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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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Earl Devon Pennell
Nov 16, 2014
Lenoir – Mr. Earl Devon Pennell, age 80, went home to be with his Lord and loving wife Barbara, to whom he had been married 50 years, on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Wilkes County on May 20, 1934 to the late Reverend Howard Pennell and Carolyn Robertson Pennell. Mr. Pennell retired from Broyhill...
Thurman David
Nov 15, 2014
Lenoir – Mr. Thurman David Fox, age 88, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Charles George Veteran’s Hospital in Asheville.Born May 7, 1926 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Dewey William and Mary Jane Hall Fox and the husband of Alice Gregory Fox to who they had shared 65 years of marriage. Other...
Patricia Ann Keller
Nov 14, 2014
Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Patricia Ann Kirby Keller, age 56, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Keller Family. PDF Printable Version
Martha Ekard Greene
Nov 14, 2014
Hudson – Mrs. Martha Jean Ekard Greene, age 73 of Hudson, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 14, 2014.Born July 21, 1941 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late John Floyd and Sadie Viola Austin Ekard and the wife of the late Billy Ray Greene. Mrs. Greene was a lifelong member of Poovey’s...
Willanna Ruckman Birtwistle
Nov 11, 2014
Willanna Birtwistle Lenoir – Mrs. Willanna Katherine Ruckman Birtwistle, age 86, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Carolina Rehab of Burke. She was born in Toledo, OH on July 3, 1928 to the late Charles Dewey Ruckman and Bernice Brock Ruckman. Mrs. Birtwistle was a member of Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church where she...
Shelby Brown Ellis
Nov 11, 2014
Lenoir – Mrs. Shelby Jean Brown Ellis, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Caldwell UNC Health Care. She was born in Catawba County on October 6, 1936 to the late Roy Brown and Leola Keller Brown. Mrs. Ellis loved her church, Bethel Advent Christian Church, where she was a life-long member. She was also faithful to...
Steven (Tank) Ray Lingle
Nov 11, 2014
Steven Lingle (Tank) Claremont – Steven Ray Lingle, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1981 to Garry Lingle and Barbara Sturgill Sams. Steven worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed calling his Grandmother and having long talks with her. His Mom will forever hold Steven close to her heart,...
James Russell Parker
Nov 8, 2014
Lenoir – Mr. James Russell Parker, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Ashe County on November 7, 1931 to the late Millard Filmore Parker and Ada Alice Farmer Parker. Mr. Parker was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He loved his family...
Joan Diebold Blazier
Nov 8, 2014
Lenoir – Mrs. Joan Diebold Blazier, age 75, passed away on Saturday, November8, 2014 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the Blazier Family at http://www.evansfuneralservice.com/ Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Blazier Family. PDF Printable Version
Nancy Triplett Hartley
Nov 6, 2014
Lenoir – Mrs. Nancy Sue Triplett Hartley, age 61, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at her home.Born July 27, 1953 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Glenn and Easter Anna Carlton Triplett and the wife of Charles “Doug” Douglas Hartley, of the home, to whom they had shared 19 years of marriage....
Robert Gerald Mcclure
Nov 3, 2014
Lenoir – Mr. Robert Gerald McClure, Sr., age 86, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Charles George VA Hospice in Asheville. He was born in Johnson County, TN on August 22, 1928 to the late John Calvin McClure and Julia Trivett McClure. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice B. McClure;...
Sterling Hall
Nov 3, 2014
Lenoir – Mr. John Sterling Hall, Sr. age 87, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.Born October 8, 1927 in Burke County, he was the son of the late John W. and Ellie Mae King Hall and the husband of Mrs. Amarylis Tate Hall of the home, to whom they had...
Hal Sherrill Vannoy
Nov 3, 2014
Rev. Hal Sherrill Vannoy, 83, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014, at the Kirkland Hospice House from complications of esophageal cancer.Born December 3, 1930 in Boone, North Carolina, Rev. Vannoy was the son of the late Arthur Elbert Vannoy and Annie Sherrill Vannoy. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances Elizabeth Gillett Vannoy, with...
Linda Sharpe Mccall
Nov 2, 2014
Linda McCall Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Linda Ruth Sharpe McCall, age 74, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Warsaw, NC on September 18, 1940 to the late Paul and Ruth Caudle Sharpe. She was married to Douglas Wallace McCall of the residence. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son,...
Ruby Taylor
Nov 1, 2014
Lenoir – Mrs. Ruby Hensley Taylor, age 93, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.Born November 4, 1920 in McDowell County, Mrs. Taylor was a daughter of the late Jerry Alonzo and Louise Easter Harris Hensley and the wife of the late Willie Howard Taylor. Known as “Ms. Ruby”, she was...
Arlie 'Dean' Gene Craig
Nov 1, 2014
Lenoir – Mr. Arlie “Dean” Gene Craig, age 78, of Lenoir, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home.Born December 29, 1935 in Caldwell County, Mr. Craig was a son of the late Lawrence Alfred and Alvie Hall Craig and the husband of Mrs. Shelby Hoyle Craig of the home. Mr. Craig was...
Ricky B. Lyda
Oct 31, 2014
Granite Falls, NC- Mr. Ricky Buford Lyda, age 64, of Granite Falls, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.Born July 9, 1950 in Caldwell County, Mr. Lyda was a son of the late Herbert and Hilda Hensley Lyda. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Lyda;...
Dotty Burns Weaver
Oct 31, 2014
Taylorsville, NC- Mrs. Dotty Burns Weaver, age 85, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir.
Elizabeth Ann Moretz
Oct 29, 2014
Fleetwood, NC - Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Moretz, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Camelot Manor. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 1:00 PM. PDF Printable Version
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