Obituaries

Aug 10, 2024

Randy Allan Peters passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the age of 58.

Randy was born in Johnson City, TN and also lived in Lexington, KY, Apalachicola, FL and Morganton, NC. He was married to Carolyn Peters for 25 years, and they have remained best friends. Randy loved animals, playing guitar, obscure music and books,...

Aug 9, 2024

Mr. William “Bill” Lee Spencer, Jr., 46, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at UNC-BR Morganton.

Bill was born on June 19, 1978, in Catawba County to the late William Spencer Sr. and Betty Swanson Spencer. He was previously employed as the owner and operator of his own textile and hosiery business.

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Aug 8, 2024

Cristeen Louise Young Whisnant, 57, of Nebo, passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.

Cristeen was born February 21, 1967 to Bufford Young and Wanda Elkins Willix. She loved the Lord and her grandbabies meant the world to her and spending time with them.

Aug 7, 2024

Mr. Randy Dean Huffman, 65, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence. Randy was born on January 11, 1959 in Catawba County to Margaret White Griffin and the late George Harvey Huffman. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ. Randy enjoyed many years working for Classic Moving and Storage and...

Aug 6, 2024

Mrs. Teresa Elaine Lambert Wheeling, 65, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, following a period of declining health.

Teresa was born on October 22, 1958 in Burke County to JoAnn Lingafelt Lambert and the late James Earl Lambert.  She was a member of Valdese First Baptist Church and...

Aug 4, 2024

Loy Benjamin “Ben” Lowman, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024 following a period of declining health. Loy was born July 4, 1944, in Burke County, a son of the late Loy Edward Lowman and Pearl Stilwell Lowman. He retired from Valdese Weavers after more than 40 years. In addition to his parents,...

Aug 3, 2024

Andrew Kevin Hudson, 18, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Hemby Children’s Hospital following a courageous battle with leukemia.

Andrew was born July 15, 2006 in Mecklenburg County to Kevin Hudson and Nicole Pollack Hudson. He was a rising senior at East Burke High School where he ran cross country and was...

Aug 3, 2024

Teresa Gail Annas Danner, 67, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Teresa was born on June 20, 1957 in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Thad and Betty Williams Annas. She was very family oriented. She was a wonderful mother and devoted grandmother. She...

Aug 3, 2024

Julia Anne Harris, 84, of Ocean Isle and Valdese, NC, departed this life for her heavenly home on Saturday, August 3,2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ms. Harris was born on July 1,1940, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Ellen C. and C.M. Harris. She was a faithful  supporter of Seaside Methodist Church in Ocean Isle,...

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Molinda Elaine Leatherman Clark, 70, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at her residence.

Molinda was born on April 21, 1954 in Burke County to the late Charles E. Leatherman and Celia Ragan Leatherman.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, and will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones....

Aug 2, 2024

Verlie Wade Brittain, 86, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.

Verlie was born March 20, 1938 in George Hildebrand, NC to Fred and Georgia Brittain, as their eleventh child. Verlie loved bowling and playing golf with his friends and watching it on TV. While he...

Jul 30, 2024

Nathan Glenn Baker, 52, of Morganton, passed away at home and went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Nathan was born on August 21, 1971, in Burke County, the only son of Patsy Swink Baker and the late Glenn Baker.  He was a Christian man that loved the...

Jul 30, 2024

A beloved son and brother, Trevor Lee Monk, 25, of Conover, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his residence following a long history of medical issues.

Trevor was born March 29, 1999, in Burke County, to Gregory Monk and Angela Singleton. He was a 2018 graduate of Jimmy C. Draughn High School in Valdese. Trevor...

Jul 29, 2024

William Edward “Woodie” Honaker, 70, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Woodie was born March 31, 1954 in West Virginia to the late Charlie Honaker and Addie Cozart Honaker. He was a very laid back man and loved the outdoors.

In addition...

Jul 29, 2024

Mrs. Etta Isabelle Deal Barus, 94, of Valdese, gained her angel wings and passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home, to be greeted by her loved ones that had gone before her on July 29, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Isabelle was the first-born child to the late Horace Jones Deal and Tempie...

Jul 26, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Mozelle Bradley Davis, 94, of Morganton, passed away on Friday July 26, 2024, at her residence after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Davis was born January 17, 1930, in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle Brown Bradley.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a wonderful homemaker.

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Jul 25, 2024

Mrs. Grace Rayburn Morris, 92, of Asheville, formally of Morganton and Matthews, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024, at Riverbend Health and Rehab Center, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Morris was born February 8, 1932, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Tom and Ella Arrowood Rayburn.  Grace was of the United Methodist...

Jul 24, 2024

Mr. Clinton Dwight Jenkins, 67, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.

Dwight was born on September 29, 1956, in Burke County to the late Hoover Jenkins and Colleen Bivens Jenkins. He was employed as a truck driver, most recently with Gray Rock Transportation...

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Roxanne Hildebran Fulton, 68, of Connelly Springs, passed away at home on Monday, July 22, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Roxanne was born January 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Horace Lee Hildebran and Mary Lou Duvall.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by a brother, Robert...

Jul 21, 2024

Lisa Ann McCormick, 55, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024 at The Greens of Hickory, after a period of declining health.

Lisa was born December 10, 1968, in Cleveland, OH.  She was employed as a clerk with Jack-B-Quick stores.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date to...