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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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Katie Sessoms Suttle
Sep 16, 2020
Katie Sessoms Suttle, 67, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.She was born February 23, 1953 in Richmond County to the late William Walker Sessoms, Sr. and Katie Mary Eddins.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Suttle, Jr.; brother, William Walker Sessoms, Jr; and sister, Alice...
Terry Gentry
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Terry Lee Gentry, age 63, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.Born September 29, 1956 in Caldwell County, Terry was a son of Grace Cheek Gentry and the late Ed Gentry. Terry loved music and had been a member of both a singing trio and quartet.Also, he was a former minister of music...
Rex Minton
Sep 14, 2020
Rex Isaac Minton, Sr. born on August 3,1954 went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, September 14th. Rex fought a courageous battle with lung disease and was comforted by family, nurses, and neighbors in his final days at home. Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Louise Minton and a brother, Wade...
Linda Fox
Sep 14, 2020
Lenoir – Linda Fox Watson, age 68, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Wilkes County on April 7, 1952 to the late James Patterson “J.P.” Fox and Mary Simmons Fox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Vincent Fox; Dallas Grimes and brothers, James Fox...
Jim Smith
Sep 13, 2020
James Conway Smith, 85, of Hudson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday September 13, 2020 at Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.He was born to the late Julius Livingston and Connie Conway Smith.Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his brother June Smith, sisters Rachel and Charlotte Smith and Margaret...
Sanford Eugene Bolick
Sep 11, 2020
Sanford Eugene Bolick left this earth on September 11, 2020 to take up residence in his new home in Heaven.He was born September 18, 1932 in Caldwell County to the late Vern and Clara Bolick.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Wanda Bolick, Shirley Bolick, Norma Smith and Glenda Martin; and two brothers, Craig...
Floyd Waters
Sep 9, 2020
Hudson- William Floyd Waters, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on March 31,1936 to the late Lawrence William Waters and Martha Self Waters. He was married for 60 years to Mary Melton Waters of the home. Floyd was a veteran of the United...
Judy Miller
Sep 7, 2020
Mrs. Judith “Judy” Lane Greer Miller, age 75, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born July 4, 1945 in Grayson, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Russ and Agnes Dollinger Greer.Judy was a member of the Covenant Baptist Church.One of the things she enjoyed most was spending time with her family,...
J.D. Taylor
Sep 4, 2020
Hudson – J.D. Taylor age 75 went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2020. He was born in Ashe County on September 17, 1944 to the late James and Floye Taylor. He is married to Brenda Lee Taylor of the home. They have been married for 50 years. J.D. trusted in Jesus as he personal savior at...
Jason Thomas Moody
Sep 1, 2020
Jason Thomas Moody, age 38, of Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his residence.He was born October 7, 1981 in Caldwell County to the late Gary Steva Moody and Shirley Newsome Moody. Survivors include his children, Malaysia Moody, Emma Moody, Madyson Moody, Katelyn Moody, Jase Moody, and Zane Moody; partner, Michelle Conley all of Lenoir; brother, Gary (Dale)...
David Shell
Aug 30, 2020
David Lee Shell of Hudson passed away Sunday night, Aug. 30, 2020, at the Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care facility in Hudson following a period of declining health. He was born October 9, 1939, in Lenoir and was the son of Lucille C. and Earl C. Shell, Sr. who preceded him in death.Also preceding him in death were a brother,...
Johnnie Bean
Aug 30, 2020
Mr. Johnnie Ray Bean, age 69, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Johnnie was born March 9, 1951 in Greenbriar County, West Virginia.He was a son of the late Jay Coy and Edna Withrow Bean.Johnnie loved the outdoors.He especially enjoyed camping and deer hunting.He enjoyed road trips and listening to his music. He is...
Houston Deal
Aug 30, 2020
Lenoir – On Sunday, August 30, 2020, Houston Wesley Deal, loving husband, father and PawPaw passed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 89. Houston was born August 10, 1931 in Caldwell County, NC to the late Wilson and Ida Deal. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Reba Eller and Lottie White, and brothers Ray and...
Chaston Wilson
Aug 28, 2020
Lenoir – Chaston Mariah Wilson, age 26, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Caldwell County on May 30, 1994 to John Ferguson and Shannon Wilson-Dula. Chaston was a loving mother and will be remembered for her loving and giving spirit.She was raised in church and attended as a young...
Lentz Lyda
Aug 25, 2020
Granite Falls – Lentz Herbert Lyda, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on April 10, 1946 to the late Herbert C. and Hilda Campbell Lyda. He was married to Audrey Hall Lyda of the residence for 34 years. Lentz loved the Lord and...
Chris Soots
Aug 23, 2020
Charles Christopher Soots, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on September 10, 1971 to Harold and Lula Soots. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold A. Soots. Chris is survived by his mother, Lula C. Soots, his brothers, David Soots and wife, Kristy,...
Typhin Miles
Aug 21, 2020
Lenoir – Typhin Korell Miles, age 31, passed away on August 21, 2020. He was born in Bronx, NY to the late Denise Miles and Thomas Howell. Typhin loved his music, family and dogs and he will always be remembered for his laughter and being the life of a party. Typhin is survived by his children, Nytreise, Novah’reise, Jin’esai, Tyviegha...
Anna "Jake" Lawrence Price
Aug 21, 2020
Anna “Jake” Lawrence Price, age 85, of Granite Falls, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her residence.She was born in Watauga County on November 30, 1934 to the late Charles and Mae Lawrence.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Sterling Price; a granddaughter, Carol Ann Abernathy; four brothers and two...
James Mcniel
Aug 17, 2020
Hickory – James R. “Jim” McNiel, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County on May 5, 1937 to Roscoe and Maude McNiel. Jim resided in Dalton, GA for more than 50 years before returning to Hickory 10 years ago. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He...
Yvonne Pruette
Aug 17, 2020
Lenoir – Mrs. Yvonne Hartley Pruette, age 77, gained her perfect healing and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Carolina Rehab of Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Revis Pruette and her parents, Charlie and Alma Hartley. Yvonne was an affectionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will...
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