Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Susan Denise Walker Nanney

Susan Denise Walker Nanney

Jun 3, 2025

Susan Denise Walker Nanney, 54, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2025 at her family residence, following a period of declining health.

Susan was born April 3, 1971 in McDowell County, a daughter of the late Gary Walker, Sr., and Judy Rathburn Walker.  She lived her life leading with love for others.  She never...

Robin Lea Davis

Robin Lea Davis

Jun 2, 2025

Robin Lea Davis, age 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born April 13, 1969 in Michigan.

Robin is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Rosalea Blankenship.

Robin is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Ronnie Davis; daughter Amanda Cook (Jason); her granddaughter Raylyn Icenhour;...

Danny Ray Chrisco Sr.

Danny Ray Chrisco Sr.

Jun 2, 2025

Danny Ray Chrisco Sr., 74, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.

Danny was born December 16, 1950 in Burke County to the late Daniel Adam Chrisco and Leeila Seagle Chrisco. He served honorably in the United States Army as a Sergeant with the 101 st Airborne Division...

Brett Roy Herman Mcneilly

Brett Roy Herman Mcneilly

Jun 2, 2025

Brett Roy Herman McNeilly, 62, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his residence.

Brett was born December 14, 1962 in California to Lorrayne Lattman McNeilly and the late Roy P. McNeilly. He served honorably in the United States Army and loved his local theatre scene and playing in his band.

In...

Maxine Bennett Wade

Maxine Bennett Wade

Jun 1, 2025

Mrs. Maxine Bennett Wade, 79, of Drexel, passed away at her residence, after a long period of declining health on June 1, 2025.

She was a widower of her husband, Boyd, a WWII Veteran. In addition, she is preceded in death by her father, Max Bennett and mother, Thelma Calhoun Bennett; her brothers , Junior and Clarence;...

Carol Falls Sutphin

Carol Falls Sutphin

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Carol Falls Sutphin, 79, of Valdese, passed away on Friday May 30, 2025 at her residence after a period of declining health. Mrs. Sutphin was born August 28, 1945, in Floyd County, VA. a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Allen Falls. She retired as a nursing assistant after more than 30 years of service with Frye...

Timmy Hillard Hartsoe Jr.

Timmy Hillard Hartsoe Jr.

May 30, 2025

Mr. Timmy Hillard Hartsoe, Jr., 43, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Lake Norman Medical Center.

Timmy was born on August 19, 1981, in Catawba County to Timmy H. Hartsoe and Rachel Gryder Ervin.  He was the head mixer for Mennel Milling in Newton and was a member of Lighthouse Ministries...

Revonda Willis

Revonda Willis

May 29, 2025

Revonda Hildebran Willis, 65, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2025, at her residence after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Willis was born July 31,1959 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Hildebran and Norma Jean Grindstaff Hildebran.  She retired from Broughton Hospital as superintendent of the kitchen and she...

David Eugene Mull

David Eugene Mull

May 29, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Eugene Mull, who departed this life for his eternal home on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 79 at the VA Hospice in Asheville, NC after a long battle with cancer.

David was born on April 27, 1946, to the late Griffin and...

Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt

Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt

May 29, 2025

Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt, 95, of Morganton, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.

She was the daughter to the late Eva Mae Herron Williams and Jesse Williams. She enjoyed life and loved going to the beach. She had many friends. Raye was a Christian and believed in the Lord.

In...

Harold Dean Elmore

Harold Dean Elmore

May 29, 2025

Harold Dean Elmore, 86, of Valdese, passed away Thursday May 29, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge following a brief illness.

Harold was born on August 9, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Oscar Lee Elmore and Etta Sparks Elmore. Harold served his country in the United States Navy, and was a retired police officer with...

Carla Jane Smith

Carla Jane Smith

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Carla Jane Smith, 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Carla was born on April 12, 1969, in Burke County NC to Betty Stamey Smith and the late Tim Smith.  In addition to her father, she is preceded in...

Karl Eugene Price

Karl Eugene Price

May 26, 2025

Karl Eugene Price, 71, of Valdese passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.

Karl was born December 28, 1953, in Caldwell County, to the late Sally Teague Price. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family. Karl was a hard worker and was employed...

Sheila Elizabeth Carswell Letterman

Sheila Elizabeth Carswell Letterman

May 25, 2025

Ms. Sheila Elizabeth Carswell Letterman, 63, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 following a period of declining health.

Sheila was born on May 13, 1962 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Robert “Sherill” Carswell, Jr., and Carol “Jean” Baugus Carswell.  She was a loving mother to her children, and her fur baby,...

David Eugene Sawyer

David Eugene Sawyer

May 24, 2025

David Eugene Sawyer, 64, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at AMOREM of Valdese following a period of declining health.

David was born on December 30, 1960 in Oakland County, CA, a son of the late Jimmie Delmar and Betty Jo Williams Sawyer.  He had a passion for vehicles of all types.  He...

William Ronald Waters

William Ronald Waters

May 21, 2025

Mr. William Ronald Lee Waters, 77, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Ronnie was born on March 23, 1948, in Rutherford County, to the late Willie Lee Waters and Mary Parker Waters. He worked for Drexel Heritage for over 40 years, before finishing his career with Henredon Furniture. Ronnie was also a Vietnam Veteran of the...

Agness Wright Stewart

Agness Wright Stewart

May 21, 2025

Agness Wright Stewart, 79, of Valdese left us peacefully late Wednesday evening on May 21, 2025, following a difficult recovery from heart surgery. Mom was born September 23, 1945, in Mitchell County, daughter of the late Toss and Mattie Pitman Wright.

Mom was so much more than the years she spent on this earth. She was the...

Beverly Ann Hall

Beverly Ann Hall

May 19, 2025

Beverly Ann Hall, 67, of Hickory, passed away on Monday May 19, 2025 Amorem Hudson, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Hall was born July 1, 1957 in Burke County.  She was a graduate of East Burke High School and retired as an inventory auditor.  Beverly was a faithful member of Bridgeport Baptist Church where she...

Martha Naomi Berry Warlick

Martha Naomi Berry Warlick

May 19, 2025

Martha Naomi Berry Warlick, 85, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence following a period of declining health.

Martha was born November 22, 1939, in Burke County, to the late Lester Berry and Florence Townsend Berry.  She was a graduate of Valdes High School Class of 1958, attended Hopewell Baptist Church and...

Larry Thomas Church

Larry Thomas Church

May 17, 2025

Thomas Larry Church, 79, of Hildebran, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Cambridge House following a period of declining health.

Thomas was born May 18, 1945 in Caldwell County to the late Clyde Church and Edna Elizabeth Suddreth Church. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and served honorably in the United States Army....

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.