Obituaries

In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman

With a heart rooted in faith and a spirit that radiated warmth, Mary Elizabeth Abrams Akinkuotu was a beacon of strength, wisdom, and love. Born in Newberry, SC, on Tuesday, January 18, 1944, she was the eighth of thirteen children blessed to the late Frank David Abrams Sr....

Ms. Patricia Beatrice Houck Armstrong, 58, of Connelly Springs passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Grace Hospital following a period of declining health.
Patricia was born on September 21, 1962 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Carroll Houck and Vernie Watts Houck. She was known as a strong, independent,...

Durham, NC - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janta Sutha Ball, who left this world at the age of 72 on Thursday, June 20, 2025, at her home in Durham, North Carolina. Janta was born on June 28, 1953, in the beautiful city of Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Janta embarked on a brave new chapter of her...

Frank (Shine) Aaron Jr. was granted his angel wings on June 19, 2021 at Wake Memorial Hospital, in Raleigh North Carolina.
Frank was born November 19, to the late Mae Berry Blackshell and Frank Aaron in Smithfield, North Carolina.
He attended Smithfield-Salma High School, where he was a graduate in the class of...

Mr. Ted Eugene Causby, 72, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence.
Ted was born on April 17, 1948 in Burke County to the late Robert D. Causby and Zula Gates Causby. He was a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Morganton, and was known by everyone as the longtime owner and...

Grace Anna Colvard, 82, of Baton, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Lenoir Healthcare Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Grace was born on March 29, 1939 in Watauga County to the late Robert and Ellie Colvard. She was retired from the medical field, where she worked as physical therapist...

Teresa Doreen Scronce Deal, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Teresa was born March 8, 1964, in Burke County to Gladys Davis Scronce and the late TC Scronce. She was a member of Laurel Haven Baptist Church. Teresa loved animals,...

William "Bill" Robert Duffy II, 77, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Bill was born on November 18, 1948, in Elyria, Ohio. He was predeceased by his biological parents, William Robert Duffy Sr. and Wanda Duffy.

Bill leaves behind...

ndrew Lynn Edwards (Big Joe) of 603 Temple Street Selma, N.C passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Andrew is the son of late Robert Ernest and Blossie Mae Edwards of Selma, N.C. Andrew is survived by one son, Andrew Lynn Edwards III, a longtime partner Shirley McFadgen for 40 years, eleven siblings: Jacqueline E....

Mrs. Teresa Ann Evans Childers, 59, of Connelly Springs, won her battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2021 at her residence.
Teresa was born on February 19,1962 in Burke County to the late John "Wilson" Evans and Karen Evans. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a graduate of...

Mrs. Ruby Mae Grenne Setzer, 86, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care, following a period of declining health.
Ruby was born on May 24, 1935 in McDowell County to the late Rony Greene and Anthy Turnmire Greene. She was a retired folder in the hosiery...

Denise Hanlin
1966 - 2021

Dallas - Margaret Denise Tatlock Hanlin, 55, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Gaston County on March 13, 1966. Denise loved her flowers, all animals, especially horses and dogs. She often volunteered at Dickson Animal Clinic to...