Obituaries

Martha Ann Dale Causby

May 1, 1923 - Sept. 30, 2017

Martha Ann Dale Causby, 94, of the Salem Community, Morganton, NC passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on May 1, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Frank Dale ...

Kathy Elaine Gouge Merrell

Aug. 28, 1963 - Sept. 30, 2017

Kathy Elaine Gouge Merrell, 54, of Morganton passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on August 28, 1963, she was the daughter of Frances Fatena Chapman Gouge and the late Edgar ...

Ronald Dale Parker

Nov. 21, 1946 - Sept. 28, 2017

Ronald Dale Parker, 70, of Morganton, NC passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Brookwood Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home ...

Danielle Faith Rose

July 19, 1951 - Sept. 27, 2017

We are all God's children, but once in a while one is especially gifted. One that God has chosen to do his work with Him. To show courage and compassion in the face of ...

David Penland

Jan. 24, 1984 - Sept. 26, 2017

David Penland, 33, of Monroe, NC and formerly of Morganton, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.  Born in the United Kingdom on January 24, 1984, he was the son of Bobby and ...

Roslyn Renee Phipps

Oct. 20, 1972 - Sept. 26, 2017

Roslyn Renee Grady Phipps, 44, of Morganton passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on October 20, 1972, she was the daughter of Rita Diann Mull Grady and Donald Forest Grady ...

Beverly Richard Boyd

April 25, 1942 - Sept. 24, 2017

Beverly Richard Boyd, 75, of Morganton, NC passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on April 25, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter B. Boyd and Ethel Frances ...

Janie Modell Costner Walker

March 28, 1928 - Sept. 24, 2017

Janie Modell Costner Walker, 89, of Morganton passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born March 28, 1928 in Burke County, NC and was the daughter of the late Tollie Arnold Costner and Donie ...

Guy McGinnis

Sept. 19, 1947 - Sept. 23, 2017

Guy McGinnis, 70, of Morganton went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in McDowell County, NC on September 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Alvin Luther McGinnis and ...

Woodrow Thomas Norman

Nov. 25, 1930 - Sept. 23, 2017

Woodrow Thomas Norman, 86, of Morganton passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born November 25, 1930 in McDowell County, WV and was the son of the late Tom Norman and Zula Norman. Woodrow ...

Nancy Sue Randall

Nov. 26, 1933 - Sept. 22, 2017

Nancy Sue Randall, 83, of Valdese died Friday, September 22, 2017. Family will plan a memorial service at a later date. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Garlin Edwards

Sept. 28, 1933 - Sept. 21, 2017

Garlin Edwards, 83 of Morganton passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was born September 28, 1933 in Yancey County, NC and was the son of the late David Ellis Edwards and Macie Hensley Edwards ...