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Wanda Gayle Coley

Wanda Gayle Coley

Aug 24, 2020

April 3, 1948 – August 24, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mrs. Wanda Gayle Coley, 72, of Valdese, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Hickory Falls Health & Rehab, following a brief illness. Wanda was born on April 3, 1948 in Stanley County, to the late John Coley and Neasie Burris Coley. She was a member...

Terry Edward Stephens

Terry Edward Stephens

Aug 23, 2020

January 14, 1973- August 23, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mr. Terry Edward Stephens, 47, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020 at his residence after a period of declining health. Mr. Stephens was born January 14, 1973 in Burke County, a son of Donald Wayne and Peggy Price Stephens.  He was a member of Mount...

Freddy Gene Leger

Freddy Gene Leger

Aug 22, 2020

July 22, 1934 – August 22, 2020 Rutherford College, North Carolina

Freddy Gene Leger of Rutherford College passed away August 22, 2020. Freddy was born July 22, 1934 in Connelly Springs. He was the son of the late John Alfred Leger and Laura Mae Lail Leger. Freddy graduated from Valdese High School in 1952…..

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Floye Mildred Isaacs Bradshaw

Floye Mildred Isaacs Bradshaw

Aug 21, 2020

November 2, 1932 – August 21, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Floye Mildred Isaacs Bradshaw, 87, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 following a period of declining health at her home. Mrs. Bradshaw was born on November 2, 1932 to the late Geter Isaacs, and Lula Johnson Isaacs in Avery county. She attended Community...

John David Holland

John David Holland

Aug 20, 2020

April 9, 1943 – August 20, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mr. John David Holland, 77, of Morganton passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home, following a period of declining health. John was born April 9, 1943 in Burke County to the late Willard A. Holland and Edna Sprouse Holland. He was a member of Nowlings...

Joyce Lingle Creamer

Joyce Lingle Creamer

Aug 19, 2020

September 15, 1947 – August 19, 2020 Lenoir, North Carolina

Mrs. Joyce Ann Lingle Creamer, 72, of Lenoir passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at CHC-Blue Ridge in Morganton. Joyce was born September 15, 1947 in Catawba County to Susan Gilliland Lingle and the late James Ferris Lingle. She was a member at Oak Ridge Baptist Church....

Earlene Mayfield Butler

Earlene Mayfield Butler

Aug 19, 2020

March 10, 1944 – August 19, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Earlene Mayfield Butler, 76, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health.Earlene was born on March 10, 1944 in Burke County to the late Earl Mayfield and Carrie Stamey Mayfield. She was formerly employed…...

Myrlevinea Hipps Stamey

Myrlevinea Hipps Stamey

Aug 18, 2020

September 12, 1938 – August 18, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mrs. Myrlevinea Hipps Stamey, 81, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Myrlevinea was born September 12, 1938 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Bill and Margaret Brown Hipps. She was an active member of Solid...

Sue Maxine Franklin Lowman

Sue Maxine Franklin Lowman

Aug 17, 2020

November 19, 1936 – August 17, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mrs. Sue Maxine Franklin Lowman, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday August 17, 2020 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House after a period of declining health.  Mrs. Lowman was born November 19, 1936 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Obie and Buna Mae...

Betty Bumgarner Garrou

Betty Bumgarner Garrou

Aug 17, 2020

April 10, 1932 – August 17, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mrs. Betty Bumgarner Garrou, 88, lifetime resident of Valdese, passed away on Monday August 17, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing Center after a period of declining health. Mrs. Garrou was born April 10, 1932 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Ralph Willis Bumgarner and Louise...

Ann Darsell Smith

Ann Darsell Smith

Aug 16, 2020

December 7, 1951 – August 16, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Ann Darsell Smith, of Morganton, passed away August 16, 2020 at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Darsell was born in Burke County on December 7, 1951 to the late Marshall Carswell and Margie Baker Justice. She will be greatly missed by her…

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Jerry Clyde Bowman

Jerry Clyde Bowman

Aug 15, 2020

June 9, 1947 – August 15, 2020 Hickory, North Carolina

Jerry Clyde Bowman, 73, of Hickory, passed away Saturday August 15, 2020 at Carolina Rehab following a period of declining health…

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Johnny Hopper, Jr.

Johnny Hopper, Jr.

Aug 14, 2020

September 3, 1966 – August 14, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Johnny William Hopper, Jr., 54, of Valdese, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020. Johnny was born to Edna Lloyd Hopper, and late John William Hopper, Sr. on August 3, 1966 in Catawba county. Johnny graduated from East Burke High School in…

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Brian Allen Rector

Brian Allen Rector

Aug 11, 2020

December 12, 1985 – August 11, 2020 Lawndale, North Carolina

Mr. Brian Allen Rector, 34, of Lawndale, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Brian was born on December 12, 1985 in Catawba County to Christopher Allen Rector and June Fredell Rector. He was employed in the …

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Pansy Mae Key

Pansy Mae Key

Aug 11, 2020

July 3, 1933 – August 11, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Pansy Mae Key, 87, of Valdese passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home, following a period of declining health. Pansy was born July 3, 1933 in Burke County to the late Stanley Key and Dora Key Buff. She retired from Joan’s Fabrics. Pansy enjoyed painting,...

William Earl “Red” Franklin

William Earl “Red” Franklin

Aug 11, 2020

June 18, 1924 – August 11, 2020 Lenoir, North Carolina

Mr. William Earl “Red” Franklin, 96, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday August 11, 2020 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. Mr. Franklin was born in Caldwell County to the late Floyd Braxton Franklin and Sarah Branch Franklin. He was…

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Stella Christine Ragle

Stella Christine Ragle

Aug 9, 2020

September 19, 1951 – August 9, 2020 Nebo, North Carolina

Stella Christine Ragle born on September 19th, 1951, passed in peace on August 9th at the age of 68. Chris beloved wife, beautiful mother, maw maw for many and “GG” will be remembered as we trek across her favorite nature trails, up tall mountains…….

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Bobby Adam Costner

Bobby Adam Costner

Aug 8, 2020

February 6, 1942 – August 8, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Bobby Adam Costner, 78, of Drexel passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Autumn Care after a period of declining health. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents , Tollie and Donie Costner and inlaws George and Grace Lowman all of Drexel. He was……

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Devin Ray Spake

Devin Ray Spake

Aug 7, 2020

July 15, 1997 – August 7, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Devin Ray Spake, 23, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. Devin was born July 15, 1997, in Burke County to the Jamie Spake and Rebecca Edwards. Devin loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death...

Billy Speigle Brittain

Billy Speigle Brittain

Aug 7, 2020

April 8, 1926 – August 7, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Billy Speigle Brittain, 94, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke County, following a period of declining health. Billy was born April 8, 1926, in Burke County to the late Grace Otis Brittain and Fern Abernathy Brittain. He...

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