ᐅ North Carolina Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Thelma Marie (Brown) Townsend

Died January 31, … More Information
On January 31, 2000, Thelma Marie (Brown) Townsend, 73, of Gastonia, North Carolina left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: February 01, 2000 in "Gaston G"

▰ Sydney Lester Townsend

Died June 12, … More Information
Sydney Lester Townsend, age 79 of Sparta, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday June 12, 2001.
Obituary published: June 13, 2001 in "Watauga D"

▰ Sydney Lester Townsend

Died June 12, … More Information
Sydney Lester Townsend, 79, of Boone, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 12, 2001.
Obituary published: June 13, 2001 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Susan (Palmer) Townsend

Died October 06, … More Information
Susan (Palmer) Townsend, of North Carolina, born in South Carolina, gained her wings on October 6, 2003. Susan was 65.
Obituary published: October 07, 2003 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Susan (Palmer) Townsend

Died October 06, … More Information
Susan (Palmer) Townsend, age 65 of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully October 6, 2003.
Obituary published: October 07, 2003 in "Hendersonville T-N"

▰ Susan (Palmer) Townsend

Died October 06, … More Information
Susan (Palmer) Townsend, of North Carolina, born in Ridgeway, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 6, 2003. Susan was 65.
Obituary published: October 07, 2003 in "The State (SC)"

▰ Stephen Wayne Townsend

Died January 05, … More Information
Stephen Wayne Townsend, born July 26, 1943 died on January 5, 2014 in Newton, North Carolina. Stephen was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Gene Whitener, Larry Helms, Kay Pickerill, Paul Duncan, Jerry And Linda Sweet

▰ Stephanie Michelle Townsend

Died September 05, … More Information
Stephanie Michelle Townsend, born August 24, 1981 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 5, 2017 in Morganton, North Carolina. Stephanie was 36.

▰ Starkima Lavasha Townsend

Died December 07, … More Information
Starkima Lavasha Townsend, of New Bern, North Carolina, entered eternal life December 7, 2019. Starkima was 35.
Obituary published: December 08, 2019 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Sperlin Arvel Townsend

Died November 20, … More Information
Sperlin Arvel Townsend, 70, of Hickory, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 20, 2001.
Obituary published: November 21, 2001 in "Hickory R"

▰ Spencer Dodge Townsend

Died June 06, … More Information
Spencer Dodge Townsend, of Morganton, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on June 6, 2002. Spencer was 65.
Obituary published: June 07, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Spencer Townsend

Died June 06, … More Information
Spencer Townsend died unexpectedly on June 6, 2002 at the age of 65 in Morganton, North Carolina.
Obituary published: June 07, 2002 in "Morganton H"

▰ Spencer Townsend

Died June 06, … More Information
Spencer Townsend, age 65 of Morganton, North Carolina, gained his wings on June 6, 2002.
Obituary published: June 07, 2002 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Shirley Townsend

Died December 11, … More Information
Shirley Townsend, born July 28, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on December 11, 2014 in Hickory, North Carolina. Shirley was 78.

▰ Shirley Townsend

Died December 11, … More Information
Shirley Townsend, born July 28, 1936 passed from this world into the next December 11, 2014 in Hickory, North Carolina. Shirley was 78.

▰ Sarah Lois Townsend

Died December 28, … More Information
Sarah Lois Townsend, born December 19, 1934 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 28, 2010 in North Carolina. Sarah was 76. Tags: #Watauga #Oscar #Orpha #Pitts #Arthur #Townsend #Danny #Bobby #Hubert #Helen #Martha #Ethel #Poarchs #Lenoir #Ronnie #Debbie #Warner #Mike #Patty #Terry #Susan #Norris #Curtis #Sanford #Ruth #Boone #Ruby #Norfolk #Poplar #Baptist #Reverend #White #Pendrys #Chris #Tommy #Shane #Chad #Caleb #Jeff #Samuel #Jacob #Frank #Brent #Caldwell #Palliative #Kirkwood
Obituary: Sarah Lois Pitts Townsend, 76, of Lenoir passed away at her residence , 28, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Townsend was born in Watauga to the late Oscar Pitts and Orpha Tester Pitts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Earl Townsend; infant sons, Danny and Bobby Townsend; brothers, J.C. and Hubert Pitts; sisters, Helen Dotson, Martha Carney and Ethel Hayes. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker, seamstress and a member of Poarchs Chapel in Lenoir.

