Wanda Hildebran Hoyle
Mar 5, 2024
Mrs. Wanda Hildebran Hoyle, 76, of Morganton, went to her Heavenly Reward on Tuesday March 5, 2024, at Amorem Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Hoyle was born November 10, 1947, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Arthur Preston (Buck) Hildebran and Dixie Young Hildebran. Wanda was of the Baptist faith and retired from...
Yates Shuford Palmer Jr.
Mar 5, 2024
Yates Shuford Palmer Jr., 85, beloved husband, brother and friend of many passed away peacefully with his wife Diana by his side on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte NC.
Yates was born September 23, 1938 in Burke County, to the late Yates Shuford Palmer, MD and Lillian Wrigglesworth Palmer, RN. His was a...
James Edward Poarch
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. James Edward Poarch, 82, of Valdese, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2024, at his residence.
No services are scheduled at this time however a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Poarch family.
James Allen Burk
Mar 4, 2024
James Allen Burk, 72, of Lenoir, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Amorem of Valdese following a period of declining health. James was born September 5, 1951, in the District of Columbia, a child of the late Tommy Joe Burk and Joan Lee Shields Burk. He was a firefighter, EMT, deputy sheriff and owner of Elk River...
Jack Ronald Dillingham
Mar 3, 2024
Jack Ronald Dillingham, 81, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at UNC Blueridge following a period of declining health.
Jack was born February 15, 1943 in Ruth, NC to the late Wayne Curtis Dillingham and Ossie Harvey Dillingham. He was an involved parent and coached his sons ball teams for many years. He retired...
Linda Kathy Hembree Calloway
Mar 2, 2024
Linda Hembree Calloway passed away on March 2, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Calloway; parents, Pete and Louise Hembree; and brothers, Steve and Larry.
She is survived by her children, Cotrinna Stamey and Brian Benton and several grand and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Diane Burleson...
Patricia Stilwell
Mar 2, 2024
In Loving Memory of Patricia Stilwell
06/09/1964 – 03/02/2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia “Trish” Stilwell , age 59, who left us peacefully on March 2nd, 2024 after a battle with cancer. She was a pillar of strength and love in our lives, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever live...
Timothy Lee “Timmy” Berry
Mar 2, 2024
Timothy Lee “Timmy” Berry, 62, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 unexpectedly at his residence.
Timmy was born September, 30, 1961 in Burke county to Nancy Donnahue and the late Robert T. Berry. He enjoyed building model cars and will always be remembered as a soft hearted and sweet man that was loved by...
Jewell Pyatt Bounous
Mar 2, 2024
Jewell Hudson Pyatt Bounous, 98, of Valdese, NC passed away at her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024 following a brief illness. Born on September 3, 1925 in Oyama, NC to parents Roscoe Lee and Sadie Varina Hudson Pyatt, she grew up in Connelly Springs, NC.
Following graduation from Valdese High School in 1941 she attended Lenoir...
Wanda Stanley Sullivan
Feb 29, 2024
Mrs. Wanda Sue Stanley Sullivan, 67 of Morganton, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her residence. Wanda was born on November 21, 1956, in Baltimore, MD to Robert Harold Stanley and the late Marie Helen Hurt Stanley. She was previously employed as a technician in fiberglass manufacturing. Wanda enjoyed painting ceramics, loved being outdoors in her flower...
Clarence Leonard Abee
Feb 29, 2024
Mr. Clarence Leonard Abee, 83 of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday February 29, 2024, at UNC Healthcare, Morganton after a period of declining health and a short illness.
Mr. Abee was born June 5, 1940, in Burke County, a son of the late Rev. John and Ada Brittain...
John Phillips Mcdevitt
Feb 29, 2024
John Phillips McDevitt, 78, beloved father, grandfather, pet parent, and friend, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, with his family at his side after a brief period of declining health. Love and laughter surrounded him until the end, a tribute to how he lived his life.
John was born May 2,1945 in Wilmington, NC to the...
Roger Lee Robinson
Feb 29, 2024
Mr. Roger Lee Robinson, 67, of Valdese passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his residence.
Roger was born on February 24, 1957, in Caldwell County, to the late Shirley Robinson and Catherine Smith Robinson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a fixer for Robinson Hosiery for over 30 years....
Mary Mcneely Whisnant
Feb 28, 2024
Mrs. Mary McNeely Whisnant, 94, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2024, at Amorem Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Whisnant was born December 25. 1929 in McDowell County, a daughter of the late Joseph Cephus and Sue Emma Hawkins McNeely. Mary was a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church and worked...
George Otis Gragg
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. George Otis Gragg, 87, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his residence, following a period of declining health. George was born on February 18, 1937 in Alexander County, to the late Charlie A. Gragg and Margaret (Maggie) Powell Gragg. He was a member of Warlick’s Baptist Church and was in the trucking business...
Dreema Hill “Nonie” Hawkins
Feb 27, 2024
Ms. Dreema “Nonie” Hawkins, 72, of Morganton passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Autumn Care of Drexel following a period of declining health. Ms. Hawkins was born May 11, 1951 in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Cling and Mary Watson Chandler. Dreema was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She was an avid...
Nancy Mcclellan Abee Bentley
Feb 26, 2024
Mrs. Nancy McClellan Abee Bentley, 74, of Hickory and Spruce Pine, passed away on Monday February 26, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Bentley was born December 19, 1949, in Avery County, a daughter of the late Oscar and Iva Buchanan McClellan. Nancy was a member of Green Valley...
Annemarie Baker
Feb 25, 2024
Annemarie Baker, 65, of Valdese, received her reward on Sunday February 25, 2024, at Amorem Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a courageous battle with Kidney Disease.
She was born August 30, 1958, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Gerald and Catherine Grill Baker. Annemarie was involved in many community affairs and her church,( Waldensian Presbyterian), but...
Teresa Pruitt Regan
Feb 24, 2024
In loving memory of Teresa Pruitt Regan, a treasured Christian woman who graced this world with her warmth, faith and love. Teresa, aged 63, of Valdese, passed away on February 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose unwavering faith guided her through life’s journey. Teresa’s gentle...
Lucy Carolyn Mull
Feb 24, 2024
Mrs. Lucy Carolyn Zimmerman Mull, 77, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Amorem, Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Lucy was born October 29, 1946, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Ellis and Margaret Jones Zimmerman. She retired as a High School teacher with the Gaston County School Board....
