Martha Ann Benson
Martha Ann Benson, of Trinity Church Road, Valdese, passed peacefully at home on March 13, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children.
Born in Caldwell County, NC on May 18, 1943, Martha spent her formative years in Granite Falls, graduated from Hudson High School, class of 1962, and was a longtime resident of Valdese, NC. A lifelong...
Brenda Kaye Edwards Vance
Brenda Kaye Edwards Vance was a caring mother, sister, aunt, and friend who left this world after a short battle with cancer. Her joy for life did not come to an end when she took her final breath but was magnified as she walked into the arms of the Lord.
She was born on December 31, 1952,...
Ricky Lee Fortenberry
Mr. Ricky Lee Fortenberry, 67, of Connelly Springs, passed away at Atrium Health-Cleveland, following a period of declining health. Ricky was born on May 18, 1956, in Cleveland County to the late James Everett Fortenberry and Ruby Lee Ramsey Fortenberry. He was previously employed with Alba-Waldensian, the Morganton ABC Store, Lowes Hardware and Parker Industries. In addition to his...
Arnold Wikle
Arnold Wikle, born 4/17/1953 in Whittier North Carolina.
Arnold carried the nickname Ziffel from his young years with his many mountain friends and nickname followed him with his move to Morganton, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Tricia” Sherrill Wikle. Arnold is survived by his daughter, Chanda Wikle, of the home. Arnold...
Hazel Bailey Abernathy
Hazel Bailey Abernathy, 96, of Tex’s Fish Camp Road, Connelly Springs, NC died October 30th. She was the ninth of ten children of her beloved parents, Stanley and Lourah (Williams) Bailey. Hazel grew up on the farm, learning early values that never left her- hard work, Christian faith, singing in the choir, the love of family, the strength of...
