Betty Jean Kelly
Nov 5, 2026
Betty Jean Kelly, 65, of Morganton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Betty was born on June 2, 1961, in Burke County to the late William Melvin Kelly Sr. and Earlene Church Kelly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Clark and a brother, Willam...
Deborah Joy Schneider Ceasar
Nov 4, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Joy Schneider Ceasar, 70, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House of Newton following a period of declining health.
Deborah was born January 14, 1956 in Los Angeles County, CA; a daughter of the late James and Laura Lasman Schneider.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Bruce Ceasar;...
Susan Oxentine
Nov 4, 2026
Donna Susan Oxentine, 72, of Hildebran, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Cambridge House following a period of declining health.
Susan was born on January 3, 1954, in Catawba County, to the late Wilton Oxentine and Ruby Mosteller Oxentine. She was a member of Hildebran First Baptist Church and attended Conover Workshop Shelter. Susan was a dedicated employee of...
Deborah Ann Trueheart Meiners
Nov 3, 2026
Deborah Ann Trueheart Meiners, of Valdese, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, on November 3, 2026, at the age of 67, following a courageous year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer.
Deborah was born on December 2, 1958, in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, to Dolores and Michael Trueheart. She grew up in Island Park, New York, and graduated...
Melrose Amburn Rhyne
Nov 2, 2026
Melrose Amburn Rhyne, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
Born on May 10, 1932, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Melrose was the daughter of the late Eldridge W. Amburn, Sr. and Ila Amburn. Raised as a farmer’s daughter in the Ladonia community of Surry County, NC, she learned early on the values of...
Tom David Harris
Oct 29, 2026
Tom David Harris, 60, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday October 29, 2026, at UNC Healthcare, Morganton.
Mr. Harris was born August 7,1966, in Columbia, S.C., the son of the late James Cameron and Billie Ann Manard Harris. He was employed with Century Furniture Co., a job he truly enjoyed. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed fishing and spending time with...
Betty Lou Collins Stamey
Oct 29, 2026
Betty Lou Collins Stamey, 89, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical following a period of declining health.
Betty was born February 24, 1937 in Catawba County to the late Horace Collins and Addie Lovelace Collins. She was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church and worked as a seamstress. Betty loved sewing and traveling.
In...
Debbie Carswell Miller
Oct 27, 2026
Debbie Carswell Miller, 69, of Connelly Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 following a period of declining health.
Debbie was born May 31, 1957 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Howard “Buck” Carswell and Judy Lail Carswell. Debbie was the sweetest soul. She had a lot of love for everyone around her,...
Kathy Thomas Hunt
Oct 27, 2026
Kathy Anne Thomas Hunt, 73, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion following a period of declining health.
Kathy was born on June 9, 1953, in McDowell County to the late Calvin David Thomas and Ruby Condrey Thomas. Family was always at the heart of Kathy’s life. She spoke often and lovingly...
Rosemarie "Ro" Casabona
Oct 26, 2026
Rosemarie “Ro” Torrusio Casabona, 86, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 26, 2026 following a period of declining health.
Ro was born December 11, 1939 in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Michael and Constance Mazzariello Torrusio. She deeply loved her Lord and Savior and remained a devout Christian throughout her...
Alberta Burns Bunton
Oct 25, 2026
Ms. Alberta Burns Bunton, 81, of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at The Berkeley following a period of declining health.
Alberta was born September 14, 1945 in Clay County, WV; a daughter of the late Mary Clark Wadkins and stepfather, Jack Wadkins. She loved her life and enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, and...
Edna Bradshaw Newcomb
Oct 25, 2026
Edna Bradshaw Newcomb, 86, of Valdese, departed this life to her heavenly home on Sunday October 25, 2026 at her residence.
Edna was born on February 8, 1940 in Burke County to the late Manley Wilson Bradshaw and Lena Smith Bradshaw. Ednas life was marked by both service and creativity. She was employed by Wachovia Bank and later found her true...
Mavin Bradshaw Carswell
Oct 25, 2026
Mavin Bradshaw Carswell, 85, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, after a period of declining health.Mrs. Carswell was born on November 17, 1940, in Burke County, the daughter of the late Richard and Clara Hildebran Bradshaw. She was a faithful member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and retired after 33 years of service as an agent...
Sandy Stamey Carter
Oct 24, 2026
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Ann Stamey Carter, 70, of Morganton, went home to her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her residence.
Sandra was born on March 1, 1956, in Burke County to the late William Buck Stamey and Fannie Johnson Stamey. She was a longtime member of Lakeview Baptist Church, was employed for many years as a seamstress...
Wayne Allen "Wormy" Hudson
Oct 23, 2026
Wayne “Wormy” Allen Hudson, 69, of Drexel, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2026 following a brief illness.
Wayne was born October 7, 1957 in Burke County, a son of the late Lemmie and Velvie Chapman Hudson. He had a mind for all things mechanical and was often tinkering with any engine he could get his hands on. He...
Grady Michael Henson
Oct 23, 2026
Grady Michael Henson, 78, of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Autumn Care of Drexel following a period of declining health.
Grady was born on June 28, 1948, in Rutherford County, a son of the late Grady and Genell Holtzclowth Henson. A proud United States Army veteran, he carried on his father’s legacy...
David Thomas Brannock
Oct 21, 2026
Mr. David Thomas Brannock, 83, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Carolina Rehab Center, following a period of declining health.
David was born on January 25, 1943, in Burke County to the late Thomas Blaine Brannock and Ethel Abigail Spemcer. He was previously employed for many years, in the furniture industry and later as a landscaper.
David was...
Jimmy Dean McGee
Oct 20, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Dean McGee, 64, of Morganton, formerly of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born on April 6, 1962, in Mitchell County to the late Julian McGee and Joann Garland McGee. He was previously employed for many years, as a manager in the restaurant and food service...
Christine Renee Ross Meek
Oct 19, 2026
Christine Renee Ross Meek, affectionately known to all as "Chris," 62, of Morganton, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 19, 2026. After a life marked by remarkable strength, unwavering love, and a spirit that simply would not quit, Chris is now resting in the presence of her Savior, free from...
Marvin Wayne Kamp
Oct 18, 2026
Marvin Wayne Kamp, 89, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.
Marvin was born October 27, 1936 in Wright County, Iowa to the late Henry Kamp and Connie Jacobson Kamp. Throughout his life he worked primarily in the construction industry and served honorably in the US Army National Guard....
