Evans Funeral Service & Crematory

03/07/2026

Bruce William Vanderbloemen

Bruce William Vanderbloemen, Sr., age 78, of Lenoir, NC, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026. Bruce was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 9, 1947, the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Vanderbloemen. After graduation from Lenoir High School, as president of his senior class, Bruce attended and graduated from Davidson College and UNC School of Law. After graduation, Bruce clerked for the Honorable Dan K. Moore on the North Carolina Supreme Court and then joined...

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03/06/2026

You don’t have to grieve alone.

Our Healing Hearts Grief Support Group offers a safe and supportive space for those coping with the loss of a loved one. This free virtual group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom.

Join us to share, listen, and connect with others who understand the journey of grief. Email nancyhealinghearts@gmail.com for more information and how to join.

03/05/2026

Robert Allen Richards

Robert Allen Richards, of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on March 25, 1951, Robert was the beloved son of the late Jack Richards and Mary Murphy Richards. Robert was a proud graduate of Granite Falls High School and Appalachian State University. He dedicated his professional life to education, retiring as a high school science teacher from Rosman High School in Transylvania County, NC, where he made a lasting impact...

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03/03/2026

Veterans: Did you know veterans and their families may be eligible for military honors and VA burial benefits? Our knowledgeable staff can help you understand what is available and ensure your loved one receives the recognition they have earned.

Contact us today to learn more about our veteran services and how we can support you!

03/03/2026

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03/02/2026

Betty Jo Schenck

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Jo Schenck, 78, of Taylors-ville, North Carolina. With Betty’s departure, we remember a life lived with immense love and a constant sense of caring. Betty was born March 25, 1947, to William (Buddy) and Lillian Fricker in Miami, Florida. She attended Hialeah High School where she met her husband, Russell. They built a home in Miami, Florida and later moved to Ocala, Florida in 1982 where they lived...

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02/28/2026

Roger Dale Cozart

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Roger Dale Cozart, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. Roger left this world peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Roger was born in Lenoir, NC, on March 8, 1952, to Lester Smith Cozart and Margaret Curtis Cozart. Roger enjoyed a long career in maintenance management with Associated Hardwoods in Granite Falls, NC....

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02/27/2026

Connie Lee Woody

Connie Lee Woody, 67, of Caldwell County passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2026 at Amorem Valdese with her loving family by her side. In addition to her father, Charles Robert Hall, Connie is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Robert Hall Jr., and nephew Stephen Joseph Effler. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Phyllis Jewel Hall, her loving son, Wendell Robert Woody (Brooklyn), siblings, Glenda Hollar (Dennis), Mary Ann Laws (Jason), and Rebecca Jean Effler...

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02/27/2026

Janice Black Gragg Wilcox

Janice Black Gragg Wilcox, 84, of Hudson, formerly of Millers Creek, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born February 2, 1942 in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late Rev. N. R. Black and Julia Black Robinette. Mrs. Wilcox was a member of First Baptist Church Whitnel. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a graduate of Hudson High School,...

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02/26/2026

Irving Eurto

Irving J. “Irv” Eurto, 77, passed away February 18, 2026, in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Born May 20, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut, he was raised in Glastonbury. He earned an Associate degree in Economics from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of New Haven. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era, stationed in Germany as a communications specialist. Irv began his career as a photographer before becoming a...

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02/25/2026

Richard Davidson Boesch

Born in Jamaica Hospital in New York Matthew and Margaret Virginia Boesch (nee Brown), October 15, 1938. He was a beloved brother to Jeanne-Lee Morlon (nee Boesch) and her husband Norbert Moron of Lenoir, NC. Richard graduated from Sewanhaka High School in 1957 and proceeded to enlist in the Marine Corps July, 1957. He served in the Second Battalion, Platoon 203 until his honorable discharge. He liked to talk about one of his notorious friends from high school, Frankie Terpil,...

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02/24/2026