorothy Twist Wink. Mrs. Salgado was a member of St. James Episcopal Church where she was an active participant in their outreach activities....
Jean Barlow
Apr 20, 2015
Jean Barlow Lenoir- Mrs. Ruby Jean Williams Barlow, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born on March 13, 1936 to the late James “Tillman” Williams and Evelyn Plemmons Williams. Mrs. Barlow attended Kings Creek Baptist Church and for many years she volunteered countless hours at the Lenoir Moose Lodge, where she was...
Bradley D. Craig
Apr 20, 2015
Lenoir- Bradley D. Craig, age 60, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Worship Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Craig family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Craig Family. PDF Printable Version
Shane Ted Clark
Apr 19, 2015
Lenoir - Shane Ted Clark, age 58, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence. His funeral service will be private. PDF Printable Version
Norma 'Dottie' Jones
Apr 17, 2015
Lenoir – Norma “Dottie” Dorothea Jones, age 54, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Boston, MA on December 3, 1960 to the late Forrest McBriar and Lillian Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her aunts, Ruth Jones Moore and Beatrice Jones Forney and cousins, John Mack...
Shirley Ann Triplett Watson
Apr 15, 2015
Shirley Watson Lenoir – Shirley Ann Triplett Watson, age 78, of Lenoir, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 2:08 PM. Born September 23, 1936 in Watauga County, she was the daughter of the late Clemmon and Pearl Triplett. Mrs. Watson was a member of First Baptist Church of Whitnel. She retired from...
Tammy Annas
Apr 12, 2015
Lenoir – Tammy Elizabeth Penley Annas, age 43, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Catawba County on September 6, 1971 to Daniel Penley and Iva Trivette Penley. Tammy was a member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church. Tammy was preceded in death by her sister, Lori Ann Freeman...
Roger Lee Mccroskey
Apr 11, 2015
Roger McCroskey Hudson – Roger Lee McCroskey, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Gateway Nursing Center. He was born in Mercer County, West Virginia on October 20, 1941 to the late Lemuel McCroskey and Gladys Luellen Hatley. Roger retired from Broyhill Furniture Industries after working for more than 40 years. He...
Larry Dean Haas
Apr 10, 2015
Lenoir – Larry Dean Haas, age 61, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on August 5, 1953 to Marie Clark Haas. Larry was married to Deborah Drum Haas of the home for 36 years. Larry was a member of Lenoir Community Church for most of his life where he was...
Eurline Lewis Martin
Apr 5, 2015
Lenoir– Mrs. Eurline Lewis Martin, age 81, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Caldwell County on December 8, 1933 to the late Thurman S. Lewis and Wilma Hurley Lewis. She was married to Ralph Eugene “Curly” Martin, of the home, for 59 years. Mrs. Martin was a long-time member of First...
Donald 'Donnie' Jay Bodford
Apr 4, 2015
Lenoir – Donald “Donnie”Jay Bodford, age 41, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on November 5, 1973 to Frances Lipsie Sanders and the late Norman Bodford. He was married to Doris Dula Bodford of the home. In addition to his wife and mother, Donnie is survived by his step-father, Randy...
Rachel Pitts Price
Apr 4, 2015
Lenoir – Mrs. Rachel Pitts Price, age 93, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Lenoir HealthCare.Born December 24, 1921 in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Marlon and Jessie Mae Crites Pitts and the wife of the late Fred W. Price Sr. Other than her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by...
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