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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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Dennis Setzer

Dennis Setzer

Apr 2, 2014

Dennis Setzer Granite Falls, NC- James Dennis Setzer, age 78, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on June 7, 1935 to the late Clifford P. Setzer and Gladys Underdown Setzer. He was married to Pearl W. Setzer of the residence for 59 years. Dennis was a loving...

Alice Bell Spears Harrison

Alice Bell Spears Harrison

Mar 31, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Alice Bell Spears Harrison, age 74, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1940 in Wise County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Gilmer James and Gladys Alice Wade Spears. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Spears. Mrs. Harrison is...

Minnie A.

Minnie A.

Mar 28, 2014

Hickory, NC - Minnie A. Cox, age 95, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. She was born on May 30, 1918 in Mitchell County to the late Richard Pitman and Dicie McKinney Pitman. She is survived by her children, Roger Cox and Gail Roberts, both of Hickory. Funeral services for Ms. Cox are private. Online...

Doris Walker Helton

Doris Walker Helton

Mar 22, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Doris “Deanie” Walker Helton, age 81, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. Born August 15, 1932 in Caldwell County, Mrs. Helton was a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Hattie Ora Goble Walker and the wife of Mr. Charles “Sonny” Ralph Helton of the home. Other...

Dawn Howell

Dawn Howell

Mar 20, 2014

Hudson, NC- Missy Dawn Howell, age 22, of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her home. Missy was born in Caldwell County December 14, 1991. She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, Charles Roby Howell and Loretta Bolton Howell. Missy was a 2011 graduate of South Caldwell High School with dreams of being a CNA....

Mitchell Grant Smith

Mitchell Grant Smith

Mar 19, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mitchell Grant Smith, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on March 20, 1927 to the late Edward Smith and Florence Hagaman Smith. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin Smith, Harold Smith, Edward Smith, Jr. and Johnny Smith; and his...

Esther Pritchard Lewis

Esther Pritchard Lewis

Mar 16, 2014

Esther Lewis Lenoir, NC- Esther Pritchard Lewis, age 76, went to heaven on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Gateway Nursing Center surrounded by her family that loved her dearly. She was born in Caldwell County on June 18, 1937 to the late Bill Pritchard and Crettie Huskey Pritchard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Evelyn Baldwin Barnes

Evelyn Baldwin Barnes

Mar 15, 2014

Lenoir - Evelyn Baldwin Barnes, age 81, passed away at Caldwell Hospice on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the Barnes Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com PDF Printable Version

Anne Lou Schirmer

Anne Lou Schirmer

Mar 11, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Anne Lou Shirmer, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2014 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangments are pending And will be announced by Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir. PDF Printable Version

Brian Louis Huffman

Brian Louis Huffman

Mar 11, 2014

Statesville, NC- Brian Louis Huffman, age 41, died unexpectedly while working at the family farm in Caldwell County, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Brian is survived by his parents, Louis J. and Linda J. Huffman of Statesville; his sister, Anna Huffman Winger, her husband John and their children, Brian̢۪s beloved niece and nephews, Olivia Lynn, Robert Louis and John Carlyle of...

Kathy Jones Hudson

Kathy Jones Hudson

Mar 10, 2014

Granite Falls, NC- Kathy Suzzette Jones Hudson, age 50, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Catawba County on August 11, 1963 to Betty Austin Jones and the late Bobby Gene Jones, Sr. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Eugene Jones and sister,...

Janice Lingle Anders

Janice Lingle Anders

Mar 8, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Janice Carol Lingle Anders, age 66, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Lenoir HealthCare. She was born in Watauga County on August 14, 1947 to the late Barney Lingle and Essie Aldride Lingle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Mae Jones and her son, James Leonard Jones....

Paul Thomas Gurley

Paul Thomas Gurley

Mar 7, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Paul Thomas Gurley, age 74, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 18, 1939 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Clarence Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Setzer Gurley and the husband of Mrs. Sue Ingram Gurley to whom he was married for 47 years....

Nina Raydell Pardue

Nina Raydell Pardue

Mar 5, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Nina Raydell Ashley Pardue, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Wilkes County on January 18, 1925 to the late Thomas Harrison Ashley and Queenie Hanes Ashley. Mrs. Pardue was a member of Miller̢۪s Creek Baptist Church. During World War II she worked at Belk as a buyer...

Randy Gary Price

Randy Gary Price

Mar 4, 2014

DUE TO THE WEATHER, SERVICES FOR RANDY WILL BE MOVED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014. ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT BLUE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH ON SATURDAY. VISITATION STARTS AT 11:00 WITH SERVICE BEGINNING AT 12 NOON. AGAIN, ALL SERVICES ARE MOVED TO SATURDAY. Randy Price Lenoir, NC- Randy Gary Price, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014...

Pauline P. Keyes

Pauline P. Keyes

Mar 4, 2014

Pauline Keyes was welcomed into the home of angels on Tuesday March 4, 2014. She was given many happy and prosperous years on this earth. Pauline leaves vacant a place in the heart of those who knew and loved her. She was born in Haywood County, NC. After graduating high school she attended Johnson Bible College in TN. For many...

Mary Lou Tester

Mary Lou Tester

Mar 3, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Mary Lou Tester, age 78, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Watauga County on May 17, 1935 to the late Eli London Ward and Ivy Davis Ward. She was married to the late William Jackson Tester. Mrs. Tester is survived by her children, Phillip Tester and wife, Ina; John...

Wilma Jean Hamby

Wilma Jean Hamby

Mar 1, 2014

Hudson, NC- Mrs. Wilma Jean Nelson Hamby, age 79, of Hudson, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home. Born January 23, 1935 in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late John and Ella Smith Nelson and the wife of the late Wayne Hamby. Mrs. Hamby loved her garden, her flowers and the birds. She had been...

Fred Morris Edmisten

Fred Morris Edmisten

Feb 28, 2014

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Fred Morris Edmisten, age 89, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home. Born February 14, 1925 in Caldwell County, Mr. Edmisten was a son of the late Grady Harrison and Rosa Byrd Shore Edmisten. He was the husband of Mrs. Betty Sue Braswell Edmisten of the home, to whom they have been married...

Ruth Price Laws

Ruth Price Laws

Feb 28, 2014

Morganton, NC- Mrs. Ruth Price Laws, age 80, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at her home. Born December 1, 1933 in Caldwell County, Mrs. Laws was a daughter of the late Daniel Boone Price and Mrs. Bessie Rea Summerow Price of Lenoir. She was the wife of the late Johnny Alfred Laws. Mrs. Laws was a very active member...

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