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Ryan Colley
Apr 30, 2020
Hickory – Ryan Allen Colley, age 32, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Burke County on July 28, 1988 to Rex Colley and Nada Shatley. Ryan was a loving son, father, brother, fiancée, cousin and friend. He would do anything for his friends and he had a passion for his...
Michael Eugene Greene
Apr 29, 2020
Michael Eugene Greene, Jr., age 47, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.He was born May 18, 1972 in Caldwell County to Michael “Mike” Eugene Greene, Sr. and Sue Benge Greene of Lenoir.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Virginia Pope, paternal grandfather, George Greene, Sr., paternal step-grandfather, Lloyd Woodruff; and infant son,...
Randey L. Truett
Apr 28, 2020
Granite Falls – Randey Lee Truett, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Health. He was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1961 to Margaret Howell Truett and the late Bobby J. Truett. Randey drove, officiated and worked for several different race teams over the years. He also enjoyed...
Donald L. Dula
Apr 21, 2020
Lenoir- Donald Lynn Dula, 63, passed away after an extended illness, at Lenoir Healthcare, to begin his journey to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born April 10, 1957 in Lenoir to William V. Dula, Sr. and Lucille R. Dula both of Lenoir, NC. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille;...
Evelyn Coffey
Apr 21, 2020
Evelyn Lorena Bolick Coffey, age 85, of Lenoir, moved to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care – Robbins Center.She was born April 20, 1935 in Caldwell County to the late Monroe and Hester Phillips Bolick.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Dairen Poarch
Apr 19, 2020
Mr. Dairen Eugene Poarch, age 53, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home. Born July 8, 1966 in Caldwell County, Dairen was a son of Pauline Poarch Moore and the late H. Douglas Poarch.Dairen loved NASCAR, especially watching the late Dale Earnhart, Sr.He enjoyed watching the kids that his mother took care of in daycare.Dairen...
Doug Annas
Apr 19, 2020
Lenoir – Douglas Pinkney Annas, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County to the late Deo and Ella Annas of Sawmills. He was married to Ruby Tedder Annas of the residence for 68 years. Doug retired from the United States Army National Guard Reserves...
Paula Pendergrast
Apr 18, 2020
Lenoir- Paula Irene Huffman Pendergrast passed away April 18, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice, following a year-long illness from a car accident. Paula is survived by her husband, William Pendergrast, III and sisters, Glenda Townsend and Carolyn Moser. Paula attended Fred T. Foard High School, Catawba Valley Community College and Caldwell Community College and graduated with an associate degree in accounting....
Curtis Johnson
Apr 17, 2020
Curtis Lane Johnson, 88, of Lenoir, passed away on April 17th, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Hospital. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park with Robert Livingston of Fellowship Baptist Church officiating.Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this will be a private service. Curtis was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed...
James Simmons
Apr 15, 2020
Lenoir – Mr. James “Jim” Carroll Simmons, age 86, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born December 21, 1933 in Caldwell County, he was a son of the late Hugh and Scottie Underdown Simmons.Jim enjoyed Baseball and coached at the Hudson Optimist Club.He was a member of Collier’s United...
Christopher Bowers
Apr 13, 2020
Mr. Christopher Eugene Bowers, Sr., age 58, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Lenoir Healthcare. There will be no services held at this time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Bowers family.
Deborah Craig Shoemake
Apr 12, 2020
Ms. Deborah Craig Shoemake, age 62, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home. Born February 21, 1958 in Watauga county, Deborah was a daughter of the late Lewis Aaron and Dorothy Moore Craig.Deborah enjoyed doing crafts, reading her Bible and playing the piano.She loved the Lord and was a member of Charity Mission Freewill Baptist...
Charles Edwin Pearson
Apr 11, 2020
Mr. Charles Edwin Pearson, age 57 of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare in Lenoir.He was born May 30, 1962 in Caldwell County to the late Reverend Dr. Venoy Pearson and Annie Ruth Witherspoon Pearson.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Ronda Lee Pearson; two sisters, Ondra Pearson Alford...
Frank Phillips
Apr 9, 2020
Frank Ray Phillips, age 75, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away quietly during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 9, 2020.Born November 13, 1944, he is preceded in death by his parents, the late Frank Cecil Phillips and Fannie Raxter Phillips, and by his wife, Janice “Jan” Walker Phillips.He is survived by one daughter of the home. Private services will...
Edna Allen
Apr 9, 2020
Edna Allen, 76, of Lenoir, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2020, at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson, North Carolina. It is especially hard since a lot of her family couldn’t go to be with her due to the virus and staying in place during her hospitalization. She was a Wonderful wife,...
Rosezenia Maxwell
Apr 8, 2020
Lenoir – Rosezenia “Bumble Bee” Maxwell, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Gateway Nursing Center. She was born in Caldwell County on December 10, 1960 to the late William and Ruby Maxwell. Bumble Bee was a loving and caring mother and sister. She very kind- hearted and loved to laugh and...
Margaret Brown
Apr 8, 2020
Margaret (Billie) Brown 1926-2020 On April 8th, 2020, Margaret (Billie) Brown passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Born February 5th, 1926 in Lenoir, Billie was the daughter of Graham and Margaret Branch. Billie was a loving wife and Mother. She was married to Wilbern (Fuzzy) Brown for 67 years and is survived by her daughters Cathy Brown...
Charles E. Martin
Apr 7, 2020
Charles Edward Martin “Charlie” went home to be the Lord on April 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Martin, his only child, Kimberly Martin Bailey (husband D. Scott Edwards), andher mother Marilyn Teague . He is also survived by his brother Jimmy Martin and his sister Pat Greene. Charles was the son of Ira Tildon Martin and...
Chad E. Hicks
Apr 7, 2020
Lenoir – Chad E. Hicks, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born in Caldwell County on November 5, 1971 to Anne Anderson and the late Lewis Hicks. Chad was a loving father and son. He had many talents, including playing music with his cousin Robbie Hicks. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved his...
Goldie Adams Pruitt
Apr 7, 2020
Lenoir- Goldie A. Pruitt, age 78, of Greensboro passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Lenoir Healthcare. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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