Bobby Basil Stamey
Jun 19, 2026
Bobby Basil Stamey, 84, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Carolina Caring following a period of declining health.
Bobby was born December 25, 1941 in Burke County, a son of the late Vernie Stamey. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a loving man who was thought well of...
Ema Jean Nichols Spake
Jun 17, 2026
Mrs. Ema Jean Nichols Spake, 87, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her residence, after facing cancer with remarkable strength and determination.
Jean was born on March 18, 1939, in Burke County to the late Luther L. Nichols and Florence Wright Nichols. She was a retired inspector with Continental Teves and attended McGalliard Falls Baptist Church in...
Shirley Irene Robinson
Jun 16, 2026
Shirley Irene Robinson, 86, of Valdese, passed away at her home on June 16, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family.
Shirley was born on October 14, 1939 in Burke County to the late Ransom Robinson and Trivie Lowman Williams. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Tommy Robinson; her sisters, Virginia Cooke and Nelia Johnson; and her brother, Eugene...
Myra Anne McDaniel Knowles
Jun 15, 2026
Myra Anne Hardin Causby McDaniel Knowles, 65, of Morganton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Connelly Springs, surrounded by love.
Myra was born on July 16, 1960 in Rutherford County, to the late Paul Hardin and Nelle Henson Hardin. She lived a life defined by music, art, and a deep and abiding faith in her savior, Jesus Christ....
Jacob Dewayne Revis
Jun 14, 2026
Jacob Dewayne Revis, 23, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Jacob was born August 21, 2002 in Iredell County. He loved being outdoors, from riding dirt bikes and four wheelers to skateboarding and parkour. Jacob loved music and playing guitar and listening to Nirvana.
Jacob is preceded in death by his uncle Lawrence W. Revis.
He is survived by his...
Paul David Fowler
Jun 12, 2026
Mr. Paul David “P.D.” Fowler, 83, of Icard, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Autumn Care Nursing Center, following a period of declining health.
P.D. was born on February 16, 1943 in Burke County to the late James Melvin Fowler and Flora Jane Allison Fowler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a M.P. during Vietnam,...
Michael Steven Garhan
Jun 11, 2026
Michael Steven Garhan, 50, of Hickory, passed away accidentally on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Michael was born June 6, 1976 in Topeka, Kansas to Robert Garhan and Cynthia Gilmer Garhan. He served in the United States Army and worked as a mechanic. Michael will be remembered by many as “Big Mike” who had a gentle soul, kind words to say, a...
Terry Eugene Speagle
Jun 11, 2026
Mr. Terry Eugene Speagle, 68, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health.
Terry was born on February 12, 1958, in Burke County to the late Jonah Rufus Speagle and Betty Jean Annas Speagle. He was employed as a supervisor working at Impact Furniture for many years, until his...
Martin Wayne Fletcher
Jun 11, 2026
Mr. Martin Wayne “Coach” Fletcher, 77, of Valdese, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 11, 2026, following a period of declining health.
Wayne was born on July 25, 1948, in Burke County, North Carolina, to the late Harry Martin Fletcher and Charlene Williams Fletcher. A lifelong educator, mentor, and coach, Wayne earned his bachelor's degree in education from...
Asa Larry McGuire
Jun 11, 2026
Asa Larry McGuire, 74, of Granite Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Amorem of Caldwell County following a period of declining health.
Asa was born April 22, 1952 in Avery County, to the late Acie Plato McGuire and Kathleen Lawrence McGuire. He was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, retired from the phone company as a lineman,...
William Keith Hughes
Jun 10, 2026
William “Keith” Hughes, 65, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton following a period of declining health.
Keith was born June 5, 1961 in Avery County, a son Paul William Hughes and Judy Beam Hughes Biggerstaff. He served honorably in the United States Army.
He is preceded in passing by his mother, Judy...
Jeremiah Andrew Turpin
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Jeremiah Andrew Turpin, 47, of Valdese passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Jeremiah was born on December 22, 1978, in Burke County to Sherry Poarch Gilley and the late Carlton Turpin. He was previously employed in the landscaping industry.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents and by several aunts and uncles.
Surviving is...
Shirley Kathryn Walker Anthony
Jun 9, 2026
Shirley Kathryn Walker Anthony, 84, of Valdese, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 following a brief illness.
Shirley was born March 20, 1942 in McDowell County, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Frances Boston Walker. She loved to be outside and was very fond of the mountains. Her favorite place to be...
David Grant Dale
Jun 9, 2026
David Grant Dale, 58, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Mission Memorial Hospital following a brief period of declining health.
David was born February 17, 1968 in Burke County to Grant Dale II and Sharon Rose Mace. He owned and operated a mobile mechanic business and enjoyed working on all types of vehicles.
He is preceded in death...
Herman DeLane Fulbright
Jun 8, 2026
Herman DeLane Fulbright, 93, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Autumn Care of Drexel following a period of declining health.
Herman was born November 15, 1932 in Burke County to the late Kelly Oliver Fulbright and Fennie Knox Fulbright. He served honorably in the United States Navy and worked for over forty years as a contractor for...
Steve Walda Starnes
Jun 7, 2026
Steve Walda Starnes, 66, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Steve was born April 6, 1960 in Burke County to the late Nick Starnes and Virginia Stephens Starnes. Steve was very active in his community and never judged anyone. He was a member of Peace United...
Jerry Lewis Prather
Jun 6, 2026
Mr. Jerry Lewis Prather, 79, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell, following a period of declining health.
Jerry was born on September 2, 1946, in McDowel County to the late John Lewis Prather and Mildred Buchanan Prather. He was member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Morganton, and a veteran of the U.S. Army....
Charles Vincent Smith
Jun 6, 2026
Charles Vincent Smith, 62, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at AMOREM of Burke County following a period of declining health.
Charles was born June 29, 1963 In Buncombe County, a son of the late Thomas Charles and Hattie Margaret Smith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by a sister, Margaret Alice William Smith, and...
Ralph Eugene McDonald Jr.
Jun 5, 2026
Mr. Ralph Eugene McDonald, 83, of Valdese, formerly of Indian Lake, OH, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Springs of Catawba Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Ralph was born on January 30, 1943, to the late Ralph and Iona McDonald. He was a graduate of Indian Lake High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army...
Rodney Lee Wilson
Jun 2, 2026
Rodney Lee Wilson, 76, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after a period of declining health.
Mr. Wilson was born on November 2, 1949, in Burke County to the late Geneva Reid Wilson and Johnny Edward Wilson. He attended Oak Ridge Baptist Church and graduated from Drexel High School. Rodney...
