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Jimmie Wayne Nolan
Dec 29, 2020
March 3, 1940 – December 29, 2020 Newton, North Carolina
Mr. Jimmie Wayne Nolan, 80, recently of Newton, passed away to 2:45 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Abernathy Laurels Nursing Home where he was a resident for four years. Mr. Nolan was born in Waterloo, Alabama on March 3, 1940 to the late John L....
Mr. Brett Tyler Roberts
Dec 29, 2020
May 3, 1985 – December 29, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Brett Tyler Roberts, 35, of Connelly Springs passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a period of declining health. Brett was born May 3, 1985 in Catawba County to Anita Howell Roberts and Clyde Earl Roberts, Jr.. He worked…
...Rev. Finley Jonah Mccoury
Dec 28, 2020
April 26, 1932 – December 28, 2020 Hildebran, North Carolina
Rev. Finley Jonah McCoury, 88, of Hildebran, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday December 28, 2020 at Carolina Rehab after a period of declining health. Rev. McCoury was born April 26, 1932 in Avery County a son of the late William Jefferson and…
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Lois Bivens Hendrix
Dec 28, 2020
May 9, 1937 – December 28, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mrs. Lois Maye Bivens Hendrix, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Lois was born on May 9, 1937 in Burke County to …
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Tania Dawn Abee
Dec 27, 2020
December 4, 1978 – December 27, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina
Tania Dawn Abee, 42, of Morganton, passed away at her residence on December 27, 2020. Tania was born December 4, 1978, in Burke County to Ronald Abee and Judy Chapman Abee. Tania was…..
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Juanita Smith Barker
Dec 26, 2020
February 7, 1934 – December 26, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Mrs. Juanita Smith Barker, 86, of Valdese, gained her heavenly wings on December 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was born on February 7, 1934 to the late Avery and Bertha Smith. She had a laugh and smile that could light……
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Floyd John Franklin
Dec 25, 2020
April 22, 1932 – December 25, 2020 Rutherford College, North Carolina Mr. Floyd “John” Franklin Jr., 88, of Rutherford College, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness. John was born on April 22, 1932 in Caldwell County to the late Floyd Franklin Sr. and Sarah Branch Franklin. He was a...
Hubert Ray Smith
Dec 23, 2020
January 24, 1942 – December 23, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Mr. Hubert Ray Smith, 78, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Autumn Care of Drexel, following a period of declining health. Hubert was born January 24, 1942 in Burke County to Ernest Smith Sr. and the late Velva Robinson Smith. He was a...
Janice Edwards Cooper
Dec 23, 2020
April 5, 1944 – December 23, 2020 Icard, North Carolina
Janice Edwards Cooper, 76, of Icard, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2020 at 11:40 PM in the comfort of her home in Dunnellon, Florida with family by her side. Janice was born April 5, 1944 to the late Esco Edwards……
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Doris Huffman Branning
Dec 21, 2020
April 22, 1943 – December 21, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mrs. Doris Huffman Branning, 77, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday December 21, 2020 at her residence, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Branning was born April 22, 1943 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Will W. Huffman and Lottie Icard Huffman....
Linda Farris Woods
Dec 21, 2020
April 19, 1943 – December 21, 2020 Granite Falls, North Carolina
Mrs. Linda Carol Farris Woods, 77, of Granite Falls, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson, following a period of declining health. Linda was born on April 19, 1943 in Burke County to the late Thomas Hughes Farris and Bessie Roena...
Esther Grady “Tutu” Whisnant
Dec 21, 2020
April 16, 1933 – December 21, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina
Mrs. Esther Grady “Tutu” Whisnant, 87, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Esther was born April 16, 1933 in Burke County, to the late Frank McDowell and Martha Ann Queen Grady. She spent her life working for the community in various roles. Her passion...
Shirley Ann Palmer
Dec 20, 2020
September 28, 1948 – December 20, 2020
Morganton, NC
Shirley Ann Palmer, 72, of Morganton, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Burke Hospice following a period of declining health. Shirley was born September 28, 1948 in Ashland, WI to the late Frank
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Joseph Eugene Starnes
Dec 20, 2020
February 5, 1943 – December 20, 2020
Hickory, North Carolina
Mr. Joseph Eugene “Gene” Starnes, 77, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Brian Center Viewmont, following the last stages of Parkinson’s Disease. Gene was born February 5, 1943 in Catawba County to the late Joseph Eli Starnes and Ruby Robena Frye...
Betty Jean Wright
Dec 18, 2020
June 7, 1935 – December 18, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Betty Jean Morgan Wright, 85, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, following a period of declining health. Betty was born in Rowan County to the late Julius Morgan and Bessie Steele Morgan on June 7, 1935. She worked as a cosmetologist throughout...
Norma Jane Lester
Dec 17, 2020
May 28, 1934 – December 17, 2020 Durham, North Carolina
Norma Jane Lester, 86, of Durham and Rutherford College, NC passed away December 17, 2020 at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC after a brief illness. Norma was born May 28, 1934… View Full Obituary on Tributes
Patricia Ann Sherrill Wikle
Dec 16, 2020
September 16, 1957 – December 16, 2020
Morganton, NC
Mrs. Patricia Ann Sherrill Wikle, 63, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health. Patricia was born September 16, 1957 in Haywood……..
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Sandra Kay Motley
Dec 16, 2020
December 1, 1949 – December 16, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Mrs. Sandra Kay Burleson Motley, 71, of Valdese passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at CHS-BR Valdese Hospital. Sandra was born on December 1, 1949 in Avery County to the late Arnold Burleson and Oma Cole Burleson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and …….....
Louis William Garrou
Dec 14, 2020
April 6, 1920 – December 14, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Louis William Garrou, a man of grace, honor, humor and affection, died on December 14, 2020 at his home in Grace Ridge Senior Community, Morganton, North Carolina. He was 100. He is survived by his children, John L. W. Garrou (Linda), Elizabeth G. Furr (James) and Albert...
Tanner Austyn Kitchings
Dec 13, 2020
March 25, 1995 – December 13, 2020 Granite Falls, North Carolina
Tanner Austyn Kitchings, 25, of Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Tanner was born March 25, 1995 in Burke County to Billy Ray Kitchings Jr. and Sharon Houston Kitchings. He worked as the grocery manager for Lowes Foods...
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