Morganton, NC Obituaries

Ruby Lollar Mathis passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born on May 14, 1927 to the late Mattie Stimson Lollar and David Lollar. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by ...

Julia Parker Cook, 92, of Valdese, NC, passed away on May 10, 2026, following a period of declining health. She leaves behind a life full of love, strength, and cherished memories. Julia built her li...

Theresa “Terri” Pauline McManus (née Knaga), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, minister, chaplain, caretaker, amateur photographer, avid collector of hobbies, and devoted woman ...

Danny Lee Kirk passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on June 3, 1958 to the late Charles Lee Kirk and Margaret June Kirk. In addition to his parents, he is preced...

Chris Clifton, age 74, passed away on April 26, 2026 in Morganton North Carolina. He was born on April 3,1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jesse and Helen Clifton. Chris was a man of passion and creativ...

Eddie E. Weaver was born on February 13, 1948 to the late Elijah and Lydia Weaver, he passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Eddie was a lifetime resident of Morganton, North Carolina. He is ...

Dr. Tina Marie Brookes passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 64, having been born on February 22, 1962, and residing in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Her death is preceded by her father, the l...

Jeffrey Edward Kircher Jr., 34, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1991. Jeffrey was a gentle and kind soul who brought joy to those around him. He loved spending time fishing, c...

James Christian “Chris” Ward, 54, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026, while hiking with his beloved wife. Chris, or Christian to family and loved ones, was born in...

Jason Mark Logan, 50, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1976, in Rochester, NY, to Donna Logan and the late Stephen Logan. He is survived by his children, son, Dillon ...

Vivian Kay Murray, lovingly known as “Aunt Bibbie Kay,” passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 84. Vivian was born on June 16, 1941, and was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. In additio...

Charles Neal Mosier, 78, of Connelly Springs, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 19, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1947, in Bells, Tennessee. Charles was...

Gerald Stevens Sr. went to his heavenly home on March 15, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on March 7, 1945 to the late Garfield Stevens and Linda Golden In addition to his parents, he is precede...

Johnnie Lee Caldwell passed on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Morganton NC, at the age of 76. Born on March 27, 1949, in Burke County NC. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mable Fle...

Wanda Delois Cable went home to be with her Lord on March 3, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1943, in McDowell County, NC, to the late Lester and Atlas McKinney. Wanda devoted her life to caring fo...

Terry Allen Earp was a beloved, son, brother, father, and grandfather. Terry went home to be with Jesus on March 1, 2026, at the age of 46. Terry was a resident of Vale, North Carolina. In additio...

George Francis Daly, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on April 12, 1929, he was the son of David John Daly II and Jesse Isabella Gates. George lived a long and happy life. He...

Catherine Clayton, age 101, passed away in Morganton, NC on February 21, 2026. Catherine was born to the late Robert Carl and Minnie Odell Moore McGuire in Cateechee, South Carolina, on November 20, ...

Richard "Dick" Covalinski, born on April 4, 1940, passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 85. Richard was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen...

Frances Ann Lane, age 66, went to her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2026 after a period of declining health. Born on August 12, 1959 to Shirley Hice Greene and Roland Billy Greene Sr. In addition...

Darron James Aitken passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 20. Darron was born on June 6, 2005. He was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. Darron was a beloved son, brother, nephew, unc...

Denny Dan Golladay, born on January 2, 1941, in Plainwell, Michigan, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his ...

Richard “Dick” Lawrence Warner, 80, of Morganton, North Carolina, formerly of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 17,...

Phyllis Clark Whisenant was born on September 3, 1942, in Otsego, West Virginia. She was a longtime resident of the Enola community and later resided in Newland, North Carolina. Phyllis passed away on...

Jerald Romine Lee entered her heavenly home on January 26, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on March 6, 1936, Jerald was a lifelong resident of Marion, North Carolina. Jerald was the daughter of the late...

Aidan Michael Patton, 24, left us to be with God on January 25, 2026. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. Aidan was born on May 15, 2001, in Haywood Count...

Sheyvonne Arnold, age 74, passed away on January 21, 2026. Born on February 7, 1951, Sheyvonne was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by h...

Leon Moody went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026 at the age of 86. He had been a resident at the Magnolia Lane Nursing Home in Morganton, North Carolina since November 2024. Leon and his...

Patricia "Patti" Ann Hawkins Brown, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1944 to the late Alma Louise and Paul Ervin Hawkins. In addition to her par...

Meredith Leighanne Carpenter was born January 8, 1980, in Hickory, NC to the late Harry E. Carpenter III and Reberta R. Cooper. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January...

Robert Franklin Young, 90, passed away on January7, 2026. Born on March 8, 1935, in Huntington,Indiana, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary(Eckert) Young. He is survived by his wife of 64 years...

Almond "Bryan" Howard, 74, passed away on January 6, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on August 22, 1951, in Asheville, North Carolina. He grew up in Canton, North Carolina, and later made hi...

In Loving Memory of Brenda Marie Rosby-Surratt Brenda Marie Rosby-Surratt, a devoted mother and distinguished professional, transitioned peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Morganton, NC, at the age ...

Our beloved Jacqueline "Jackie" Brown Williams passed away on December 17, 2025, at our home in Morganton, NC, at the age of 70. To all who knew her, she was the quiet one who always had something m...

Jean Ruth Thorne, born on April 3, 1941, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Connelly Springs, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, Mami Douglas and Edwar...

Beth Elaine Brophy, born on April 28, 1949, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Erin Brophy; ...

Dorothy Ann Caldwell, born on January 22, 1934, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 91. Dorothy was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. Dorothy was a warm and creative soul who shared...

Vernice Whisnant of Connelly Springs passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 89 due to declining health. She was born January 21, 1936 to the late Benjamin Luther Hawkins and Hettie Louise S...

On Wednesday November 26, 2025 Paul William Pritchard Jr., (Willie, Marris, Grand paw) went home to be with his Lord. Willie was born on December 19, 1965, to Paul William Pritchard Sr., and Lola Jean...

Roger Dean Sigmon, 71, of Valdese, North Carolina, was born on July 7, 1954, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He will be remembered as a hardworking, creative, and loving m...

John Davis Ratliff, born on March 8, 1940, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 17, 2025, at the age of 85. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Richard Ratliff and Lois Zel...

Carol Webb Allen, born on August 6, 1955, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Carol Webb Allen was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her father, Ra...

Jennie Ree Bost, born on July 3, 1936, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Jennie Ree Bost was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Kimberly Lynn Young, born on October 2, 1967, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 58. She is preceded in death by her sister, Kristy Freshour; nephews, Joshua Freshour and Kendal McElrat...

Clifton Grady Brown, a beloved resident of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at his residence with family by his side on November 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on January 12, 1944 to the late...

Gaye Arney Leatherman, a devoted, hard-working, and resilient mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 11, 1954 to the late Jess...

John Planchock Beloved Child of God March 26, 1955 - November 1, 2025 John Planchock, age 70, of Morganton, NC, passed away on November 1, 2025. He was born in Salem, Ohio to Daniel and Mary Planch...

James Walter Beck, age 84, of Morganton, North Carolina went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born in Burke County, North Carolina on January 22, 1941; he was the youngest son of t...

Elizabeth “Betty” McGlaughlin, 100, of Morganton, passed away surrounded by family on October 31, 2025, at Grace Ridge Retirement Community. She was born on June 12,1925, in Harrisburg, PA to parents...

Jewel Dean Milam, age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born on April 30th, 1948 to the late, Jay Rockford Green and Veora Virginia Marley. In addit...