Obituaries

Aug 3, 2024

Julia Anne Harris, 84, of Ocean Isle and Valdese, NC, departed this life for her heavenly home on Saturday, August 3,2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ms. Harris was born on July 1,1940, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Ellen C. and C.M. Harris. She was a faithful  supporter of Seaside Methodist Church in Ocean Isle,...

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Molinda Elaine Leatherman Clark, 70, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at her residence.

Molinda was born on April 21, 1954 in Burke County to the late Charles E. Leatherman and Celia Ragan Leatherman.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, and will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones....

Aug 2, 2024

Verlie Wade Brittain, 86, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.

Verlie was born March 20, 1938 in George Hildebrand, NC to Fred and Georgia Brittain, as their eleventh child. Verlie loved bowling and playing golf with his friends and watching it on TV. While he...

Jul 30, 2024

Nathan Glenn Baker, 52, of Morganton, passed away at home and went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Nathan was born on August 21, 1971, in Burke County, the only son of Patsy Swink Baker and the late Glenn Baker.  He was a Christian man that loved the...

Jul 30, 2024

A beloved son and brother, Trevor Lee Monk, 25, of Conover, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his residence following a long history of medical issues.

Trevor was born March 29, 1999, in Burke County, to Gregory Monk and Angela Singleton. He was a 2018 graduate of Jimmy C. Draughn High School in Valdese. Trevor...

Jul 29, 2024

William Edward “Woodie” Honaker, 70, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Woodie was born March 31, 1954 in West Virginia to the late Charlie Honaker and Addie Cozart Honaker. He was a very laid back man and loved the outdoors.

In addition...

Jul 29, 2024

Mrs. Etta Isabelle Deal Barus, 94, of Valdese, gained her angel wings and passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home, to be greeted by her loved ones that had gone before her on July 29, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Isabelle was the first-born child to the late Horace Jones Deal and Tempie...

Jul 26, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Mozelle Bradley Davis, 94, of Morganton, passed away on Friday July 26, 2024, at her residence after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Davis was born January 17, 1930, in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle Brown Bradley.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a wonderful homemaker.

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Jul 25, 2024

Mrs. Grace Rayburn Morris, 92, of Asheville, formally of Morganton and Matthews, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024, at Riverbend Health and Rehab Center, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Morris was born February 8, 1932, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Tom and Ella Arrowood Rayburn.  Grace was of the United Methodist...

Jul 24, 2024

Mr. Clinton Dwight Jenkins, 67, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.

Dwight was born on September 29, 1956, in Burke County to the late Hoover Jenkins and Colleen Bivens Jenkins. He was employed as a truck driver, most recently with Gray Rock Transportation...

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Roxanne Hildebran Fulton, 68, of Connelly Springs, passed away at home on Monday, July 22, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Roxanne was born January 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Horace Lee Hildebran and Mary Lou Duvall.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by a brother, Robert...

Jul 21, 2024

Lisa Ann McCormick, 55, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024 at The Greens of Hickory, after a period of declining health.

Lisa was born December 10, 1968, in Cleveland, OH.  She was employed as a clerk with Jack-B-Quick stores.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date to...

Jul 20, 2024

Eleanor (Lowrey) Lindsay passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2024, after a quick decline after suffering two surgeries for breaks in her leg. Up until the last surgery Eleanor maintained her kindness, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. She is survived by her...

Jul 20, 2024

Fairylyn Elwanda Pyatte Woodward, 89, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge, Morganton, following a period of declining health.

Fairylyn was born February 17, 1935, in Avery County, a daughter of the late Carl Lee Pyatte and Elberta Woody.  She dearly loved flowers, which she grew in abundance in her...

Jul 19, 2024

Rev. Jerald Thomas Howard Sr., 88, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Carolina Rehab following a period of declining health.

Jerald was born June 1, 1936 in Lincoln County, Georgia to the late William Thomas Howard and Louise Johnson Howard. He served as a pastor for the Missionary Methodist and Wesleyan Church for...

Jul 17, 2024

Kong Phantha, 67, of Morganton, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Kong was born June 10, 1957, in Laos, a son of the late Tip Phantha.

He is survived by his wife, Vanh Souitem; children, Song Phantha (Ly Thi “Julie Nguyen) and Nick Phantha (Sandy Souvanhna); granddaughters, Kiara Phantha and Destiny Souvanhna;...

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. Daniel Edward Fleming, 68, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at UNC-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health. Daniel was born on May 22, 1956 in Caldwell County to the late Phifer Fleming and Shirley Setzer Fleming. He was previously employed as an auto mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents,...

Jul 14, 2024

Terry Gordon Stroupe, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Terry was born November 3, 1950 in Burke County to the late BP Stroupe and Nell Stroupe. He served honorably in the United States Army and was a big Kansas City Chiefs football fan.

In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 13, 2024

Chris Kevin Smith, 67, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Valor Hospice, Asheville VA Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Chris was born October 18, 1956, in Burke County, to the late G.W. Smith and Sue Sitton Smith. He served honorably in the United States Army and later worked as an...

Jul 12, 2024

Mr. Phillip Ray Burleson, 79, of Icard, passed away peacefully on Friday July 12, 2024 at his residence after a period of declining health.

Mr.  Burleson was born December 13, 1944 in Mitchell County, a son of the late Ernest and Kate Carpenter Burleson.  Phillip was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved his home Church,...