Edward Enoch Yoder
Jul 3, 2024
Mr. Edward Enoch Yoder, 85, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024, at Carolina Caring Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Yoder was born April 28, 1939 in Catawba County, a son of the late Ralph Enoch and Ethel Elizabeth Barger Yoder. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church , retired...
Christian Thomas Carpenter
Jul 1, 2024
Mr. Christian Thomas Carpenter, 25, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Christian was born on May 5, 1999, in Catawba County to Christopher Carpenter and Sarah Martin Carpenter. He was previously employed in the construction industry,
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Deborah Martin and a grandfather, Gerald...
Elizabeth Robin Ferraiolo
Jul 1, 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Robin Ferraiolo, 68, of Morganton, passed away on Monday July 1, 2024 ,at her residence after a brief illness.
Mrs. Ferraiolo was born September 18, 1955 in N.Y. a daughter of the late Everrette and Ruth Hartshorne Mastaskaus MacDonald.
Surviving are her husband, Nicholas Edward Ferraiolo of the home, two sons, Matthew Ferraiolo...
Mary Elizabeth Venoy Ingle
Jun 30, 2024
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Venoy Ingle, 74, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday June 30, 2024 at Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Ingle was born September 10, 1949, in W.Va., a daughter of the late Woodrow and Delta Louise Jarrell Venoy. She was a retired seamstress in the hosiery industry. Mary was...
Donald James Ramsey
Jun 28, 2024
Mr. Donald James “Don” Ramsey, 78, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, after a period of declining health.
Don was born on August 23, 1945, in Cleveland County, NC to the late Edison Pruitt and Flavie Ramsey. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and honorably...
Daniel Wallace Duncan
Jun 26, 2024
Daniel Wallace Duncan, 75, of Valdese, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on June 26 th , 2024 at his home with his loving wife of 55 years by his side. He was born on September 20 th , 1948, to Wallace William Duncan and Louise Teel Duncan. Though he spent most of his adult life living atop Mineral Springs...
Jerry Lee Hudson
Jun 24, 2024
Mr. Jerry Lee Hudson, 60, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence. Jerry was born on April 17, 1964 in Burke County to the late Hugh Lee Hudson and Jessie Louise McGee Hudson. He was a retired truck driver after over 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
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...