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Townsend and wife Debbie of Warner Robbins, GA, Mike Townsend of Lenoir, Tim Townsend and wife Patty of Lenoir and Terry Townsend of Lenoir; a daughter, Susan Townsend Norris and husband Curtis of Sanford; sisters, Ruth Dotson of Boone and Ruby Soper of Norfolk, VA; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A funeral service for Mrs. Townsend will be held , 31, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Boone with Reverend David White and Reverend Curtis Norris officiating. The burial will follow at the Pitts Family in Boone, NC. The family will receive friends , 30, 2010 at Pendrys from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Townsend, Tommy Pitts, Shane Crawford, Chad Townsend, Caleb Crawford, Jeff Siddons, Samuel Norris and Jacob Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Hayes and Brent Pitts.

The Townsend family requests that memorials be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative , 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645.

▰ Samuel Perry Townsend, Sr

Died September 06, … More Information
Samuel Perry Townsend, Sr went into the presence of the Lord on September 6, 2014 in Knightdale, North Carolina. Tags: #Mary
Obituary: Samuel passed away on , 6, 2014. Samuel was a resident of Knightdale, North Carolina at the time of passing. Samuel was married to Mary.

▰ Samuel Perry Townsend

Died September 06, … More Information
Samuel Perry Townsend, born July 26, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on September 6, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Samuel was 78.

▰ Samuel Perry Townsend

Died September 06, … More Information
Samuel Perry Townsend, born July 26, 1936 passed away peacefully September 6, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Samuel was 78.

▰ Samuel Perry Townsend, Sr

Died September 06, … More Information
Samuel Perry Townsend, Sr , born July 26, 1936 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home September 6, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Samuel was 78. Tags: #Robeson #Millbrook #School #State #North #Cultural #Museum #History #Civil #Modern #Fort #Underwater #Branch #Administrator #Visitors #Foundation #Capitol #Board #Trinity #Methodist #Moye #Hope #Church #Mary #Tribby #Samuel #Townsend #Astoria #Miriam #Bill #Raleigh #Patricia #Baars #Washington #Frances #Durham #Lassiter #Wake #Marie #Knoxville #Gordon #Smith #Joseph #Jimmy #Jeanne #Sams #Street #Park #Mail #Campbell #Cancer
Obituary: Samuel Perry Townsend, Sr., 78, passed away , 6, 2014. Sam was born in Robeson , and graduated from Millbrook High School and NC State University. He derived great satisfaction from his 40-year career with the North Carolina State Department of Cultural Resources. Early in his service at the NC Museum of History, Sam developed a method to preserve Civil War era artifacts recovered from the Modern Greece blockade runner, which was sunk off the coast of Fort Fisher. Sam helped develop the first NC Underwater Archeology Branch, which he ran for more than a decade. His career culminated with his service as Administrator of the NC State Capitol and Visitors , during which time he created the NC State Capitol Foundation. retirement, he was proud to remain on the Capitol Foundation Board. Sam was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church, serving as a longtime co-teacher of the Tom Moye School Class, and on various committees. From his early childhood up until his marriage in 1960, he was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Until his illness, Sam played on 2 softball teams, kept his family and friends supplied with beautiful flowers from his garden, and enjoyed the quiet art of fishing. Sam is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen Tribby Townsend, and son, Samuel Perry Townsend, Jr. of Astoria, NY; sisters: Miriam S. Rawls and husband, Bill of Raleigh, Patricia S. Trish Baars of Washington, DC, and Frances S. Dreps of Durham; sisters-in-law: Kay Lassiter Smith of Wake Forest and Marie Ree Tribby Carroll and husband, Dan of Knoxville, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lee Townsend Smith, and Gordon H. Pete Smith, and his brother, Joseph S. Joe Smith, and his dear friends, Jimmy and Jeanne Wilder. A celebration of Sams life will be held at 2:00 pm, , 11, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 N. Bloodworth Street, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, , 10, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church and other times at their home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church and/or NC State Capitol Foundation, Inc., 4624 Mail Service , Raleigh, NC 27699-4624. Sams family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the care given by Dr. Elizabeth Campbell and the staff of Cancer s of North Carolina.

