Obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Causby, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.

Kenneth was born September 13, 1952 in Burke County to the late Benjamin L. Causby and Mildred Crump Causby. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as a land surveyor.

He is survived by his son, Zebulon Causby;...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Kevin Lewis Benjamin Auten, 52, of Morganton passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge following a period of declining health.

Kevin was born January 20, 1971 in Gaston County. He worked as a concrete finisher.

Preceding him in death are his maternal grandmother, Akie Patterson; aunts, Mary Neikirk and April...

Jul 14, 2023

Peggy Joe Jones McCall, 81, of Baton, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 14, 2023, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge – Morganton (formerly Grace Hospital).

The fifth of nine children, Peggy was born in her family’s home in Gamewell, NC on July 19th, 1941, to Thomas Carl Jones and Hazel Coffey Jones. She graduated...

Jul 14, 2023

Carson “Dean” Berry, 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully Friday July 14, 2023 at Amorem Hospice Center in Valdese following a period of declining health.

Dean was born on March 28, 1967 in Catawba County to Robert Lee Berry and the late Judith Ann “Judy” Brittain Berry. He was a former Sergeant with the North Carolina...

Jul 13, 2023

Alvin Lee Newton, 73, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 13, 2023 at his residence.

Alvin was born on October 23, 1949 to the late Calvin Curley Newton and Rebecca Smith Newton. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was employed in the furniture industry as an upholsterer.

Surviving is...

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. James Franklin Barnes, 86, of Hildebran passed away on July 11, 2023, at his residence following a period of declining health. Mr. Barnes was born April 15, 1937, in Catawba County, a son of the late William Franklin and Hester Barbour Barnes. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his sisters, Audrey Huffman and...

Jul 11, 2023

Mrs. Florence Ozzy Robinson, 101, of Morganton passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2023, at Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Robinson was born October 12, 1921, in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Pink and Alice Smith Chapman. Mrs. Robinson was a faithful member of Mt. Home Baptist Church and retired from Broughton Hospital...

Jul 7, 2023

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our dear Patricia Alice Hoyle Lowman; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Patricia (Trish to her cousins and Pat to everyone else) was born November 17 th , 1945, to Loy Edgar Hoyle and Ruth Belle Brittain Hoyle of Valdese, NC.  Patricia married...

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Bobby Ray Epley, 79, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023, at Amorem Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health. Mr. Epley was born August 16, 1943, in Burke County, a son of the late Fred and Ruby Yount Epley. Bobby was a member of Mulls Grove Baptist Church, serving as the bus driver for...

Jul 3, 2023

Mr. Bobby Dean Houston, 71, of Granite Falls, passed away on Monday July 3, 2023 at Fourlines Hospice in Caldwell County, after a long period of declining health. Mr. Houston was born February 5, 1952, in Burke County, a son of the late Henry Houston and Mamie Huffman Houston. He retired from MDI after 27 years of service to...

Jul 2, 2023

Fred Alexander Price, 94, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Amorem Hospice of Burke County, following a period of declining health.

Fred was born  January 4, 1929, in Alexander County to the late Ruben Price and Nevia Bolick Price. He served honorably in the United States Army.  He was a devoted member...

Jun 30, 2023

Kimberly Tomlinson Robbins, 50, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her residence.

Kimberly was born January 19, 1973, in Burke County to Dennis Tomlinson and Cathy Carpenter Tomlinson. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, “Mimi”, and friend. She would always put others before herself and never ask for anything in return....

Jun 30, 2023

Sybil Carswell, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on June 30, 2023, in Valdese, NC, at the age of 67. Born on February 16, 1956, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sybil dedicated her life to caring for her family and helping others, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Sybil was a loyal and...

Jun 29, 2023

Mr. Robert Baxter Hawkins, 53, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 after a brief illness.

Mr. Hawkins was born February 17, 1970, in Caldwell County, a son of the late Laben Richard and Mabel Laws Hawkins.  Robert was employed as a carpenter.  He was a loving brother and father and friend to all who...

Jun 29, 2023

Mrs. Cathy Denise Canter McCullough, 63, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her happy place, Ocean Lakes Campground. Cathy was born on March 28, 1960 in Caldwell County to the late Horton Jonathan Canter and Betty Louise Watson Canter. Before her retirement she was employed as a dental assistant for many years. She...

Jun 28, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Juanita Berry Beach, 95, of Hildebran, went to her Heavenly Home, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Juanita was born on January 12, 1928 in Burke County to the late Teddy Roosevelt Berry and Floy Bell Smith Berry. She was retired from the Burke County School System,...

Jun 26, 2023

Ryan Scott Tanner, a kind, sensitive and compassionate young man, passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 26, 2023.  His death was the result of a roadside collision that occurred while he was performing his duties in the job he loved as a lead flagger at his mother’s company, Quality Traffic Safety.  He was 23 years old. Born January 1,...

Jun 26, 2023

Kim Renee Guthrie passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 and as she went over the rainbow and entered the gates of heaven her Lord Jesus and her brother Todd were waiting for her.

Kim was a gift to all she encountered with her big smile and her loving and giving heart. At an early age she...

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Susan Gilliland Lingle, 93, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday June 26, 2023 at College Pines Nursing Center after a period of declining health. Mrs. Lingle was born February 11,1930 in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Nelson Milroy and Fannie Jane Stamey Gilliland. She retired from Shuford Mills as a seamstress in the hosiery department...

Jun 25, 2023

Callie Lail Townsend, 87, of Hildebran, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at College Pines Nursing Center following a period of declining health.

Callie was born on June 6, 1936 in Burke County to the late Oliver Washington Lail and Hattie Lee Hildebran.  She was a member of Shoup’s Grove Baptist Church for over 70 years. ...