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Recent Obituaries in Lenoir, NC
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Willam "Willie" Lanier
Apr 18, 2022
William “Willie” Blaine Lanier, age 49, passed away April 18, 2022 at Amorem after a brief illness.Willie was born on September 5, 1972 in Caldwell County.He is survived by his Mother, Lois Byrd of Lenoir; his Father, Tom Lanier of Boone; fiancé, Tammy Clark; granddaughter, Serenity Hollar; a nephew, Christopher Byrd; aunts, Doris Holsclaw, Pam Holsclaw and Linda Heffner; his...
Roger Stamey
Apr 16, 2022
Hudson- Paul Roger Stamey, Sr., age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16,2022 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in Caldwell County on July 5,1942 to the late John W. “June” Stamey and Margie Harris Stamey. Other than his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Camron Puma. He was married to...
Helen Lyons Norris
Apr 15, 2022
Helen Elizabeth Lyons Norris, 93, of Granite Falls, NC, formerly of Boone, passed from this life on April 15, 2022. Helen was born on March 17, 1929 in Durham, NC to beloved parents, the late Clarence M. and Lela Moretz Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first born son, Norman Norris, granddaughter, Melissa...
Juanita Heaps
Apr 14, 2022
Lenoir- Juanita Crump Heaps, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Shaire Center. She was born in Burke County on August 26, 1929 to the late Reverend Gordon A. Crump and Lucille Barlowe Crump. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Keith Davis and her brother,...
Carol Coffey
Apr 12, 2022
Lenoir – Carol Sturgill Coffey, age, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Amorem Hospice. She was born in Alexander County on June 25, 1954 to the late James and Rose Sturgill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Coffey; sons, James and Michael Coffey; brothers,...
Tom Harvey Barrier
Apr 11, 2022
Tom Harvey Barrier, Jr., 86, of Granite Falls passed away on April 11, 2022. Tom was born in McDowell County on June 9, 1935 to the late Tom Barrier, Sr. and Pearl Barrier. He was married for 56 years to Linda Barrier. Tom enjoyed spending time fishing and gardening. He loved and wrote music and playing instruments such as: guitar,...
Jessica Ann Hall
Apr 10, 2022
Jessica Ann Hall, 44, of Hudson passed away on April 10, 2022 at UNC Healthcare – Blue Ridge. Jessica was born in Caldwell County on October 30, 1977 to the late Lori Harmon and Tony Craig. She graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in education. Jessica loved to take trips to the river, spending time with family,...
Nicholas Curtis
Apr 10, 2022
Nicholas Maxwell Curtis, age 90, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.He was born February 21, 1932 in Allegany County to Jay Lemus Curtis and Eleanor Maxwell Curtis. Nick was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he attended and graduated from Virginia Tech with a major in business and minor in...
Beulah Triplett
Apr 10, 2022
Beulah Triplett joined her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2022.She was known for her love of Jesus and her exceptional sense of humor.She made everyone laugh with her stories.She loved animals, particularly Baby Girl, her beloved dog.She collected angels, loved pink and pastels, and never turned down a pineapple milkshake. Beulah is survived by her children: Deborah Triplett; Sandra...
Robert Bentley
Apr 7, 2022
Lenoir- Robert Dale Bentley, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. Robert was born in Caldwell County on February 10, 1957 to the late Paul and Mary Bentley. A graveside service will be held at Harpers Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery in Patterson on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM.
Lorin Dale Whittington
Apr 6, 2022
Lorin Dale Whittington, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 1, 1951 to the late Cicero and Dorothy Peters Whittington. Dale was known for his love and passion for music and was very gifted in playing multiple musical instruments and singing. He started out announcing on several...
Wade Leonard Smith
Apr 6, 2022
Wade Leonard Smith, 81, of Dudley Shoals passed away on April 6, 2022. Wade was born on April, 29, 1940 in Alexander County to the late Claude and Bertha Smith. He was married for 59 years to Barbara Smith. In addition to his parents, Wade is preceded in death by his sisters: Estelle, Ruby, and Sadie and his brother J.W....
Tony Price
Apr 3, 2022
Granite Falls – William Tony Price, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born in Caldwell County on January 28, 1981 to Tony Price and the late Gail Shoemaker Price. Tony will always be remembered as a loving father, son and brother. He was employed with Harris Teeter, at the time of his death, for...
Bill Kincaid
Apr 3, 2022
Hudson – Harold William “Bill” Kincaid, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born in Caldwell County on September 29, 1937 to the late Arthur Kincaid and Ruth Swanson Kincaid. He was married to Patricia Pritchard Kincaid of the residence. Bill and Pat were married for 64...
Shirley Fallin Miller
Mar 31, 2022
Shirley Fallin Miller, age 86, of Hudson, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence.She was born December 3, 1935 in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Richard Hobson Fallin and Ora Bernice Fallin.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Robert Terrill Jackson; brothers, Ralph Fallin and Ronald Fallin and infant brother; sisters, Hazel...
Lorene Pennell
Mar 31, 2022
Lenoir – Lorene “Lo” Johnson Pennell, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Ashe County on August 25, 1935 to the late Jesse Johnson and Rosella Proffit Johnson. Mrs. Pennell was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to laugh and enjoy life. She was a devoted Christian and never...
Brenda Breeden
Mar 30, 2022
Hudson – Brenda Lawson Breeden, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Knoxville, TN on March 16, 1951 to the late Otis and Etta Mae Lawson. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and Nanny to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Cynthia Marie Griffies
Mar 27, 2022
Cynthia Marie Griffies, age 62, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson-Amorem.She was born June 9, 1959 in Watauga County to the late Charles G. Griffies and Clidia Triplett Griffies.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Lloyd Eric Cornett. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Teia...
John Wilson
Mar 27, 2022
Lenoir- John Daniel Wilson, age 59, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Gateway Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 14, 1962 to the late Genevieve Wilson. He was married to Ginger Jones Wilson of the residence. John was a loving husband, father and PawPaw. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing and...
Bryan Powell
Mar 26, 2022
Bryan Edwin Powell, age 64, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born August 22, 1957 in Caldwell County to the late Dan and Georgie Powell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Powell and Keith Powell; and his nieces, Kimberly and Shannon Powell. Left to cherish his memory is...
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