Morganton, North Carolina Obituaries & Death Notices: November 2026

4 notices dated November 2026

1. Carolyn Jane Creson Lane, 78, of Morganton · 1948–2026

   Celebration of life Sat Nov 21, 1–4 PM at The Blue Heron Habitat Foundation · Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center, Morganton

   Full obituary: Carolyn Jane Creson Lane (opens in a new tab)

2. Edward “Russell” Messer, Jr., 67, of Morganton · 1958–2026

   Visitation Thu Dec 3, 1–2 PM · Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center, Morganton

   Full obituary: Edward “Russell” Messer, Jr. (opens in a new tab)

3. Sylvia B. Neal, 75, of Morganton · 1951–2026

   Graveside service Thu Nov 12, time TBA at Burke Memorial Park · Visitation Thu Nov 12, 1–2:30 PM · Funeral Thu Nov 12, 2:30 PM at FAM Church · Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center, Morganton

   Full obituary: Sylvia B. Neal (opens in a new tab)

4. Shirley Harbison, 90, of Morganton · died Nov 7, 2026

   McCain Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC, Morganton

   Full obituary: Shirley Harbison (opens in a new tab)