Waits Eugene Hoilman
Apr 22, 2025
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Waits Eugene Hoilman passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born on January 25, 1941, in Avery County, NC, to the late Howard and Hattie Hoilman. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Linda G. Hoilman of the home. Also left to cherish his...
Ramón Gustavo Nava-Almanza
Apr 19, 2025
Ramón Gustavo Nava-Almanza, 28, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Ramón was born July 17, 1996, in Catawba County to Ramón Almanza Gonzalez and Yesica Nava-Cruz. During Ramóns younger years, he loved sports and Michael Jordan. He enjoyed thrifting, Vintage Harley Davidsons, and being outdoors. Most important in Ramóns life was his children, whom...
Carol Woods Ribet
Apr 18, 2025
Mrs. Carol Woods Ribet, 87, of Rutherford College, went to live with her Heavenly Father, Friday April 18, 2025, at UNC Blue Ridge Health Care, Morganton, after a brief illness.
It is fitting that she should pass away on a holiday, because she always decorated her yard for every holiday so the neighbors and everyone else that...
Theresa Ann Burkhardt Butler
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Theresa Ann Burkhardt Butler, 61, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday April 17, 2025, at Amorem Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Butler was born January 26, 1964, in Monroe County, New York, a daughter of Carl J. Burkhardt, Sr. and Gail DeCook Burkhardt. Theresa was a member of High Peak Baptist Church...
Derrick Timothy Davis
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Derrick Timothy Davis, 54, of Claremont passed away on Monday April 14, 2025, at Presbyterian Novant Hospital, Charlotte, after a period of declining health. Mr. Davis was born March 21, 1971, in Catawba County, the son of Steve A. and Helen Hunt Davis. He was a member of Warlick’s Baptist Church and employed as a machine operator in...
Annie Mae Brittain
Apr 14, 2025
Annie Mae Brittain, 95, of Rhodhiss, passed away on April 14, 2025 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Annie was born on May 19, 1929 in Burke County, a daughter of the late George McKinnley and Mollie Cline Brittain.
She is preceded in passing by her daughter, Debbie Stroupe; son-in-law, Larry Stroupe;...
Melba Tensley Greene
Apr 13, 2025
Melba Delores Tensley Greene, 78, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Melba was born September 18, 1946 in Burke County to the late John Henry Tensley and Blanche Little Tensley. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and retired from the furniture industry.
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Jason Eugene Ray
Apr 12, 2025
Jason Eugene Ray, 44, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Jason was born on September 22, 1980 in Catawba County, a son of Sandra Morel and the late Gary Keith Ray. He was an avid fisherman at the carp pond.
In addition to his father,...
Scott Edwin Craig
Apr 11, 2025
Scott Edwin Craig, 61, of Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Scott was born on December 15, 1963 in Burke County, a son of Lillian Adkins Craig and the late Wayne Edwin Craig.
Scott loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, off-roading, and working...
Frances Wilson Dale
Apr 9, 2025
Mrs. Frances Marie Wilson Dale, 88, of Morganton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her residence. Frances was born on September 29, 1936, in Burke County to the late Albert Wilson and Ollie Mae Mooney Dale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet J. Dale. Surviving...
Audrey Rocket Williams
Apr 8, 2025
Mrs. Audrey Rocket Williams, 70, of Drexel, went to her Heavenly Reward on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at Amorem, Burke Hospice after a brief illness.
Mrs. Williams was born July 19, 1954, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Roy and Virginia Carswell Rockett. For many years she has been serving the community as a hairdresser. ...
Archie Junior Peterson
Apr 8, 2025
Archie “A.J.” Junior Peterson, 92, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. A.J. was born June 12, 1932, in Graham County to the late Archie Peterson Sr. and Arbree Owens Peterson. He was a member Mtn. Creek Baptist Church and served honorably in the United States...
Frances Conley Swafford
Apr 8, 2025
Mrs. Frances Conley Swafford, 88, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Frances was born on March 12, 1937, in Burke County to the late Roy James Conley and Effie Burleson Conley. She was the former owner and operator of Mimosa Beauty Salon for many...
Paula Lynn Weaver Wyatt
Apr 7, 2025
Paula Lynn Weaver Wyatt, 60, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge of Morganton following a period of declining health.
Paula was born on December 4, 1964 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Paul Earl Weaver and Eva Nell Ledford. She was a very selfless individual who loved...
Marvin “Wayne” Ingle
Apr 5, 2025
Mr. Marvin “Wayne” Ingle, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025, on the wings of an angel, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Ingle was born July 2, 1967, in Burke County, a son of the late Marvin and Louise Helton Ingle. He was a graduate of East Burke High School, a...
Kenneth Ray Phillips
Apr 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, I announce the passing of my father, your brother and friend Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Phillips, of Connelly Springs. Who was found on April 5, 2025 after being missing since February 20, 2025.
Preceded in death by his mother Janice Brown Phillips and father Cecil Phillips. Kenny, the middle son, was born March 12th 1964...
Henry Lee Hudson
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Henry Lee Hudson, 80, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side, after a period of declining health. Mr. Hudson was born, July 22, 1944, in Cleveland County, a son of the late John Ransom and Zella Young Hudson. Mr. Hudson retired as a plant superintendent of Drexel...
Jack Abernathy
Apr 2, 2025
Jack Abernathy, 88, of Connelly Springs, departed his earthly home and went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday April 2, 2025, after a brief illness.
Mr. Abernathy was born June 29, 1936, in Burke County, a son of the late George Sutton and Mary Carswell Abernathy. Jack was a faithful and active member of Mount Hebron Baptist...
Rebekah Caroline Woody
Apr 2, 2025
Rebekah Caroline Woody, 21, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Rebekah was born on August 20, 2003, in Burke County to Darby Alan Woody and Laura Smith Woody.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Phyllis Woody, uncle, Derrell Collins; and cousin, Michael Bivens.
Surviving...
Clyde Martin Yankhe
Apr 2, 2025
Mr. Clyde Martin Yahnke, 91, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2025, at Carolina Rehab of Burke, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Yahnke was born December 15, 1933, in Joliet, Ill., a son of the late Clyde Yahnke, Sr. and Verna Lambert Yahnke. He served his country as a veteran of the...
