Deborah Sue Barlow passed away at the age of 66 on March 7th, 2023, just two weeks before her birthday. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Coffey; her father, Jess Bernard Lee; her …

Margaret Williams Dietz departed this earthly life on March 7, 2023 in Valdese , NC. Margaret is now with Jesus and her parents and sisters who have gone before her. Margaret was born on 11 October, 1937 …

Betty Jo Holden Sanford, 75, of Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health. Betty was born March 16, 1947 in South Carolina, to the …

Ruth Secrest Kahler, 84, of Morganton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on July 12, 1938 in Burke County to the late Jacob Albert Secrest and Lois …

Marcella “Marcy” Louise Reinhardt Brown, 100, of Grace Ridge, Morganton, NC, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, February 20, 2023.Born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 29, 1922, …

Felicia Michelle Perrou Helmstetter, 51, of Evergreen, CO, formerly of Valdese, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023 at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver.

Dr. James “Jim” Arthur Richardson, age 81, died unexpectedly at his home on February 16th, 2023. ...

Nancy Short Coffey, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16th 2023 at her home in Morganton after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Maryland, on August 13th 1958, …

A.J. Hodges of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.Born in Mt. Airy, NC on June 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lucy Anna Parker Hodges.A.J. was an honored veteran …

Mr. Arnold Richard Mull, 94, of Morganton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2023. Arnold passed away at the Berkley Assisted Living Center in Morganton.Mr. Mull was born …

Mr. Bryan Keith Williams, 52, passed away on Saturday February 11, 2023 at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge, Morganton, after a brief illness. ...

On Thursday February 9, 2023 Mr. Clyde Eugene Shook, Jr., 96, of Connelly Springs, went home to be with his Heavenly Father.Mr. Shook was born December 6, 1926 in Burke County, a son of the late …

Shirley B. Sprinkle, 93, of Morganton, NC, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.Born in Buncombe County on July 20, 1929, to the late Guy A. Boughman and Elsie Poteat Boughman, but grew up in …

Jean Faulkner, 89, of Morganton, NC, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.Born in Charlotte, NC on February 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Carrol Smith Sergeant and Jennie Carol Briggs …

A.J. Hodges, 84, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.Born in Mt. Airy, NC on June 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Samuel Hodges and Lucy Anna Parker Hodges.A.J. was a …

Dr. James Arthur Richardson, 81, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. The memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Morganton …

Ken Duckworth died Monday February 5, 2023. Born in Burke County on January 15th, 1942, he was the son of the late Carl Duckworth and Catherine Williams. He grew up in the Salem community, served in …

Mrs. Jewell Wilson Robinson, 84, of Valdese, passed peacefully on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at Amorem Hospice of Burke County, after a period of declining health.

Peter “Pete” Warlick Patton III passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.  He was 86 years old.

Mr. Daniel Eugene Conley, 71, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023, at J. Iverson Riddle Development Center after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Charlsie Belle Buff Bolick, 89, of Valdese, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her residence, following a period of declining health.

Mr. Bennie Archie Buff, 78, of Valdese, passed away on Friday February 3, 2023, at his residence after a period of declining health.

Karen Michelle Lail, 50, of Hickory passed away at her home on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Born to the late William Joseph Thomas and Irma Crisp Thomas on May 15, 1937, Mr. Billy Reid Thomas transitioned from this life on January 27, 2023, after a period of illness. In addition to his …

Marie Monette “Moe” Sims Simmons, 76 of Morganton, N.C. passed away January 30, 2023. Marie was born to the late Lewis and Hazel Womack Sims on July 13, 1946, in Rutherford, N.C. Marie …