ᐅ North Carolina Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Stanley Willie Whitener

Died August 10, … More Information
Stanley Willie Whitener, age 85 of Murphy, North Carolina, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 10, 1999.
Obituary published: August 11, 1999 in "Cherokee Scout"

▰ Shuford Leroy Whitener

Died February 23, … More Information
Shuford Leroy Whitener, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2002. Shuford was 66.
Obituary published: February 24, 2002 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Shanntavia Funderburk Whitener

Died December 01, … More Information
Shanntavia Funderburk Whitener, born July 7, 1979 went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2015 in Mooresville, North Carolina. Shanntavia was 36.

▰ Ruth Ellen (Childress) Whitener

Died February 02, … More Information
Ruth Ellen (Childress) Whitener, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joined the Lord February 2, 1997. Ruth was 87.
Obituary published: February 03, 1997 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Ruth (Barger) Whitener

Died May 26, … More Information
Ruth (Barger) Whitener, age 86 of Hickory, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 26, 2006.
Obituary published: May 27, 2006 in "Hickory R"

▰ Ruth (Barger) Whitener

Died May 25, … More Information
Ruth (Barger) Whitener, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next May 25, 2006. Ruth was 86.
Obituary published: May 26, 2006 in "Hickory R"

▰ Ruth (Barger) Whitener

Died May 24, … More Information
Ruth (Barger) Whitener, of Hickory, North Carolina, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 24, 2006. Ruth was 86.
Obituary published: May 25, 2006 in "Hickory R"

▰ Ruth (Barger) Whitener

Died May 24, … More Information
Ruth (Barger) Whitener, of Hickory, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 24, 2006. Ruth was 86.
Obituary published: May 25, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Russell Whitener

Died July 11, … More Information
Russell Whitener, born December 22, 1944 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 11, 2016 in Hickory, North Carolina. Russell was 71.

▰ Roy James Whitener

Died May 04, … More Information
Roy James Whitener, age 90 of Valdese, North Carolina, passed from this life on May 4, 1999.
Obituary published: May 05, 1999 in "Morganton H"

▰ Roy James Whitener

Died May 02, … More Information
Roy James Whitener, 90, of Valdese, North Carolina departed this life May 2, 1999.
Obituary published: May 03, 1999 in "Morganton H"

▰ Roy Lee Whitener

Died November 30, … More Information
Roy Lee Whitener, born August 26, 1934 passed away peacefully November 30, 2016 in North Carolina. Roy was 82. Tags: #Lutheran #Synod #Hickory #School #Skyline #Power #Morganton- #Airport #Rating #Lake #Verna #Whitener #Vickie #Rebecca #Danielle #Raleigh #Ryan #Luke #Doug #Denise #Diego #Victoria #Angeles #Keoni #Pastor #Catawba #Park #Honors #American #Post #Springs
Obituary: HICKORY-Roy Lee Whitener, 82 of 4115 54th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, passed-away in his sleep on 30th, 2016, at home in Hickory. Born 26, 1934, in Hickory, Roy was the loving husband of the late Verna Sigmon Whitener, of Catawba and son of the late Tollie Leroy and Ida Pitts Whitener; brother of Alfred, Toby, Mary Lou, Norma, Murl. Roy was an active as a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). He graduated from Hickory High School and voluntarily joined the U.S. Army. Roy was born into the family trade of home-building and was a master wood-worker. He built over 20 homes and created businesses, including Skyline Furniture, Power Sports (boats), and the Morganton-Lenoir Airport Operations. Roy was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor, holding almost every FAA Rating. He was known for commuting to work in his amphibious aircraft when he lived on Lake Hickory. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Sigmon Whitener, and their daughter, Vickie Ann Whitener. Survivors include daughter Rebecca Matthews of Hickory, granddaughter Danielle Matthews of Raleigh and grandsons Ryan and Luke Matthews of Hickory. Son Doug Whitener and wife Denise Whitener reside in San Diego, CA; granddaughter Victoria Whitener of Los Angeles, CA, and grandson Keoni Whitener of San Diego. The funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Ziehr and Pastor Guelzow, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Mo-Synod) on , 3 at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Catawba Memorial Park. Military Honors will be conducted by The American Legion Post 48. The family will receive in the church at 10:30-11:45 a.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 2304 Springs Road NE Hickory, NC 28601. Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com. are made with hickory .

