Obituaries

Michael McKinnon

Aug. 7, 1926 - Nov. 30, 2008

Michael McKinnon’s Soul went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2008.I was born in Scranton, PA on August 7, 1926 and grew up there. Only my brother, Joseph, remains of ...

Jeanette Wilson

Sept. 10, 1921 - Nov. 29, 2008

Jeanette Wilson, 87, of Eastcrest Drive, Fairview, NC, formerly of Maple Lane, Morganton, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC ...

Bobby Ray Higgins

July 23, 1943 - Nov. 29, 2008

Bobby Ray Higgins, 65, of Lytle Dr., Morganton, died Saturday, November, 29, 2008 at Grace Hospital, after a period of declining health. He was born July 23, 1943, in Guilford County to the late Ray ...

James "Jim" Giles

April 16, 1942 - Nov. 28, 2008

James "Jim" Giles, 66, of Crawley Dale Rd., Morganton, died Saturday, November 28, 2008, after several months of declining health. Jim was born in Burke County, April 16, 1942, to the late Robert H. Giles ...

Marguerite "Maggie" Houston Yount

May 8, 1922 - Nov. 24, 2008

Marguerite "Maggie" Houston Yount, 86, of Golf Course Road, Morganton, NC, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Kingsport, TN on May 8, 1922, she was the daughter ...

Fred Ray Cline

N/A - Nov. 23, 2008

Fred Ray Cline, 65, of Dean Rd., Morganton, died Sunday, November 23, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with ...

Hazel Reynolds Gantt

Jan. 1, 1922 - Nov. 22, 2008

Hazel Reynolds Gantt, 86, of George Hildebran School Road, Connelly Springs, NC died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at College Pines Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Born in Burke County, NC on January ...

Barney Mere Smith

Oct. 31, 1920 - Nov. 21, 2008

Barney Mere Smith, 88, of Packs Hill Road, Lenoir, NC died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Hospice of Caldwell County’s William E. Stevens, Jr. Patient Care Unit. Born on October 31, 1920 in Cleveland ...

Nellie English Gibbs

Oct. 20, 1924 - Nov. 20, 2008

Nellie English Gibbs, 84, of Magnolia Drive, Morganton, NC, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Grace Hospital following a period of declining health. Born in Avery County, NC on October 20, 1924, she was the ...

Nancy Jane Pruett Tallent

June 8, 1929 - Nov. 19, 2008

Nancy Jane Pruett Tallent, 79, formerly of J.R.Tallent Road in Morganton died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Grace Heights Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Tallent was born June 8, 1929 in ...

Jeanette E. Gardner

March 5, 1942 - Nov. 16, 2008

Jeanette E. Gardner, 66, of Kela Dr. in Morganton died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Grace Hospital. She was born March 5, 1942 in Madison County, NC, and was the daughter of Frances Penland Greene ...

Sandra Ann Crain

Sept. 6, 1965 - Nov. 14, 2008

Sandra Ann Crain, 43, of Hidden Acres Road, Valdese, NC died Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Burke Palliative Care Center. Born in Cabarrus County, NC on September 6, 1965, she was the daughter of ...