Edwin Dennis “Denny” Powell
Jun 8, 2025
Edwin Dennis “Denny” Powell, 78, of Drexel, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge, after a period of declining health.
Denny was born September 29, 1946 in Burke County, a son of the late Nuvart Wilson and Hazel Cuthbertson Powell.
Denny retired from Broughton Hospital as a welder and before...
James Herbert Broyhill
Jun 8, 2025
James Herbert Broyhill, affectionately known as “Herb” passed away at the age of 92 on June 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Jane Broyhill. He is survived by his four daughters, Debra “Debbie” Lowman (Tony), Julia “Julie” Duffey, Amy Lowman (Clay) and Jennifer Morehead (Travis). He was the proud “Paw-Paw” of...
Clara Glenn
Jun 6, 2025
Mrs. Clara Glenn, 84, passed away Friday June 6, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
Clara was born on February 12, 1941 in Catawba County to the late Horace and Mary Ethel Pruette. Clara is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Dale Glenn; son, Timothy D. Glenn and his wife Dana; sons Danny R. Glenn...
Gordon Russell Fawcett, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr. was called home to be with his Lord on June 4, 2025, just weeks before celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Mary. Born on June 21, 1937, in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Gordon was the son of Gordon Sr. and Ida (Knickman) Fawcett. As a young man, Gordan achieved the rank of Eagle Scout...
Susan Denise Walker Nanney
Jun 3, 2025
Susan Denise Walker Nanney, 54, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2025 at her family residence, following a period of declining health.
Susan was born April 3, 1971 in McDowell County, a daughter of the late Gary Walker, Sr., and Judy Rathburn Walker. She lived her life leading with love for others. She never...
Robin Lea Davis
Jun 2, 2025
Robin Lea Davis, age 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born April 13, 1969 in Michigan.
Robin is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Rosalea Blankenship.
Robin is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Ronnie Davis; daughter Amanda Cook (Jason); her granddaughter Raylyn Icenhour;...
Danny Ray Chrisco Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
Danny Ray Chrisco Sr., 74, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.
Danny was born December 16, 1950 in Burke County to the late Daniel Adam Chrisco and Leeila Seagle Chrisco. He served honorably in the United States Army as a Sergeant with the 101 st Airborne Division...
Brett Roy Herman Mcneilly
Jun 2, 2025
Brett Roy Herman McNeilly, 62, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his residence.
Brett was born December 14, 1962 in California to Lorrayne Lattman McNeilly and the late Roy P. McNeilly. He served honorably in the United States Army and loved his local theatre scene and playing in his band.
In...
Maxine Bennett Wade
Jun 1, 2025
Mrs. Maxine Bennett Wade, 79, of Drexel, passed away at her residence, after a long period of declining health on June 1, 2025.
She was a widower of her husband, Boyd, a WWII Veteran. In addition, she is preceded in death by her father, Max Bennett and mother, Thelma Calhoun Bennett; her brothers , Junior and Clarence;...
Carol Falls Sutphin
May 30, 2025
Mrs. Carol Falls Sutphin, 79, of Valdese, passed away on Friday May 30, 2025 at her residence after a period of declining health. Mrs. Sutphin was born August 28, 1945, in Floyd County, VA. a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Allen Falls. She retired as a nursing assistant after more than 30 years of service with Frye...
Timmy Hillard Hartsoe Jr.
May 30, 2025
Mr. Timmy Hillard Hartsoe, Jr., 43, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Lake Norman Medical Center.
Timmy was born on August 19, 1981, in Catawba County to Timmy H. Hartsoe and Rachel Gryder Ervin. He was the head mixer for Mennel Milling in Newton and was a member of Lighthouse Ministries...
Revonda Willis
May 29, 2025
Revonda Hildebran Willis, 65, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2025, at her residence after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Willis was born July 31,1959 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Hildebran and Norma Jean Grindstaff Hildebran. She retired from Broughton Hospital as superintendent of the kitchen and she...
David Eugene Mull
May 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Eugene Mull, who departed this life for his eternal home on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 79 at the VA Hospice in Asheville, NC after a long battle with cancer.
David was born on April 27, 1946, to the late Griffin and...
Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt
May 29, 2025
Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt, 95, of Morganton, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
She was the daughter to the late Eva Mae Herron Williams and Jesse Williams. She enjoyed life and loved going to the beach. She had many friends. Raye was a Christian and believed in the Lord.
In...
Harold Dean Elmore
May 29, 2025
Harold Dean Elmore, 86, of Valdese, passed away Thursday May 29, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge following a brief illness.
Harold was born on August 9, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Oscar Lee Elmore and Etta Sparks Elmore. Harold served his country in the United States Navy, and was a retired police officer with...
Carla Jane Smith
May 27, 2025
Mrs. Carla Jane Smith, 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Carla was born on April 12, 1969, in Burke County NC to Betty Stamey Smith and the late Tim Smith. In addition to her father, she is preceded in...
Karl Eugene Price
May 26, 2025
Karl Eugene Price, 71, of Valdese passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.
Karl was born December 28, 1953, in Caldwell County, to the late Sally Teague Price. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family. Karl was a hard worker and was employed...
Sheila Elizabeth Carswell Letterman
May 25, 2025
Ms. Sheila Elizabeth Carswell Letterman, 63, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Sheila was born on May 13, 1962 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Robert “Sherill” Carswell, Jr., and Carol “Jean” Baugus Carswell. She was a loving mother to her children, and her fur baby,...
David Eugene Sawyer
May 24, 2025
David Eugene Sawyer, 64, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at AMOREM of Valdese following a period of declining health.
David was born on December 30, 1960 in Oakland County, CA, a son of the late Jimmie Delmar and Betty Jo Williams Sawyer. He had a passion for vehicles of all types. He...
William Ronald Waters
May 21, 2025
Mr. William Ronald Lee Waters, 77, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Ronnie was born on March 23, 1948, in Rutherford County, to the late Willie Lee Waters and Mary Parker Waters. He worked for Drexel Heritage for over 40 years, before finishing his career with Henredon Furniture. Ronnie was also a Vietnam Veteran of the...
