Thomas “Tom” Edward Bentley
Dec 8, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Edward Bentley, 79, of Valdese, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Tom was born on April 8, 1943 in Caldwell County to the late Roy S. Bentley and Nina Kaylor Herman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Nancy Louise Mourglea
Dec 8, 2022
Nancy Louise Mourglea, 68, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Care Partners Hospice following a period of declining health.
Nancy was born April 27, 1954 in Burke County to the late Archllio Mourglea and Carrie Clark Mourglea. She loved coloring and watching TV.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Carl David Mclean
Dec 7, 2022
Carl David McLean went to meet the Lord on December 7, 2022 at the age of 83. Carl was born April 8, 1939 to the parents of James McLean and Farris Prestwood McLean.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sons, David Donald McLean and James William Mclean. Also deceased brothers,...
Yates “Fuzz” Richard Jensen
Dec 6, 2022
Yates Richard “Fuzz” Jensen Sr. born Feb 10, 1944 went onto glory Friday surrounded by his family after weeks of suffering. A devoted and dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, businessman, avid outdoorsman and lifelong native of Rutherford College loved and known by many– Richard lived a life of service.
He helped incorporate the town of...
Rassie Swink Jr
Dec 5, 2022
Mr. Rassie Swink, Jr. 85,, of Drexel, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 5, 2022 at his residence.
Mr. Swink was born February 28, 1937 in McDowell County, a son of the late Rassie Swink, Sr. and Texie Webb Swink. He retired from Drexel Heritage Furniture as a Master Carver. Rassie was a loving husband, father, grandfather ...
Linda Baird Piercy
Dec 3, 2022
Linda Baird Piercy, 79, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson following a courageous battle with lymphoma. Linda was born on May 6, 1943 in Burke County to the late Joseph Lynn Baird and Sadie Decker Baird. She was employed by Burke County Public Schools for 30 years as a teacher/librarian. Following...
Leeann Nichole Saulman
Dec 3, 2022
LeeAnn Nichole Saulman, 23, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
LeeAnn was born October 11, 1999 in Burke County to Randy Lee “Dab” Saulman and Holly Burhans Byrd. She loved racing cars, fishing, working on cars and spending time with her son, family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by...
Max Dean Garland
Dec 2, 2022
Mr. Max Dean Garland, 86, of Valdese passed away peacefully at Carolina Caring and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2022, following a brief illness. Max was born January 31, 1936 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Claude Dove Garland and Totie Taylor Garland. He retired as a machine operator at American Roller...
Daniel Lee Lowman Sr.
Dec 1, 2022
Mr. Daniel L. Lowman, Sr.,75 of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at his home peacefully, after years of declining health.
Daniel was born on June 26, 1947 in Cleveland County to Ruby Phillips Lowman and the late Daniel Fay Lowman. He was a longtime member of Icard’s Grove Baptist Church and was a...
Matthew Edward Clay
Dec 1, 2022
Matthew Edward Clay, 48, of Morganton, departed this life to his heavenly home on Thursday December 1, 2022 at his residence following a period of declining health. Matthew was born on January 13, 1974 in Cleveland, OH to the late Arlie Raymond Clay, Sr. and Geraldine Marie Clay from Naoma, West Virginia. Mr. Clay is survived by his soulmate...
Marie Andrews Gill
Nov 30, 2022
Mrs. Emma Marie Andrews Gill, 95, of Drexel, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Autumn Care Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Marie was born on May 8, 1927 in Johnson City, NY to the late Harold Andrews and Emma Soden Swan. She was a member of East Valdese Baptist Church and was...
David “Bill” Tellis Duncan
Nov 30, 2022
Mr. David “Bill” Tellis Duncan, 92, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday November 30, 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, after a period of declining health. Mr. Duncan was born March 24, 1930 in Burke County, a son of the late David Lester and Emmer Garmon Duncan. David was a faithful and longtime member of Shady Grove United Methodist...
Willard Guy Smith Sr.
Nov 29, 2022
July 4, 1943 – November 29, 2022
Willard Guy Smith, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 in his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Willard was born July 4, 1943, in Burke County to the late William Smith and Pansy Smith. He served honorably in the US Army as a rifle...
Athel Braswell Craig
Nov 29, 2022
July 17, 1935-November 29, 2022
Mrs. Athel Mary Braswell Craig, 87 of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at UNC-BR Morganton, due to stoke complications. Athel was born on July 17,1935 in Caldwell County to the late Lawrence Braswell and Ila Minton Braswell. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation of Lenoir and...
Yvette Long Foshee
Nov 29, 2022
Mrs. Yvette Long Foshee, 90, of Apex, formerly of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Transitions Hospice Home in Raleigh, following a period of declining health.
Yvette was born on October 25, 1932 in New York, NY to the late Ceasar Long and Henrietta Combe Long. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...
Juanita Louise Dunagan Stamey
Nov 24, 2022
July 8, 1937- November 24, 2022 Valdese, North Carolina
Juanita Louise Dunagan Stamey, 85, of Valdese passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining of health. Juanita was born July 8, 1937, in Cherokee County, GA, to the late Henry E. Dunagan and Sadie…….
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Lola Bell West Singleton
Nov 20, 2022
January 5, 1939 – November 20, 2022 Morganton, North Carolina
Lola Bell West Singleton, 83, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at The Berkley, following a period of declining health. Lola was born January 5, 1939, in Madison County to the late Cline West and Inez Fisher West. She retired from Broughton Hospital where...
Stephanie Dianne Calloway Livingston
Nov 20, 2022
August 21, 1974 – November 20, 2022 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Stephanie Dianne Calloway Livingston, 48, of Connelly Springs, passed away Sunday November 20, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining…
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Paul Rayford Hart
Nov 19, 2022
August 23, 1934 – November 19, 2022 Hickory, North Carolina
Paul Rayford Hart, 88, of Hickory passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at TerraBella in Newton following a period of declining health.
Paul was born on August 23, 1934 in Henderson County to…
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Deborah Clonch Elliott
Nov 19, 2022
December 12, 1955 – November 19, 2022 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Ms. Deborah Clonch Elliott, 66, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday November 19, 2022, at Amorem of Hudson following a period of declining…
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