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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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Sanford Martin Bowers

Sanford Martin Bowers

Nov 6, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Sanford Martin Bowers, age 93, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born March 19, 1920 in Watauga County, Sanford was a son of the late Robert and Nora Glenn Bowers. He was an electrician by trade and Baptist by faith. Sanford enjoyed spending time outdoors,...

Mildred Shuford Stronach

Mildred Shuford Stronach

Nov 3, 2013

Mildred Shuford Stronach passed away in Tustin, California on November 3, 2013 from complications after suffering a stroke October 9th. “Mimi”, the Granddaughter of Able A. Shuford, was born to Elva and James C. Shuford in Hickory, NC, January 7, 1920. She was educated at Queens College and was a business woman as well as a mother and housewife. She...

Gregory Glenn Triplett

Gregory Glenn Triplett

Nov 3, 2013

Greg Triplett Lenoir, NC- Gregory Glenn Triplett, age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Caldwell County on September 15, 1954 to the late Glenn F. Triplett and Barbara McLean Triplett. He was married to Joan Brakefield Triplett of the residence. Greg was loved by his family and will be remembered...

Steven Allen Crump

Steven Allen Crump

Nov 2, 2013

Mr. Steven Allen Crump, age 41, of Granite Falls, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at his home. Steven was born August 18, 1972 in Watauga County to Donald S. Crump and the late Carolynn Bean Crump. He was an upholster by trade and loved his work. He loved going to flea markets. In addition to his mother, he was...

James Albert Adams

James Albert Adams

Oct 31, 2013

Mr. James Albert Adams, Jr. passed away on October 31, 2013 at his home. Born in Caldwell County on August 13, 1946, he was a son of the late Albert and Bolena Reid Adams. Survivors include his wife, Libby Adams of the home; two special adopted sons, Carson and Christopher Combs of the home; a step son, Charles Moore, Jr.,...

Charles Edward Pipes

Charles Edward Pipes

Oct 29, 2013

Eddie Pipes Lenoir, NC- Charles Edward “Eddie” Pipes, Jr., age 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Caldwell County on February 26, 1947 to the late Charles Edward Pipes, Sr. and Anne Smith Pipes. He was married to Billie Dula Pipes of the residence. In addition to his wife he is...

William Robert Clontz

William Robert Clontz

Oct 27, 2013

Lenoir, NC- William “Billy” Robert Clontz, age 52, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. Born June 26, 1961 in Caldwell County, Billy was the son of Carroll and Doris Clontz of Lenoir. Billy was an “Outlaw Trucker” for over 32 years and most recently drove for Randy Presson Trucking. He...

Helen Haskins Anderson

Helen Haskins Anderson

Oct 26, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Helen Haskins Anderson, age 91, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Springs of Catawba in Hickory. She was born in Catawba County on May 4, 1922 to the late Albert M. Haskins and Bertha Wise Haskins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Anderson; brother, Guy Haskins...

Martha Eller Bumgarner

Martha Eller Bumgarner

Oct 22, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Martha Eller Bumgarner, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on September 20, 1943 to the late Maynard Lee Eller, Sr. and Madge Kirby Eller. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida. In addition...

Ronald Lander Baucom

Ronald Lander Baucom

Oct 19, 2013

Ronald Baucom Lenoir, NC- Ronald Lander Baucom, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He was born in Rock Hill, SC on July 15, 1966 to the late William Fulton Baucom and Harriet Lander Baucom. He was married to Elizabeth Gragg Baucom of the residence. Ronald was an employee of Furniture Brands in Lenoir. In addition to...

Paul A. Hightower

Paul A. Hightower

Oct 18, 2013

Mr. Paul Albert Hightower, age 76, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. Born September 20, 1937 in Caldwell County, Paul was a son of the late, Dewey and Lela Brown Hightower. Paul overcame polio as a child and became an accomplished athlete. He enjoyed collecting coins and loved sports,...

Katie Sue Garland

Katie Sue Garland

Oct 17, 2013

Katie Sue Dugger Garland, 57, of Lenoir, died October 17, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Mrs. Garland was born to the late William Freeman and Mierl Harmon Dugger in Avery County on July 24, 1956. She worked for years as a waitress, cook, and cashier at Mammy’s Country Kitchen, where she had many regular customers. She...

Ruth Taylor Adkins

Ruth Taylor Adkins

Oct 15, 2013

Ruth Adkins Ferguson, NC- Mrs. Ruth Taylor Adkins, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on September 9, 1927 to the late Glen Taylor and Jesse Link Taylor. She was married to Clyde Troy Adkins of the residence for more than 67 years. Mrs. Adkins spent all...

Sturges Conway Beane

Sturges Conway Beane

Oct 13, 2013

Sturges “Tick” Beane Granite Falls, NC- Mr. Sturges “Tick” Conway Beane, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Beane was born in Burke County on July 23, 1927 to the late Otis P. Beane and Edna Cannon Beane. He retired from Valdese Weavers after working there for more than 40 years. In addition to...

Charles Edward Conley

Charles Edward Conley

Oct 11, 2013

Granite Falls - Mr. Charles Edward Conley, age 59, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Freeman's Funeral Home of Chapmansville, WV. Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir is assisting the Conley Family. PDF Printable Version

Ava L. Maher

Ava L. Maher

Oct 11, 2013

Hudson, NC- Mrs. Ava Lee Maher, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Caldwell County on November 13, 1926 to the late Walter J. Hendrix and Bertha Correll Hendrix. Mrs. Maher was a member of St. John̢۪s Lutheran Church in Hudson. She loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent...

Robert Curtis Robbins

Robert Curtis Robbins

Oct 10, 2013

Curtis Robbins Lenoir, NC- Mr. Robert Curtis Robbins, age 86, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Caldwell Hopsice. Mr. Robbins was born in Caldwell County on September 23, 1927 to the late Oscar Jones Robbins and Cora Mae Tuttle Robbins. He was married to Rayma Lou Kirby Robbins of the home for 61 years....

Violet Mae Hawkins

Violet Mae Hawkins

Oct 7, 2013

Violet Hawkins Lenoir, NC- Violet Mae Hawkins, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born in Wilkes County on June 2, 1922 to the late Ben Hawkins and Hettie Sanders Hawkins. Violet worked at Blue Bell Manufacturing of Lenoir and retired from Crestline Furniture in Valdese. She was a member...

Albert Glenn Price

Albert Glenn Price

Oct 4, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Albert Glenn Price age 88, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born September 26, 1925, Mr. Price was a son of the late Rueben and Nevie Bolick Price and husband of the late Katherine Teague Price. Other than his wife and parents, he was preceded in death...

Diana Ellen

Diana Ellen

Oct 3, 2013

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Diana Ellen Laymon Tye, age 58, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at her home. Born February 20, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Ada Blake Laymon and the wife of Dr. John G. Tye of the home. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by...

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