Samuel Franklin Horne
Jun 10, 2025
Samuel Franklin “Sammy” Horne, 61, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his residence.
Sammy was born June 16, 1963 in York, South Carolina to the late Richard David Horne and Margaret Patterson Horne. He was a collector of collectables, loved music, and watching YouTube videos in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Ronald "Ronnie" Charles Lail
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Charles Lail, 52, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, near his home.
Ronnie was born July 11, 1972 in Burke County, a son of the late Tom and Linda Young Lail. He was an avid collector, particularly of antiques. He loved antiques and spent many weekends searching around yard and estate sales to see what...
Vanessa Benfield Grill
Jun 9, 2025
Vanessa Benfield Grill, 73, of 305 Alpine Dr. NW, Valdese, NC passed away on June 9, 2025, after a 3-year battle with cancer. Vanessa was born May 27, 1952, at Valdese General Hospital to B.W. Benfield and Clara Watson Benfield. She attended primary and elementary school at Rutherford College and grew up attending Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church where...
Judith Ayers Hudson
Jun 9, 2025
Judith Patricia Ayers Hudson, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025 at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.
Judith was born May 22, 1942 in Burke County to the late Paul Andrew Ayers and Ruth Alexander Ayers. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church and worked...
Roy Russell Bailey, Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Roy Russell Bailey, Jr., 78, of Hildebran, passed away at home on Sunday, June 8, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Roy was born on March 24, 1947, in Catawba County, oldest child of the late Roy Bailey, Sr., and Edna Huffman Bailey. He grew up in Icard and graduated from Hildebran High School in 1965. Upon graduating high school,...
Edwin Dennis “Denny” Powell
Jun 8, 2025
Edwin Dennis “Denny” Powell, 78, of Drexel, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge, after a period of declining health.
Denny was born September 29, 1946 in Burke County, a son of the late Nuvart Wilson and Hazel Cuthbertson Powell.
Denny retired from Broughton Hospital as a welder and before...
James Herbert Broyhill
Jun 8, 2025
James Herbert Broyhill, affectionately known as “Herb” passed away at the age of 92 on June 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Jane Broyhill. He is survived by his four daughters, Debra “Debbie” Lowman (Tony), Julia “Julie” Duffey, Amy Lowman (Clay) and Jennifer Morehead (Travis). He was the proud “Paw-Paw” of...
Clara Glenn
Jun 6, 2025
Mrs. Clara Glenn, 84, passed away Friday June 6, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
Clara was born on February 12, 1941 in Catawba County to the late Horace and Mary Ethel Pruette. Clara is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Dale Glenn; son, Timothy D. Glenn and his wife Dana; sons Danny R. Glenn...
Gordon Russell Fawcett, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr. was called home to be with his Lord on June 4, 2025, just weeks before celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Mary. Born on June 21, 1937, in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Gordon was the son of Gordon Sr. and Ida (Knickman) Fawcett. As a young man, Gordan achieved the rank of Eagle Scout...
Susan Denise Walker Nanney
Jun 3, 2025
Susan Denise Walker Nanney, 54, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2025 at her family residence, following a period of declining health.
Susan was born April 3, 1971 in McDowell County, a daughter of the late Gary Walker, Sr., and Judy Rathburn Walker. She lived her life leading with love for others. She never...
Robin Lea Davis
Jun 2, 2025
Robin Lea Davis, age 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born April 13, 1969 in Michigan.
Robin is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Rosalea Blankenship.
Robin is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Ronnie Davis; daughter Amanda Cook (Jason); her granddaughter Raylyn Icenhour;...
Danny Ray Chrisco Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
Danny Ray Chrisco Sr., 74, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.
Danny was born December 16, 1950 in Burke County to the late Daniel Adam Chrisco and Leeila Seagle Chrisco. He served honorably in the United States Army as a Sergeant with the 101 st Airborne Division...
Brett Roy Herman Mcneilly
Jun 2, 2025
Brett Roy Herman McNeilly, 62, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his residence.
Brett was born December 14, 1962 in California to Lorrayne Lattman McNeilly and the late Roy P. McNeilly. He served honorably in the United States Army and loved his local theatre scene and playing in his band.
In...
Maxine Bennett Wade
Jun 1, 2025
Mrs. Maxine Bennett Wade, 79, of Drexel, passed away at her residence, after a long period of declining health on June 1, 2025.
She was a widower of her husband, Boyd, a WWII Veteran. In addition, she is preceded in death by her father, Max Bennett and mother, Thelma Calhoun Bennett; her brothers , Junior and Clarence;...
Carol Falls Sutphin
May 30, 2025
Mrs. Carol Falls Sutphin, 79, of Valdese, passed away on Friday May 30, 2025 at her residence after a period of declining health. Mrs. Sutphin was born August 28, 1945, in Floyd County, VA. a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Allen Falls. She retired as a nursing assistant after more than 30 years of service with Frye...
Timmy Hillard Hartsoe Jr.
May 30, 2025
Mr. Timmy Hillard Hartsoe, Jr., 43, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Lake Norman Medical Center.
Timmy was born on August 19, 1981, in Catawba County to Timmy H. Hartsoe and Rachel Gryder Ervin. He was the head mixer for Mennel Milling in Newton and was a member of Lighthouse Ministries...
Revonda Willis
May 29, 2025
Revonda Hildebran Willis, 65, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2025, at her residence after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Willis was born July 31,1959 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Hildebran and Norma Jean Grindstaff Hildebran. She retired from Broughton Hospital as superintendent of the kitchen and she...
David Eugene Mull
May 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Eugene Mull, who departed this life for his eternal home on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 79 at the VA Hospice in Asheville, NC after a long battle with cancer.
David was born on April 27, 1946, to the late Griffin and...
Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt
May 29, 2025
Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt, 95, of Morganton, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
She was the daughter to the late Eva Mae Herron Williams and Jesse Williams. She enjoyed life and loved going to the beach. She had many friends. Raye was a Christian and believed in the Lord.
In...
Harold Dean Elmore
May 29, 2025
Harold Dean Elmore, 86, of Valdese, passed away Thursday May 29, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge following a brief illness.
Harold was born on August 9, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Oscar Lee Elmore and Etta Sparks Elmore. Harold served his country in the United States Navy, and was a retired police officer with...
