Obituaries

Millard Luther Caldwell

June 15, 1930 - Jan. 30, 2009

Millard Luther Caldwell, 78, of Rector Corner, Marshall, NC died Friday, January 30, 2009 at the John F. Keever Solice Center in Asheville, NC following a period of declining health. Born in Madison Co., NC ...

Jane Annis Clontz

May 22, 1933 - Jan. 30, 2009

Jane Annis Clontz, 75, of Piedmont Rd. in Morganton died Friday, January 30, 2009 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA following an extended illness. She was born May 22, 1933 in McDowell Co., NC ...

Marlene J. Jones

July 7, 1933 - Jan. 29, 2009

Marlene J. Jones, 75, of W. Union St., Morganton, NC died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Born in Natural Bridge, NY on July 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late ...

Ray Norville

April 9, 1923 - Jan. 29, 2009

Ray Norville, 85, of Luke Smith Ave., Morganton, NC went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 29, 2009 after an extended illness. Born in Rutherford Co., NC on April 9, 1923 ...

Mary Suttles "Granny" Benfield

Oct. 9, 1919 - Jan. 26, 2009

Mary Suttles "Granny" Benfield, 89, of Scott Rd. in Morganton died Monday, January 26, 2009 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born October 9, 1919 in Madison County, NC, and ...

Isaac Walter Santos

Feb. 14, 1920 - Jan. 25, 2009

Isaac Walter Santos, Sr., 88, of Rockyford St. in Morganton died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at College Pines Nursing Home following a period of declining health. He was born February 14, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA ...

Mark H. "Hatch" Patton

Jan. 20, 2009 - Jan. 23, 2009

Mark H. "Hatch" Patton, 46, of Conley Rd. in Morganton died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at his residence. He was born Oct. 14, 1962 in Burke County, NC and was a son of Charles "Bill ...

Max Gardner Whisnant

July 16, 1927 - Jan. 22, 2009

Max Gardner Whisnant, 81, of Corpening Bridge Rd. in Morganton died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1927 in Burke County and was a son of the late John ...

Grover C. Chapman

Aug. 28, 1915 - Jan. 21, 2009

Grover C. Chapman, 93, of Mt. Home Church Rd. in Morganton died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Grace Hospital following a brief illness. He was born August 28, 1915 in Rutherford Co., NC, and was ...

James W. White

Aug. 26, 1946 - Jan. 21, 2009

Rev. Dr. James W. White, 62, of Power House Rd. in Morganton died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Burke Palliative Care Center in Valdese following a period of declining health. He was born August 26 ...

Charles "Jink" Jennings Poteat

Oct. 18, 1936 - Jan. 21, 2009

Charles "Jink" Jennings Poteat, 72, of Hwy 70 East in Morganton died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Burke Palliative Care Center following a period of declining health. He was born October 18, 1936 in Burke ...

Geneva "Nanny" Bates

July 1, 1934 - Jan. 20, 2009

Geneva "Nanny" Bates, 74, of Fletcher St. in Morganton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Brian Center East in Hickory following a period of declining health. She was born ...