Pamela Helton Wellman
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...
Brenda Jones Caulk
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...
Coyte Christopher Witherspoon
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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Jimmy Wayne Bishop
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...
Trena Elaine Justice
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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Randy Blake Williams
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...
Margaret Louise Lowman Brittain
Jun 16, 2024
Margaret Louise Lowman Brittain, 81, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at home following a period of declining health.
Margaret was born September 25, 1942, in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Grover Columbus Lowman and Dora Ann Stamey Lowman. She was much loved by her family. She was saved, and we...
Tammy Renee Smith Jackson
Jun 14, 2024
A beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Tammy Renee Smith Jackson, of Connelly Springs, passed away on June 14, 2024, at her residence after a period of declining health.
Tammy was born April 2, 1971, in Cherokee County, SC, to Sandra Kay Bodford Smith and the late Wren Edward Smith. She received everyone with open arms...
Paul Mckinley Johnson, Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Paul McKinley Johnson, Jr., 72, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist following a brief illness.
Paul was born on March 28, 1952, in Buchanan County, Virginia, a son of the late Paul McKinley Johnson, Sr., and Lonie May Whitt Johnson.
In addition to his parents,...
Charles Lee Walters Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Charles Lee Walters Jr., 33, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his residence.
Charles was born February 7, 1991 in Burke County to the late Charles Lee Walters Sr. and Lori Harrison Walters. He had a passion for cars and was a great mechanic. Charles was a fun-loving guy who loved to cut...
Lloyd Paul Young
Jun 12, 2024
Mr. Lloyd Paul Young, 98, of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Reward on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Lloyd was born on May 20, 1926, in Catawba County to the late Robert Brantley Young and Cordie Effie Propst.
His life was a testament to many. He was an amazing man of faith, an example of...
Phillip Scott Swartz
Jun 12, 2024
Phillip Scott Swartz, 61, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence after losing a courageous battle to cancer.
An amazing and talented artist, Phillip was born August 12, 1962, to Joyce “Kay” Swartz-Stookey and the late Phillip Swartz. He will always be remembered as a loving son and a loyal brother but...
John Thomas Shimpock Jr.
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. John Thomas Shimpock Jr., 88, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Aston Park Healthcare Center in Asheville, following a period of declining health.
John was born on October 30, 1935, in Burke County to the late John Shimpock Sr. and Evelyne Abee Shimpock. John was a long-time member of Mount Gilead Baptist...
Donna Watts Powell
Jun 11, 2024
Mrs. Donna Lou Watts Powell, 66, of Valdese, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Donna was born on October 11, 1957, in Trenton, NJ to Helen Chapman. She was a retired elementary school teacher, working at Valdese Elementary for 20 years, and more recently was employed at Graystone Eye as a...
Johnny Douglas Linkous
Jun 9, 2024
Mr. Johnny Douglas Linkous, 78, of Valdese, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, following a period of declining health. Johnny was born on January 5, 1946, in Christianburg, VA, a son of the late Edgar Linkous and Lucille Linkous. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family more than anything. He...
Vivian Lee Hudgins Townsend
Jun 5, 2024
Mrs. Vivian Lee Hudgins Townsend, 78, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, following a period of declining health.
Vivian was born February 3, 1946, in Yancey County, NC, to the late Alvin Hudgins and Velvie Robinson Hudgins. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Lenoir and...
Michael Pressley Carter
Jun 5, 2024
Michael Pressley “Mike” Carter, 74, of Hildebran, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Mike was born July 22, 1949, in Iredell County, to the late Henry P. Carter and Ruby Robinson Carter. He worked as a police officer for the Hickory Police Department for thirty-two years, until he retired in 2001. Mike was...
Vickie Diane Carswell Cole
Jun 5, 2024
Vickie Diane Carswell Cole, 65, of Connelly Springs, passed away June 5, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, after a period of declining health.
Vickie was born on July 23, 1958, in Burke County, NC, to the late Howard Carswell and Judy Lail Carswell. She was a lifelong and devoted member of the Mount Calvary Baptist...
Stoney Jovaun Pritchard
Jun 4, 2024
Stoney Jovaun Pritchard, 42, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2024.
Stoney was born August 25, 1981, in Burke County, a son of Lawrence Pritchard and Kathy Norville.
He is preceded in passing by his grandfather, Bill Norville, and a cousin, Jacob Wright.
Those left to cherish his memory include his...
Myra Powell Fortenberry
Jun 4, 2024
Myra Christine Powell Fortenberry, 67, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her residence, following a period of declining health. Myra was born on October 26, 1956, in Burke County to the late Vernon Jackson Powell and Shirley Ann Fox Powell. She was previously employed at Alba Waldensian Hosiery, and in later years at Hickory Hill...
