Deceased Classmates
This page is dedicated to memories of all LHS classmates from graduation years 1960-1970. If a death occurs of a spouse or a guest of a classmate who attended the reunion, we will add that person to our deceased classmates.
If you know an LHS 1960-1970 classmate whose obituary is not included here, please send name, date of death, and a link to the obituary to Lhs60270@outlook.com

Jerry McSwain
1945-01-24 2024-10-26
Jerry Lee Samuel McSwain
( January 24, 1945 - October 26, 2024 )
Jerry Lee Samuel McSwain, age 79, of South Industrial Park Road in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. Mr. McSwain was born January 24, 1945, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, son of the late Leslie Walker and Arzie Lee Dover McSwain.
Mr. McSwain was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War era. He formerly owned Lincoln Grading and Trucking, and after managing Quality Products he went to work outside again with Huffman Grading.
Mr. McSwain is survived by his wife, Cathey Tucker McSwain of the...

Yvonne Metcalf (Javert)
1946-09-10 2024-01-09
Yvonne Javert Metcalf
( September 10, 1946 - January 9, 2024 )
Yvonne Javert Metcalf, age 77, of Cherry Street in High Shoals, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at High Shoals Church of God with Rev. Billy Dunigan officiating. Burial will follow in High Shoals Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. on Monday prior to the service at the church.
Yvonne was born September 10, 1946, in New York City, NY, to the late Carl Theodore Javert and Yvonne Reinhardt Shelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Erich P. Meyer
1944-03-08 2025-01-15Erich was an exchange student from Switzerland. He passed on January 15,2025.
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Elizabeth "Libby" Mize (Shuford)
1943-03-24 2021-05-23
Elizabeth Ann Shuford Mize
( March 24, 1943 - May 23, 2021 )
Elizabeth Ann Shuford Mize, age 78, of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at home.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Harley Scalf officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
“Libby” was born on March 24, 1943, in Panama City, Florida, to Wade Michael Shuford and Esther Beam Shuford. After attending grades 1-8 at Iron Station Elementary School, she graduated as Vale...

Diane Moody (Price)
1946-08-31 2018-06-08
Sylvia Diane Price Moody
( August 31, 1946 - June 8, 2018 )
Sylvia Diane Price Moody, age 71, of Highland Drive in Lincolnton, died on Friday, June 8, 2018.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Yount officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Diane was born August 31, 1946, in Union County, to the late Theron W. and Eunice Nash Price. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, T.W. Price. She re...

James Hubert Moore
1945-04-29 1968-03-15
James Hubert Moore
BIRTH
29 Apr 1945
DEATH
15 Mar 1968 (aged 22)
BURIAL
Hollybrook Cemetery
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Mary Moore (Zimtbaum)
1950-07-13 2021-08-17
From Randy Zimtbaum:
It is with much sadness that I must tell everyone that my sister, Mary Zimtbaum Moore, passed away early this morning around 4:15 AM due to complications with Cancer at the age of 71. Mary grew up in Lincolnton and developed a lot of friendships in her early years. People still ask me about her all the time. In the later stages of her life she developed Fibromyalgia along with Multiple Myeloma and it was just too much for her body to handle. She was living in an Assisted Living facility in Shepherdstown, WV and passed away peacefully into a much better place. She is now out of all pain and suffering.

Maurice Moore
1949-11-18 2024-06-08
Memorial service Wednesday June 19,2024 at First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Road , Lincolnton NC 28092. Visitation 11-1 pm . Service to follow at 2:00 PM

