Obituaries

Jul 7, 2024

Larry Aldon Powell, 79, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.

Larry was born July 23, 1944 in Burke County to the late Roy E. Powell and Elease Abernathy Powell. He was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church and worked as a brick mason until...

Jul 6, 2024

Having lived an abundant life with joyous appreciation, strength of mind, and compassion for all, Elsie Hallyburton Childres, 100, of Hildebran passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at home.  She was surrounded by loved ones.

Elsie was born on March 7, 1924 in Burke County, a daughter of the late William Sidney Hallyburton and Fannie Whisnant...

Jul 6, 2024

Mr. Daniel Wayne Styles, 76, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following a period of declining health. Daniel was born on March 2, 1948, in Buncombe County to the late Jess Styles and Nellie Broy Styles. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burnsville and retired...

Jul 5, 2024

Mr. Richard Allen Davis, Sr., 75, of Morganton, NC passed away on Thursday July 5, 2024, at Autumn Care of Drexel after a period of declining health.

Mr. Davis was born September 15, 1948, in Burke County, a son of the late James Phifer and Geneva Allman Davis.  He was a member of the Cross Link Church,...

Jul 5, 2024

Joe Alan Cooke, 53, of Morganton, passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, after fighting a long battle.

Joe Cooke was born August 13, 1970, in Burke County, a son of Alan and Jo Smith Cooke.  He was employed as an installer in the heating and air conditioning industry for...

Jul 3, 2024

Mrs. Marie Alice Baker Gilleon, 67, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Lenoir Healthcare Center following a period of declining health.

Marie was born on November 30, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Clyde Baker and Venus Abee Baker. She will always be remembered as one who was nice, sweet and always...

Jul 3, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Ruth Bryant House, 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

Cynthia was born on January 16, 1964, in Fostoria, OH to Jackie “Jack” Bryant and the late Ruth Snell Bryant. She was a loving wife and mother, and she, along with her husband,...

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Edward Enoch Yoder, 85, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024, at Carolina Caring Hospice, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Yoder was born April 28, 1939 in Catawba County, a son of the late Ralph Enoch and Ethel Elizabeth Barger Yoder.  He was a member of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church , retired...

Jul 1, 2024

Mr. Christian Thomas Carpenter, 25, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Christian was born on May 5, 1999, in Catawba County to Christopher Carpenter and Sarah Martin Carpenter. He was previously employed in the construction industry,

He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Deborah Martin and a grandfather, Gerald...

Jul 1, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Robin Ferraiolo, 68, of Morganton, passed away on Monday July 1, 2024 ,at her residence after a brief illness.

Mrs. Ferraiolo was born September 18, 1955 in N.Y. a daughter of the late Everrette and Ruth Hartshorne Mastaskaus MacDonald.

Surviving are her husband, Nicholas Edward Ferraiolo of the home, two sons, Matthew Ferraiolo...

Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Venoy Ingle, 74, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday June 30, 2024 at Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Ingle was born September 10, 1949, in W.Va., a daughter of the late Woodrow and Delta Louise Jarrell Venoy.  She was a retired seamstress in the hosiery industry.  Mary was...

Jun 28, 2024

Mr. Donald James “Don” Ramsey, 78, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, after a period of declining health.

Don was born on August 23, 1945, in Cleveland County, NC to the late Edison Pruitt and Flavie Ramsey. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and honorably...

Jun 26, 2024

Daniel Wallace Duncan, 75, of Valdese, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on June 26 th , 2024 at his home with his loving wife of 55 years by his side. He was born on September 20 th , 1948, to Wallace William Duncan and Louise Teel Duncan.  Though he spent most of his adult life living atop Mineral Springs...

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. Jerry Lee Hudson, 60, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence. Jerry was born on April 17, 1964 in Burke County to the late Hugh Lee Hudson and Jessie Louise McGee Hudson. He was a retired truck driver after over 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Pamela Helton Wellman, 63, of Hickory, passed away on Monday June 24, 2024, at Catawba Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Wellman was born May 14, 1961, in Milton, Fl, a daughter of the late James Howard Helton, Sr. and Nellie Sue Franklin Helton.  She was a faithful member of Wilkies Grove Baptist Church and...

Jun 23, 2024

Brenda Jones Caulk

(Devoted Wife and Friend)

Our Beloved, Brenda Jones Caulk, 58, of Hickory, took her last breath peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 and woke up in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Brenda was such a fighter, and the Lord found it time to heal her body and...

Jun 22, 2024

Coyte Christopher “Chris” Witherspoon, 67, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence.

Chris was born June 8, 1957 in Catawba County to the late Coyte Cline Witherspoon and Margie Setzer. He worked as a property manager and enjoyed buying and selling antiques; and loved animals and being on the farm.

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Jun 19, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Wayne Bishop, 65, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his residence. Jimmy was born on January 17, 1959 in Orange County, Fl to the late Jimmie George Bishop and Barbara Buckner Bishop. He was previously employed as a heavy equipment operator. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 17, 2024

Trena Elaine Justice, 61, of Drexel, passed away on Monday June 17, 2024, at Magnolia Lane Nursing Center, after a period of declining health.

Trena was born September 9, 1962, in W. Va., a daughter of the late Ira and Rosella Bailey Justice.  She was formally employed in the furniture industry as a frame builder.

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Jun 16, 2024

Randy Blake Williams, 70, of Valdese, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.

Randy was born September 1, 1953 in Catawba County to the late Robert Dale Williams and Naomi Collins Scott. He worked for the rock quarry in his younger days and then continued to work at...