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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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Frank Coffey

Frank Coffey

Dec 25, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Frank Coffey, age 71, of Lenoir, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Wallace Thompson Hospital in Union, South Carolina. Born September 15, 1942 in Avery County, Frank was a son of the late Loyd Vines and Rosie Coffey. He worked many years as a carpenter and also served eight years in the National...

Virginia Katherine Jensen

Virginia Katherine Jensen

Dec 24, 2013

Virginia Katherine Handley Jensen, 87, of Lenoir, died following a lengthy battle with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease at her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Virginia was born in Shubert, NE on July 17, 1926, to the late Arthur Lawrence Handley and Mattie Katherine Barker Handley. Virginia attended Walnut Grove Country School and later graduated from Shubert High School. During...

Dennis Stanley Smith

Dennis Stanley Smith

Dec 22, 2013

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Francisco Hernandez

Francisco Hernandez

Dec 22, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Francisco Hernandez-Cruz, age 83, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home. Born September 17, 1930 in Aramecina, Valle, Honduras he was a son of the late Enemecio Hernandez and Diomedes Cruz. He was a livestock trader. He is survived by his wife, Alba Livida Diaz Hernandez; his daughters, Iris Izaguirre and husband Oscar;...

Thomas E. Watson

Thomas E. Watson

Dec 21, 2013

Thomas Watson Lenoir – Mr. Thomas E. Watson, age 68, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Watauga County on August 8, 1945 to the late Cornelius Roosevelt Watson and Roxy Carroll Watson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lena Maybell Watson; sons, Timothy...

Gertrude Tolley Murphy

Gertrude Tolley Murphy

Dec 21, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Gertrude Tolley Murphy, age 82, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice &Palliative Care. She was born in Yancey County on June 15, 1931 to the late Malley Tolley and Etta Garland Tolley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Reece Murphy; brother, Sanders Tolley; sisters, Pauline Adkins, Atlas...

James Leroy Barrett

James Leroy Barrett

Dec 20, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mr. James “Jimmy” Leroy Barrett, age 49, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at his home. Born February 4, 1964 in Chambersburg, PA, Jimmy was a son of the late James Houston and Carole Hettenschuller Barrett. Jimmy had worked in the furniture industry and had attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Lenoir...

Jewel Amanda Clark Harris

Jewel Amanda Clark Harris

Dec 19, 2013

Mrs. Jewel Amanda Clark Harris, age 85, of Granite Falls, passed away on December 19, 2013 at her home. Born August 31, 1928 in Caldwell County, Jewel was a daughter of the late Millard Filmore and Fonnie Carpenter Clark. She was the first female manager of a self service gas station in North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she...

Martha Lorena Tedder

Martha Lorena Tedder

Dec 18, 2013

Lorena Tedder Martha “Lorena” Tedder went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18th. She was born June 11, 1935 in Connelly Springs, NC to the late Lloyd Buzz Lowman and Zelder Rae Lowman. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Roy E. Tedder and 2 children: her daughter, Andrea Beane and her husband, Lynn and...

Ramona Miller Wake

Ramona Miller Wake

Dec 18, 2013

Conover - Ms. Ramona Lee Miller Wake, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending. PDF Printable Version

Fred Rash

Fred Rash

Dec 18, 2013

Granite Falls, NC- Mr. Fred Rash, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Brian Center – Viewmont. He was born in Pennsylvania on May 25, 1930 to the late Cooge Rash and Bonnie Latham Rash. This year he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife Wilma Rash that passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013. In...

James Cecil Rogers

James Cecil Rogers

Dec 16, 2013

Jim Rogers Lenoir, NC- Mr. James “Jim” Cecil Rogers, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 29, 1934 in Wilkes County, Jim was a son of the late Elizabeth Barlowe.  Jim was a member of the Union Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He spent his entire working career...

Wilma Jean Rash

Wilma Jean Rash

Dec 16, 2013

Granite Falls, NC- Mrs. Wilma Jean Rash, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at Brian Center – Viewmont. She was born in Buchanan, VA on July 22, 1944 to the late Grover Wilson and Gladys Rasnake Wilson. This year she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband Fred Rash. In addition to her parents Mrs. Rash...

Benny Earl Horton

Benny Earl Horton

Dec 15, 2013

Conover, NC- Mr. Benny Earl Horton, age 64, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born on October 10, 1949 in Wilkes County, Benny was a son of the late Benny Earl Snow and Mary Alice Horton. He had worked as a cook and loved watching football. Benny...

Joyce Ann

Joyce Ann

Dec 13, 2013

Miss. Joyce Ann Cox age 73, of Lenoir, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Camelot Manor Nursing Home. Born July 17, 1940 in Washington County, VA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Lydia Cox. She was Baptist by faith and loved her Lord. She enjoyed playing...

Maude Lou Youngs

Maude Lou Youngs

Dec 9, 2013

Mrs. Maude Lou Youngs, age 95, of Lenoir, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born February 19, 1918 in Wilkes County, Maude was a daughter of the late Ralph and Susann Walsh Triplett. She was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. She will be remembered as...

Norma Robbins Cozart

Norma Robbins Cozart

Dec 7, 2013

Evans Funeral Service December 9, 2013 Norma Cozart Lenoir - Norma Virginia Robbins Cozart of Lenoir, NC, died Saturday, December 7, 2013. She was 87. Norma was born on March 7, 1926 in Caldwell County to the late Rufus Robbins and Pearl Powell Robbins. She was the youngest of 8 children and spent a happy childhood growing up in Lenoir...

Nellie Cox Tennant

Nellie Cox Tennant

Dec 7, 2013

Nellie Tennant Lenoir, NC- Nellie Cox Tennant, age 86, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Gateway Nursing Center. She was born in Wilkes County on September 2, 1927 to the late Bob Walsh and Lillie Cox. She is survived by her sister, Lucille Severt of Lenoir. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online...

Barbara Withers Hampton

Barbara Withers Hampton

Dec 6, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Barbara G. Withers Hampton, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Lenoir HealthCare. She was born in Catawba County on May 9, 1943 to the late George Withers and Bonnie Miller Withers. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and a faithful member of Harrisburg Baptist Church for many years. Barbara was retired from American...

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