Obituaries

Connie Morgan

May 7, 1944 - June 3, 2022

Connie Morgan, 78, of Hildebran, NC, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022.

Born in Marion County, IN on May 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Albert Scott and Dorothy Moore Scott.  Connie ...

Harold A. Smith

June 8, 1938 - June 3, 2022

Harold A. Smith, 83, of Morganton, NC passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Born in Allentown, PA on June 8, 1938 ...

W. C. Reep, Jr.

Dec. 18, 1926 - June 3, 2022

W. C. Reep, Jr., 95, of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022.

Born in Burke County, NC on December 18, 1926, he was the son of the late William C. Reep and Lois ...

Mary “Betty” Childers

Aug. 22, 1932 - June 2, 2022

Mary “Betty” Childers, 89, of Seymour, TN, earned her crown on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  She was at home with her caregivers, Mellonie Simons and Parker Brittain.

Born in Mitchell County, NC on August 22 ...

Nellie S. Stamey

April 2, 1940 - June 2, 2022

Nellie S. Stamey, 82, of Morganton passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Born in Person County, NC on April 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George Hill Setzer and Vangie Shull Setzer ...

Mildred Evelyn Keller

Sept. 13, 1937 - May 31, 2022

Mildred Evelyn Keller, 84, of Glen Alpine, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Born in Burke County, NC on September 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the ...

David Edward Minor

Jan. 8, 1959 - May 31, 2022

David Edward Minor, 63, of Morganton, NC, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 after an extended illness.

Born in Lynch, KY on January 8, 1959, he was the son of the ...

Helen E. Gayler

Aug. 23, 1927 - May 31, 2022

Helen E. Gayler, 94 of Morganton, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Born on August 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Oda and Bonnie Epley. Helen was an original member ...

Franklin Lee “Frankie” Mode

March 19, 1961 - May 29, 2022

Franklin Lee “Frankie” Mode, 61 of Morganton, NC passed away, Sunday, May 29, 2022. Born on March 19, 1961, he was the son of the late Andrew and Ruby Mode. Frankie was of the Baptist ...

Daphne Elaine Millen

March 8, 1957 - May 29, 2022

Daphne Elaine Millen, 65, of Morganton, NC passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Born in Marion, IN on March 8, 1957, Daphne was the daughter of the late Charles and Billie Jeanette McNeil Millen.  She ...

Jeffery Earl Chapman

April 27, 1966 - May 29, 2022

Jeffery Earl Chapman, 56, of Vale, NC, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 following a brief illness.

Born in Burke County, NC on April 27, 1966, he was the son of Earl Chapman and the ...

Wilma Ray Smith

June 16, 1939 - May 28, 2022

Wilma Ray Smith, 82, of Drexel, NC went to her Heavenly Home, Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born on June 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Ray. Wilma was an ...