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Patricia Massagee Hames
Jan 30, 2021
June 16, 1952 – January 30, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina
Pat M. Hames left her residence in Hickory to reside in Paradise in the mansion prepared for her, where she’ll join her husband, Garry Hames and son, Jeremy Scott Hames. Those left to cherish her life are daughters, Michelle Starnes and fiancée Alex Brittain, and Tammy Bumgarner...
Paul Harris Allen, Jr.
Jan 29, 2021
April 3, 1944 – January 29, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina
Paul Harris Allen, Jr., 76, of Valdese went to his Heavenly Home Friday January 29, 2021 after a period of declining health. Paul was born April 3, 1944 in Rutherford County, the beloved son of the late Paul Harris Allen, Sr. and Mary Bennett Allen. He was...
Brenda Charlotte Grindstaff Chaney
Jan 29, 2021
November 19, 1951 – January 29, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina
Mrs. Brenda Chaney, 69, of Valdese passed away at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, following a period of declining health. Brenda was born November 19, 1951 in Carter County, TN to the late Dayton Charles and Pearl Oliver Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she...
Joann Garland Mcgee
Jan 29, 2021
January 26, 1941 – January 29, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina
Mrs. Joann Garland McGee “Mossy”, 80, of Morganton died January 29, 2021 at Hickory Village Memory Care after suffering for years with dementia. She was a loving mother, nanny, and friend to lots of people. Tender, tough, and strong; with enough love to save the world. Joann...
Janell Danner Lingerfelt
Jan 29, 2021
July 27, 1936 – January 29, 2021 Hildebran, North Carolina
Janell Danner Lingerfelt, 84, of Hildebran passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 following a brief period of declining health, surrounded by her loved ones. Janell was born July 27, 1936 to the late Faye Wray Danner in Catawba county. Janell worked as a Pharmacy Technician at...
Connie Cowfer Davis
Jan 25, 2021
September 8, 1958 – January 25, 2021 Simpsonville, South Carolina
Connie Cowfer Davis, 62, of Simpsonville, SC (formerly of Morganton) passed away on Monday January 25, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Connie was born September 8, 1958 in Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, a daughter of Russell and …….
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Mary Phillips Neimeyier
Jan 23, 2021
July 9, 1931 – January 23, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Phillips Neimeyier of Connelly Springs, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2021. She worked in textiles and furniture. Following her retirement, she worked for Griffin Security until she was seventy years old. She was preceded in...
Ivey Lawrence Griffin Jr.
Jan 22, 2021
February 8, 1930 – January 22, 2021 Rutherford College, North Carolina
Ivey Lawrence Griffin, Jr. passed away peacefully after several years of declining health on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home in Rutherford College, NC. He was born February 8, 1930 to the late Ivey Lawrence Griffin, Sr. and Sarah Causby Griffin. Ivey graduated from Valdese...
Wayne Allen Lail
Jan 22, 2021
August 16, 1948 – January 22, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mr. Wayne Allen Lail, 72, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Wayne was born in Burke County to the late Henry Lail and Ruth Carswell. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist...
Richard Arlen Denton
Jan 21, 2021
January 29, 1961 – January 21, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina
Mr. Richard Arlen Denton, 59, passed away on January 21, 2021 at his residence. Richard was born on January 29, 1961 in Burke County to the late David Denton and Cynthia Cannon Denton. He was previously employed as a loomer with Valdese Weavers……..
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Barbara Gail Williams
Jan 21, 2021
October 19, 1946 – January 21, 2021 Drexel, North Carolina
Mrs. Barbara Gail Brendle Williams, 74, of Drexel, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice after a period of declining health. Mrs. Williams was born October 19, 1946 in…
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Billy Joe Short
Jan 21, 2021
July 20, 1933 – January 21, 2021 Hildebran, North Carolina
Mr. Billy Joe “Jo Jo” Short, 87, of Hildebran, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, after a brief illness. Mr. Short was born July 20, 1933 in Caldwell County, a son of the late Walter C. and Zeppe Clontz...
Carolyn Barlow Annas
Jan 20, 2021
August 2, 1944 – January 20, 2021 Rutherford College, North Carolina
Mrs. Carolyn Barlow Annas, 76, of Rutherford College, went to her Heavenly Reward Wednesday January 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Annas was born August 2, 1944 in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Ralph Henry Barlow and Helen Philips Barlow. Carolyn...
Atwood Pruett Maltba
Jan 20, 2021
March 7, 1931 – January 20, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina
Atwood Pruett Maltba, 89, of Valdese passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice Center following a period of declining health. Atwood was born March 7, 1931 to the late Eugene Branch and…
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Charles Alan Reynolds Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
September 5, 1949 – January 20, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Mr. Charles Alan Reynolds Jr., 71, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Grace Hospital, following a period of declining health. Charles was born on September 5, 1949 in Miami, FL, to Dorothy Kinner Reynolds and the late Charles Alan Reynolds Sr. ...
Clyde Eugene Powell
Jan 18, 2021
May 10, 1929 – January 18, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina
Mr. Clyde Eugene Powell, 91, of Valdese, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence, following a period of declining health. Clyde was born on May 10, 1929 in Caldwell County to the late Raymond and Lola Powell. He was retired from General Electric and...
Linda Kay Helms
Jan 18, 2021
May 3, 1957 – January 18, 2021 Hickory, North Carolina
Linda Kay Helms, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Linda was born May 3, 1957 in Burke County to Lula Chapman………..
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Harry Lee Bettis
Jan 16, 2021
December 9, 1943 – January 16, 2021 Morganton, North Carolina
Mr. Harry Lee Bettis, 77, of Morganton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Harry was born on December 9, 1943 in Burke County to the late Hugh Ray Bettis and Essie Lee Caldwell Bettis. He was a member of Willow Tree AME Church, where he...
Chris “Peedab” Brittain
Jan 15, 2021
May 28, 1972 – January 15, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Chris “Peedab” Brittain, 48, of Connelly Springs passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Catawba Regional Hospital. Chris was born May 28, 1972 in Burke County. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and worked as a truck driver for twenty-two…
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Frances Susie Greene
Jan 14, 2021
September 30, 1942 – January 14, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Frances “Susie” Burns Greene, 78, of Connelly Springs, joined her Savior in Heaven Thursday, January 14, 2021, peacefully on her terms in her home.
Frances was born September 30, 1942 in Lawndale, NC to the late William Thomas Burns and Carrie Bernese Evans Burns....
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