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....
Helen S. Godderis
Feb 23, 2024
Mrs. Helen S. Godderis, 68, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday February 23, 2024, at UNC Healthcare, Morganton, after a short period of declining health.
Mrs. Godderis was born February 24, 1955, in Danberry, CT, a daughter of the late William and Helen Lamphere Shiell. Mrs. Godderis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother. She enjoyed her...
Donald Billie Huffman
Feb 21, 2024
Mr. Donald Billie Huffman, 90, of Hildebran, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Huffman was born September 6, 1933, in Catawba County, a son of the late Harvey Elmer and Lura Shook Huffman. He retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master...
Christopher Jacob Cook
Feb 17, 2024
Christopher Jacob Cook, 43, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Greensboro following a period of declining health. Christopher was born February 15, 1981, in Watauga County, a son of Aaron Cook and Margaret Ella Kates. Chistopher loved his family and adored his son. He was an industrial electrician for more than 20 years. He loved the mountains....
Luke Anthony Powell
Feb 17, 2024
Mr. Luke Anthony Powell, 53, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday February 17, 2024 at UNC Health Care, Morganton, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Powell was born March 7, 1970, in Burke County, a son of Robert McKinley Powell and the late Sherry Ann Chapman Powell. He was the owner and operator of Powell’s Concrete...
Yvonne Marie Smart
Feb 16, 2024
Mrs. Yvonne Marie Smart, 45, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Amorem Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Smart was born February 25,1978, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of Kay Greene McCarthy and the late Robert McCarthy. Yvonne was a caring and loving person and exhibited it by...
Darlene Powell Williams
Feb 16, 2024
Darlene Powell Williams, 75, of Lenoir passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at her home, following a period of declining health.
Darlene was born October 19, 1948 in Burke County to the late William “Colen” McKinley Powell and Sarah E. Pritchard Powell. She was a member of North Catawba Church and spent her best days taking...
Lee Roy Seay
Feb 16, 2024
Lee Roy Seay, 86, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his residence.
Lee Roy was born September 16, 1937 in Swain County, to the late Ernest Seay and Rosetta McHan Seay. He was a member of Connelly Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Lee Roy enjoyed fishing and gardening in his spare time.
...
Paul Vester Cody
Feb 15, 2024
Mr. Paul Vester Cody, 76, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge, after a period of declining health.
Paul was born September 10, 1947, in Catawba County, to the late Clifford Cody and Elsie Ingle Cody. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and took pride in his working career. His...
Peggy Sue Mcqueen Francis
Feb 15, 2024
Peggy Sue McQueen Francis, 90, of Greensboro, NC, transitioned from this earthly home on February 15, 2024, at AuthoraCare Collective in Burlington, NC, after a period of declining health battling pancreatic cancer. Peggy was born September 10, 1933, in Carter County, Tennessee, to the late Conley T. McQueen and Dolly Mae Wagner McQueen. She attended Olive Hill High School...
Martha Anne Yoder
Feb 14, 2024
Martha Anne Yoder, 81, of Sandy Springs, Georgia passed away on February 14, 2024 at Autumn Care of Drexel. Martha was born January 11, 1943, in Catawba County, the daughter of Eubert Miles Yoder and Christine Isenhour Yoder. She attended Mount Paran Church, Atlanta Georgia.
She is survived by her sister, Gail Yoder of Hildebran, NC, nieces...
John Henry Tensley Iii
Feb 13, 2024
Mr. John Henry Tensley III, 75, of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence, following a period of declining health. John was born on October 5, 1948, in Catawba County to the late John Henry Tensley Jr. and Blanche Little Tensley. He was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church and...
