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Clara Elanore Pons Jenkins

Clara Elanore Pons Jenkins

Dec 30, 2020

November 22, 1929 – December 30, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Clara Elanore Pons Jenkins, 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Fairhaven Home in Bostic, following a period of declining health.

Clara was born on November 22, 1929 in Burke county to the late……

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David Franklin Shook

David Franklin Shook

Dec 30, 2020

October 6, 1947 – December 30, 2020 Hickory, North Carolina

Mr. David Franklin Shook, 73, of Hickory, passed away on December 30, 2020 at his residence following a period of declining health. David was born October 6, 1947, in Catawba County to the late William Shook and Louise Cheek O’Shields. He was a member of Mt. Hebron...

Shirley Jean Lail Lambert Christopher

Shirley Jean Lail Lambert Christopher

Dec 29, 2020

February 20, 1944 – December 29, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Shirley Jean Lail Lambert Christopher, 76, of Lenoir, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at her residence after a period of declining health. Mrs. Christopher was born February 20, 1944 in Valdese, a daughter…….

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Jerry Ray Wilkinson

Jerry Ray Wilkinson

Dec 29, 2020

March 18, 1937 – December 29, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Jerry Ray “Wilk” Wilkinson, 83, of Valdese, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 29, 2020 after a period of declining health. Jerry was born on March 18, 1937, a son of the late Floyd and Amie Brittain Wilkinson.  He was a graduate of Valdese……..

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Jimmie Wayne Nolan

Jimmie Wayne Nolan

Dec 29, 2020

March 3, 1940 – December 29, 2020 Newton, North Carolina

Mr. Jimmie Wayne Nolan, 80, recently of Newton, passed away to 2:45 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Abernathy Laurels Nursing Home where he was a resident for four years. Mr. Nolan was born in Waterloo, Alabama on March 3, 1940 to the late John L....

Mr. Brett Tyler Roberts

Mr. Brett Tyler Roberts

Dec 29, 2020

May 3, 1985 – December 29, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Brett Tyler Roberts, 35, of Connelly Springs passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a period of declining health. Brett was born May 3, 1985 in Catawba County to Anita Howell Roberts and Clyde Earl Roberts, Jr.. He worked…

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Rev. Finley Jonah Mccoury

Rev. Finley Jonah Mccoury

Dec 28, 2020

April 26, 1932 – December 28, 2020 Hildebran, North Carolina

Rev. Finley Jonah McCoury, 88, of Hildebran, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday December 28, 2020 at Carolina Rehab after a period of declining health. Rev. McCoury was born April 26, 1932 in Avery County a son of the late William Jefferson and…

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Lois Bivens Hendrix

Lois Bivens Hendrix

Dec 28, 2020

May 9, 1937 – December 28, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mrs. Lois Maye Bivens Hendrix, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Lois was born on May 9, 1937 in Burke County to …

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Tania Dawn Abee

Tania Dawn Abee

Dec 27, 2020

December 4, 1978 – December 27, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Tania Dawn Abee, 42, of Morganton, passed away at her residence on December 27, 2020. Tania was born December 4, 1978, in Burke County to Ronald Abee and Judy Chapman Abee. Tania was…..

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Juanita Smith Barker

Juanita Smith Barker

Dec 26, 2020

February 7, 1934 – December 26, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mrs. Juanita Smith Barker, 86, of Valdese, gained her heavenly wings on December 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was born on February 7, 1934 to the late Avery and Bertha Smith. She had a laugh and smile that could light……

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Floyd John Franklin

Floyd John Franklin

Dec 25, 2020

April 22, 1932 – December 25, 2020 Rutherford College, North Carolina Mr. Floyd “John” Franklin Jr., 88, of Rutherford College, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness. John was born on April 22, 1932 in Caldwell County to the late Floyd Franklin Sr. and Sarah Branch Franklin. He was a...

Hubert Ray Smith

Hubert Ray Smith

Dec 23, 2020

January 24, 1942 – December 23, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Hubert Ray Smith, 78, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Autumn Care of Drexel, following a period of declining health. Hubert was born January 24, 1942 in Burke County to Ernest Smith Sr. and the late Velva Robinson Smith. He was a...

Janice Edwards Cooper

Janice Edwards Cooper

Dec 23, 2020

April 5, 1944 – December 23, 2020 Icard, North Carolina

Janice Edwards Cooper, 76, of Icard, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2020 at 11:40 PM in the comfort of her home in Dunnellon, Florida with family by her side. Janice was born April 5, 1944 to the late Esco Edwards……

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Doris Huffman Branning

Doris Huffman Branning

Dec 21, 2020

April 22, 1943 – December 21, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mrs. Doris Huffman Branning, 77, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday December 21, 2020 at her residence, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Branning was born April 22, 1943 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Will W. Huffman and Lottie Icard Huffman....

Linda Farris Woods

Linda Farris Woods

Dec 21, 2020

April 19, 1943 – December 21, 2020 Granite Falls, North Carolina

Mrs. Linda Carol Farris Woods, 77, of Granite Falls, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson, following a period of declining health. Linda was born on April 19, 1943 in Burke County to the late Thomas Hughes Farris and Bessie Roena...

Esther Grady “Tutu” Whisnant

Esther Grady “Tutu” Whisnant

Dec 21, 2020

April 16, 1933 – December 21, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Esther Grady “Tutu” Whisnant, 87, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Esther was born April 16, 1933 in Burke County, to the late Frank McDowell and Martha Ann Queen Grady. She spent her life working for the community in various roles. Her passion...

Shirley Ann Palmer

Shirley Ann Palmer

Dec 20, 2020

September 28, 1948 – December 20, 2020

Morganton, NC

Shirley Ann Palmer, 72, of Morganton, passed away Sunday,  December 20, 2020 at Burke Hospice following a period of declining health. Shirley was born September 28, 1948 in Ashland, WI to the late Frank

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Joseph Eugene Starnes

Joseph Eugene Starnes

Dec 20, 2020

February 5, 1943 – December 20, 2020

Hickory, North Carolina

Mr. Joseph Eugene “Gene” Starnes, 77, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Brian Center Viewmont, following the last stages of Parkinson’s Disease. Gene was born February 5, 1943 in Catawba County to the late Joseph Eli Starnes and Ruby Robena Frye...

Betty Jean Wright

Betty Jean Wright

Dec 18, 2020

June 7, 1935 – December 18, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Betty Jean Morgan Wright, 85, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, following a period of declining health. Betty was born in Rowan County to the late Julius Morgan and Bessie Steele Morgan on June 7, 1935. She worked as a cosmetologist throughout...

Norma Jane Lester

Norma Jane Lester

Dec 17, 2020

May 28, 1934 – December 17, 2020 Durham, North Carolina

Norma Jane Lester, 86, of Durham and Rutherford College, NC passed away December 17, 2020 at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC after a brief illness. Norma was born May 28, 1934… View Full Obituary on Tributes

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