Obituaries

Sandra Ann Woody

March 27, 1962 - May 11, 2020

Sandra Ann Woody, 58, of Morganton, NC passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. Born on March 27, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Lee Mull. Sandra was a member of Praise Assembly ...

Melvy Dean Self

June 5, 1937 - May 11, 2020

Melvy Dean Self, 83, of Morganton, NC went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born on June 5, 1937 in Yancey County to the late Louise Cooper Hipps. She had ...

Ruth Clark Bonomo

Nov. 7, 1935 - May 10, 2020

Ruth Clark Bonomo, 84 of Morganton, NC passed away Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 at Grace Hospital.

Ruth was born in Nebo, NC. She was the daughter of “Sandy” and Iva Clark. She ...

Cecil “Wayne” Cline

Aug. 3, 1937 - May 10, 2020

Cecil “Wayne” Cline, 82 of Morganton, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Grace Heights Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Cecil and Maudie Cline ...

Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” Sanborn Best Riddle

May 16, 1924 - May 8, 2020

Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Sanborn Best Riddle passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2020 surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers. She lived up to her motto of “the truest measure of a ...

Josh Crawley

May 6, 1978 - May 7, 2020

Josh Crawley, 42, of Valdese passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Born in Burke County, NC on May 6, 1978, he was the son of Jackie Elyse Branch Crawley and the late Thomas Newell Crawley ...

Mildred Greer Perkins

July 17, 1929 - May 5, 2020

Mildred Greer Perkins, 90, of Glen Alpine, NC passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born on July 17, 1929 in Watauga County to the late Clayton Greer and Pearl Greene Greer. She retired ...

Judge Samuel McDowell Tate

June 10, 1923 - May 4, 2020

Judge Samuel McDowell Tate, 96, widower of Mary Alice Keeble Tate, passed away on May 4, 2020 at Grace Ridge Retirement Home in Morganton.  Born June 10, 1923, he was the son of Franklin Pierce ...

Durlene Clontz Shuffler

June 15, 1934 - May 4, 2020

An angel was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020 after a courageous battle against Covid-19 while a resident at Grace Heights Nursing Home.

Durlene Clontz Shuffler was ...

James Grayson “J.G.” Edney

Aug. 11, 1923 - May 3, 2020

James Grayson “J.G.” Edney, 96, of Nebo peacefully crossed through the veil at home on Sunday, May 3, 2020.  Born in McDowell County, NC on August 11, 1923, he was the son of the ...

Sharlotte Lee Campbell

July 7, 1929 - May 2, 2020

Sharlotte Lee Campbell, 90 of Morganton, NC passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. Born on July 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Washington Emmons and Gladys Jenkins. Sharlotte was a member of ...

Rev. Jackie “Jack” Ray Moses

July 15, 1934 - May 2, 2020

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2020, God called home his faithful servant, Rev. Jackie “Jack” Ray Moses. He was born on July 15, 1934 to the late Thomas Moses and Minnie Moses Epley ...