Obituaries

Judith K. Harper

Sept. 18, 1950 - April 28, 2006

Judith K. Harper, 55 of Bryant Rd., Morganton, NC died unexpectedly Friday, April 28, 2006 at Grace Hospital. Born in Harrison County, WV on September 18, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Clifford ...

Helen S. Thorpe

April 20, 1919 - April 27, 2006

Helen S. Thorpe, 87, of Grace Ridge, Morganton, NC died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Grace Ridge Health Care Facility following several years of declining health. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on April ...

Vivian Benfield Duckworth

Feb. 26, 1923 - April 27, 2006

Vivian Benfield Duckworth, 83, of Morganton, NC, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at her residence following several years of declining health. Born February 26, 1923 in Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of the ...

Mrs. Janie Williford Cline

Aug. 30, 1932 - April 25, 2006

Mrs. Janie Williford Cline, 73, of Decatur, GA passed away April 25, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Cline was born on August 30, 1932, in Granville County, NC to the late Lester and Lillie Williford ...

Robert "Bob" Anthony Grady

Jan. 15, 1956 - April 20, 2006

Robert "Bob" Anthony Grady, 50, of Surrey Drive, Morganton, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Born in Burke County, NC on January 15, 1956, he was a son of ...

Robert Livingston West

N/A - April 18, 2006

Robert Livingston West, age 92, of Morganton, NC, died April 18, 2006 after a brief illness. Born near Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Landon Page West and Mary Livingston West.

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Brenda Spake Rich

June 10, 1942 - April 17, 2006

Brenda Spake Rich, 63, of US 64, Morganton, NC died Monday, April 17, 2006 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born June 10, 1942 in Gaston County, NC and was a daughter ...

Lou "Champ" Clark

July 31, 1939 - April 16, 2006

Lou "Champ" Clark, 66, of C.C. Drive, Morganton, NC died Sunday, April 16, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1939 in Burke County, and was a son ...

Vernon Eugene Smith

Feb. 4, 1916 - April 12, 2006

Vernon Eugene Smith, 90, formerly of Jug Wilson Street, Glen Alpine, NC, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Autumn Care of Marion following a lengthy illness. Born February 4, 1916, he was the son of ...

Margaret Hood Parnell

June 13, 1925 - April 11, 2006

Margaret Hood Parnell, 80, of Ann St., Morganton, NC died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Valdese General Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born in Burke County, NC on June 13, 1925 ...

Laura Elizabeth McGee

Jan. 1, 1949 - April 10, 2006

Laura Elizabeth McGee, 57, of Oakdale Drive, Morganton, NC, died April 10, 2006 at her residence. Born January 1, 1949 in Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Marcus Wilson Huffman, Sr ...

Philip Henry Pitts

Jan. 17, 1912 - April 10, 2006

Philip Henry Pitts of 811 West Union St., died on April 10, 2006 after a long illness. He was born January 17, 1912, and was the son of the late Noah O. Pitts and Maude ...