▰ Roy A Whitener

Died November 27, … More Information
Roy A Whitener, born September 17, 1929 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 27, 2015 in Valdese, North Carolina. Roy was 86. Tags: #Cillar
Obituary: Roy was born on 17, 1929 and passed away on , 27, 2015. Roy was a resident of Valdese, North Carolina at the time of passing. Roy was married to Cillar.

▰ Roy Lee Whitener

Died November 30, … More Information
Roy Lee Whitener, born August 26, 1934 entered eternal life November 30, 2016 in Hickory, North Carolina. Roy was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Debbie Dellinger, Daryl Clark, Mike Whitener, Linda Tilley, Michael Whitener, Carri Garrett

▰ Ronald E Whitener

Died July 15, … More Information
Ronald E Whitener, born August 22, 1958 departed this life Sunday July 15, 2018 in Hickory, North Carolina. Ronald was 59.

▰ Rodric Chet Whitener

Died August 27, … More Information
Rodric Chet Whitener, born January 25, 1978 died August 27, 2017 in Hickory, North Carolina. Rodric was 39.

▰ Robert W Whitener

Died August 20, … More Information
Robert W Whitener went into the presence of the Lord on August 20, 2015 in Murphy, North Carolina.

▰ Robert Whitener

Died January 31, … More Information
Robert Whitener passed away January 31, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

▰ Robert David Whitener

Died March 17, … More Information
Robert David Whitener, born May 13, 1938 entered into eternal rest March 17, 2020 in Statesville, North Carolina. Robert was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Judy Jordan, Bonnie Weatherman, Larry Dillard, Rob And Kathi Kestler, Karen Whitener

▰ Robert Ray Whitener

Died December 25, … More Information
Robert Ray Whitener, born July 29, 1929 entered eternal life December 25, 2017 in Clemmons, North Carolina. Robert was 88.

▰ Rebecca Jane Whitener

Died July 09, … More Information
Rebecca Jane Whitener, born January 11, 1926 passed from this life on July 9, 2016 in North Carolina. Rebecca was 90. Tags: #David #Lewisville #Mildred #Betty #Earleen #Winston- #Robert #Helen #Peggy #Deborah #Tammy #Robinwood #Living #Kernersville #Bermuda #Rehab #Advance #Liberty #Hospice #Rebecca #Oaklawn #Garden #Rebeccas #Frank #Sons #Clemmons
Obituary: Rebecca Jane Rierson Whitener, age 90 of Mocksville, NC went home to be with her Lord , 9th, 2016 after living a long and productive life; Born on 11th, 1926 to Mary and Horace Rierson. She will be missed by her husband of 69 years, Robert Ray Whitener of Mocksville, NC and one son Stephen Whitener (Kathy) of Kernersville, NC and one daughter Deborah Laird of Mocksville, NC. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, one brother, David Rierson (Pat) of Lewisville, NC and three sisters, Mildred Robertson, Betty Rierson, and Earleen Rierson all of Winston-Salem, NC.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Rierson, two sisters, Helen Rierson and Peggy Logan.
She resided for the past few years at the home of her daughter, Deborah Laird where she was loved and cared for by Deborah and granddaughter Tammy Lyons and other family members. Rebecca and Ray resided for many years at Robinwood Senior Living in Kernersville, NC where they also had many friends and acquaintances. Special thanks to Bermuda Commons and Rehab in Advance, NC and to the Liberty Hospice where she was given great care for the last month of her life.
A graveside service will be held for Rebecca at Oaklawn Memorial Garden on 12th, 2016 at 11am.
In honor of Rebeccas life, donations can be sent to the Liberty Hospice.
Services provided by Frank Vogler & Sons , Clemmons, NC.

