Kenneth Ray Anthony
Sep 10, 2024
Mr. Kenneth “Dumplin” R. Anthony, 62, of Drexel, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at UNC-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health. Kenneth was born on December 19, 1961, in Burke County to the late Earl Anthony and Martha Johnson Anthony. He was a member of Drexel Memorial Baptist Church and was a retired paramedic, working for...
Alivia Kate Euper
Sep 10, 2024
Alivia Kate Euper of Connelly Springs passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Levine’s Children Hospital. Alivia was born March 18, 2024, in Catawba County, a daughter of Jonathan and Carissa Euper. The happiest most cheerful baby with a sparkle of heaven in her eyes. Our sweet girl’s personality was one of her many great qualities. Her bright...
Cindy Poole Peacock
Sep 10, 2024
Mrs. Cindy Lynn Poole Peacock, 64, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, following a period of declining health. Cindy was born on February 22, 1960, in Rowan County, to the late Robert Poole and Rachel Irene Beattie Poole. She was a longtime member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church and was previously...
Rebekah Walker Steel
Sep 8, 2024
Rebekah Walker Steel, 57, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2024.
Ms. Steel was born October 9, 1966, to the late Donna Greene Jennings and Bill Greene. She loved quilting, reading, plants, and her beloved companion Blu.
In addition to her parents, Rebekah is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Walker, her grandparents, and...
Thomas Charles Clay
Sep 8, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Thomas Charles Clay, a cherished husband, stepdad and papaw, who entered his heavenly home on September 8th, 2024. Affectionally known as Tommy, he was born in Ohio but grew-up in Pettus West Virginia and was raised by his loving grandparents, Mayo Andrew and Lorena Mae “Toie” Clay. To his grandchildren...
Faye Prestwood Perrou
Sep 7, 2024
Mrs. Faye Prestwood Perrou, 79, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024, at her residence, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Perrou was born July 28, 1945, in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Donald and Cleo VanHorn Prestwood. Faye was a member of the Eastern Star and in her youth, she was known...
Bethany Smith Chrisco
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Bethany Smith Chrisco 39, of Valdese, passed away on Friday September 6, 2024. Bethany was born May 13, 1985, in Burke County, a daughter of Kevin Charles Smith and the late Vickie Mull Smith. She was formally employed in the Healthcare industry. Bethany was a loving wife, mother and loved everyone around her. Those left to cherish her...
Maria Lynn Whisnant
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Maria Lynn Whisnant 56, of Morganton, passed away on Friday September 6, 2024, at UNC Healthcare, Morganton, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Whisnant was born April 10, 1968, in Burke County, a daughter of Bill Duncan and Janie Duncan. Maria was a loving teacher in the Burke County School System for 20 + years, teaching kindergarten,...
Troy Dean Campbell
Sep 4, 2024
Mr. Troy Dean Campbell, 64, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at his residence after a period of declining health. Troy was born August 19, 1960, in Burke County, a son of the late Luther and CZ Price Campbell. Troy was a former employee of McDonalds of Valdese for a number of years. In addition to...
Joan Powell Buff
Sep 1, 2024
Mrs. Joan Powell Buff, 88, of Valdese passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at The Berkley Assisted Living following a period of declining health. Joan was born October 30, 1935 in Burke County to the late James Willard Powell and Cornelia Watkins Powell. Joan and her husband Bill owned and operated a Curtis Mathes franchise, A & B TV....
Rev. Wayne Alvin Matthews
Aug 30, 2024
Rev. Wayne Alvin Matthews, 83, of Valdese, passed away on Friday August 30, 2024, at Autumn Care following a period of declining health. Wayne was born May 24, 1941, in Burke County, a son of the late Alvin and Edna Huffman Matthews. He retired from the furniture industry. Wayne and his wife Christine Ministered at various churches and long...
Mary-Jayne Delilah Hollifield
Aug 29, 2024
Mary-Jayne Delilah Hollifield of Lenoir, passed away at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Mary-Jayne was born May 4, 2024 in Burke County, a daughter of Timothy Hollifield and Sarah Connell. She is preceded in passing by her great-grandmother, Linda Austin; Grandfather, Joseph William Connell; Aunt, Eliza Lee Connell; and cousin, Kenneth Clontz. Those left to cherish her memory...
Shirley Deal Price
Aug 29, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Deal Price, 87, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday August 29, 2024, at Magnolia Lane Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Mrs. Price was born January 24, 1937, in Burke County, a daughter of the late James and Grace LaFevers Deal. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and retired from the textile...
Glenna Rose Combs
Aug 27, 2024
Glenna Rose Combs, 95 of Valdese, NC passed away suddenly on August 27, 2024, following a brief illness.
Glenna was born & raised in Walton, KY but spent the majority of her life in Lantana, Fla with her beloved husband John William Combs aka J.W. – for 72 years!
She is predeceased in death by...
Steven Neal Wilson
Aug 26, 2024
Mr. Steven Neal Wilson, 77, of Valdese, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his residence. Steve was born on November 24, 1946, in Catawba County to the late Ray Wilson and Velma Ledford Wilson. He was a retired IT Tech for Century Furniture and was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Morganton since 1993, where he...
Maggie Mae Turner Smith
Aug 26, 2024
Ms. Maggie Mae Turner Smith, 93, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab following a period of declining health.
Maggie was born on July 7, 1931, in Caldwell County, a child of the late Glenn and Ethel Mae Turner. She had a passion for cooking and gardening. She loved...
James Edward “Jimmy” Keenan
Aug 25, 2024
James Edward Keenan, known as Jimmy, of Valdese NC, passed away on August 25, 2024, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with heart disease in Charlotte, NC. Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, Jimmy lived a life marked by devotion to his family and a vibrant spirit that drew people to him.
Jimmy is survived...
Dorothy Epley Lefevers
Aug 24, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Epley LeFevers, 82, of Valdese, went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday August 24, 2024, at her residence, after a period of declining health. Mrs. LeFevers was born December 18, 1941, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Atlas and Maudie Parker Epley. She retired from the Alba-Waldensian, John Louie Plant after many years of service....
Joyce Pritchard Hildebrand
Aug 24, 2024
Joyce Pritchard Hildebrand, 66, of Morganton went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday August 24, 2024. Joyce was born January 19, 1958 in Johnson City, TN to the late Frank Alvin Pritchard and Mary Dot Isaacs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Hildebrand; siblings, Mary Spencer, Doris Cline, James “Jimmy” Pritchard,...
Madelyn Deal Beane
Aug 21, 2024
Mrs. Madelyn Jean Deal Beane, 88, of Granite Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at her residence, following a period of declining health. Madelyn was born on April 24, 1936, in Lockheart, SC to the late Clyde Deal and Madelyn Brasington Deal. She was a member of Abee’s Grove Baptist Church, and was retired from the textile...
