Obituaries

Betty Benfield Gibbs

Feb. 7, 1932 - Nov. 29, 2017

Betty Benfield Gibbs, 85, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on February 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Rufus Benfield and Ella Ann Anthony ...

Aubrey Mae Smith

Nov. 28, 2017 - Nov. 28, 2017

Aubrey Mae Smith, infant daughter of Cheyenne Hubbard and Jeremiah Smith was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. 

Aubrey is survived by her grandparents, Jimmy Heavner of Valdese, Kristie Hubbard of Valdese ...

Bill Parton

March 1, 1930 - Nov. 28, 2017

William C. “Bill” Parton passed away on November 28, 2017 following a period of declining health.  He was born March 1, 1930 in Rutherford County to the late Margaret and Carvos.  Along with his parents ...

Judith Lynne Marsh

June 7, 1940 - Nov. 27, 2017

Judith Lynne Marsh, 77 of Morganton, NC, formerly of Durham, NC passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 following a seven year battle with breast cancer. She was born June 7, 1940 in Oil City, PA ...

Katherine Yelton Turner

May 22, 1932 - Nov. 26, 2017

Katherine Yelton Turner, 85, of Morganton passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.  Born on May 22, 1932 in Golden Valley, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lee Yelton and Affie Brandle Yelton.  She ...

Larry Louis Lane, Sr.

June 16, 1932 - Nov. 22, 2017

Larry Louis Lane, Sr., 85, of Morganton passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017.  Born in Conneaut, OH on June 16, 1932, he was the son of the late William Lane and Pearl Mae Fultz Lane ...

Gerald Dean Russ

July 6, 1949 - Nov. 19, 2017

Gerald Dean Russ, 68, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on July 6, 1949, he was the son of the late William Sidney Russ and Essie ...

Curtis “Lamar” Wommack, Jr.

Nov. 7, 1942 - Nov. 18, 2017

Curtis “Lamar” Wommack, Jr., 75, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born November 7, 1942 in Laurens County, GA and was the son of the late Curtis Lamar Wommack, Sr ...

Linda Gail Daniels Heavner

Feb. 8, 1950 - Nov. 15, 2017

Linda Gail Daniels Heavner, 67, of Morganton passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  Born in Mitchell County, NC on February 8, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Mira Daniels.  Linda ...

Dorothy "Dot" Long Franklin

Jan. 7, 1935 - Nov. 14, 2017

Dorothy (Dot) Long Franklin, 82, of Morganton passed from her earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday November 14, 2017 following several years of declining health.

 Born January 7, 1935 in Valdese, North Carolina, she ...

Angela Webb Story

Nov. 6, 1965 - Nov. 14, 2017

Angela Webb Story, 52, of Morganton died Tuesday, November 14, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on November 6, 1965, she was the daughter of Louise H. Webb Beshears and the late Bobby Joe Webb ...

Barry Ross Little

Oct. 7, 1938 - Nov. 14, 2017

Barry Ross Little, 79, of Morganton, NC died Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born in Laurens County, South Carolina on October 7, 1938 to the late Bryce Thomas Little and Carrie Lou Ross Little ...