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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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Mote Ferguson

Mote Ferguson

Feb 1, 2020

Lenoir - Mote Alexander Ferguson, Sr. passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home. Born March 14, 1942 in Caldwell County, Mote was a son of the late Marshall Tilley, Sr. and Augustine Ferguson Tilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Ferguson; brothers, P.W Ferguson; Tasco Ferguson and Eugene...

Harold Thomas Bolick

Harold Thomas Bolick

Jan 31, 2020

Harold Thomas Bolick, age 82, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.He was born March 20, 1937 in Caldwell County to the late Curtis E. and Norma S. Bolick.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carol A. Bolick; son-in-law, Terry Taylor; two sisters, and four brothers. Survivors include, two...

Ivey Cannon

Ivey Cannon

Jan 30, 2020

Mr. Ivey E. Cannon, Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday January 30, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born in Caldwell County on December 11, 1939 to the late William Pinkney and Sara “Emaline” Smith Cannon. Mr. Cannon was a member of Grandview Park Baptist Church.He enjoyed fishing and gardening.His greatest accomplishment was raising his nine children.He enjoyed taking...

Vicy Morgan-Todd

Vicy Morgan-Todd

Jan 28, 2020

Mrs. Vicy Herald Morgan-Todd, age 65, of Granite Falls passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her son’s home. Born July 2, 1954 in Caldwell county, Vicy was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Brudie Coffey Herald.She was Baptist by faith and was passionate about ministering to others.Vicy worked as an insurance agent for many years.One of the...

Juanita Chapman Smith

Juanita Chapman Smith

Jan 27, 2020

Juanita Chapman Smith, 91, of Sawmills passed away on January 27, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice, Robbins Center in Hudson.She was born on August 30, 1928 in Appalachia, Virginia to James Woodall and Minnie Lee Carter Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by her brothers, J.C. Chapman and his wife, Hazel; Ervin Chapman, and his wife,...

Donald Garlton Braswell

Donald Garlton Braswell

Jan 24, 2020

Donald Garlton Braswell, age 88, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.He was born February 9, 1931 in Caldwell County to the late Guy G. Braswell and Essie P. Braswell.In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by his wife, Martha B. Braswell; two brothers, Cecil J. Braswell and James E. Braswell. Survivors...

Patsy Wood White

Patsy Wood White

Jan 24, 2020

Patsy Ann Wood White, age 71, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.She was born January 31, 1948 in Caldwell County to the late Beamer and Agnes Wood.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donnie White; two brothers, Richard and Thomas “Tom” Wood. Survivors include children, John Barlow and...

Milas Tim Laws

Milas Tim Laws

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Milas T. Laws, passed from death to life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.The King changed his death sentence to life on February 6, 1972.He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph Laws Sr. and Blanche Benfield Laws; two brothers, Kirk Laws and Joe Laws, Jr.; and a sister, Peggy Henson. Tim attended Kenworth Elementary, College Park...

Charles Dillon Pennell

Charles Dillon Pennell

Jan 20, 2020

Charles Dillon Pennell, age 82, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare.He was born April 13, 1937 in Caldwell County to the late Howard and Callie Jane Pennell.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, brothers, Council, Bill, Bynum, and Earl Pennell; sisters, Edna Reavis and Juanita Baldwin; great-grandson, Oliver Johnson. Survivors...

Jerry Gragg

Jerry Gragg

Jan 18, 2020

Mr. Jerry Lewis Gragg Sr., age 80, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born February 28, 1939 in Avery county, Jerry was a son of the late Grant G. and Earlene Davis Gragg.Jerry was a veteran of the US Army and served during Korea.He was owner and operator Jerry’s Appliances.He also worked...

Mack Clark

Mack Clark

Jan 18, 2020

Mack Stuart Clark passed away January 18, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.He was born October 14, 1929 in Caldwell County to the late Finley Lihue and Margaret Leola Clark.He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jo Clark, brothers Zack Clark, Theodore “Dump” Clark, Bruce Clark, Harding Clark, and Wallace Clark and sisters Evie Watson, Ollie Walker, Hazel...

A.L. Watson

A.L. Watson

Jan 16, 2020

Mr. A.L. Watson, age 85, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born September 1, 1934 in Caldwell County, A.L. was a son of the late Noah Sidney and Carolyn Elizabeth Gray Watson. A.L. was the owner and operator of Watson Woodworking for over 55 years. Working in his shop...

Pauline M. Swanson

Pauline M. Swanson

Jan 15, 2020

Pauline M. Swanson, 85, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.She was born March 12, 1934 to the late William and Ressie McGuire.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Swanson; six brothers, Blaine, Allen, Glenn, Lynn, Owen, and Darrell (Doc) McGuire; and one sister, Ann Bowlin. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lyn...

Thad Haas

Thad Haas

Jan 14, 2020

Hudson- Thad Wesley Haas, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on February 23, 1940 to the late Rufus and Bertha Hass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Thad is survived by...

Truman Woody

Truman Woody

Jan 10, 2020

Mr. Truman Steve Woody, age 91, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home. Born May 28, 1928 in Macon county, Truman was a son of the late John and Mae Woodie.He was Baptist by faith. He worked over 54 years at Bernhardt Furniture.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Sylvia Jean Townsend

Sylvia Jean Townsend

Jan 10, 2020

Sylvia Jean Smith Townsend, 69, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care of Hudson, NC. Sylvia was born October 2, 1950 in Morganton, NC to Paul McKinley Smith and Mary Eva McDaniel Pendley. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Smith; her loving husband, James Townsend; and her four sisters. Sylvia is...

Janet Conway

Janet Conway

Jan 10, 2020

Janet Frye Conway passed away January 10, 2020 at her residence, following an extended illness.She was surrounded by many of her loved ones at the time of her passing. She was born April 25, 1933 in Catawba County to the late Perry and Bess Frye of Lenoir, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Conway, brothers, Harold...

Everett "Leroy" Sweet

Everett "Leroy" Sweet

Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Everett “Leroy” Sweet, Sr., age 76, of Lenoir passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Born June 20, 1943 in Alexander county, Leroy was a son of the late Perry and Shirley Mecimore Sweet.Leroy spent many years working in the textile industry.He was a member of the Abundant Life Church of...

Frankie Edwin Prestwood

Frankie Edwin Prestwood

Jan 5, 2020

Lenoir- Frankie Edwin Prestwood, age 29, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was born in Catawba County on September 7, 1990 to Sherry Prestwood and the late Bruce Prestwood. In addition to his mother, Frankie is survived by his daughter, Heather Mary Burns; sisters, Marie Prestwood and Edie Prestwood; and brothers, Franklin Reece and Bruce Prestwood. A memorial...

Dovie Martin Hall

Dovie Martin Hall

Jan 4, 2020

Dovie Martin Hall, age 90, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.She was born November 17, 1929 in Caldwell County to the late Roby Martin and Ivolee Crisp Martin.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Hal Hayes Hall. Survivors include daughters, Sharon Gragg, Sandy Bryant and husband...

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