Kenneth Dean Adams
Oct 21, 2023
Kenneth Dean Adams, 58, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 following a period of declining health.
Kenneth was born April 24, 1965 in Avery County to the late Derl Conrad Adams and Beulah Bare Adams. He loved hunting and composing music; writing several songs himself.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Martha Faye Setzer Lail
Oct 21, 2023
Martha Faye Setzer Lail, 88, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a period of declining health.
Faye was born January 7, 1935 in Burke County to the late Lenoir Alexander Setzer and Mary Hallyburton Setzer. She was a faithful member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and loved to...
Ronnie Lee Jones
Oct 19, 2023
Ronnie Lee Jones, 52, of Connelly Springs, left us to be with his Lord on October 19, 2023 after a period of declining health.
He was born July 16, 1971 to Francis Chapman Crane and, the late, Donnie Lee Jones in Shelby, NC. Ronnie will enthusiastically be known as an amazing artist, woodworker, avid hunter, and jokester....
Carol Vardo
Oct 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Vardo, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left this world on October 18 th , 2023. She was a strong-willed beacon of love, devotion, and unwavering determination. She faced life’s challenges with resilience and strength. Her indomitable spirit was a shining example for her family. Carol...
John Thomas Morris
Oct 18, 2023
John Thomas Morris, 86, of Lake James, North Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2023 surrounded by his family at Amorem Hospice Center in Valdese, North Carolina. He was born on October 9, 1937 in High Point, NC. John was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Louis Perry Morris and his brother Frank Morris of Galax, Virginia....
Imogene Keller Baker
Oct 18, 2023
Ms. Imogene Keller Baker, 82, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Springview Assisted Living of Graham following a period of declining health. Ms. Baker was born on March 10, 1941, in Burke County, a daughter of the late W. C. and Anne Cloud Keller. She was a devoted member of First Church of God in...
Glenn Edward Lingafeldt
Oct 15, 2023
Mr. Glenn Edward Lingafeldt, 77, of Denver, N.C. passed away after a short period of declining health on Sunday, October 15th, 2023.
He was born on August 14th, 1946, in Morganton, N.C. to the late Ray and Nell Lingafeldt, the youngest of seven children.
Glenn graduated from Drexel High School in May of 1965 and...
Effie Tate Fender
Oct 15, 2023
Effie Tate Fender, 87, of Valdese passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Trinity Ridge, following a period of declining health.
Effie was born June 8, 1936 in Burke County to the late John Tate and Zora Belle Small Tate. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother, and a faithful Christian member of...
Lawrence Ray “Larry” Carswell Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Lawrence Ray “Larry” Carswell Jr., 69, of Hickory passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.
Larry was born June 13, 1954 in Burke County to the late Lawrence Ray Carswell Sr. and Helen Carswell. He worked at Shuford Mills for over thirty years. He enjoyed working on his...
Zona Taylor Mosteller
Oct 12, 2023
Mrs. Zona Fredell Taylor Mosteller, 95, of Hildebran, NC, passed away on October 12, 2023 after an extended hospital stay. She was born December 23, 1927 to Will and Belle Fredell in Connelly Springs, NC. Zona was retired from Burke County Public Schools, where she served in food services for many years. She was the widow of Ralph Taylor,...
Robert Eugene Bliss, Sr.
Oct 12, 2023
Mr. Robert Eugene Bliss, Sr., 88, of Hickory, passed away after a period of declining health on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Robert was born March 27, 1935, in Guilford County, to the late Frances Louise Craven. A well rounded and accomplished gentleman, Robert graduated from Hildebran High School in 1954. He served honorably in the United States...
Jerry Dalton Lowman
Oct 8, 2023
Mr. Jerry “Dalton” Lowman, 28, of Connelly Springs, returned peacefully home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 8 th , 2023
Dalton was born on May 29, 1995 in Catawba County, a strong son of father Willard David “George” Lowman and mother Amanda Spann Lowman. He loved the Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoyed exploring...
James Alvin Clark
Oct 7, 2023
James Alvin Clark, 83, of Valdese, passed away on October 7, 2023, at Autumn Care of Drexel. James was born August 19, 1940, in McDowell County, to the late Lloyd and Violet Clark. James was the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Valdese and attended regularly until...
Steven Douglas Punch
Oct 6, 2023
Mr. Steven Douglas Punch, 56, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Steven was born on October 3, 1967 in Catawba County to Dermid Punch and the late Judy Whisnant Watson. He was employed as a general manager with U-HAUL in Hickory.
Survivors include his four children: Brandon Punch, Douglas Punch, Katie Punch...
Ricky Olin Abee
Oct 6, 2023
Mr. Ricky Olin Abee, 53, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, following a period of declining health. Ricky was born on January 6, 1970 in burke County to Martha Huffman Carswell and the late Olin Alvin Abee. He was previously employed in the furniture manufacturing industry. Survivors include his mother, Martha...
Patsy Sue Lowman Bishop
Oct 5, 2023
Patsy Sue Lowman Bishop, 74, of Connelly Springs, passed away on October 5, 2023, at her residence surrounded by loved ones.
Patsy was born February 12, 1949, in Burke County, to Ruth Mace Lowman and the late Grady Lowman. Patsy will be remembered as a “wonderful daughter”, a loving mother of two sons, and a beloved grandmother...
John Reece Groves
Oct 5, 2023
Mr. John Reece Groves, 71, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023, at Atrium Shelby after a period of declining health.
Mr. Groves was born January 26, 1952, a son of the late Ralph Ray Groves and Elizabeth Reece Carswell. He was retired as an engineer in the furniture manufacturing industry. John enjoyed his years...
Ethel Mae Smith Stamey
Oct 4, 2023
Ms. Ethel Mae (Smith) Stamey, 82, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Ethel was born on June 7, 1941, in Cleveland county, a daughter of the late Bert and Zonie Butler Smith.
In addition to her parents, Ethel is preceded in passing by...
Carolyn Edwards Pyatte Smith
Oct 4, 2023
Ms. Carolyn Edwards Pyatte Smith, 87, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehab in Morganton after a period of declining health.
Carolyn was born January 27, 1936, in Burke county, a daughter of the late Esco and Ruby Brendle Edwards. She will always be remembered as “the Best Mom...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Pittman Deaton
Oct 4, 2023
Mrs. Jacqueline (Jackie) Pittman Deaton, 92 , of Cary, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Jackie was born on May 29, 1931 in Richmond, VA to the late Edwin Temple Pittman and Dorothy Smith Pittman. She completed her nursing training at the Medical College of Virginia, where she met...
