Max T. Lowery, 84, of Morganton, North Carolina, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 1, 2023. A native of St. Pauls in Robeson County, he was born December 13, 1938 to the late John …

Mary Jane Winfrey died October 1, 2023. She was born June 28, 1930 in Stocksville, N.C. which became part of Weaverville. Her parents were George and Thelma Winfrey, with much care from her Aunt …

Walter Kozma, 95, of Morganton, N.C., passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on November 30, 1927, he was the son of the late John Kozma and Olivet Kozma. Walter was a veteran …

Shirley Ingram McGalliard, 86, of Morganton, N.C., formerly of Glen Alpine, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Born July 19, 1937 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late …

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” - Psalm 116:15  Julie Doster, a wonderful wife and mother, stepped from this life and into eternity with her Lord and Savior …

Verenese Wilson, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Carolina Caring, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Wilson was born in Burke County, a daughter of the late Thomas …

Dorothy Jean Forhan Berry (Jean), 93, of Morganton, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Grace Ridge Retirement Community after two years of declining health. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother and great …

Elizabeth Rose Walker, infant daughter of Jaimeson Walker and Anna Brown-Walker, passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms on September 14, 2023. Elizabeth was born on August 23, 2023, with a …

Aaron John Dolezal, 46, was released from his mortal body on September 10, 2023, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, from End-Stage Liver Disease. He is preceded in death …

Robert Edward Lee ("Bob"), 89, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on September 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Elizabeth “Gerry” Lee; mother, Mary McGrath Lee; and …

Johnny Andrew Williams, 71, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8 after a period of declining health. Johnny was born on June 19, 1952. He was the son of the late Johnston Lenoir Williams and …

Guylene Wehunt Smith, 75, of Morganton, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Born in Marion, N.C., on August 13th, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Mary Jo Biggerstaff …

Geraldine “Gerry” Elizabeth Lee, 81, of Morganton, passed away on Aug. 5, 2023, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eloise Mulkey Rhyne; father, Fred William …

Born in Wilmington, N.C. on July 28, 1945, to Raymond Theodore Williams and Lillian Denton Williams, it’s no surprise that Pat had a life-long affinity for the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful …

Richard Lee Branch, 62, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at his residence following a period of declining health.  Richard was born June 16, 1961, in Burke County to …

Mrs. Dorris Jean Curtis Watson, 74, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday Aug. 28, 2023, at Amorem Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Watson was born Aug. 10, 1949, …

Carolyn Evans Rudisill, 95, of Hildebran, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at College Pines, following a period of declining health.   Mrs. Rudisill was born in Burke County to the …

Mrs. Alda Rebecca Perkins McKinney, 84, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at the John Keever Solace Center in Asheville, following a period of declining health. Alda was born on …

Mrs. Ruby Lingafelt Wilson Wood, 95, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday Aug. 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Wood was born December 5, 1927, in …

Darrell James Worsham, 75 of Morganton, NC passed away unexpectedly and is now home with His Lord, Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born on November 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Arthur and Inez …

Mr. Kenneth James Canipe, 87, of Valdese, was led to his heavenly home by a band of angels, on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in his home after a period of declining health. He died peacefully surrounded by …

Robert Edward Lane, went home to be with his lord and savior on Tuesday, August 2, 2023. He was a dedicated and honorable man, who served his country as a Navy officer, as well as a law enforcement …

The following deaths were reported during the last week in Burke County: Janet Blann, July 27, SOSSOMAN FUNERAL HOME Michael Starr Burnette, Aug. 1, HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICE Kenneth James Canipe, …

Deborah Lynette Hendrick, 64, of Hickory passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born on October 4, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Walker and Pearlie Thomas. Deborah was a member of …

Alvin Lee Newton, 73, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 13, 2023, at his residence. Alvin was born on October 23, 1949 to the late Calvin Curley Newton and Rebecca Smith …