Nancy Morrison (Armstrong)
1945-06-26 2006-10-12Nancy Lee Armstrong Morrison, 61, Gastonia, died at home Thursday, October 12, 2006.Mrs. Morrison was a native of Lincoln County, N.C. and the daughter of the late Ed Hugh and Lollie Helton Armstrong. She was a member of Carson Memorial Baptist Church and worked as a customer service representative for FMC Lithium Corp.Survivors include: husband, Dan J. Morrison of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Leann and Anthony Walker of Gastonia; sons and daughter-in-law Jerry "Scott" and Deanna Morrison of Gastonia and Brian E. Morrison of Grover; four grandchildren, Dustin and Ashleigh Walker, Clay and Toby Morrison, all of Gastonia; brothers, Darrel, Craig and Tony Armstrong of Lincolnton, R...
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Frankie Mosteller
1948-01-20 2015-02-23
( January 20, 1948 - February 23, 2015 )
Mr. James Franklin Mosteller, Sr., age 67, of 1465 Poston Drive in Lincolnton, died on Monday, February 23, 2015.
His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Andy Royals and Rev. Ken Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Mosteller was born January 20, 1948, in Lincoln county, to Margaret Armstrong Mosteller and the late Aaron James Mosteller. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a grandson and a...

Gary Dean Mosteller
1951-01-01 2018-03-31All services were private. Gary was the son of Margaret Stamey Mosteller and Odes Kenneth Mosteller.
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Jane Annette Mosteller
1951-08-01 2017-02-02
Jane Annette Mosteller
( August 1, 1951 - February 2, 2017 )
Jane Annette Mosteller, age 65, of Lightview Lane in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Long Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Ingle officiating. Burial will follow in the Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Jane was born August 1, 1951, in Lincoln County, to Mamie Short Mosteller and the late Cleveland Mosteller. She worked in textiles and also furniture.

Tommy Mull
1944-01-01 2019-01-01We have no information at this time as to the date of birth or death. Will correct when available.
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Theodore "Ted" Mullen
1948-01-14 2023-11-14
Dr. Everett Theodore Mullen, Jr.
( January 14, 1948 - November 14, 2023 )
Dr. Everett Theodore “Ted” Mullen, Jr., died from pneumonia on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Peninsula Family Care Home in Cornelius.
Born in Lincolnton, N.C., on January 14, 1948, he was the son of Everett T. Mullen, Sr., and Evelyn Self Mullen. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of fifty years, Grace Friend Mullen.
Dr. Mullen is survived by his sister Sue Mullen Setzer of Cornelius, N.C., his brother Walter Lee Mullen and his husband Jamie Mullen Rude of Milford, CT, and his niece Joy Setzer Henderson...

Fred Tommy Mullinax
1945-08-03 2019-11-30
Fred "Mountain" Thomas Mullinax
( August 3, 1945 - November 30, 2019 )
Fred “Mountain” Thomas Mullinax- the man, the myth, the legend- of Lincolnton NC died peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 30th, surrounded by his family. He went to be with Jesus--where his heart truly longed to be--after a hard-fought battle over the past three months. He was one of the toughest and strongest men we knew even to the end.
Mountain was born in Crowder’s Mountain on August 3, 1945 to parents Fred Morgan Mullinax and Kathleen Scism Mullinax Ross. As a young boy, he was hard-working, loved animals, hardly ever missed a day of school, and was doted on by his sister...

Michael (Mike) Nale
1949-08-27 2019-01-20
Walter Michael Nale
( August 27, 1949 - January 20, 2019 )
Walter Michael Nale, age 69 of River Road in Lincolnton died Sunday, January 20, 2019.
Mr. Nale was born August 27, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late Jack Nale and Helen Forrester Nale. He was Vice-President of Thornburg Machine and Supply Company.
His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Boger City Baptist Church. Rev. Bill Bigham will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Warlick Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Byrd Na...

Janet (Jan) Newton (Lawing)
1944-02-15 2015-03-31
Janet Lawing Newton, 71, passed away peacefully at Covenant Village March 31, 2015. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Paul Henderson and Augusta B. Lawing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lynn Newton, Sr., one brother, Paul H. Lawing, Jr. "Skippy".
Janet retired as a Guidance Counselor, she worked for both The Gaston County School System and Hickory City Schools. She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church where she served the Church as a Stephen Minister, and also a member of the Joy Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her daughter Lezlie E. Hill; step-daughter, Laura Kelly Newton Boone and husban...

