Grace Ann Fortner Robinson
Feb 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Grace Fortner Robinson Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend
It is with both heavy hearts and warm memories that we announce the passing of Grace Fortner Robinson on February 25, 2025 under hospice care after a period of declining health. Born September 23, 1940 to the late John Fortner and Ethel...
Grover David Blossfield
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Grover David Blossfield, 76, of Valdese, NC, went home to be with His Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Grover was born on November 7, 1948, in Kanawha, WV, a son of the late Harry Bishop and Tasey Estep Blossfield. He was a loving father and devoted friend. Those who...
Mee Chang Hang
Feb 23, 2025
Mee Chang Hang, 93, of Valdese passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her home, following a period of declining health.
Mee was born in Laos on April 18, 1931 to the late Nao Lue Chang and May Hang Chang.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Nhia...
Leslie Grant Crocker
Feb 23, 2025
Mr. Leslie Grant Crocker, 88, of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday February 23, 2025, at his residence after a period of declining health.
Mr. Crocker was born April 3, 1936, in Johnston County, N.C., a son of the late Ivey and Mamie Delia Creech Crocker. He finished Corinth Holder High School in Zebulon,...
Patty June Fullmer Farris
Feb 23, 2025
Patty June Fullmer Farris, 89, of Drexel passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Amorem Hospice Burke, following a period of declining health.
Patty was born May 4, 1935 in West Virginia to the late James Londus Fullmer and Elizabeth Dengg Fullmer. Patty was a member of Morganton First Church of God and loved being involved...
Luella Ida Steckel Davis
Feb 22, 2025
Luella Ida Steckel Davis, 84, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Luella was born May 29, 1940 in Minnesota to the late Mathias Steckel and Gertrude Gillitzer Steckel. She loved to travel with her friends, gardening, and performing in different theatre performances such...
Fred Gordon Wilson
Feb 20, 2025
Mr. Fred “FG” Gordon Wilson, 80, of Granite Falls, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2025, at his residence, following a period of declining health. Fred was born on December 18, 1944, in Caldwell County to the late Fred Garrison Wilson and Mary Penley Wilson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired woodworker. Fred...
Mason Cole Pridemore
Feb 20, 2025
Mason Cole Pridemore, 22, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2025.
Mason was born, September 20, 2002, in Burke County, a son of Corey Heath Pridemore and Kimberly Ellen Benfield. He was a graduate of East Burke High School and employed in the Shipping Department of Target.
He was preceded in death by...
Carolyn Clontz Franklin
Feb 20, 2025
Ms. Carolyn Clontz Franklin, 86, of Morganton, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation, after a period of declining health. Ms. Franklin was born in Burke County on August 22, 1938, to the late J. Harold and Louise Burns Clontz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...
Shirley Salmon Hinesley
Feb 19, 2025
Shirley Salmon Hinesley, 90, of Connelly Springs, NC. passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born December 6, 1934, to the late Alex Reddin and Mae Fields Salmon. She was surrounded by her loving family under hospice care.
A devoted wife and mother, Shirley was a strong, independent...
Tammy Lynn Icard
Feb 19, 2025
Tammy Lynn (Williams) Icard ,58, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her home on February 19th, 2025. Tammy was born on June 18th, 1966, in San Bernadino California. Tammy dedicated her life to her two daughters and her community. To know her was to love her and boy did she love HARD. She received her bachelor’s degree from UNC...
Garry Dean Powell
Feb 18, 2025
Mr. Garry Dean Powell, 65, son of the late Vernon Jackson Powell and Shirley Fox Powell, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 surrounded by his family at his residence, following a period of declining health. Garry was born on September 8, 1959 in Burke County. He was previously employed as a dye house operator in...
Hazel Pauline Hall
Feb 18, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Pauline Hall, 90, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2025, at UNC Healtlh Care, Morganton, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Hall was born, December 8, 1934, in Swain County, a daughter of the late Harley P. and Grace Ann Parton. She was retired as a weaver after spending many years of service with...
Robert Lester “Bob” Wise
Feb 17, 2025
Robert Lester “Bob” Wise, 84, of Morganton, passed away on Monday February 17, 2025, at UNC Healthcare, Grace Hospital, after a period of declining health.
Bob was born March 7, 1940, in Burke County, a son of the late Herman and Ruth Rudicill Wise. He was a member of the Bethel Road Methodist Church and the owner...
Wayne Luther Young
Feb 15, 2025
Mr. Wayne Luther Young, 82, of Hildebran, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his residence, following a period of declining health. Wayne was born on April 26, 1942, in Burke County to the late Burl Nathaniel Young and Viola Brittain Young. He was the former co-owner and operator of Custom Plumbing for many years and was a...
Leslie Lester Brittain, Jr.
Feb 15, 2025
Leslie Lester Brittain, Jr., 81, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home following a brief illness.
Leslie was born March 29, 1943, in Burke County, a son of the late Leslie Brittain, Sr., and Edna Yount.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his wife of...
Cary R.A. Lyda
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. Cary R.A. Lyda, 55, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a two-year battle with cancer. Cary was born on May 16, 1969, in Catawba County to the late Lentz Lyda and Rita Lail Lyda, and was formerly employed as a forklift operator. Surviving are his two sons, Cary Allen...
Gary Eugene Hatley
Feb 10, 2025
Mr. Gary Eugene Hatley, 66, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at his residence.
Gary was born February 6, 1959 in Caldwell County to the late William J. Hatley and Fannie Puckett Hatley. He loved to paint and play golf.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Denise Croom Kilbourne
Feb 10, 2025
Denise “Nicie” Croom Kilbourne, 45, of Hildebran went to her Heavenly Home, after a gallant fight with kidney disease, on Monday February 10, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Denise was born June 7, 1979, in Burke County, a daughter of William Croom Sr. and Sue McGee Croom. Before her illness, she was formally employed as...
Elizabeth Eller Mullis
Feb 10, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Eller Mullis, 82, of Valdese, passed away on Monday February 10, 2025, at College Pines, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Mullis was born, December 14, 1942, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Marshall and Helen Inez Hayes Eller. She retired as a Cancer Register from Valdese General Hospital. Mrs. Mullis was...
