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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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Betty Ozena Edmisten

Betty Ozena Edmisten

Dec 6, 2013

Lenoir – Betty Ozena Pope Summerlin Edmisten, 87 went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on December 6, 2013 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born June 13, 1926 to the late John Calloway and Amelia Triplett Pope of Lenoir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dallas C. Summerlin...

Roy Lee Harmon

Roy Lee Harmon

Dec 6, 2013

Hudson - Mr. Roy Lee Harmon, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Guy Family Cemetery in Butler, TN. PDF Printable Version

Jeffrey D. Ray

Jeffrey D. Ray

Dec 3, 2013

Jeff Ray Collettsville, NC- Dr. Jeffrey Dean Ray, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on July 1, 1958 to Judith E. Everhardt and the late Gary Dean Starr Ray. He was married to Deborah Bowman Ray of the residence. Jeff was employed as a...

Ralph L. Miller

Ralph L. Miller

Dec 3, 2013

Ralph Miller Granite Falls, NC- Mr. Ralph Lafate Miller, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Gateway Nursing Center. He was born in Caldwell County on September 14, 1930 to the late Oscar James Miller and Bertha Mae Hall Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther A. Miller his...

Larry Franklin Parham

Larry Franklin Parham

Dec 3, 2013

Larry Parham Lenoir, NC- Larry Franklin Parham, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. Larry was born in York, SC on April 6, 1949 to the late John Neil Parham and Eva Ann Wilson Taylor. Larry lived life on his own terms. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Barlow and Annette...

Allan Roy Crotts

Allan Roy Crotts

Dec 1, 2013

Granite Falls, NC- Mr. Allan Roy Crotts, age 62, of Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at his home. Born August 8, 1951 in Caldwell County, Allan was a son of the late Roy and Leona McCall Crotts. Allan grew up in the Baton community and was a carpenter by trade. He will be remembered as a...

Ann Spradlin

Ann Spradlin

Nov 28, 2013

Lenoir- Elizabeth Ann Spradlin, 70, died Thursday, November 28 in her home. She was born on March 28, 1943 in Lenoir to the late Verna Cline Spradlin and Harry Thomas Spradlin. Ms. Spradlin worked as a merchandise buyer for Thalheimers of Richmond, VA and returned to Lenoir in retirement. She was a member of the St. Stephens Lutheran Church, the...

Richard Smith Gilliland

Richard Smith Gilliland

Nov 27, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Richard Smith Gilliland, age 73, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home. Born November 10, 1940 in Caldwell County, Richard was a son of the late Carlos and Bonnie Smith Gilliland. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. He had a love for politics and was a big supporter...

Michael Jackson Hatley

Michael Jackson Hatley

Nov 24, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Michael Jackson Hatley, age 63, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his residence in Lenoir. Jack was born in Watauga County on April 27, 1950 to the late Robert Edward Hatley and Mattie Coeburn Hatley. He was married to Ira Lea Bristol Hatley. Jack was a loving father, PawPaw and friend who enjoyed spending time with...

Bobby Dean George

Bobby Dean George

Nov 24, 2013

Bobby George Lenoir, NC- Bobby Dean George, age 62, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on August 8, 1951 to the late Harry Lee George and Margie “Peggy” Hefner Moore. Bobby recently retired from Lenoir Mirror Company where he worked for more than 40 years. He was recently working part-time...

Gregory Larry Casper

Gregory Larry Casper

Nov 22, 2013

Greg Casper Lenoir, NC- Gregory Larry Casper, age 48, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Caldwell County on November 24, 1964 to Mary Houck Loudermelt and the late Robert Larry Casper. Greg was employed by Lowe̢۪s Foods in Bethlehem as a cake decorator, was a former manager of Baskin-N-Robbins in Hickory...

Tina Marie Woods

Tina Marie Woods

Nov 20, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Tina Marie Woods, age 38, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2013 at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born August 1, 1975, Tina was a daughter of Kenneth and Margaree Stallman Burchette. She had worked many years as the Senior cook at a Youth Camp. She enjoyed playing the piano and was able to...

Faye Moore Ferguson

Faye Moore Ferguson

Nov 17, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Faye Moore Ferguson, age 96, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Caldwell County on February 21, 1917 to the late D.R. Moore and Bertha Holloway Moore of Granite Falls. Mrs. Ferguson was a teacher in the Caldwell County School System for more than 30 years. In addition to...

Joyce Mae Wallin

Joyce Mae Wallin

Nov 15, 2013

Mrs. Joyce Mae Wallin, age 82, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Shaire Center in Lenoir. Born February 23, 1931 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, Joyce was a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Inga Wangen Piepenhagen. She was Baptist by faith and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Joyce was a member of the...

Patricia Lee Skinner

Patricia Lee Skinner

Nov 13, 2013

Hudson - Mrs. Patricia Lee Skinner, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Scranton, PA on May 26, 1952 to the late Hiram and Nora Clark. She was married to Thomas Paul Skinner the residence. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be sent to the Skinner Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com PDF...

Malikah Christopher Sams

Malikah Christopher Sams

Nov 13, 2013

Malikah Sams Lenoir, NC- Infant Malikah Christopher Sams, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2013 at his residence. Malikah was the son of Candice Victoria Sams and the grandson of David Icard and Chris Sams. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Mike Cogsdale...

Johnsie Duncan Goforth

Johnsie Duncan Goforth

Nov 11, 2013

Johnsie Goforth Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Johnsie Melba Duncan Goforth, age 95 passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Caldwell County on October 14, 1918 to the late George Thomas Duncan and Cornelia Turnmire Duncan. She was married to the late Vernon Woodrow Goforth. Mrs. Goforth was a former resident of Lenoir Park and...

Herbert Swanson

Herbert Swanson

Nov 10, 2013

Mr. Herbert Laurance Swanson, age 89, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir. He was born to John and Augusta Seaburg Swanson on November 27, 1923 in South Easton, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters, also his first wife, Doreen Swanson. He is survived by his wife,...

Terry Elwood Buie

Terry Elwood Buie

Nov 7, 2013

Terry Buie Lenoir, NC- Terry Elwood Buie, age 66, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at his residence. Terry was born in Rowan County on March 25, 1947 to the late Joseph Thomas Buie and Esther White Buie. He was married to Patricia Russell of the residence. Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany an...

Norma Jane Nelson

Norma Jane Nelson

Nov 7, 2013

Norma Nelson Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Norma Jane Nelson, age 75, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Grace Hospital. She was born in Caldwell County on June 9, 1938 to the late Lloyd Parker and Stella Goforth Parker. Mrs. Nelson was a loving, caring mother that loved her Lord and enjoyed meeting people. It was often said that she...

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