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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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Carson William Handy

Carson William Handy

Jul 16, 2014

Lenoir – Carson William Handy, age 4, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 as result of an auto accident.Born April 26, 2010 in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Sabrina Faith Handy and Jesse Lee Blann of Morganton. Carson attended Head Start and loved playing with robots as well as mowing the lawn with his...

Addie Teeters Lackey

Addie Teeters Lackey

Jul 15, 2014

Addie Lackey Lenoir – Mrs. Addie Teeters Lackey, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on September 30, 1940 to the late Ralph “Pete” Teeters and Ella Marie Haas Teeters. Mrs. Lackey was married for more than 57 years to Clyde Lackey of the residence. Mrs. Lackey was a...

Hanley Ronald James

Hanley Ronald James

Jul 11, 2014

Mr. Hanley Ronald James, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at his home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir. PDF Printable Version

Melody Clark Mclean

Melody Clark Mclean

Jul 11, 2014

Lenoir – Melody Clark McLean, age 60, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at her home.Born June 23, 1954 in Caldwell County, Melody was a daughter of the late Coye Ransom and Katherine Beane Clark. Melody loved the mountains and gardening. She is survived by her two children, Lori Lail of Granite Falls; Jason Fulbright of Newton; one...

Louise Icenhour Prestwood

Louise Icenhour Prestwood

Jul 11, 2014

Granite Falls – Mrs. Louise Icenhour Prestwood, age 77, of Granite Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, July 11, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.Born July 29, 1936 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Nealie Ader Icenhour and the wife of the late Bobby Gene Prestwood. Other than...

Helen Hatley

Helen Hatley

Jul 9, 2014

Mrs. Helen Justice Hatley, 90, of Hudson, died peacefully, Wednesday July 9, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care after a period of declining health. Helen was born on October 15, 1923, in Hudson, to the late Ira Lee Justice and Maude Sullivan Justice. Known for her gracious manner and charming smile, Helen’s affection for people, engaging curiosity, and keen...

Sandra Mull Davis

Sandra Mull Davis

Jul 8, 2014

Sandra Davis Lenoir – Mrs. Sandra Lucille Mull Davis, age, 61, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Illinois. She was the daughter of Myrtle Mae Mull of Lenoir and the late Lloyd Mull. Sandra was a member of West Lenoir Baptist Church and worked for Caldwell County...

Kay Cash Nelms

Kay Cash Nelms

Jul 7, 2014

Lenoir – Mrs. Kay Cash Nelms, age, 72, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Gaston County on January 27, 1942 to the late Author V. Cash and Cora Hembree Cash. She was married to George B. Nelms of the residence for more than 41 years. Mrs. Nelms loved the Lord and her...

Ella Mae Williams Keener

Ella Mae Williams Keener

Jul 5, 2014

Lenoir – Mrs. Ella Mae Williams Keener, age 56, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born in Iredell County on January 27, 1958 to the late Charlie Williams and Paralee Price Williams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Terry Brown and her...

Wanda Lou Greene

Wanda Lou Greene

Jul 5, 2014

Lenoir – Mrs. Wanda Lou Greene, age 79, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir.Born March 29, 1935 in Watauga County, Mrs. Greene was a daughter of the late Roscoe D. and Hazel Church Greene and wife of the late Rayvon Greene who passed away in 2003. Other than her husband and parents,...

Grady Spencer Bentley

Grady Spencer Bentley

Jul 5, 2014

Lenoir - Mr. Grady Spencer Bentley, age 72, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence.Born February 2, 1942 in Ashe County, Mr. Bentley was a son of the late Philmore and Nancy Greer Bentley. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Bentley, two brothers, Dale and Jess Bentley and two sisters,...

Maggie Lea Allen

Maggie Lea Allen

Jul 4, 2014

Lenoir- Mrs. Maggie Lea Greene Allen, age 82, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice. A private graveside service will be held. PDF Printable Version

Ambrose Bryant

Ambrose Bryant

Jul 4, 2014

Lenoir – Mr. Ambrose Edgar Bryant, age 96, passed away on July 4, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on December 29, 1917 to the late William Bryant and Ada Taylor Bryant. He was married to Faye Barrier Bryant of the residence. Mr. Bryant was a member of Celia Creek Baptist Church and served as a...

Barry Michael Thomas

Barry Michael Thomas

Jul 3, 2014

Barry Michael Thomas, age 58 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2014.He was born in Caldwell County on February 3, 1956 to Francis Thomas and the late Sue Parton Thomas. Barry worked for 34 years at Lenoir Mirror.He loved being outdoors. Gardening, hunting, and fishing were activities he enjoyed. He also greatly enjoyed camping in the mountains with his...

Margaret Pauline Cline

Margaret Pauline Cline

Jul 2, 2014

Margaret Cline Lenoir – Margaret Pauline Morrow Cline, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Caldwell County on August 4, 1927 to the late Walter Morrow and Lula Mae Cline Morrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Cline; four brothers and one sister. Mrs. Cline is...

Claude Ira Seagle

Claude Ira Seagle

Jun 29, 2014

Granite Falls – Mr. Claude Ira Seagle, age 89, of Granite Falls, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.Born April 28, 1925 in Caldwell County, Mr. Seagle was a son of the late Lawrence and Mary Smith Seagle and the husband of Mrs. Mary Lou Clark Seagle of the home. Other than his...

Kenneth Wayne Crump

Kenneth Wayne Crump

Jun 28, 2014

Morganton, NC- Mr. Kenneth Wayne Crump, age 53, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his home.Born October 5, 1960 in Valdese, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Betty Cook Crump. He is survived by his sister, Donna Oliver and husband Greg of Lenoir and their 3 sons, Greg Oliver, Jr. of Boone and Zachary...

Mary Retha Dula

Mary Retha Dula

Jun 24, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Mary Retha Lunsford Dula, age 78, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.Born January 29, 1936 in Watauga County, Mrs. Dula was a daughter of the late Hansford and Lala Ruppert Lunsford and the wife of John Junior Dula, of the home. Other than her parents, she was...

Dean Webster Greer

Dean Webster Greer

Jun 22, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Dean Webster Greer, age 79, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on February 26, 1935 to the late Gonzalo Greer and Elsie Phillips Greer. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked at Broyhill Furniture Industries for more than 40 years. In addition to...

Patricia Pitman

Patricia Pitman

Jun 22, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Patricia Ann Church Pitman, age 55, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Iaeger, WV on April 6, 1959 to the late William McKinley Church and Kathleen Auville Church. Patty is survived by her boyfriend, Bruce Mahala; daughter, Michelle Hughes; son, Berley Shea; sister, Kathy Presnell; brother, David Church; grandchildren, Damien...

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