Darrell Gene Hudson
Sep 27, 2025
Darrell Gene Hudson, 53, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 following a brief illness.
Darrell was born November 23, 1971 in Catawba County, a son of Lester Hudson and Patsy Yount Smith. He was a devoted father and loving child. Darrell was sweet and even tempered with a great sense of humor. He was always very thoughtful...
Matthew A. Navas
Sep 26, 2025
Matthew A Navas, 25, of Columbus, GA passed away September 26, 2025.Matthew was born January 11, 2000 in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was the son of Scott and Michelle Thompson & Joe and Joann Navas. He was preceded in death by his Maternal grandfather, Danny Hart and nephew Michael Alex Hart.Survivors include his maternal grandmother, Linda Hart, an uncle, Michael...
Robin Smith Abernethy
Sep 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robin Abernethy a devoted mother, loving grandmother, beloved sister, and cherished friend. Born on April 16, 1960, Robin lived a life centered around her family, always offering love, support, and a warm heart to those around her.
Robin was the proud mother of four children: Misty Abernethy, Katie Hernandez, Kristina Hernandez, and Tyler...
Jeremy Ozias Carswell
Sep 25, 2025
Jeremy Ozias Carswell, 49, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following an accident on September 12th from which he never recovered
Jeremy was born on December 6, 1975 in Mobile, Alabama, a son of Rolanda Hildebrand Carswell and the late Lawrence Ray Carswell. He was a free-spirit who loved to...
Christopher Alan Townsend
Sep 22, 2025
Christopher Alan Townsend, 44, of Arden, NC, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Chris was born June 17, 1981 in Burke County to Timothy Townsend and Patty Bowlin. He is a graduate of Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC) and worked at Curtis Hi Tech Auto Service Center and managed operations. Chris loved life, and when he loved, he loved BIG, showing...
Banie Noel
Sep 22, 2025
Banie Sue Noel, 79, passed away on Monday September 22, 2025, at UNC Blueridge, Morganton, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Noel was born June 23, 1946 in Davie W.VA, a daughter of the late Winford Herman and Emily Fruia Thomas.
Sue was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed being an active member of the Rock Church in Morganton,...
Rondal Ervin Williams
Sep 22, 2025
Mr. Rondal Ervin (Ron) Williams, 82, of Drexel, went to his Heavenly Reward on Monday September 22, 2025, just two days before his birthday, at Amorem, Hudson, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Williams was born September 24, 1942, in Burke County a son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Hern Williams. Ron was a faithful and active member of...
George Wayne Stamey
Sep 22, 2025
George Wayne Stamey, 79, of Valdese, NC, entered his heavenly home on 9/22/2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born September 28, 1945, he was the son of the late William Conley Stamey and Conis Young Stamey.
Wayne’s greatest joy in life was knowing and serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A faithful servant, he devoted his life to...
William Joe Causby
Sep 20, 2025
William Joe Causby, 61, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at Lenoir Health Care Rehab.
Joe was born December 8, 1963, in Burke County, a son of the late David and Noami Kiser Causby. He was a graduate of Freedom High School and a former employee of Burke Mills, Inc. working in color textiles. Joe loved life, enjoyed...
Vickie Darlene Sain Beard
Sep 20, 2025
Vickie Darlene Sain Beard, 69, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center; under hospice care, following a long battle with cancer.
Vickie was born February 10, 1956 in Catawba County to the late Virgil Sain and Irene Yoder Sain. Vickie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and loved God and her church family....
Robin Neil Varney
Sep 19, 2025
Robin Neil Varney, age 63, was received into the arms of the Lord as he passed peacefully in his sleep in Valdese, North Carolina. Born in West Virginia to the late Alonzo and Alberta Sias Varney. Robin was the youngest of seventeen siblings and spent the last five years of his life in retirement, cherishing every moment with his loved...
Dennis Ray Berry Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Dennis Ray Berry Jr., 50, of Morganton, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at his home, following his battle with cancer.
Dennis was born March 22, 1975 in Burke County to Dora McGee Costner and the late Dennis Ray Berry Sr. He loved to work on cars, drag car racing, and playing cornhole.
In addition to his mother, he is survived...
Mikeal Stacy Lingle
Sep 17, 2025
Mikeal Stacy Lingle, 55, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Mikeal was born on January 6, 1970, in Burke County, a son of Gene Stacy Lingle and the late Georgia Aileen Hatley. He loved to hunt and fish. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye, and...
Lawrence Randolph Graves
Sep 13, 2025
Lawrence Randolph “Randy” Graves, 76, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Carolina Rehab following a period of declining health.
Randy was born April 10, 1949 in Cherokee County, a son of the late John Lawson and Nora McTaggart Graves. He and his wife spent many days together watching the adventures of Andy Griffith and the citizens of...
James Richard Lowman
Sep 13, 2025
Mr. James Richard Lowman, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 13, 2025 after an extended illness.
Richard was born on January 23, 1949 in Burke County, the son of the late James and Mary Lowman of Cherryville, formerly of Valdese. He was employed as a quality control manager for Kimbel Glass for many years. Richard was a loving...
Bobby Allen Heavner
Sep 12, 2025
Mr. Bobby Allen Heavner, 44, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Bobby was born on July 29, 1981, in Burke County to Robert Louis Heavner and Fran Keller Heavner. He was member of the Baptist faith and was previously employed in the construction industry.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mabel...
Kevin Eugene Huffman
Sep 12, 2025
Mr. Kevin E. Huffman, 64, of Hickory, passed away on Friday September 12, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Huffman was born August 6, 1961, in Catawba County, a son of the late Jerry Donald and Annie Faye Setzer Huffman. Kevin was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church and the Pink Heals NC...
Crystal Dawn Loven
Sep 10, 2025
Crystal Dawn Loven, 56, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home following a period of declining health.
Crystal was born April 15, 1969 in Burke County, NC. She was a member at Hopewell Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death are her father, Paul Cody; and her sister, Bobbie Spurlin.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother; Jo...
Henry Willie Shull
Sep 8, 2025
Henry Willie Shull was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025. He survived almost one year without the love of his life, our mother, beside him until she called him home to be with her once more.
Henry was born December 28, 1940, in Burke County, a son of the late Woodrow and Irene Anthony Shull.
In...
Joyce Cheryl Cordell
Sep 8, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Cheryl Cordell, 69, of Madison Heights, Va., passed away on Monday September 8, 2025, at UNC Health Care Blue Ridge, Morganton, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Cordell was born November 14, 1955 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Eugene Edwards and Ruth Brantley. Joyce was retired as a registered nurse after many years of service, both in...
