Robert Lee Cook
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...
Nancy Carolene Tilley Stamey
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...
Ruth Braun Jacumin
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....
Kaye Cregger Hare
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...
Donald Eugene Gillespie
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...
Marilyn Shively Knight North
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...
Charles David “Cd” Lowman
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...
Betty Teague Church
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...
Ronnie Melvin Dale
Dec 28, 2024
Mr. Ronnie Melvin Dale, 73, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Dale was born March 23, 1951, in Burke County, a son of the late Buford Melvin and Ruth Costner Dale. He retired from the shipping department of Capri Industries, Inc. and...
Sherry Lynn Raper
Dec 26, 2024
Sherry Lynn “Boo Boo” Raper, 52, of Morganton, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her residence.
Sherry was born January 20, 1972 in Ohio to the late Roy Raper and Brenda Crites. She loved to make people laugh and was always there to listen or help anyone in need.
In addition to...
Shanda Lalane Pruett
Dec 24, 2024
Shanda Lalane Pruett, 50, of Lenoir, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 following a period of declining health. Shanda was born September 26, 1974 in Burke County, a daughter of the late William Ray and Betty Deal Pruett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her beloved animal...
Melanie Anne Richards
Dec 23, 2024
Melanie Anne Richards, 55, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Melanie was born March 2, 1969 in Catawba County to the late James Richards and Josephine Price. She worked as a machine operator in the textile industry and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. Melanie...
Kathleen “Kitten” Buff
Dec 21, 2024
Kathleen “Kitten” Buff, 83, of Drexel, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at AMOREM of Valdese following a period of declining health. Kathleen was born on April 7, 1941, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Ambers and Annie Lee Stamey Buff. She attended McGalliard Falls Baptist Church. She loved to spend her time embroidering. In addition...
Carolyn Ramsey Griffin
Dec 20, 2024
Carolyn Ramsey Griffin, 94 of Rutherford College, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, surrounded by her family, at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Carolyn was born on September 7, 1930, in Burke County to the late Norris Ramsey and Mae Landis Ramsey. She was a longtime member of Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church...
Scott Alan Pinkerton
Dec 20, 2024
Mr. Scott Alan Pinkerton, 55, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his residence, following a period of declining health. Scott was born on January 8, 1969, in Burke County to Pam Lingerfelt Pinkerton and the late Kerry Pinkerton and was previously employed as an occupational therapist. Scott loved football and was a fan of the...
Lloyd Conley Powell Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Mr. Lloyd Conley Powell Jr., passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Sherrills Ford, after a period of declining health. Mr. Powell was born September 6, 1930, in Burke County, a son of the late Lloyd C. Powell, Sr. and Irene Griffin Powell. Lloyd was retired from J Iverson Riddle Development Center and was...
Dorothy Norman Carpenter
Dec 19, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Norman Carpenter, 86, of Glen Alpine passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Conover Rehab Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. Dorothy was born on July 3, 1938, in Johnson County, TN to the late Paul Norman and Ruby Greenwell Norman. She was a retired inspector in the hosiery industry, and was a...
Bobby Gene White
Dec 17, 2024
Mr. Bobby “Bob” Gene White, 86, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, following a period of declining health. Bob was born on April 11, 1938, in Cleveland County to the late Woodrow Wilson White and Iva Ola Wright White. He was a licensed electrician most of his life, enjoyed old...
Karen Smith Killian
Dec 17, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Elaine Smith Killian, age 58, of Valdese, NC, on December 17, 2024. Born on September 23, 1966, Karen was a loving mother, devoted sister, and loyal friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Barnes Smith and Charles Manuel Smith Jr. Karen’s kindness,...
Miriam Kay Icard
Dec 17, 2024
Miriam Kay Hawkins Icard, 72, of Lenoir passed away at AMOREM of Hudson on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 following a period of declining health. Kay was born on September 29, 1952 in McDowell County, a daughter of the late James Cecil Hawkins and Edith Carpenter Page. In addition to her parents, Kay is preceded in passing by the love...
