Rebecca Ann Jarrett Harrison
May 14, 2026
Rebecca Ann Jarrett Harrison, 89, of Hildebran, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026 following a period of declining health.
Rebecca was born on September 17, 1936 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Guy Franklin and Fannie Bet Danner Jarrett. She loved to be out of doors in her garden, but her favorite places...
Charlean Causby Anderson
May 11, 2026
Charlean Causby Anderson, 92, of Valdese, passed away on Monday May 11, 2026, at Grace Village Retirement Center, Granite Falls, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Anderson was born December 24, 1933, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Thomas Clay Putnam and Charlotte Crisp Putnam Icard. She was a faithful member of Valdese First Baptist Church and retired...
Ann Smith Worley
May 11, 2026
Ann Smith Worley, 82, of Longview, passed away at her home on Monday, May 11, 2026 following a period of declining health.
Ann was born on September 18, 1943 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Cloyd Ernest Smith and Mary Estus Mayse Smith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by five brothers, five sisters, a grandson,...
Ford Jackson Leigh II
May 5, 2026
Ford Jackson "Jack" Leigh II, 77, of Morganton passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his residence following a brief illness.
Jack was born January 29, 1949 in Burke County to the late Ford Jackson Leigh Sr and Leona Taylor Leigh. Jack was an Oak Hill Bulldog in the class of 1967, where he played football, basketball, baseball, and ran...
Lois Ann Shuford Newton
May 5, 2026
Lois Ann Shuford Newton, 83, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge of Morganton following a period of declining health.
Lois was born February 17, 1943 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Doc Shuford and Beatrice Lail Shuford Goode. She enjoyed a variety of sports and was content to watch any that...
Jimmy Alexander Norman, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Jimmy Alexander Norman, Jr., 64, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his residence following a brief period of declining health.
Jimmy was born January 24, 1962 in Burke County, a son of the late Jimmy Alexander Norman, Sr., and Ellen Crump. He adored his wife, son, Corey, and granddaughter, Haven. They were his world.
In addition to his...
Nora Ann Lail
May 5, 2026
After a long and faithful journey on this earth, Nora Ann Burleson Lail went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she blessed her family and friends with a life full of love, compassion, and quiet strength. While we grieve her passing, we rejoice in the assurance that she...
Brianna McKenzie Gillispie
May 3, 2026
Brianna McKenzie Gillispie, 20, of Morganton, passed away at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Brianna was born December 31, 2005 in Caldwell County, a daughter of Joseph Fitch and Amanda Gillispie.
She is preceded in passing by her grandfather, John Gillispie and Mamaw Francis, and grandmother, Lisa Gillispie.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Amanda Gillispie (Adam); father, Joseph...
James Clyde Rose Jr.
May 2, 2026
James Clyde Rose Jr., 74, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Autumn Care of Drexel following a period of declining health.
James was born July 31, 1951 in Virginia to the late James Clyde Rose Sr. and Ethel Wyatt Stubbiefield. He was a proud Vietnam veteran serving honorably in the United States Army. He was always there...
Mary Naomi Smith Bentley
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Smith Bentley, 81, of Lenoir, passed away on Thursday April 30, 2026, at Amorem, Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Bentley was born November 28, 1944, in Caldwell County. She was an active member of Dry Ponds Baptist Church and participated in the church choir before her illness. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...
Jeffrey Lynn Chapman
Apr 29, 2026
Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Chapman, 65, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his residence.
Jeff was born on December 9, 1960, in Caldwell County to the late John Herman Chapman and Betty Sue Nelson Chapman. He was formerly employed as a maintenance technician for Broyhill Furniture for over 25 years, and enjoyed being outdoors, especially going hunting...
Martha Stamey Jones
Apr 29, 2026
Martha Stamey Jones, 86, of Icard, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Aston Park following a brief illness.
Martha was born June 24, 1939 in Burke County to the late Martin and Cordia Stamey. She retired from Icard Elementary School, where she worked as a kindergarten teacher’s assistant for more than twenty years. Martha...
Glenn Carroll Pruette
Apr 28, 2026
Glenn Carroll Pruette of Vale, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28,2026, NC at the age of 86 after a period of declining health.
Born March 14th, 1940 in Connelly Springs, North Carolina to Perry and Flavie Pruette. Glenn was a member of Westside Baptist Church, Newton and known for his love of woodworking...
Mary Woody Cook
Apr 28, 2026
Mary Lou Woody Cook, born August 2, 1941 (though her mother, Viola, always insisted it was August 1), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, enduring faith, and deep love for her family.
Mary Lou was a woman of gentle nature yet an indomitable spirit. As beautiful as any beauty queen, she also possessed remarkable courage;...
Kimberly Dawn Whisnant
Apr 26, 2026
Kimberly Dawn Whisnant, 66, of Morganton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after a vibrant and well-lived life. Kim was born in McDowell County on April 6, 1960, to the late James Robert Whisnant and Norma Jean Hall Whisnant.
Kim will be remembered fondly for her fierce love of God, her country, her...
Melba Schronce Icard
Apr 25, 2026
Melba Lynn Schronce Icard, 79, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Melba was born August 31, 1946 in Catawba County to the late, Richard Paul Schronce and Minnie Catherine Sharpe Schronce. She worked for MDI for more than 29 years and was the owner of M&S Mobile Fleet Service. Melba loved all animals...
Rhonda Janelle Barus
Apr 24, 2026
Rhonda Janelle Barus, 60, of Valdese, North Carolina, passed away on April 24, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on February 7, 1966, Rhonda lived a life marked by love, strength, and compassion that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Rhonda was a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and a woman whose kindness touched many....
Susan Hudson Dzmura
Apr 24, 2026
Susan Hudson Dzmura, 75, of Valdese, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026 at AMOREM of Valdese following a period of declining health.
Susan was born June 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Miles and Georgia Hudson. She was a PhD graduate of the University of Rochester in the field of psychology. She worked as...
Carolyn Elizabeth Street Abee Blankenship
Apr 20, 2026
Carolyn Elizabeth Street Abee Blankenship, 76, of Lenoir, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 20, 2026 at Atrium Health CMC Main following a period of declining health.
Carolyn was born June 14, 1949 in Burke County, a daughter of the late S.D. and Ruby Bowman Street. She had a great sense of humor and loved to...
Graham Michael Orndoff
Apr 19, 2026
Graham Michael “Mike” Orndoff, 79, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Wake Forest Medical Center following a brief period of declining health.
Mike was born October 10, 1946 in McDowell County to the late Graham Webster Orndorff and Nadgie Quinn Orndorff.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Quinn “Ed”...
