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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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Bruce C. Pennell

Bruce C. Pennell

Apr 1, 2015

Lenoir – Bruce Carroll Pennell, a loving husband, father and grandfather of Baptist Faith at Lenoir Community Church, recently passed away on April 1, 2015 at Lenoir Health Care. Born on September 1, 1937, Bruce was 77 years of age. In his many years, Bruce lived an accomplished life; only at the age of 10 he won a watermelon-eating contest...

Daniel Wade Beach

Daniel Wade Beach

Mar 31, 2015

Lenoir – Daniel Wade Beach Jr. of Carlton Springs Place, passed away on March 31, 2015 at Lenoir Healthcare.Daniel was born on March 16, 1925 to the late Daniel Wade Beach Sr. and wife Oma Smith Beach. Daniel was a United States Army Veteran, of Methodist Faith as well as a Charter Member for the Happy Valley Ruritan Club where...

John Stewart

John Stewart

Mar 30, 2015

Lenoir – Johnny Lee Stewart, age 74, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at UNC Healthcare. Funeral services are private. Online condolences may be sent to the Stewart Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Stewart Family. PDF Printable Version

John Curtis Deitz

John Curtis Deitz

Mar 29, 2015

John Deitz Granite Falls - John Curtis Deitz Jr. passed away at the age of 79 on March 29, 2015 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese, NC. He was born in Caldwell County on October 18, 1935 to the late John Curtis Deitz Sr. and Bernice Carlton Deitz. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death...

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Mar 28, 2015

Taylorsville, NC- Mr. Horace Michael Thompson, age 66, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday,March 28, 2015. The Thompson Family is gathering with family and friends at Lower Creek Baptist Church Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 2:00 until 4:00 for a time of celebration of Mike's life and visitation time in the fellowship hall at the church. Online condolences may be sent...

Bernice Lucille Correll

Bernice Lucille Correll

Mar 27, 2015

Lenoir- Bernice “Tiny” Lucille Sipes Correll, age 83, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Shaire Center in Lenoir.Born February 10, 1932 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Della Watson Sipes and wife of the late Duward Henry Correll. Other than her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Clifton Salley

Clifton Salley

Mar 25, 2015

Clifton Salley Clifton Salley departed this life Wednesday March 25, 2015 at Hospice Palliative Care. Mr. Salley was born April 6, 1929 in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents; Rev. Ben Salley and Ethel Green Salley.Four brothers: Rev. Daniel Salley Sr., Joseph Salley, Wilbert Salley, and Thomas Salley.Two sisters: Jessie Salley McClinton, and Thelma Salley Peeples.He...

Patty Estes Greer

Patty Estes Greer

Mar 25, 2015

Born: August 20, 1954 Death: March 25, 2015

Carden Brown

Carden Brown

Mar 23, 2015

Carden Brown Lenoir- Robert Carden Brown, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 19, 1960 to Cherry Noble and the late Robert Eugene Brown. He was married to Teresa Musfeldt Brown of the home. Carden loved his family and friends and was known for never having...

Louise Cummings Bird

Louise Cummings Bird

Mar 23, 2015

Louise Ilee Cummings Bird lived a full and varied life of almost 95 years. Louise was born in Rocky, Arkansas, and was the third of Oscar and Mildred Cummings’ eight children. When she was a small child the family moved to Albert, Kansas, where her father found employment working for the railroad and farming.She grew up on a farm and...

Wilbern P. Brown

Wilbern P. Brown

Mar 23, 2015

Wilbern Brown On Monday, March 23rd, 2015 our beloved Wilbern P. Brown (Fuzzy) passed peacefully into eternal life with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Wilbern will be remembered for his quick wit, kind spirit, generosity and his love and devotion to his friends and family. He was a loving and devoted husband and loving father to his two daughters. Wilbern...

Benjamin Depree Stephens

Benjamin Depree Stephens

Mar 23, 2015

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Benjamin Depree Stephens, age 75, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Stephens was born August 14, 1939 in McBee, South Carolina to the late Henry Rivers and Isralee Bowers Stephens.He was retired from Broyhill Furniture and a member of Heavenly Hope Baptist Church. Other than his parents,...

Robert 'Bob' Hester Enloe

Robert 'Bob' Hester Enloe

Mar 21, 2015

Ferguson – Mr. Robert “Bob” Hester Enloe, age 68, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. Bob was born in Caldwell County on October 15, 1946 to the late Roy Reeves Enloe and Hester Clippard Enloe. He was married to Linda Johnson Enloe of their home in Wilkes County. Bob had been a member...

Kenneth Houston Harris

Kenneth Houston Harris

Mar 19, 2015

Kenneth Houston Harris, 79, of Horseshoe Bend Rd, Hudson, passed away in his home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Kenneth was a son of the late Herndon and Bertie Minton Harris and the husband to the love of his life, Shelba Jean Saunders Harris, whom he would have shared 60 years of Marriage on July 31, 2015. Other than his...

Vertie Mae Dancy Teague

Vertie Mae Dancy Teague

Mar 19, 2015

After a long and valiant battle with cancer, Vertie Mae Teague passed peacefully at 8:45 PM Thursday March 19, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative care in Lenoir NC. Vertie was a daughter of the late Conard Dancy and Edna Isaacs and is also preceded in death by her brother; Charlie Dancy and Sister in...

Linda Church

Linda Church

Mar 14, 2015

Born: March 5, 1943 Death: March 14, 2015

Sandra Bentley Younce

Sandra Bentley Younce

Mar 13, 2015

Sandra Bentley Younce, of Hickory, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in Winston-Salem. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Evans FuneralService & Crematory of Lenoir. PDF Printable Version

Shelby Jean King

Shelby Jean King

Mar 12, 2015

Gamewell– Shelby Jean Winkler King, age 77, of Gamewell, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 12th, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care-Kirkwood.Born February 12th, 1938 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late William and Sessie Winkler. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a special aunt, Ola Bullard....

Sandra Barr Wilson

Sandra Barr Wilson

Mar 11, 2015

Lenoir – Mrs. Sandra Barr Wilson, age 70, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.Born December 11, 1944 in Washington County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Grant Judson and Pearl Mae Brewer Barr. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Lenoir Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Other than...

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