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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 Mclean Toon

Betty Mclean Toon

Aug 7, 2010

Lenoir- Mrs. Betty McLean Toon, age 72, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Mrs. Toon was born in Caldwell County on May 7, 1938 to the late Roy McLean and Daisy Barker McLean. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Toon; daughter, Laura Goble; four brothers...

Ned Long Douglas

Ned Long Douglas

Aug 7, 2010

Lenoir, NC ? Mr. Ned Long Douglas, age 77, of Lenoir, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 1:34 P.M. Ned was surrounded by his family and close friends. Ned was a member of First Baptist Church in Whitnel and a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Fairfield Chair as a manufacturing supervisor. Ned had...

Eddie Dean Greer

Eddie Dean Greer

Aug 6, 2010

Lenoir, NC ?Mr. Eddie Dean Greer, age 57, of Lenoir, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Born March 15, 1953 in Watauga County, Eddie was a son of the late Lonnie Greer and Mrs. Juanita Arnett Greer of Lenoir. Eddie was a member of First Advent Christian Church and a heating and air conditioning technician...

Thomas Victor White

Thomas Victor White

Aug 3, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Thomas Victor White, age 90, of Lenoir, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born June 9, 1920 in Caldwell County, Mr. White was a son of the late Fred and Ada Auton White. Mr. White was a member of Union Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed upholsterer....

Martha Sue Butler

Martha Sue Butler

Aug 3, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Martha Sue Owings Butler, age 81, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2010 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. Born October 12, 1928 in Paducah, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late William M. and Ola Brack Owings. Martha was a 1948 graduate of Tilghman High School in Paducah, Kentucky. She married Don Butler...

Jenny Faye Conner

Jenny Faye Conner

Aug 3, 2010

Connelly Springs, NC- Jenny Faye Conner, age 71, of Connelly Springs, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir. PDF Printable Version

Fred Joseph Philyaw

Fred Joseph Philyaw

Aug 2, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Fred Joseph "Joe" Stanley Philyaw, age 48, of Lenoir, died Monday, August 2, 2010 in Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born June 5, 1962 in Calvert, MD, Joe was a son of the late David Luther and Etta Barnett Philyaw. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Diane Coffey Philyaw; two daughters, Jasmine Rain Philyaw and Jennifer Diane Philyaw; 5...

Robert Lewis Mccall

Robert Lewis Mccall

Aug 1, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Robert Lewis McCall, age 75, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010, at his residence. He was born August 6, 1934 in Caldwell County. Mr. McCall is survived by his wife, Margaret McCall, of the home; children, Richard McCall, Donna Roberts, Robert Alan McCall, deceased, Patricia Flowers, and Rachel Shaw; brothers, Leonard and Don McCall; twelve grandchildren and...

Willie Jay Haynes

Willie Jay Haynes

Jul 29, 2010

Lenoir, NC ? Willie Jay Haynes, 92, of Whitnel, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2010 after an extended illness. He was a loving husband and caring father who will be missed greatly by his family and friends. He was born November 10, 1917 in McDowell County to the late Benjamin Franklin and Oralee Marlowe Haynes....

Jaymason Andrew Fitts

Jaymason Andrew Fitts

Jul 28, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Jaymason Andrew Fitts, age 3, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Carolinas Medical Center in Chatlotte. Jaymason was born on June 9, 2007 to Kristine and Keenan Fitts. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Butch Walker. He is survived by his parents, Kristine and Kennan Fitts of Lenoir; his maternal...

Mary Duane Phillips

Mary Duane Phillips

Jul 23, 2010

Hudson, NC- Mrs. Mary Duane Phillips, age 73, loving mother and caring friend, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Phillips was born in Reidsville, NC on June 8, 1937, to the late Robert Duane and Catherine Martin Schronce. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her children and their spouses; Karon and Jack Rowell, Kathy and Bruce Autin,...

David Hoskey Poteet

David Hoskey Poteet

Jul 20, 2010

Lenoir, NC ? Mr. David Hoskey Poteet, age 68, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Poteet was born May 19, 1942 in Burke County to the late Roy and Rosalee Helton Poteet. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Smith Poteet of the home. In addition to his parents, Mr. Poteet was preceded in death...

Larry Garland Bolick

Larry Garland Bolick

Jul 20, 2010

Lenoir, NC ? Mr. Larry Garland Bolick, age 60, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Bolick was born in Caldwell County on November 12, 1949 to Lester and Virginia Wilson Bolick. He is survived by his wife Sherry Wilson Bolick of the home. Mr. Bolick was preceded in death by his brother,...

John Everett Josephson

John Everett Josephson

Jul 20, 2010

Lenoir, NC ? Mr. John Everett Josephson, age 64, of Lenoir, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Born July 24, 1945 in Rochester, New York, John was a son of Margaret Brundage Josephson and the late, John William Josephson. John was an instructor for 15 years in the Adult Basic Skills and GED programs at Caldwell...

Allen Baxter Crowe Gilbert

Allen Baxter Crowe Gilbert

Jul 20, 2010

Evans Funeral Service & Crematory July 26, 2010 Lenoir, NC- Infant Allen Baxter Crowe Gilbert, of Lenoir, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2010 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born on July 20, 2010 in Lenoir, Allen was the son of Richard Anthony Gilbert and Melody Shantay Crowe. He was preceded in death by his...

Harold D. Polk

Harold D. Polk

Jul 20, 2010

Hickory, NC- Mr. Harold Dean Polk, Sr. Known by family and friends as ?Wildman?, age 69, of Hickory, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley at 2:47PM. Mr. Polk was born December 23, 1940 in Burke County. Mr. Polk was the son of the late Charles Suvesta and Oma Page Polk. Other than his...

Clarence Lafayette Smith

Clarence Lafayette Smith

Jul 19, 2010

Lenoir, NC ? Mr. Clarence Lafayette Smith, age 88, passed away at his residence July 19, 2010. Mr. Smith was born August 23, 1921 in Caldwell County to the late Walter Wilfong Smith and Ellen Moody Smith. He was a proud 1939 graduate of Happy Valley High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the 31st Infantry...

Lucas Thomas Reece

Lucas Thomas Reece

Jul 19, 2010

Hudson, NC- Mr. Lucas Thomas Reece, age 28, of Hudson, passed away at his home on July 17, 2010. Born September 2, 1981, Lucas was a son of Robin Price Reece and Reggie Allen Reece. Lucas was Pentecostal by faith and had worked for Sonoco of Granite Falls. He will be remembered for the love he had for his wife...

Margaret Gilbert Whisnant

Margaret Gilbert Whisnant

Jul 17, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Margaret Gilbert Whisnant, age 66, of Lenoir, passed away on July 17, 2010 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 15, 1943 in Caldwell County, Margaret was a daughter of the late Thomas and Lexie Holman Gilbert. She was a member of the Miracle Church in Lenoir. She had worked for many years as a cafeteria...

Ralph Augustus Boldin

Ralph Augustus Boldin

Jul 14, 2010

Lenoir, NC- Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Augustus Boldin, U.S. Army Retired, age 93, of Lenoir, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Caldwell Memorial Hospital. LTC Boldin commanded the 1st BN. 113th ARTY with HQ in Lenoir and Units in Forest City, N. Wilkesboro and Boone from 1964 to 1967 and upon reorganization the 540th Transportation BN with units in West Asheville,...

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