Fred Barnes
Nov 8, 2026
Fred Barnes, 75, of Hildebran, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Cambridge House following a period of declining health.
Fred was born November 7, 1951 in Lincoln County, a son of the late Robert E. Lee Barnes and Edith Moore Barnes.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by a son, Brian Alan Barnes; four brothers; and...
Karen Tiffney Maltry
Nov 7, 2026
Mrs. Karen Tiffney Bigger Maltry, 49, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Tiffney was born on January 21, 1977, in Broward County, FL, to the late Ralph Eugene Bigger and Karen Lea Barker Bigger. She was employed as an LPN for various hospitals and health centers throughout...
Billieann Daniela Fleming
Nov 7, 2026
It is with great sadness and love that we announce the passing of Billieann Daniela Fleming, who left this world on November 7, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on October 19, 1980, in Catawba County, Billieann was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose heart was filled with warmth and kindness.
Billieann was the beloved daughter of Betty...
Betty Jo Snyder Bryan
Nov 7, 2026
Betty Jo Snyder Bryan, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday November 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family after a period of declining health.
Betty was born in Watauga County January 3, 1949, to the late Loyd and Louise Snyder. She was happily married to Paul Wade Bryan for 50+ years. They had 3 daughters and...
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...
