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...
Randy Scott Rhyne
Dec 15, 2024
Randy Scott “The Root” Rhyne, 73, of Connelly Springs gained his angel wings on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Carolina Caring following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Randy was born July 10, 1951 in Catawba County to the late Hoover Rhyne and Edith Hudson Rhyne. He was lovingly known as Uncle PawPaw to many who...
James Allen “Jim” Lail
Dec 14, 2024
James Allen “Jim” Lail, 78, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at The Greens of Hickory, following a period of declining health.
Jim was born July 8, 1946 in Burke County to the late Leslie Lail and Myrtle Hudson Lail. He served honorably in the United States Coast Guard and loved to fish....
Peggy Wright Crotts
Dec 12, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Wright Crotts, 89, of Hickory, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, surrounded by her daughters, following a period of declining health. Peggy was born on August 30, 1935, in Burke County to the late Everett B. Wright and Tessie Brittain Wright. She was a longtime member of Wilkie’s Grove Baptist...
Anthony Wayne Powell
Dec 10, 2024
Mr. Anthony Wayne Powell, 55, of Candler, passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at his residence, after a period of declining health. Anthony was born May 24, 1969, in Scottsboro, Al., a son of Jerry and Dorothy McCoy Powell. He graduated from East Burke High School in 1987 and went to NC State University until 1992. Anthony got...
Catherine Colene Winkler Hedrick
Dec 9, 2024
Catherine ‘Colene’ Hedrick, 91, of Valdese, passed away at home on Monday, December 9, 2024 following a period of declining health.
Colene was born on March 18, 1933 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Sherrill and Jessie Lowman Winkler. She was a loving mother to everyone and will be truly missed by many. God has...
Robert Harvey Hannah
Dec 6, 2024
Mr. Robert Harvey Hannah, 80, of Lenoir, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, following a brief illness. Robert was born on April 27, 1944 in New Jersey to the late David Hannah and Edna Peer Hannah. He was a member of Amherst Baptist Church in Drexel and was the retired owner and...
