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Sybil Carswell

Sybil Carswell

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...

Robert Baxter Hawkins

Robert Baxter Hawkins

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...

Cathy Denise Mccullough

Cathy Denise Mccullough

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...

Juanita Berry Beach

Juanita Berry Beach

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,...

Ryan Scott Tanner

Ryan Scott Tanner

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,...

Kim Renee Guthrie

Kim Renee Guthrie

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...

Susan Gilliland Lingle

Susan Gilliland Lingle

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...

Callie Lail Townsend

Callie Lail Townsend

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. ...

Rev. Dr. Andrew Donaldson Robb Iii

Rev. Dr. Andrew Donaldson Robb Iii

Jun 24, 2023

Rev. Dr. ANDREW DONALDSON ROBB III died on June 24, 2023 in Morganton, NC, an 18 year resident in the GRACE RIDGE Retirement Community.  His life spanned 93 years, beginning with his birth on October 16, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the only child of Andrew D. Robb, Jr, a banker, and of Anna Schaab Robb, a teacher. ...

Kenneth Christopher Mckinney

Kenneth Christopher Mckinney

Jun 24, 2023

Kenneth Christopher McKinney, 67, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Kenneth was born January 14, 1956 in Mitchell County to the late Arvil McKinney and Grace Riddle McKinney. He loved Nascar and riding motorcycles; and was a big fan of Hank Williams Jr....

Douglas Bruce Terry Jr.

Douglas Bruce Terry Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Douglas Bruce Terry Jr., 56, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his residence, following a period of declining health. Bruce was born on June 18, 1967 in Burke County to the late Douglas Terry Sr. and Peggy Alice Woods. He was previously employed as a landscaper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Arlene Farris Punch

Arlene Farris Punch

Jun 23, 2023

Eula Arlene Farris Punch, 84, of Vale, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Amorem Hospice of Burke, following a period of declining health.

Arlene was born April 2, 1939 in Arkansas to the late Walter Farris and Mary Kirk Farris. She was a vibrant, loving, devoted member of Providence Baptist Church and loved her church...

Ronnie Lee Barus

Ronnie Lee Barus

Jun 22, 2023

Ronnie Lee Barus, 77, of Valdese passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Ronnie was born June 25, 1945 in Burke County to the late Raymond Barus and Aileen Lowman Barus. He worked in the textile industry as an instructor; traveling the world teaching others about...

Terrie Regina Sharpe

Terrie Regina Sharpe

Jun 20, 2023

Terrie Regina Sharpe, 64, of Hickory, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Tuesday June 20, 2023 following a period of declining health. Terrie was born on October 1, 1958 in Burke County to Jerry and Juanita Icard Sharpe. She is preceded in passing by her brother, Jerry Sharpe, Jr., and grandchild, Kayelee Childers. Those left to cherish...

Carol Ann Stein

Carol Ann Stein

Jun 20, 2023

Carol Ann Stein, 86, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Valdese, NC after a period of declining health.

Carol was born April 5, 1937, in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Clarence F. and Vermelia Kizer Stein.  She retired as a seamstress in the hosiery manufacturing...

Margie Adams Williams

Margie Adams Williams

Jun 19, 2023

Mrs. Margie Adams Williams, 94, of Morganton, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023, at The Berkeley, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Williams was born July 25, 1928 in Virginia, a daughter of the late George  and Celia Tiny Brown Adams.  Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was an excellent homemaker and retired...

Amber Paige Queen

Amber Paige Queen

Jun 18, 2023

Amber Paige Queen entered the gates of heaven Sunday night, June 18th, 2023. She was surrounded by her family on the beautiful Sunday; hearing giggles from her niece and nephew, her favorite songs, and holding hands with her parents and sister. She truly left in peace, where she met Jesus as he led her to her eternal home in...

Robert Henry Peterman

Robert Henry Peterman

Jun 18, 2023

Robert Henry Peterman (Bob), 76, of Nebo NC, passed away peacefully on June 18th from a terminal illness.

He leaves behind 4 children, Jennifer (Lou), Mary Anne, Henry (Dori) and Petra (Charles). Sister, Barbara and brother, Donald. Grandchildren Brianna, Louie, Gabriel, Robert, Jasmine, Jaylnn, Joshua, Jacob and John David and one great grandchild, Little Lenny. He also...

Raby A. Coleman

Raby A. Coleman

Jun 17, 2023

Raby A. Coleman, 76, of Hickory, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 14, 1946 to the late Authur Coleman and Estelle Graham Coleman. Raby was a member of Wayside Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Robert L. Carver

Robert L. Carver

Jun 17, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee Carver, 71, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023 at UNC Blue Ridge, Morganton, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Carver was born June 16, 1952 in Burke county, a son of the late Melvin and Bertha Senter Carver. Robert was retired from Hickory Chairl Furniture as a machine operator and...

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