▰ Samuel Perry Townsend Sr

Died September 06, … More Information
Samuel Perry Townsend Sr , born July 26, 1936 died on September 6, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Samuel was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Jean Moore, Emily Cox, Diane Kennedy, Sally Russell, Betty, Bob Gouge, John Kinney

▰ Samuel Perry Townsend Sr

Died September 06, … More Information
Samuel Perry Townsend Sr , born July 26, 1936 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master September 6, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Samuel was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Jean Moore, Emily Cox, Diane Kennedy, Sally Russell, Betty, Bob Gouge, John Kinney

▰ Sadie (Yates) Townsend

Died January 19, … More Information
Sadie (Yates) Townsend, 64 of Newton, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, January 19, 2004.
Obituary published: January 20, 2004 in "Hickory R"

▰ Ruth Lail Townsend

Died June 02, … More Information
Ruth Lail Townsend, born October 23, 1928 died on June 2, 2014 in Lenoir, North Carolina. Ruth was 85.

▰ Ruth Lail Townsend

Died June 02, … More Information
Ruth Lail Townsend, born October 23, 1928 went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2014 in Hickory, North Carolina. Ruth was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Loritts

▰ Rufus T Townsend

Died July 21, … More Information
Rufus T Townsend, of New Bern, North Carolina, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master July 21, 2008. Rufus was 76.
Obituary published: July 22, 2008 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Ruby (Andrews) Townsend

Died January 20, … More Information
Ruby (Andrews) Townsend, age 93 of Hickory, North Carolina, joined the Lord January 20, 2001.
Obituary published: January 21, 2001 in "Hickory R"

▰ Ruby Kathryn Townsend

Died September 06, … More Information
Ruby Kathryn Townsend, born August 27, 1924 went to be with her Lord and Savior September 6, 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ruby was 92. Tags: #Joseph
Obituary: Ruby was born on 27, 1924 and passed away on , 6, 2016. Ruby was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina at the time of passing. Ruby was married to Joseph.

▰ Ruby Johnson Townsend

Died December 01, … More Information
Ruby Johnson Townsend, born September 29, 1920 passed from this life on December 1, 2014 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Ruby was 94. Tags: #Clarkton #Methodist #Patsy #Elizabethtown #Sandra #Jerry #John #Dawn #Inez #Faith #Heather #Graveside #Royal
Obituary: Ruby Johnson Townsend, age 94 of Elizabethtown, died , 1, 2014 at home. She is preceded in death by her husband Marion Townsend. Mrs. Townsend was a life-long member of Clarkton United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving family, daughters Patsy Roberts of Elizabethtown and Sandra Johnson and husband Jerry of Elizabethtown; a grandson, John Johnson and wife Dawn; a sister, Inez Nunnery of Clarkton; and two great grandchildren, Faith and Heather Johnson. A Graveside Service will be held on , 3, 2014 at Clarkton City at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Peyton Royal.

▰ Ruby Townsend

Died August 02, … More Information
Ruby Townsend, born February 12, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on August 2, 2014 in Jefferson, North Carolina. Ruby was 85. Tags: #Ralph
Obituary: Ruby was born on 12, 1929 and passed away on , 2, 2014. Ruby was a resident of Jefferson, North Carolina at the time of passing. Ruby was married to Ralph.

▰ Rose Edna (Wilson) Townsend

Died November 21, … More Information
Rose Edna (Wilson) Townsend, age 90 of Linville, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she November 21, 2004.
Obituary published: November 22, 2004 in "Watauga D"

▰ Roey Clifford Townsend

Died August 13, … More Information
Roey Clifford Townsend, a resident of Lenoir, North Carolina for decades, died August 13, 2006 in Lenoir, North Carolina at the age of 90.
Obituary published: August 14, 2006 in "Watauga D"

▰ Robin Elaine Townsend

Died December 02, … More Information
Robin Elaine Townsend, born October 21, 1955 entered Heaven's gates on December 2, 2014 in Boone, North Carolina. Robin was 59.

▰ Robert Shaw "Bob" Townsend

Died May 30, … More Information
Robert Shaw "Bob" Townsend, age 84 of Morganton, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest May 30, 2015.
Obituary published: May 31, 2015 in "Hickory R"

▰ Robert Leonard "Bobby" Jr Townsend

Died December 10, … More Information
Robert Leonard "Bobby" Jr Townsend, 55, of Asheville, North Carolina departed this life December 10, 2004.
Obituary published: December 11, 2004 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Robert L "Papaw" Townsend

Died June 27, … More Information
Robert L "Papaw" Townsend, age 69 of Newton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2005.
Obituary published: June 28, 2005 in "Hickory R"

▰ Robert Townsend

Died September 22, … More Information
Robert Townsend, born March 7, 1932 entered Heaven's gates on September 22, 2017 in North Carolina. Robert was 85.

