Obituaries

Phyllis Carothers

On March 22, 2018, Phyllis McGinnis Carothers departed this earthly life and moved into her Heavenly Home, meeting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also met by her daughter Beth, her parents Odell and Ethel and many family members who preceded her on the journey in death. Phyllis was born May 4, 1937 to Odell Frederick and Ethel...

Dorothy McGhee

Dorothy Harrison McGhee, 90, transitioned to her heavenly home and into her mama's arms on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Dot was born in Raleigh, the eldest of six children born to Kathleen B. and John G. Harrison. She was totally dedicated to her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Much of her life involved the care of children...

Raymond Marlow

Joseph Hairfield

Morganton and the Burke County area pause today to reflect on the life of Joseph B. Hairfield who died late Saturday afternoon. He was born on January 30, 1925 in Morganton the fifth son of six from a family of seven children to Edward M. Hairfield, Sr. and Elizabeth Taylor Hairfield. Upon graduation from Morganton High School he studied at...

Linda Morrison

Linda Gail Kepley Morrison, age 70, of Lexington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Welcome with Pastor Mark Blair officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will...

Pattie Lee

Pattie Larue Barefoot Lee, 90, a tired farmer's wife, died Saturday. A native of Johnston Co., she was the wife of the late Paul A. Lee, Sr. and the daughter of the late Lee and Kitsey Denning Barefoot. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday at New Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Angier Memorial Cemetery in...

Bobby Caulder

On Monday, August 19, 2019, Mr. Bobby Glenn Caulder, 83 years young, quickly joined family and friends in heaven. Bobby was born April 16, 1936 in Richmond County, NC and was one of 6 children born to the late Henry Duncan Caulder and the late Mary Lampley Caulder. He worked for many years at J.P. Stevens, Hannah Pickett Plant in...