Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Teague Franklin went to her heavenly home on January 13, 2025.

She was born to the late Henry and Ruth Ashby Teague on August 21, 1946 in Valdese, NC 28690.

She owned and operated New Image Hairstyles in Morganton for many years before returning to college to become a registered nurse.  She worked...

Jan 11, 2025

Dale Lawrence Litterer, 75, passed away on January 11, 2025, after an extended illness. Born on February 17, 1949, in Greene, Iowa, Dale was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He lived his life with deep love for his family.

Dale proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and later had a fulfilling career...

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Sherry Elmore Burleson, 66, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday January 11,2025 at Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Burleson was born August 11, 1958, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Hugh Lee Elmore and Betty Perkins Elmore Lowman.  Sherry was a member of the Solid Rock Baptist Church in...

Jan 11, 2025

Ramilaben Narendrabhai Patel, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at her home.

Ramilaben was born January 10, 1942 in India.

Jan 10, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, Mr. Michael Wayne Powell, 66, of Maiden, on Friday January 10, 2025, at Atrium Lincoln Hospital after a period of declining health.

Mr. Powell was born, December 24, 1958, in Columbus, GA, a son of Carrie White Powell and the late Lowell Thomas Powell.  Michael...

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Alfred Landon Lowman, 88, of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday January 9, 2025, at his residence after a brief period of declining health.

Mr. Lowman was born August 1, 1936, in Burke County, a son of the late Will and Dorothy Lowman.  Alfred was a faithful and active member of Mount Hebron...

Jan 8, 2025

Donald Clarence Carswell, 86, of Morganton passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Amorem Hospice of Burke following a period of declining health.

Donald was born May 11, 1938 in Burke County to the late Jethro C. Carswell and Blanche Clark Carswell. He was a member of Linville United Methodist Church; and worked at Drexel Furniture...

Jan 8, 2025

Linda McDaniel Robinson, 73, of Morganton entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at UNC Health Blue Ridge of Morganton, following a period of declining health. Linda was born on April 23, 1951, at home in Burke County to Addie Walker McDaniel and the late John Hampton McDaniel. She was a former member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church,...

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Calvin Monroe Smith, 87, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Hickory Falls Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.

Calvin was born on September 19, 1937, in Burke County to the late James Gordon Smith and Lillie Mae Cook Smith. He retired from Blue Ridge Electric, where he worked for over...

Jan 4, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Pauline Newton Poole, 96, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Autumn Care of Drexel, following a period of declining health.

Margaret was born on Aug 17, 1928, in Cleveland County to the late John Newton and Hester Walker Newton. She was a former member of Walker Road Baptist Church, and was...

Jan 4, 2025

Bruce Wayne Weaver, 58, of Morganton, passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025 following a period of declining health. Bruce was born November 7, 1966 in Berrien County, MI, a child of Frank Wayne Weaver and the late Linda Anderson Weaver. He was an avid comic book lover, and he was especially fond of Batman, with whom...

Jan 4, 2025

Robert McKinley Powell, 73, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Robert was born February 16, 1951 in Burke County, a son of the late Collin Powell and Sarah Elizabeth Powell.  He loved to laugh and have a good time.  He had a fantastic sense of humor and enjoyed kidding around with...

Jan 2, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee Cook, 61, of Morganton NC, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2025, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge, after a brief illness. Mr. Cook was born on September 26, 1963, in Burke County a son of the late Homer Gene and Minnie Sue Setzer Cook. Robert was a member of the Shining Light Baptist Church serving as...

Jan 2, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Tilley Stamey, 83, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Amorem of Valdese after a period of declining health.

Nancy was born October 12, 1941 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Loy and Rispy Tilley. She was an active member of Mountain Grove Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School...

Jan 2, 2025

Ruth Helene Braun Jacumin, 87, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Ruth was born March 10, 1937 in Germany to the late Paul Braun and Gertrud Engels. She worked in the banking industry for many years and was a loving and devoted wife and mother....

Jan 2, 2025

Kaye Hare, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home after a period of declining health.

She was a woman of faith who opened her heart to her friends and family. She will be sorely missed by all. Kaye loved her pets and was mourning the passing of her dog, Riley, at the time of...

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Donald Eugene Gillespie, 79, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025, at his residence after a period of declining health.

Mr. Gillespie was born August 31, 1945, in Mitchell County, a son of the late Bill and Cora Fortner Gillispie.  Donald moved to Salem Community in 1972 and has been an important part of...

Jan 1, 2025

Marilyn Knight North

January 17, 1939 – January 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Knight North, affectionately known as “Dee.” Marilyn was a beloved individual, cherished by her family and friends. She was born on January 17, 1939, in Miami, Florida, and left us on...

Dec 30, 2024

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Charles David “CD” Lowman; our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother on Monday, Dec 30, 2024. CD (Charles David) Lowman was the eldest son born to Daniel Fay and Ruby Juanita Phillips Lowman on August 29, 1945. He was raised in the Connelly Springs area, attending first thru 8th grades...

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Betty Teague Church, 93, of Valdese, went to her Heavenly Home on Monday December 30, 2024, at the Kingston Residence, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Church was born July 1, 1931, in Burke County, a daughter of the John Gaither and Lela Munday Teague. She grew up in a large and happy family in Caldwell County...