▰ Robert Ernest Townsend

Died February 23, … More Information
Robert Ernest Townsend, born January 6, 1927 entered into eternal rest February 23, 2017 in Hickory, North Carolina. Robert was 90.

▰ Robert S Townsend

Died November 18, … More Information
Robert S Townsend, born November 29, 1932 departed this life Sunday November 18, 2016 in Morganton, North Carolina. Robert was 83.

▰ Robert W Townsend

Died January 22, … More Information
Robert W Townsend, born January 25, 1953 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 22, 2010 in Matthews, North Carolina. Robert was 56. Tags: #Service #Mint #Chapel #Faith #Methodist #Lake #Lawrence #Sharon #Park #Lumberton #Wayne #Susie #Townsend #Indian #Robert #Paper #Allison #Stephens #Charlotte #Pulmonary #Support #Leader #Holden #Teresa #Poole #Scott #Karen #Christopher #Matthew #Jerry #Patsy #Jeff #Building #Road
Obituary: Robert Wayne Townsend

Wayne, 56, of Matthews, died , 22, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at McEwen Service, Mint Hill Chapel. His funeral service will be held 2:00 PM , 25 at Faith United Methodist Church, Lake Park. His pastor, the Rev. David Lawrence will officiate. Entombment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Born 25, 1953 in Lumberton, NC, Wayne was a son of Susie Lovett Townsend of Indian Trail and the late Robert Nash Townsend. He retired in 2007 from XPEDX (International Paper) after 12 years of service and was previously employed with Allison Erwin. Wayne was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church, where he was a Stephens Minister and choir member, and was the Charlotte areas Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group Leader. Wayne enjoyed family trips to Holden Beach and taking cruises.

In addition to his mother, Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 33 years and high school sweetheart, Teresa Townsend; two daughters, Kim Poole and husband, Scott, and Karen Townsend, and two grandsons, Christopher and Matthew, all of Indian Trail; two brothers, Jerry Townsend and wife, Patsy, of Charlotte and Jeff Townsend of Indian Trail; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

under the direction of McEwen Service, Mint Hill Chapel, Charlotte, NC.

▰ Robert Andrew Townsend Jr

Died December 16, … More Information
Robert Andrew Townsend Jr , born January 31, 1934 joined the Lord December 16, 2017 in Hickory, North Carolina. Robert was 83.

▰ Robert Ernest Townsend

Died February 23, … More Information
Robert Ernest Townsend, born January 6, 1927 passed from this world into the next February 23, 2017 in Hickory, North Carolina. Robert was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Kathy And Mike Rozea, Kelly Townsend, Michelle Brooks, Tim Yount, Leslie Litaker, Ron Walrath

▰ Richard Dean Townsend

Died July 25, … More Information
Richard Dean Townsend, born September 17, 1941 passed away peacefully July 25, 2017 in Kernersville, North Carolina. Richard was 75.

▰ Richard Townsend

Died January 27, … More Information
Richard Townsend, born December 16, 1969 went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Richard was 47.

▰ Richard Townsend Iii

Died January 27, … More Information
Richard Townsend Iii, born December 16, 1969 passed from this world into the next January 27, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Richard was 47.
Family members and close friends: , Jonathan Campbell, James Earl Yarrell, Tamara Huntley, Robert Dinkins, Karen Woods, Brenda Wilson, Doris Boyd, Stephanie Jones, Sharon Bing, Angela Glenn, Inga Mayfield, A. Fay Jones, Daphne Brown, Cheryl Edwards-williamson, Betty Brannon Dinkins, Jacqueline Mcdonald, Patricia Quintero, Eric Hill, Cynthia Johnson, Richard Dean, Alexander Funeral Home, Inc., Wanda Anthony, Ronald Connelin, Spain Sisters

▰ Rev Jerry William Townsend

Died June 13, … More Information
Rev Jerry William Townsend, age 71 of Concord, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 13, 2000.
Obituary published: June 14, 2000 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Rev Jerry W Townsend

Died June 12, … More Information
Rev Jerry W Townsend, age 71 of Concord, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2000.
Obituary published: June 13, 2000 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Rebecca King Townsend

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Rebecca Townsend

Died March 07, … More Information
Rebecca Townsend, born November 25, 1924 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 7, 2017 in Glen Allen, North Carolina. Rebecca was 92.

▰ Ralph William Townsend

Died November 24, … More Information
Ralph William Townsend, of Banner Elk, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 24, 2000. Ralph was 82.
Obituary published: November 25, 2000 in "Asheville C-T"
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