▰ Rebecca Jane Whitener

Died July 09, … More Information
Rebecca Jane Whitener, born January 11, 1926 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her July 9, 2016 in Clemmons, North Carolina. Rebecca was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Callie Smith, Mary Charles Mclean, Mary Charles Mclean, Mary Ellen Key

▰ Ray Ausborne Whitener

Died May 02, … More Information
Ray Ausborne Whitener, age 83 of Hickory, North Carolina, died on May 2, 2002.
Obituary published: May 03, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Peter Wilfong Whitener

Died September 26, … More Information
Peter Wilfong Whitener, born June 13, 1946 died September 26, 2014 in North Carolina. Peter was 68.

▰ Peter Wilfong Whitener Jr

Died September 26, … More Information
Peter Wilfong Whitener Jr , born June 13, 1946 passed from this life on September 26, 2014 in Newton, North Carolina. Peter was 68.
Family members and close friends: , Ken & Becky Arrowood, Kitty Cansler Dinapoli, Karen & Tom Bess, Lori Kent, John Provencher, Ruth Coleman, Joye Dunn, Charles And Cheryl Killian

▰ Paul Raymond Whitener

Died June 29, … More Information
Paul Raymond Whitener, age 63 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joined the Lord June 29, 2005.
Obituary published: June 30, 2005 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Paul Cecil Whitener

Died July 11, … More Information
Paul Cecil Whitener, age 63 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Paul July 11, 2002.
Obituary published: July 12, 2002 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Paul Cecil Whitener

Died July 11, … More Information
Paul Cecil Whitener, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday July 11, 2002. Paul was 63.
Obituary published: July 12, 2002 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Opal Virginia (Mathis) Whitener

Died November 07, … More Information
Opal Virginia (Mathis) Whitener, 85, of Mocksville, North Carolina departed this life November 7, 2006.
Obituary published: November 08, 2006 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Opal Virginia (Mathis) Whitener

Died November 08, … More Information
On November 8, 2006, Opal Virginia (Mathis) Whitener, 85, of Mocksville, North Carolina left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: November 09, 2006 in "McDowell News"

▰ Ned Olen Whitener

Died May 08, … More Information
Ned Olen Whitener, age 80 of Hickory, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he May 8, 2002.
Obituary published: May 09, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Nathan Julius Whitener

Died March 04, … More Information
Nathan Julius Whitener, born March 9, 1934 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his March 4, 2016 in Conover, North Carolina. Nathan was 81. Tags: #Mountain #High #Link #Works #Nathan #North #Unity #Lutheran #Good #Hickory #Optimist #Tarheel #Atlanta #Carolina #Myrtle #Whitener #Lori #Eddie #Annette #Medcalf #Debbie #Lamar #Greg #Weatherly #Chris #Nicholas #Meghan #Shauna #Honeycutt #Jerry #Janey #Randall #Barbara #Celebration #Life #Woodard #Catawba #Park #Church #Falling #Hospice #Robinson #Newton #Cremations
Obituary: NATHAN JULIUS WHITENER

CONOVER – Nathan Julius Whitener, 81, of Conover passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends on the evening of 4, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical , following a brief period of declining health.

Nathan was born 9, 1934 in Catawba to the late Andrew Macon Whitener and Marie W. Whitener. Nathan graduated from Mountain View High School in 1952. He was an employee of Link Iron Works for 40 plus years as a boiler pipe fitter, then later a boiler service technician. Upon his retirement, Nathan received an award from the state of North Carolina for his service in the industry. Nathan was a member of Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church (formerly Good Hope Lutheran) in Hickory where he served as an usher and various other committees. He dearly loved his church and was a devoted member. He found great joy in his relationships with family, friends and neighbors. Nathan was a loyal volunteer of the St. Stephens Optimist Club for many years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing the proceeds of his garden with many family, friends, and neighbors. He had a caring nature and served as a caretaker for his father, daughter, and wife. He was a devoted sports fan, and enjoyed watching Tarheel basketball, Atlanta Braves baseball, and the Carolina Panthers football.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Myrtle Hefner Whitener; daughter, Lori Alice Whitener; brother, Eddie Andrew Whitener; and sister, Annette Whitener Medcalf.

He is survived by daughter Debbie McGinnis and husband Lamar; son, Greg Whitener and wife Weatherly; grandchildren, Chris McGinnis, Nicholas McGinnis, Meghan McGinnis, Shauna Whitener and husband Lee Honeycutt; brothers, Jerry D. Whitener and wife Janey, Randall J. Whitener and wife Sue; sister-in-law, Barbara Whitener; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on , 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Hickory) with Rev. John Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church (building fund), 3025 Falling Creek Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658.

