Obituaries

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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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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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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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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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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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……

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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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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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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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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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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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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Oct 27, 2021

October 10, 1952 – October 27, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, our loving mother, nana, great-nana and sister, was carried gently into the Lord’s arms and her forever Heavenly home. We celebrate her homecoming and she now worships God in his glorious presence. Shirlene was born on October 10, 1952 in ….

Oct 26, 2021

January 12, 1958 – October 26, 2021 Drexel, North Carolina

Linda Swink Poteat, 63, of Drexel, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at UNC Healthcare – Blue Ridge. ….Linda was born January 12, 1958 in Burke County to Rassie Swink Sr. and Jane Stamey Swink. She loved...

Oct 25, 2021

October 16, 1940 – October 25, 2021 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Howard Ray “Louie” Brittain, 81, of Valdese passed away on Monday October 25, 2021 at his residence after a brief illness. Howard was born October 16, 1940 in Burke County, a son of the late Frank and Ester Brown Brittain. “Louie” excelled at anything he started...

Oct 24, 2021

December 27, 1922 – October 24, 2021

Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mrs. Mary Louise Allard Kropiwnicki, 98, of Connelly Springs passed away Sunday October 24, 2021 at her residence with the name of Jesus on her lips.

Mary was born December 27, 1922 in Flint, Michigan, to the late Alfred Allard and Isabelle...

Oct 24, 2021

January 27, 1960 – October 24, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina Mr. Tony Allen Craig, 61, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday October 24, 2021 at Duke Medical Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Craig was born January 27, 1960 ….

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Oct 23, 2021

July 11, 1963 – October 23, 2021 Hildebran, North Carolina

Mr. Jerry Dean Bargsley, 58, of Hildebran passed away peacefully October 23, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Jerry was born July 11, 1963 in Buncombe County to…

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Oct 22, 2021

January 27, 1945 – October 22, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mr. Kermit Wayne Holshouser, 76, of Connelly Springs passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Kermit was born January 27, 1945 in Stanley County to the late John Luther Holshouser and Viola Ruth McDonald Holshouser. He enjoyed farming and being outdoors. Kermit was a proud graduate of…...

Oct 21, 2021

January 13, 1941 – October 21, 2021 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mrs. Rachel Lynn Yancey Williams Crowder, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Abernethy Laurels, following a period of declining health. Rachel was born on January 13, 1941 in….

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