Roy Nelson Patton, Sr.
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. Roy Nelson Patton Sr., 79, known to this family and friends as “Johnny”, was born September 29th, 1943 in Morganton, North Carolina. He attended Burke County, NC Schools and graduated from Olive Hill High School.
Roy worked for the Morganton Community House. He was also known for his partner dancing alongside his sister Barbara and many...
Timothy Ray Wright
Mar 17, 2023
Timothy Ray Wright, 59, of Icard, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his residence following a period of declining health. Tim was born on April 16, 1963 in Burke County to the late George Wright and Marie Harris Wright. He was previously employed as a plant manager with Mr. B’s Fun Foods. In addition to his parents,...
Mary Frances Garrou “Mimi” Sherrill
Mar 17, 2023
Mrs. Mary Frances Garrou, (Mimi) Sherrill, 97, of Valdese passed away on Friday March 17, 2023 at Collage Pines Nursing Center, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Sherrill was born July 24, 1925 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Albert Francis and Louise Holloway Garrou. She was a faithful member of the Waldensian Presbyterian...
Kenneth Ward Setzer Sr.
Mar 15, 2023
Mr. Kenneth “Pappy” Ward Setzer Sr., 77, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his residence. Kenneth was born on March 24, 1945 in Burke County to the late Clifford Ward Setzer and Carrie Craig Setzer. He was a member of Zion Road Baptist Church, and was a retired press operator with Parker Industries. Kenneth...
Larry Wilson Coffey
Mar 14, 2023
Mr. Larry Wilson Coffey, 77 of Granite Falls, N.C. passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living peacefully in his sleep.
A Veteran of the US Army, he took pride in serving his country. He was a lifelong musician, singer and songwriter. He enjoyed blessing others with his gift of music.
In...
Grace Ellen Robinson
Mar 14, 2023
Mrs. Grace Ellen Freeman Robinson, 81, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Autumn Care Nursing home, following a period of declining health. Grace was born on May 14, 1941 in Burke County to the late Carl Odell Freeman and Annie Mae McGinnis Freeman. She was a retired CNA, working at College Pines for many years....
Jeremy Wayne Mourglea
Mar 11, 2023
Jeremy Wayne Mourglea, 50, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, the March 11, 2023 at Frye Regional Hospital after a period of declining health.
Jeremy was born February 10, 1973 in Burke County to Aloma Mourglea and the late Gerald Mourglea. Aside from his career as a CNC machinist at HSM Solutions, he had a passion for...
Allen Ray Lowman
Mar 10, 2023
Allen Ray Lowman was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 10 th 2023. Allen was born on March 13th, 1952 in Valdese, North Carolina to Murray and Eula Mae Lowman. He was a 1970 graduate of Valdese High School and later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Appalachian State University.
On August...
Rhonnie Allen Cook
Mar 10, 2023
Mr. Rhonnie Allen Cook, 73, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Rhonnie was born on May 20, 1949 in Burke County to the late Wade Alvin Cook and Azalie Lynn Cook. He was a current member of Zion Road Baptist Church and previously attended...
Clarence Donald Stevenson, Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Clarence Donald Stevenson, Jr. of Morganton passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on December 4, 1932. His parents, Clarence Donald Stevenson and Sue Holland Stevenson preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Statesville High School and attended Appalachian State University. In 1961, Don was employed...
James Edward “Jamie” Metcalf
Mar 8, 2023
James Edward “Jamie” Metcalf Jr., 41, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge.
Jamie was born March 14, 1981 in Burke County to the late James Edward Metcalf Sr. and Karen Ellis Metcalf. Jamie was known to his family and friends as “Fat Boy” and loved joking, singing, and being...
Jack Mitchem Burns
Mar 8, 2023
Mr. Jack Mitchem Burns, 73, of Vale, formally of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2023, at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Burns was born December 8, 1949, in Burke County, a son of the late Jack and Agnes Ramsay Burns. Jack served his country as a member of the US Air Force during the Vietnam...
Margaret Estelle Williams Dietz
Mar 7, 2023
Margaret Williams Dietz departed this earthly life on March 7, 2023 in Valdese, NC. Margaret is now with Jesus and her parents and sisters who have gone before her. Margaret was born on 11 October 1937 in Glen Alpine, NC. She was the daughter of the late Eva Mae Williams and Jesse Williams. She had a large family of...
Deborah Sue Lee Barlow
Mar 7, 2023
Deborah Sue Barlow passed away at the age of 66 on March 7th, 2023, just two weeks before her birthday. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Coffey; her father, Jess Bernard Lee; her brother, Vincent Lee; and her half-brother, Branch Coffey. She is survived by her brother Marty Lee and his wife Jane, her daughter Amanda...
Keith Allen Scott
Mar 7, 2023
Keith Allen Scott, 60, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Keith was born October 5, 1962 in California to Charlene Springate. He was a member of The Rock Church in Morganton and loved going on family vacations.
He is preceded in death by...
Joanne Burns Delong
Mar 6, 2023
Mrs. Joanne Burns DeLong, 87, of Valdese, passed away on Monday March 6, 2023 at her residence after a period of declining health. Mrs. DeLong was born June 18, 1935, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Belle McGalliard Burns. Joanne was a faithful and active member of Enon Baptist Church, serving as a member of...
Edward Leon Treadway
Mar 4, 2023
Edward Leon Treadway April 24, 1938 – March 04, 2023
On Saturday March 4th, Edward Leon Treadway, loving Husband, Father, and Papaw passed away in Morganton, NC at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge after a period of declining health.
Leon was born in Yancey County, NC to the late Paul C. and Belle Caroway Treadway.
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Cheri Lynn Hoilman
Mar 3, 2023
Thoughtful, fun, kind, loyal, brave, hilarious, dear, good soul, and caring: these are among the words many people have used to describe Cheri Lynn Hoilman, 62, of Drexel, who passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, in her home. Cheri was born on August 18, 1960, in Mitchell County and was the daughter of the late Faith and Ronald...
Joshua Max Barnes
Mar 2, 2023
Mr. Joshua Max Barnes, 25, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday March 2, 2023 at his residence after a brief illness.
Joshua was born October 5, 1997 in Burke County, a son of James M. Barnes, III and the late Loretta Duncan Barnes. He graduated from East Burke High School and was formally employed in the...
Helen Davis Bernard
Mar 2, 2023
Ms. Helen Davis Bernard , age 97, of Connelly Springs passed away on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at her home.
Born April 13th, 1925 in Burke county at the Old Mineral Springs Hotel owned by her grandparents and parents. Helen was a daughter of the late William Earl Sr. & Flossie Mae Davis. She was a fearfully...
