Eddie Deana Carswell
Nov 27, 2025
Eddie Deana Williams Carswell, 72, of Connelly Springs, went to her Heavenly Home Thursday November 27, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Carswell was born January 25, 1953, in Burke County, a daughter of the late John and Bell Etta Pearson Williams and foster parents the late Jack and Nancy Bost . She was a loving wife, mother,...
Robert Douglas Helms
Nov 25, 2025
Robert Douglas “Shad” Helms, 89, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Shad was born October 14, 1936 in Burke County and was the son of the late William Jethro Helms and Rose Frye Helms. He was an avid sports person, devoted to the Atlanta Braves.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill...
Cletus Delon Stamey
Nov 25, 2025
Cletus Delon Stamey, 59, of Connelly Springs, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Cletus was born March 29, 1966 in Burke County, a son of the late Nellie Setzer Stamey.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Haylea Workman, and her mother, Tammy Workman.
No services will be held at this...
Linda Willis Wilson
Nov 24, 2025
Linda Willis Wilson, 73, of Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at UNC Health Blue Ridge of Morganton, following a brief illness.
Linda was born May 9, 1952 in Orange County, Florida, a daughter of the late Malcolm Edward and Dorothy Willis.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband, John Wilson, and numerous siblings.
Those...
Jimmy Ray Jacumin
Nov 23, 2025
Jimmy Ray Jacumin, 89, beloved public servant and respected businessman whose life was marked by leadership, hard work and a deep commitment to his community, departed this life to his heavenly home on Sunday November 23, 2025, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a brief illness.
Jim was born on November 15, 1936, in Burke County to the late Emile Martin...
Rachel Powell Carswell
Nov 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025, Rachel Powell Carswell, 85, of Morganton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Rachel was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Edward Powell and Nell Brown Powell; husband, Milburn “Bud” Carswell; brother, Randall Kirby Powell; and son-in-law, Willis Sadberry.
Those...
Floy Mae Fortenberry
Nov 23, 2025
Mrs. Floy Mae Burns Fortenberry, 101, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Floy was born on October 21, 1924, in Burke County to the late Walter Burns and Bessie Hudson Burns. She was a lifelong member of Wilkie’s Grove Baptist Church, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...
Peggy Maxine Albright
Nov 20, 2025
Ms. Peggy Maxine Woody Albright, 84, of Morganton, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at UNC-Blue Ridge Morganton, following a brief illness.
Peggy was born on February 21, 1941, in Burke County to the late Bill Woody and Gladys Cline Woody. She was a member of Drexel First Baptist Church and was a retired registered nurse. Her faith in Jesus...
Brian Keith Perkins
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Brian Keith Perkins, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his residence.
Brian was born on July 23, 1968, in Tazewell County, VA to the late Lola Mae Goodman Stidham. He was previously employed as a machine operator in the furniture manufacturing industry and was raised in the Pentecostal Faith in Virginia.
In addition to his...
Jimmy Hedrick
Nov 18, 2025
Jimmy Hedrick, 81, of Drexel, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Margate Health and Rehab following a period of declining health.
Jimmy was born October 12, 1944 in Catawba County. He worked as a long haul truck driver and loved being in the outdoors.
He is survived by his special daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Blair and husband James; special grandchildren, Ashley...
Norman Elmer Huffman
Nov 17, 2025
Norman E. Huffman, 81, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Amorem Hospice, surrounded by his family.
Born on January 26, 1944, Norman grew up learning the value of hard work at his grandmother's side on her farm—lessons that would shape the man he became.
Norman was a devoted husband, a great father, and a man of loyalty, strength, and quiet...
Joseph Stephen "Steve" Conner
Nov 17, 2025
Joseph Stephen “Steve” Conner, 86, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at VIA Health Partners of Cleveland County following a period of declining health.
Steve was born November 19, 1938 in Cleveland County, a son of the late James Conner and Gertrude Conner Burns. He was a caring and loving father and husband.
Those left to cherish his memory...
Michael Lee "Teeter" Harris
Nov 16, 2025
Michael Lee Harris, lovingly known as “Teeter,” passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 48. Born in West Virginia but—by the grace of God—claimed forever by Burke County, he made his home in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, where he built a life filled with laughter, loyalty, and the kind of love that leaves a permanent mark on...
Linda Ann Duckworth
Nov 16, 2025
Linda Ann “Sophie” Duckworth, 83, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at UNC Blue Ridge Health following a period of declining health.
Sophie was born July 3, 1942 in Burke County to the late Winfred Duckworth and Myrtle Brittain Duckworth. She worked at Knob Creek/Ethan Allan for many years and later retired from J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center....
Paul Herbert Shuffler
Nov 16, 2025
Paul Herbert Shuffler, 86, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at home.
Paul was born September 18, 1939 in Burke County, a son of the late Will Gaines and Mary Williams Shuffler. He had a very entrepreneurial spirit in his later years and started a variety of businesses. He deeply loved his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he...
Pinkey Junior Lowman
Nov 14, 2025
Pinkey Junior “Sonny” Lowman, 87, of Valdese passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Meadowbrook Health and Rehab following a period of declining health.
Sonny was born July 27, 1938 in Burke County to the late Pinkney Lowman and Callie Crump Lowman. He worked as a welder and loved to go to the mountains and fish when he was able....
Geneva Fredell Brittain
Nov 13, 2025
Mrs. Geneva M. Fredell Brittain, 97, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Amorem Hospice of Burke, following a period of declining health.
Geneva was born on September 28, 1928, in Burke County to the late Amos Fredell and Delia Lail Fredell. She retired from Burke Yarns after 40 years of service as a supervisor and was a...
Wanda Upchurch Burns
Nov 11, 2025
Wanda Kay Upchurch Burns, 74, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 following a brief illness.
Wanda was born June 4, 1951 in Gaffney, SC, a daughter of the late Floyd and Frances Mullinax Upchurch.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband, Dana Burns, and brother, Arnold Upchurch.
Those left...
Margaret Hendley Stamey
Nov 10, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Anne Hendley Stamey, 80, of Morganton, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Margaret was born on May 15, 1945 in McDowell County to the late Roy Hendley and Margaret Oliver Hendley. She was a retired accountant, working for Doblin Fabrics of Morganton, for many years.
Survivors include her beloved husband,...
Fred Owens Berry
Nov 9, 2025
Fred Owens Berry, 93, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Frye Regional Hospital following a period of declining health.
Fred was born May 12, 1932 in Burke County to the late Andrew Berry and Bertha Thorne Berry. He served honorably in the United States Army and retired at the age of seventy five from Hickory Hill...
