Obituaries

Vaughn Isaacs

Aug. 8, 1922 - June 27, 2013

Vaughn Isaacs, 90, of Glen Alpine, NC died peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Born in Watauga County, NC on August 8, 1922, he was the son of the late James Harley ...

George William "Big Bill" Leonhardt

April 23, 1961 - June 27, 2013

George William "Big Bill" Leonhardt, III, 52, of Morganton departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2013. He was born on April 23, 1961 in Morganton to Clyde Julia Phillips Leonhardt and the late ...

Millard G. Dale

May 23, 1935 - June 25, 2013

Millard G. Dale, 78, of Morganton, NC departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Millard was born in Burke County, NC on May 23, 1935 to the late ...

William M. "Bill" Swain

Dec. 17, 1946 - June 25, 2013

William M. "Bill" Swain, 66, of Morganton, NC died Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Born in Durham County, NC on December 17, 1946, he was the son of the late William Francis Swain and Betsy Miles ...

Mittie "Dot" Brackett White

Aug. 22, 1921 - June 24, 2013

Mittie "Dot" Brackett White, 91, of Morganton, NC went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, June 24, 2013. Born in Rutherford County, NC on August 22, 1921, she was the daughter of the ...

Helen Walker

Dec. 23, 1931 - June 22, 2013

Helen Walker, 81, a long-time resident of Morganton, NC died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Grace Heights Nursing Home from congestive heart failure. Born in Burke County, NC on December 23, 1931, she was the ...

Lexine Kirby Williams

July 16, 1932 - June 21, 2013

Lexine Kirby Williams, 80, of Morganton died Friday, June 21, 2013, at her home following a period of declining health. She was born in Wayne County, NC on July 16, 1932 and was a daughter ...

Rodney Borden

Aug. 29, 1925 - June 21, 2013

Mr. Rodney Borden, 87, of Wesley Road, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Borden suffered a stroke on May 18th.Born on August 29, 1925, in ...

Alton James Tallent

April 5, 1930 - June 21, 2013

Alton James Tallent, 83, of Morganton died Friday, June 21, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born in Burke County on April 5, 1930 and was a son of P. W. and ...

Albert R. Hopper

July 1, 1924 - June 20, 2013

Albert R. Hopper, 88, of Morganton died Thursday, June 20, 2013 following a period of declining health at his home where he had been lovingly cared for by Vicki Avery and his immediate family. He ...

Edith Jaynes

April 8, 1921 - June 20, 2013

Edith Jaynes, 92, of Hickory, NC died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Swain County, NC on April 8, 1921, she was the daughter of the late David Luther ...

Pauline "Polly" Engel Csercsevits

Aug. 28, 1931 - June 20, 2013

Pauline "Polly" Engel Csercsevits, 81, of Morganton, NC died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Stewartville, MN on August 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late ...