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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jacalyn Diane Collins
Aug 7, 2020
January 19, 1954 – August 7, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Jacalyn Diane Collins, 66, of Connelly Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care after several months of declining health. Diane was born January 19, 1954 to the late Jack E. Collins and Millicent King...
Myrtle Abee Lowman
Aug 7, 2020
April 19, 1934 – August 7, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mrs. Myrtle Abee Lowman, 86, of Connelly Springs, went to be at peace with our heavenly Father, following a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s, on Friday August 7, 2020. Myrtle was born on April 19, 1934 in Burke County to the late Rev. Ralph G. Abee...
Linda Kay Davis
Aug 7, 2020
September 17, 1945 – August 7, 2020 Hickory, North Carolina
Linda Kay Brittain Davis passed away from this earth and into eternity on August 7, 2020, after a period of declining health. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Davis, parents, Claude and Ruby Brittain, brothers, Eulan and Jerry Brittain. She is survived by two...
Sally Burns Heavner
Aug 6, 2020
April 21, 1931 – August 6, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Mrs. Sally Burns Heavner, 89, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at College Pines Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. Sally was born on April 21, 1931 in Burke County to the late Dolph Burns and Lela Lail Burns. She was a….....
Roger Dean Potter, Sr.
Aug 6, 2020
March 8, 1964 – August 6, 2020 Hickory, North Carolina
Mr. Roger Dean Potter, Sr., 56, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Roger was born on March 8, 1964 in Watauga County to the late George M. Potter and Virginia Cooper Potter. He was a member of...
Sue Benfield Shuffler
Aug 6, 2020
December 20, 1933 – August 6, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Sue Benfield Shuffler, 86, of Valdese, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 20, 1933 to William Howard Benfield and Lottie Bumgarner Benfield Stump, the youngest of their four children. She was employed with Drexel Heritage...
Lucille Mull Martin
Aug 5, 2020
November 13, 1936 – August 5, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina
Reilda “Lucille” Mull Martin, 83, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health. Lucille was born November 13, 1936 in Burke County, to the late Earl Hampton Mull and Supry Bell Chapman Mull....
Fred Lee Bolick
Aug 4, 2020
February 16, 1938 – August 4, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mr. Fred Lee Bolick, 82, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence, following a period of declining health. Fred was born on February 16, 1938 in Caldwell County to the late Marvin and Mary Killian Bolick. He retired after 30...
Paul Revere Whisnant
Aug 3, 2020
March 12, 1932 – August 3, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina
Mr. Paul Revere “Pop Pop” Whisnant, 88, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home. Paul was born on March 12, 1932 in Burke County to the late Willie and Bertha Harris Whisnant. He retired from Henredon Furniture, where he worked in marketing...
