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Nancy Woodruff Dula
May 20, 2019
Granite Falls- Nancy Woodruff Dula, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on August 17, 1937 to the late James Woodruff and Addie Winkler Woodruff. Nancy was a graduate of Appalachian State University earning her degree in education. She later retired from the Alexander School System after 32 years...
Leonard Morrow
May 19, 2019
Mr. Leonard Julius Morrow, age 77, of Lenoir passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born August 22, 1941 in Caldwell County, Leonard was the son of the late Roscoe and Mae Richardson Morrow.Leonard spent most of his life as a firefighter in Caldwell County.He enjoyed working in his yard and helping his son Travis mow...
Jesse Ronald Poarch
May 17, 2019
Jesse Ronald Poarch, age 85, of Morganton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his residence.He was born September 30, 1933 in Burke County to the late Jesse Frank and Pearl Clontz Poarch.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Loretta Golds and Oreta Poarch Martinat; nieces, Crystal Poarch Felder and Wendy Golds; and a...
Pearl Smith Adams
May 16, 2019
Lenoir- Mrs. Pearl Olivia Smith Adams, age 99, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at College Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A private graveside service will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Adams family.
Gerald Dulan Palmer
May 15, 2019
Lenoir- Gerald Dulan Palmer, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family and favorite pets, Piper and Scruffy. He was born in Caldwell County on April 9, 1943 to the late Arlo and Eula Messer Palmer.He was married to Jeanette Frye Palmer of the home for 55 years. Gerald...
Mozelle Younce Jones
May 15, 2019
Lenoir - Mozelle (Younce) Jones, age 88, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.Born in Caldwell County, Mozelle was a daughter of John and Ila Robinson. Mozelle graduated from Lenoir High School in 1948.She retired from Broyhill Furniture Main Office and Mitchell-Prevost Design.As a faithful, lifelong member of First Advent Christian Church,...
Lou Williams
May 14, 2019
Lou Williams, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on September 20, 1935 to the late Thomas Leroy Barlow and Mayo Barlow. Lou spent most of her life in Caldwell County. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lou was a...
Brenda Yates
May 12, 2019
Hudson- Mrs. Brenda Midyette Yates, age 69, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Yates family.
Shirley Abee
May 11, 2019
Hudson- Shirley Abee, age 54, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Buncombe County to Mary Wilcox and the late James Roberts. Shirley is survived by her mother and step-father, John Wilcox; brothers, Clyde Roberts and wife, Denise of Morganton; Glen Roberts of Connelly Springs; aunt, Bertha Tweed and husband, Harry; and uncle,...
Rhonda Eller Smith
May 11, 2019
Rhonda Smith Lenoir- Rhonda Lynn Eller Smith, age 57, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County to the late Albert and Barbara Eller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Eller. Rhonda is survived by her sons, James Smith and Justin Smith; sister, Robin...
Elizabeth Grinarml
May 11, 2019
Lenoir – Maude Elizabeth Starnes Walker Grinarml, 101, of 318 Arrowood Street died on May 11, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1918 to the late William Henry Starnes and Velma Smith Starnes Curtis. Elizabeth was married to the late Edward Grinarml. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers John H. Starnes, William...
David Anthony "Tony" Green
May 9, 2019
Lenoir- David Anthony “Tony” Green, age 61, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Albany, GA on December 31, 1957 to the late David and Mittie Hoyle Green. Tony was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for Sealed Air Corporation in Lenoir. He was a former pastor at Bethea...
Delwyn Jamar Smith
May 9, 2019
Morganton- Delwyn “Scoop” Smith, Jr., age 4, of Morganton went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 09, 2019.He was born November 19, 2014 in Burke County to Victoria Nickole Howell of the home and Delwyn Jamar Smith Sr. of Salisbury.He was preceded in death by his Paw-Paw, David Vincent Caldwell, Sr. In addition to his parents, Scoop is survived...
Grady M. Sigmon
May 6, 2019
Lenoir- Mr. Grady M. Sigmon, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Rutherfordton. Online condolences may be sent to the Sigmon Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Sigmon Family.
Johnny Williams
May 5, 2019
Johnny Williams Lenoir – JohnnyWilliams,age 46,passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service &...
Carroll Clontz
May 4, 2019
Carroll Clontz Lenoir – Robert Carroll Clontz, 77, of Lenoir passed away on May 4, 2019 at his residence. Carroll was born on February 19, 1942 to the late Robert and Chloe Clontz of Burke County. Carroll was married for 59 years to Doris Clontz. Carroll served 15 years in law enforcement with the DMV and worked for Partnership Properties...
Phillip Borrero
May 4, 2019
Phillip Anthony Borrero, 76, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on May 4, 2019, at Hickory Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy illness. Phillip was the beloved husband of Julia Borrero; father of Tanya Borrero Henry of Lenoir, North Carolina; and step-son, Nathan Ryan, of Charlotte, North Carolina; a granddaughter, Mia Asuncion Ricks whom he adored; he is...
Christopher Holden
May 4, 2019
Mr. Christopher Allen Holden, age 47, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Born February 23, 1972 in Caldwell County, Christopher was a son of Cora Lee Holden and the late, John Lewis Holden. Christopher enjoyed collecting and shooting guns.He enjoyed riding motorcycles and four wheelers.When he was younger, he loved fishing with his grandfather.In addition to his...
Clint Franklin Thomas
May 3, 2019
Clint Franklin Thomas, 80, of Rose Place, Lenoir, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence.He was born May 17, 1938 to the late Sherman Thomas and Lena Thomas Pugh. Clint graduated from North Carolina School for the Deaf and retired from Bernhardt Industries after 44 years. Clint was the founder of NC Bass Anglers of the Deaf established...
Raymond Chandler
May 2, 2019
Raymond Chandler Hudson- Mr. Raymond Edward Chandler, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on January 14, 1941 to the late Jones and Mabel Chandler. He is survived by his son, Steven Chandler; daughter, Sandra Chandler Moretz and husband, Darrell; brother, Kenneth Chandler; sisters, Faye Pritchard and Kathy Jordan....
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