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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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Jane Fox
Dec 19, 2019
Jane Fox, age 72, of Hudson passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Born May 3, 1947 in Caldwell county, Jane was a daughter of the late Wesley and Demple Sparks.Jane enjoyed sewing and making jewelry.She loved to read.Jane was Baptist by faith.She will be remembered by her family as a loving Mother and Nana....
Kentrey Witherspoon
Dec 19, 2019
Kentrey “Trey” Marquise Witherspoon, age 28 of Lenoir NC passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born November 6, 1991 and was the son of Virgil and Cynthia Witherspoon both of Lenoir. In addition to his parents, survivors include: Three brothers, Brock Moretz, Choice Craig and Paul Craig: One Sister, Vanessa Curton; grandmother, Dorothea Craig; step-mother, Teresa...
Roger Helton
Dec 17, 2019
Lenoir- Roger Dale Helton, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Caldwell County to the late Theodore and Erma Helton. Roger was a loving father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Paralee Craig. Roger is survived by his children, Crystal Hedrick and...
Jerry Wayne Garrison
Dec 17, 2019
Lenoir - Jerry Garrison, 64, passed away on December 17, 2019 at his residence. There are no services planned at this time. Evans Funeral Service is serving the Garrison Family.
Lynn Austin
Dec 15, 2019
Granite Falls- Lynn Helen Austin, 58, went to her heavenly home on December 15, 2019. She was born February 11, 1961 to the late David Arnold Austin and Judy Bentley Austin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Stinnet and her brother, Michael Austin. Lynn is survived by her brothers, Keith Austin and...
Sandra "Sandy" Gilbert Williams
Dec 12, 2019
Sandra ”Sandy” Gilbert Williams, age 74, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice. She was born in Johnson County, TN on April 1, 1945 to the late Dailey and Louise Gilbert. Sandra was a successful salesperson mainly because she loved to talk. She worked in sales in many different areas during her work career. Sandra loved her...
Harriet Louise Kincaid Greene
Dec 12, 2019
Harriet Louise Kincaid Greene, 77, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.She was born in Caldwell County on September 26, 1942 to the late Stewart and Stella Clay Kincaid. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Littlejohn United Methodist Church conducted by Reverend...
Julius Emmett Cash
Dec 12, 2019
Lenoir- Mr. Julius Emmett Cash, age 77, passed away at his residence on December 12, 2019. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 24, 1942 to the late Aubrey and Doris C. Cash. Mr. Cash worked in the furniture industry for several years as a fabric cutter. He enjoyed his many pets as his faithful companions. Funeral services will...
Judy Lee
Dec 11, 2019
Lenoir – Judy Lee, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Lenoir Health Care. She was born in Caldwell County on April 28, 1956 to the late Collis Coffey and Eloise “Granny” Penny. Judy was also preceded in death by her step-father of 35 years, Roy Penny. In addition to her parents,...
Troy Bolick
Dec 9, 2019
Lenoir- Troy Pinkney Bolick, 85, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice. Troy was born on August 16, 1934 to the late Eli and Vertie Baker Bolick. Troy was married to the late Marlene Younce Bolick for 56 years before her death in October 2012. Troy had the joy of working in construction alongside his twin brother,...
Johnny Farthing
Dec 9, 2019
Mr. John “Johnny” Farthing, age 74, of Granite Falls passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born October 12, 1945 in Caldwell county, Johnny was the son of the late Don and Tressie Phillips Farthing.Johnny lived life large and never met a stranger.He could out talk anyone who would listen.Johnny was supervisor at Sherrill...
Lynda Anderson
Dec 6, 2019
Lynda Anderson, 79, of Granite Falls passed away on December 6, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Wilkesboro. Lynda was born in Tennessee to the late Sam and Adell DeLoach. In addition to her parents, Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson. She was, also, preceded in death by her brother J.S. DeLoach. Lynda...
Linda Gail Wartko
Dec 5, 2019
Granite Falls- Linda Gail Wartko, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Carter County, TN on June 8, 1950 to the late Reverend Robert and Reverend Hester Bunton. She was very proud to have been the first female iron worker in Ohio. In addition to her parents, she...
David Peek
Dec 5, 2019
Baby David Peek passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte. David was a son of James Cole and Hope Lynn Peek and the brother of Christopher James Peek. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Peek family.
Paul Evert Handy
Dec 2, 2019
Paul Evert Handy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 surrounded by family. Paul was born on August 19, 1936 to the late Brady and Dellar Hincher Handy of Wilkes County as one of 10 children.He is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as siblings; Lou Handy Absher, Dean Handy, Geno Handy, Guy Handy, John Handy,...
Blane Aldridge
Dec 1, 2019
Blane E. Aldridge, age 61, went home to be in the arms of his Father on December 1, 2019 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Catawba County on January 9, 1958 to the late Dallas and Lois Perry Aldridge. He was married to Debra Street Aldridge of the residence for 33...
Janet Chandler
Dec 1, 2019
Ms. Janet Lynn Chandler, age 51, of Lenoir passed away on December 1, 2019. Born December 9, 1967 in Mecklenburg county, Janet was a daughter of the late Bobby and Patricia Thomas Smith.Janet had an immense amount of love, and devotion, for her children. She always introduced them to everyone, and any time you spoke to anyone she knew, the...
Velma Hatley
Nov 28, 2019
Heaven gained a new angel Thursday, November 28, shortly before 11:30 a.m. Velma Bowlin Hatley, 84, was surrounded by her family and had been for days, pain free and at peace.Up until about 2 days before she passed, even though she could hardly speak, she was still singing songs with family and friends, and picking on the staff at Brockford...
Hazel S. Woodward
Nov 28, 2019
Lenoir- Hazel Suddreth Woodward, born February 3, 1924 to the late Lee and Allie Suddreth in Caldwell County went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 28, 2019. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harold Woodward; brothers, Coy Suddreth, Claude Suddreth, Jack Suddreth and...
Paul Gilliam
Nov 27, 2019
Mr. Paul Edward Gilliam, age 92, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 9, 1927 in Caldwell County, Paul was a son of the late, Plato G. "PG" and Lundia Elizabeth Lowman Gilliam. Paul was a long-time member of Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for...
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