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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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Hazel Norman

Hazel Norman

May 15, 2020

Hazel Coleen Greene Norman, age 89, of Lenoir passed away, Friday, May 15th at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.She was born in Caldwell County to the late Ira and Mary Walker Greene.In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Norman; a daughter, Sharon Norman; three sisters, Mattie Mae Laney, Reba Sides and Pauline shew; a...

Larry Elliott Howell

Larry Elliott Howell

May 7, 2020

Larry Elliott Howell, age 72, of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville, NC.He was born October 26, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late L.E. Howell and Mary Blevins Howell.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Starr Dean and nephew, Paul Triplett. Survivors include a...

Marshall Forte

Marshall Forte

May 6, 2020

Lenoir – Born on May 6, 1949 to the late Luther Forte and Maude Forte of Lenoir, Marshall went on to be with the Lord after a hard-fought battle with illness on his birthday at UNC Health. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Freeman, June Greer and Jean Chandler. He is survived by his wife of 42...

Antonio Howell

Antonio Howell

May 4, 2020

Antonio Devin Howell, age 35, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Howell family.

Ricky Lynn Chappell

Ricky Lynn Chappell

May 2, 2020

Granite Falls – Ricky Lynn Chappell, age 66, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Burke County on March 11, 1954 to the late Ernest Chappell and Eleanor Buff Chappell. Funeral services are private.

Elda Baker

Elda Baker

May 1, 2020

Lenoir- Mrs. Elda Johnson Baker, age 98, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, May 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born in West Virginia on June 25, 1921 to the late J.W. and Geraldine Johnson. Mrs. Baker loved the Lord and prayed constantly. She loved and cared for her family and was always concerned that...

Dorathy Triplett

Dorathy Triplett

Apr 30, 2020

Mrs. Dorathy Keller Triplett, 72, of Ferguson, NC changed her address from here to Heaven on April 30, 2020.She was born February 10, 1948 in Caldwell County to Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Mabel Keller. Dorathy was an amazing woman in every capacity to all who knew her.She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend....

Ryan Colley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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