Condolences may be left www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Whitener Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, s & Cremations.

▰ Nathan Julius Whitener

Died March 04, … More Information
Nathan Julius Whitener, born March 9, 1934 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master March 4, 2016 in Hickory, North Carolina. Nathan was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Harold Shook

▰ Myrtle Marie (Mace) Whitener

Died November 24, … More Information
Myrtle Marie (Mace) Whitener, age 79 of Hickory, North Carolina, joined the Lord November 24, 2000.
Obituary published: November 25, 2000 in "Hickory R"

▰ Myrtle Whitener

Died May 12, … More Information
Myrtle Whitener, born March 27, 1933 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 12, 2014 in Hickory, North Carolina. Myrtle was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Dalene & Bill Bartle, Lesa Fox, Bill & Farrell Gibbs, Patty And Steve

▰ Ms Joyce K Sherrill Whitener

Died September 12, … More Information
Ms Joyce K Sherrill Whitener, born December 3, 1927 passed from this world into the next September 12, 2011 in Hickory, North Carolina. Ms was 83.

▰ Ms Alice Faye Whitener

Died July 23, … More Information
Ms Alice Faye Whitener, born May 13, 1951 passed from this life on July 23, 2014 in Hickory, North Carolina. Ms was 63.
Family members and close friends: , Brenda Bahr, Cindy Brown, Selena Speagle

▰ Mrs Hazel M Whitener

Died May 22, … More Information
Mrs Hazel M Whitener, born June 10, 1917 died May 22, 2010 in Hickory, North Carolina. Mrs was 92.

▰ Mrs Jo Ann Fulbright Fulbright Whitener

Died January 13, … More Information
Mrs Jo Ann Fulbright Fulbright Whitener, born September 26, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 13, 2015 in Hickory, North Carolina. Mrs was 82.

▰ Mr Murl Eran Whitener

Died August 29, … More Information
Mr Murl Eran Whitener, born October 2, 1927 departed this life Sunday August 29, 2010 in Hickory, North Carolina. Mr was 82.

▰ Mildred Christine (Canipe) Whitener

Died February 22, … More Information
Mildred Christine (Canipe) Whitener, a resident of Matthews, North Carolina for decades, died February 22, 2005 in Matthews, North Carolina at the age of 85.
Obituary published: February 23, 2005 in "Hickory R"

▰ Mildred Christine (Canipe) Whitener

Died February 22, … More Information
Mildred Christine (Canipe) Whitener, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next February 22, 2005. Mildred was 85.
Obituary published: February 23, 2005 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Mildred Harold Whitener

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Michele Lee

▰ Melvin Verno Ii Whitener

Died February 24, … More Information
Melvin Verno Ii Whitener, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed from this life on February 24, 2011. Melvin was 48.
Obituary published: February 25, 2011 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Mattie Sue (Bostic) Whitener

Died October 31, … More Information
Mattie Sue (Bostic) Whitener, 60, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina gained her wings on October 31, 2000.
Obituary published: November 01, 2000 in "Spartanburg H-J (SC)"

▰ Mattie Sue (Bostic) Whitener

Died October 31, … More Information
Mattie Sue (Bostic) Whitener died unexpectedly on October 31, 2000 at the age of 60 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Obituary published: November 01, 2000 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Mattie L (Bentley) Whitener

Died February 26, … More Information
Mattie L (Bentley) Whitener, age 67 of Morganton, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest February 26, 2001.
Obituary published: February 27, 2001 in "Hickory R"

▰ Mattie L Whitener

Died February 26, … More Information
Mattie L Whitener, 67, of Morganton, North Carolina, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 26, 2001.
Obituary published: February 27, 2001 in "Morganton H"

▰ Mattie Irene Whitener

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Mary Lou (Cooper) Whitener

Died April 27, … More Information
Mary Lou (Cooper) Whitener, of Burlington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully April 27, 2002. Mary was 81.
Obituary published: April 28, 2002 in "Winston-Salem J"
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