Mavis Ruth Hudson Fortenberry
Nov 12, 2023
Mrs. Mavis Ruth Hudson Fortenberry, 99, of Hickory, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday November 12, 2023, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Fortenberry was born in Burke County, a daughter of the late Leslie and Velma Hildebrand Hudson. She was a graduate of George Hildebran High School, Mars Hill Junior College, Lenoir Rhyne University and Appalachian...
Donna Kaye Carpenter
Nov 11, 2023
Donna Kaye Carpenter, 63, of Hildebran, passed away at Carolina Caring on Saturday, November 11, 2023, following a period of declining health. Donna was born on September 19, 1960, in Catawba County, a daughter of the late J. R. and Wanda Huffman Carpenter. Her granddaughter was her world, and she cherished the time that she was able to spend...
Eula Duncan West
Nov 10, 2023
Eula Duncan West, passed away peacefully Friday November 10, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community under the care of Care Partners of McDowell County.
She was 88 years old and was born on April 11, 1935 in Burke County to the late David Lester Duncan and Emmer Elizabeth Garmon Duncan.
In addition to her parents...
Lori Pearson Crump
Nov 8, 2023
Mrs. Lori Lynn Pearson Crump, 56, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Lori was born on May 18, 1967 in Paterson, NJ to the late Daniel Early Pearson and Linda Van Harkin Pearson. She was previously employed as a knitter in the textile industry. Lori...
Robert Ervin Deal Jr.
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Robert Ervin “Nub” Deal Jr., 72, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Bobby was born on November 1, 1951 in Burke County to the late Robert Ervin Deal Sr. and Verna Lee Cooper Deal. He graduated from Drexel High School in 1970,...
Ethan Gregory Lail
Nov 5, 2023
Ethan Gregory Lail, 33, of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence.
Ethan was born May 9, 1990, in Burke County, a son of Gregory and Kaye Mull Lail. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and employed as the kitchen manager of One Hundred Main in Valdese. Ethan was a loving,...
Cliff Allen Carswell
Nov 5, 2023
“I was here, now I am gone and I won’t be back.”, Cliff Carswell.
Cliff Allen Carswell, 82, of Morganton, passed away November 5, 2023, at Amorem of Valdese after a period of declining health.
Cliff was born October 10, 1941, in Burke County, to the late Broadus and late Ollie...
Tracy Kim Annas
Nov 3, 2023
Tracy Kim Annas born November 8, 1974, passed away November 3, 2023. Go rest high my baby. Love, Momma.
Naomi Butler Smith Weaver
Nov 2, 2023
Naomi Butler Smith Weaver, 95, of Raleigh, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh following a period of declining health.
Naomi was born on April 11, 1928 in Connelly Springs, N.C., to the late Guy Rupert Smith and Margaret Parilee (Arney) Smith. She graduated from Hildebran High School, where she was class...
Carl Andrew Costner
Nov 2, 2023
Carl Andrew Costner, 63, went home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was the son of Kathleen Buff and the late Ray Andrew Costner.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Dora “Polly” Costner; sister, Diane Crabtree of Glen Alpine; and brother, Todd Costner of Morganton. He is also survived by three step...
Melissa L. Sorber-Childers
Nov 2, 2023
Melissa Louise Sorber-Childers, 44, of Valdese, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an accident that occurred on Thursday, November 2, 2023, also claiming the life of her husband, Ryan Childers.
Melissa was born April 6, 1979, in Pennsylvania, to Russel Sorber and the late Ellen Shaw Sorber.
In addition to her mother, Ellen Shaw...
James Edward Dale
Nov 2, 2023
James Edward Dale, 79, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge, following a brief illness.
Mr. Dale was born on May 14, 1944, in Burke County, to the late Johnnie A. Dale and Martha Louise Whisenant Dale. A veteran of the United States Army, after service, his careers included L.T. Fender...
Ryan Lee Childers
Nov 2, 2023
Ryan Lee Childers, 44, of Valdese, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an accident that occurred on Thursday, November 2, 2023, also claiming the life of his wife, Melissa Childers.
Ryan was born August 5, 1979 in Catawba, to the late Arvin Childers and Jean Watson Childers.
In addition to his father, Arvin Childers,...
Mildred “Gail” Crawley
Nov 2, 2023
Mildred “Gail” Crawley, born on December 4, 1949, was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Gail left her earthly home and was received with open arms by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Gail’s life was filled with adversity, challenges, and many struggles. However, she had a strong will and defied...
Jimmy Lee Turner
Oct 30, 2023
Jimmy Lee Turner, 76, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab Rowan following a period of declining health.
Jimmy was born February 20, 1947 in Burke County to the late Joe Turner and Dorothy Arney Turner. He loved to fish and take walks around the river.
In...
Lloyd Kent “Ken” Anderson
Oct 29, 2023
Lloyd Kent “Ken” Anderson, 80, of Hildebran passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Ken was born January 28, 1943 in Burke County to the late Charles D. Anderson and Marie Jarrett Anderson. The Andersons were long-time members of Warlicks Baptist Church in Connelly Springs, where he often...
Cynthia Clark “Cindy” Fletcher
Oct 26, 2023
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Cynthia (Cindy) Clark Fletcher passed peacefully in the arms of her daughter after a period of declining health.
Cindy was born at Grace Hospital in Morganton, N.C. on November 6, 1934, to Columbus Postel (C.P.) Clark and Odessa Powell Clark. They raised Cindy in Drexel, North Carolina surrounded by an extensive and...
Nancy Hudson
Oct 23, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Shuffler Hudson, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, at Amorem Buke Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Hudson was born May 30, 1943, in Burke County, a daughter of the late David W. and Edith Aiken Shuffler. Nancy was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church...
Nathan Jeremy Hefner
Oct 22, 2023
Mr. Nathan Jeremy Hefner, 47, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly in Pineville on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the SALT Block Auditorium of Hickory on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Hickory, the Hickory Community Theater, or...
Barry Eugene Rutherford
Oct 22, 2023
Mr. Barry Eugene Rutherford, 60, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Amorem of Valdese following a period of declining health. Barry was born on June 7, 1963, in Burke County, a son of Barbara Rutherford Conley. In addition to his father, Barry was preceded in passing by a great-grandmother, Faith Wilson, and grandmother, Pearl Harbison....
