Obituaries

Jun 13, 2021

June 11, 1958 – June 13, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Diane Marie Parqueth, 63, of Henry River, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Diane was born June 11, 1958 in Chicago, IL to the late Albert Parqueth and Caroline Davis…..

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Jun 13, 2021

May 28, 1948- June 13, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina

George Paul Neer (“Paul”), born May 28, 1948, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in Valdese…

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Jun 13, 2021

January 23, 1948 – June 13, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Wayburn Harvey Jones, 73, of Valdese passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Harvey was born January 23, 1948 in Burke County to Ivey Wayburn Jones and the late Hilda Ogle Jones. He was a member of...

Jun 12, 2021

March 21, 1964 – June 12, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Brenda Lee Watson Amon, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge – Morganton, following a period of declining health. Brenda was born March 21, 1964 in Berkley County, WV to the late Haggie Watson and Annie...

Jun 12, 2021

April 24, 1948 – June 12, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Linda Carol Brinkley Deal, 73, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home following a period of declining health. Linda was born on April 24, 1948 in Burke County, to the late Howard Brinkley and Julia Duckworth Brinkley. Linda loved being…….

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Jun 10, 2021

November 6, 1937 – June 10, 2021 Granite Falls, North Carolina

Mr. Ronald Holbrook, 83, of Granite Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence, following a period of declining health. Ronald was born on November 6, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late, Romy Holbrook and Onie Richardson Holbrook. He was a member...

Jun 8, 2021

March 11, 1939- June 8, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Mr. Larry Clyde Shepherd, 82, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Brian Center Health Hickory, following a period of declining health. Larry was born March 11, 1939 in Catawba County to the late Ralph Shepherd and Pauline Ritch Shepherd. He attended Winkler’s Grove Baptist...

Jun 8, 2021

September 26, 1940 – June 8, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Pastor Rev. Gene Lee “Papaw” McPeters, 80, entered the gates of Heaven with a shout, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 surrounded by his family and his precious wife, Mary Faye…

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Jun 6, 2021

September 24, 1937 – June 6, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Margie Irene Brittain Berry, 83, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Trinity Village nursing home following a period of declining health. Margie was born on September 24, 1937 in… View Full Obituary on Tributes

Jun 6, 2021

July 13, 1942 – June 6, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Iva Pearl Jennings Driver Shook, 78, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her residence following a period of declining health. Iva was born July 13, 1942, in Bristol Virginia, to the late…..

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Jun 5, 2021

November 21, 1937 – June 5, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina

Roy Leonard Hawkins Sr., 83, of 4344 Berry School Ave. Valdese, NC answered God’s call on June 05, 2021 at Burke Hospice. He was born November 21st, 1937 to the late Elonzo and Dorothy Hawkins. He graduated from Olive Hill High School. He was a lifelong member...

Jun 4, 2021

July 14, 1936 – June 4, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Letha Mae Chavis, 84, of Morganton passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a period of declining health. Letha was born July 14, 1936 in Robeson, NC to the late.. View Full Obituary on Tributes

Jun 4, 2021

January 19, 1950 – June 4, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Mr. Stephen Ray Waters, 71, who was a lifelong resident of Morganton, NC passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family following a short illness. “Steve” was born on January 19, 1950 to the late… View Full Obituary on Tributes

Jun 4, 2021

May 29, 1938 – June 4, 2021 Lenoir, North Carolina

Mrs. Betty D. Pruett, 83, of Lenoir passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Autumn Care Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Betty was born May 29, 1938 in Burke County to the late Wade Deal and Mable Denton Deal. She was a member of...

Jun 2, 2021

February 19, 1945 – June 2, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina

Mr. Cecil Edward Hildebran, 76, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 following a courageous six month battle with cancer. Cecil was born on February 19, 1945… View Full Obituary on Tributes

Jun 2, 2021

March 2, 1937 – June 2, 2021 Black Mountain, North Carolina Pinkney O. “P.O.” Wilson, Jr., 84, of Valdese, passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021 at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain following a period of declining health….

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Jun 1, 2021

July 31, 1949 – June 1, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina

Gary Wayne Shell was born July 31, 1949 the son of Paul Tipton Shell and Lessie Mae Shell- Detter of Morganton…. View Full Obituary on Tributes

May 30, 2021

February 17, 1930 – May 30, 2021 Vale, North Carolina

Mr. Billy Abee, 91, of Vale passed away Sunday May 30, 2021 at his home, following a period of declining health. Billy was born February 17, 1930 in Catawba County to the late Theodore Sylvester Abee and Dempsy Reynolds Mull Abee. He owned and operated…

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May 30, 2021

August 24, 1980 – May 30, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Natalie Miranda Davis, 40, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her residence. Natalie was born on August 26, 1980 in Burke County…. View Full Obituary on Tributes

May 29, 2021

January 19, 1937 – May 29, 2021 Granite Falls, North Carolina

Mr. Arnold Gene Barnett, 84 of Granite Falls, passed away on Saturday May 29, 2021 at Caldwell UNC Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Barnett was born January 19, 1937 in Mitchell County, a son of the late

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