Obituaries

Wayne A. Warren

Sept. 12, 1950 - May 15, 2021

Wayne A. Warren, 70, of Morganton, NC passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 12, 1950 in Catawba County to the late Hobart Warren, Jr. and Beulah ...

Donald Morrison “Donnie Belle” Williams

March 25, 1940 - May 13, 2021

Donald Morrison “Donnie Belle” Williams, 81, of Morganton, NC passed away, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born on March 25, 1940, he was the son of the late James and Ruth Williams. Donald attended Gibbs Chapel ...

Thomas Max Ray

April 5, 1934 - May 12, 2021

Thomas Max Ray, 87, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  Born in Yancey County, NC on April 5, 1934, he was the son of the late George Dewey Ray, Sr. and Annie May ...

Samantha “Florence” Hodges

April 8, 1944 - May 10, 2021

Samantha “Florence” Hodges, 77, of Morganton passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 after a brief illness.  Born in Hudson County, NJ on April 8, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Russell Schultz and ...

Nelle M. Wagner

Aug. 15, 1925 - May 7, 2021

Nelle M. Wagner, 95, of Morganton, NC, formerly of Erwin, TN, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021.  Born in Erwin, TN on August 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Finn Hughes and ...

Carolyn “Mom” Baker Beck

Oct. 15, 1934 - May 7, 2021

Carolyn “Mom” Baker Beck, 86, of Morganton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 7, 2021.  Born in Burke County, NC on October 15, 1934, she was the daughter of ...

Jerry Edward Crump

Feb. 14, 1942 - May 4, 2021

Jerry Edward Crump, 79, of Morganton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Born in Burke County, NC on February 14, 1942, he was the son of the late John ...

Shirley Hawkins Duckworth

Oct. 8, 1937 - May 4, 2021

Shirley Hawkins Duckworth, 83, of Wilmington, formerly of Morganton, went gently into the arms of the Lord May 4, 2021. Shirley was born in Morganton on October 8, 1937 to the late Paul Erwin Hawkins ...

Betty Louise Shuffler

July 29, 1947 - May 1, 2021

Betty Louise Shuffler, 73, of the Piney area, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1947 in Bradley County, TN to the later Fairdy Burnice Smith ...

Ella Jane Smith Brown

Feb. 1, 1935 - April 30, 2021

Ella Jane Smith Brown, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, April 30, 2021, after a period of declining health.

She was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Sampson County, to the late James Elmer Smith Sr. and ...

Betty Buchanan Winters

Dec. 9, 1936 - April 29, 2021

Betty Buchanan Winters, 84 of Morganton, NC passed away Thursday 29, 2021. Born on December 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Marion “Buck” Buchanan and Jessie Burkett Buchanan.

Betty is survived by ...

George Quince Richardson

April 1, 1967 - April 29, 2021

George Quince Richardson, 54, of Morganton, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on April 1, 1967 in Iredell County to the late Joyce Dowless Cheek. He was a member ...