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Thomas Jefferson Pittman

Thomas Jefferson Pittman

Nov 15, 2021

May 14, 1944 – November 15, 2021 Drexel, North Carolina

Mr. Thomas Jefferson Pittman, 77, of Drexel, passed away on Monday November 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. Mr. Pittman was born May 14, 1944 in Mitchell County….

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James Clifton Dula

James Clifton Dula

Nov 14, 2021

December 13, 1929 – November 14, 2021 Drexel, North Carolina

James Clifton Dula, 91, of Valdese, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge, following a period of declining health.

James was born December 13, 1929 in Caldwell County, to the late Charlie Dula…

James Franklin Teague

James Franklin Teague

Nov 14, 2021

May 11, 1933 – November 14, 2021 Granite Falls, North Carolina

Mr. James Franklin Teague, 88, of Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday November 14, 2021 at his residence after a period of declining health. Mr. Teague was born May 11, 1933 in Burke County….

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Sylvia Jacklin Eaton

Sylvia Jacklin Eaton

Nov 13, 2021

November 7, 1930 – November 13, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Sylvia Jacklin Eaton, 91, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021 at Gateway Rehab and Healthcare Center, Lenoir after a period of declining health…..

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Catherine May Persico

Catherine May Persico

Nov 13, 2021

January 17, 1947 – November 13, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Catherine May Persico, 74, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Amorem Hospice, following a period of declining health. Catherine was born on …..

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Bonnie Marie Mendoza

Bonnie Marie Mendoza

Nov 12, 2021

July 24, 1971 – November 12, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Bonnie Marie Triplett Mendoza, 50, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Bonnie was born on July 24, 1971 in Burke County…..

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Paul Everette Hoyle

Paul Everette Hoyle

Nov 10, 2021

October 20, 1971 – November 10, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Paul Everette Hoyle, 50, of Greedy Highway, Hickory, NC, has moved to his new home, with his Lord and Savior. Paul was born on October 20, 1971 in Burke County to Brenda L. Hoyle and the late Rev. Michael Hoyle…….

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Phillip Patrick Hudson

Phillip Patrick Hudson

Nov 8, 2021

July 15, 1991 – November 8, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Mr. Phillip Patrick Hudson, 30, of Hickory passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021. Phillip was born July 15, 1991 in Catawba County to Mary……..

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Jay Hugh Deese Sr.

Jay Hugh Deese Sr.

Nov 8, 2021

December 13, 1950 – November 8, 2021 Nebo, North Carolina

Mr. Jay Hugh Deese Sr., 70, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2021 after a prolonged illness.

Jay  was born December 13, 1950, in Mecklenburg County…..

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Ronald Eugene Starnes

Ronald Eugene Starnes

Nov 6, 2021

January 11, 1959 – November 6, 2021 Drexel, North Carolina

Mr. Ronald Eugene Starnes, 62, of Drexel  passed away Saturday November 6, 2021 at CMC Charlotte following a period of declining health.

Ronald was born January 11, 1959 to Mrs. Helen Kawbata Starnes…..

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Romilda Brittain

Romilda Brittain

Nov 4, 2021

May 15, 1928 – November 4, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Romilda Brittain, 93, of Morganton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Romilda was born on May 15, 1928 in Burke County to the late McKinely and Ruth Baker. ……

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Harvel Nelson Hildebran

Harvel Nelson Hildebran

Nov 4, 2021

September 22, 1961 – November4, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mr. Harvel Nelson Hildebran, 60, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his residence.

Nelson was born on September 22, 1961 in Burke County…..

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Elizabeth Elaine Stroupe Spurlock

Elizabeth Elaine Stroupe Spurlock

Nov 3, 2021

November 6, 1962 – November 3, 2021 Granite Falls, North Carolina

Elizabeth Elaine Stroupe Spurlock, 71, of Granite Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Elizabeth was born November 6, 1949 in Burke County to the…..

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Gary Wilford Travis

Gary Wilford Travis

Oct 31, 2021

September 15, 1955 – October 31, 2021 Hickory,  North Carolina

Gary Wilford Travis, 66, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Gary was born September 15, 1955, in Susquehanna PA to the late Wilford Raymond Travis and Anna Buchanan Travis. Gary was a long distance……

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Billy Ray Hamby, Sr.

Billy Ray Hamby, Sr.

Oct 31, 2021

November 1, 1953 – October 31, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Billy Ray Hamby, Sr., 67, of Morganton, passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period …

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Melvin Lee Carver Jr.

Melvin Lee Carver Jr.

Oct 31, 2021

November 1, 1953 – October 31, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Mr. Melvin Lee Carver Jr., 72, of Lenoir, passed away on Monday November 1, 2021 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, following a period of declining health. Melvin was born on November 29, 1948 in Burke County to the late Melvin Lee Carver and Bertha Allia…

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Jacky Neil Workman

Jacky Neil Workman

Oct 30, 2021

June 21, 1969 – October 30, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mr. Jacky Neil Workman, 52, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Jacky was born on June 21, 1969 in Burke County…

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Mary Ellen Stilwell

Mary Ellen Stilwell

Oct 30, 2021

September 10, 1939 – October 30, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina Mrs. Mary Ellen Stilwell, 82, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care following…

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David Donald Mclean

David Donald Mclean

Oct 29, 2021

September 26, 1959 – October 29, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina David Donald McLean, 62, of Morganton passed away Friday October 29, 2021 at his residence. Mr. McLean was born on September 26, 1959 in Durby, CT. to Carl David McLean and Rochelle Boldulc McLean. He was retired from the City …..

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Martha Faye Powell Whisnant

Martha Faye Powell Whisnant

Oct 27, 2021

March 4, 1942 – October 27, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina

Martha Faye Powell Anderson Whisnant, 79, of Valdese passed away Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center following a period of declining health. Martha was born March 4, 1942 to Colen Powell….

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