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Patricia Ann Sherrill Wikle

Patricia Ann Sherrill Wikle

Dec 16, 2020

September 16, 1957 – December 16, 2020

Morganton, NC

Mrs. Patricia Ann Sherrill Wikle, 63, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health. Patricia was born September 16, 1957 in Haywood……..

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Sandra Kay Motley

Sandra Kay Motley

Dec 16, 2020

December 1, 1949 – December 16, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mrs. Sandra Kay Burleson Motley, 71, of Valdese passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at CHS-BR Valdese Hospital. Sandra was born on December 1, 1949 in Avery County to the late Arnold Burleson and Oma Cole Burleson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and …….....

Louis William Garrou

Louis William Garrou

Dec 14, 2020

April 6, 1920 – December 14, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Louis William Garrou, a man of grace, honor, humor and affection, died on December 14, 2020 at his home in Grace Ridge Senior Community, Morganton, North Carolina. He was 100. He is survived by his children, John L. W. Garrou (Linda), Elizabeth G. Furr (James) and Albert...

Tanner Austyn Kitchings

Tanner Austyn Kitchings

Dec 13, 2020

March 25, 1995 – December 13, 2020 Granite Falls, North Carolina

Tanner Austyn Kitchings, 25, of Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Tanner was born March 25, 1995 in Burke County to Billy Ray Kitchings Jr. and Sharon Houston Kitchings. He worked as the grocery manager for Lowes Foods...

Brandon Charles Adams

Brandon Charles Adams

Dec 13, 2020

May 27, 1971 – December 13, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mr. Brandon Charles Adams, 49, of Morganton passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. Brandon was born May 27, 1971 in Sumter, SC to Mrs. Ann R. Adams and Mr. Dexter Elwood Adams. He worked as a Supervisor for Spectrum and…

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Sondra Kay Hallyburton

Sondra Kay Hallyburton

Dec 12, 2020

December 29, 1941 – December 12, 2020 Rutherford College, North Carolina

Mrs. Sondra Kay Hallyburton, 78, of Rutherford College, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at College Pines Nursing Center, following a period of declining health. Sondra was born on December 29, 1941 in…

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Michael Scott “Scottie” Greer

Michael Scott “Scottie” Greer

Dec 11, 2020

March 10, 1947 – December 11, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Michael Scott “Scottie” Greer, 73, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Burke Hospice and Palliative care following a period of declining health. Scottie was born in Burke County to the late James Ralph Greer, and Charlie Mae Scott on March 10, 1947. Scottie...

Carl Ray Felmet

Carl Ray Felmet

Dec 11, 2020

January 15, 1947 – December 11, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mr. Carl Ray Felmet, 73, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at CHS-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health. Carl was born on January 15, 1947 in Catawba County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a retired……...

Kenneth Vermont Penley

Kenneth Vermont Penley

Dec 11, 2020

November 12, 1950 – December 11, 2020 Glen Alpine, North Carolina

Mr. Kenneth Vermont Penley, 70, of Glen Alpine, passed away on December 11, 2020 at Hickory Falls, following a period of declining health. Ken was born November 12, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Lemuel Penley and Alma Sanders……

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Faye Henson Harding

Faye Henson Harding

Dec 10, 2020

April 29, 1926 – December 10, 2020 Hildebran, North Carolina

Faye Loudella Henson Harding, 94, of Hildebran, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Cambridge House. Faye was born April 29, 1926 in Burke County to the late Lonzo Henson and Ferry Avery Henson. She was a member of ……..

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Lucy Shook Watson

Lucy Shook Watson

Dec 9, 2020

July 8, 1940 – December 9, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mrs. Lucy Ann Shook Watson, 80, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at College Pines Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. Lucy was born on July 8, 1940 in Burke County to the late Russell R. Shook and Mae Huffman Shook. She...

Amy Berry Norman

Amy Berry Norman

Dec 9, 2020

December 28, 1957 – December 9, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Mrs. Amy Ailene Berry Norman, 62, of Connelly Springs, passed away at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care, following a brief illness. Amy was the daughter of Thomas and Emma Berry. She was preceded in death by her …..

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Roy Jones Winkler Jr.

Roy Jones Winkler Jr.

Dec 8, 2020

April 6, 1943 – December 8, 2020 Hickory, NC

Mr. Roy Jones Winkler, Jr., 77, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Roy was born on April 6, 1943 in Burke County to the …..

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Louise Stephens Glasbrook

Louise Stephens Glasbrook

Dec 7, 2020

September 27, 1922 – December 7, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Louise Stephens Glasbrook, 98, a long time resident of Valdese, North Carolina passed away on December 7, 2020. Louise was born September 27, 1922, in Burke County, the eldest daughter to the late John C. Stephens…..

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Ruth Ann Young Mcrary

Ruth Ann Young Mcrary

Dec 6, 2020

September 22, 1935 – December 6, 2020 Rutherford College, North Carolina

Mrs. Ruth Ann Young McRary, 85, of Rutherford College passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, following a period of declining health. Ruth was born September 22, 1935 in Burke County to the late Marshall Young and Lela Cline Young. She...

Myrtle E. Hawkins

Myrtle E. Hawkins

Dec 6, 2020

March 20, 1939 – December 6, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Myrtle E. Hawkins, 81, of 4286 Berry School Avenue, Valdese, answered God’s call on December 6, 2020 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care due to declining health. She was born March 20, 1939 in Burke County to the late Lois Brooks Colbert and Waddell Brooks.  She attended...

Betty Joyce Butler Powell

Betty Joyce Butler Powell

Dec 6, 2020

January 6, 1941 – December 6, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Mrs. Betty Joyce Butler Powell, 79, of Morganton went to her Heavenly home, Monday, December 6, 2020. Mrs. Powell was born January 6, 1941 in Burke County to the late Annie Lou Hoyle Butler and Coy Pink Butler. Betty loved her family. She was a faithful…..

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Jimmy Ray Bridges

Jimmy Ray Bridges

Dec 5, 2020

May 28, 1948 – December 5, 2020 Valdese, North Carolina

Mr. Jimmy Bridges, 72 , of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home.

Jimmy was born in Rutherford county on May 28, 1948 to the late Ben Bridges, and Martha Jean Hamrick. Jimmy was a United States Army Veteran that fought...

Alvie Lorena Pettrey

Alvie Lorena Pettrey

Dec 4, 2020

June 14, 1923 – December 4, 2020 Connelly Springs, North Carolina Mrs. Alvie Lorena Pettrey, 97, of Connelly Springs, NC passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 following a period of declining health. Alvie was born June 14, 1923 in Mercer County, WV to the late Dewey Alvin Higginbotham and Mary Edith Gearhart Higginbotham. She was a member of South...

Glenda Joyce Miller

Glenda Joyce Miller

Dec 3, 2020

November 17, 1956 – December 3, 2020 Morganton, North Carolina

Ms. Glenda Lanier Miller died peacefully at Catawba Valley Hospice House in Hickory NC on December 3, 2020 at the age of 64. Glenda was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Little Mac and Trey, her brother Eric, and mother Molly. In addition to 5 brothers and...

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