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....
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,...