Kay Nixon (Whitesides)
1947-01-01 2024-02-29
Pastor Kay Whitesides Nixon
Kay Whitesides Nixon, 77, went home to Jesus on February 29, 2024. Born in Lincoln County to the late Charles G. Whitesides and Margie Rhyne Whitesides. She is also predeceased by her sister and husband Anne W. Loftin and Jerry W. of Pumpkin Center. Awaiting her in Heaven is Kay’s beloved husband and best friend of 39 years Ben D. Nixon of Denver.
After surviving Polio in 1948, Kay tackled her disability as she did all obstacles in her life-with a smile and great determination. She was a survivor! After graduation from Lincolnton High School and college, she worked in the corporate world in management until forced to retire early due to PPS e...

Marvin Noles
1947-05-23 2017-03-24
( May 23, 1947 - March 24, 2017 )
Marvin Lester Noles, 69, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 24, 2017, while at home with his family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Road, Lincolnton, NC. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. The family will be available to mingle with friends after the service.
Mr. Noles was born May 23, 1947, in Lincoln County, to the late Dennis and Dora Palmer Noles. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Noles Taylor. He worked for, and retired from, Air Gas Na...

Jerry Norman
1950-01-19 2020-02-01
Jerry Alan Norman
( January 19, 1950 - February 1, 2020 )
Mr. Jerry Alan Norman, age 70 of Brocton Trail in Lincolnton died Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Mr. Norman was born January 19, 1950 in Lincoln County to Louise Reynolds Boyce and the late Horace Franklin Norman. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam era. Mr. Norman worked as a building contractor.
His funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Covenant Church. Rev. Mike Devine, Rev. Joey Williams, Rev. Butch Ross and Rev. Carl Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in the Norman Family Cemetery located...

Jimmy Dale Norman
1941-04-29 2023-05-20
Jimmy Dale Norman
( April 29, 1941 - May 20, 2023 )
Jimmy Dale Norman, 82, of Lincolnton died on Saturday May 20, 2023. Dale attended UNC Chapel Hill and later worked at B.F. Goodrich, New York until he returned to NC in 1973. He then opened Dale Norman Tire in Dallas until he retired in 2014. He loved owning his own business and was an excellent businessman. Dale was known for his kindness, integrity and generosity and would go out of his way to help anyone in need.
Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Isabell Sullivan Norman Beal; his father, his father, William Earl Norman who was killed in WWII; his stepfather, Reverend Belton C. Beal; his ex-w...

Sylvia Norman (Holland)
1947-06-20 2016-03-13
Sylvia Norman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on March 13, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Roger, her son Bart, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandsons Eli and Sam, brother-in-law Ron Norman, and brothers Terry Holland and Joel Holland.
Sylvia was born in Lincolnton, N.C. She met her husband and high school sweetheart, Roger, in study hall. They married in 1968 and moved to Raleigh for Roger to finish his senior year at N.C. State University. They moved to Charlotte for four years after Roger graduated, returning to Raleigh in 1973.
Sylvia attended Kings Business College in Charlotte. Over the...

Rodney Norris
1942-06-18 2017-05-12
ALEXIS - Rodney Ray Norris, Major, USAF Ret., 73, died May 12, 2017, at his residence.
He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Ray Archie and Margaret Ann Helderman Norris. He served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, and the North Carolina Air National Guard with the 263rd in Badin and the 145th in Charlotte. He retired from Avery Dennison and Wallace, Inc. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alexis where he had served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and R.A.'s leader.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Evans Norris; a son, Jason Norris and wife Tami, of Alexis; a daughter, Heather Morris and husband Ben, of Alexis; a brother, Davey Boyce Norris and...

Barry Norwood
1942-10-18 2014-08-12
INDIAN TRAIL - Barry McClain Norwood, 71, of Indian
Trail, NC went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2014. He will be reuniting with his loving wife Reitta, and his parents Jack and Laura Norwood. Barry is survived by his sons Randy Dial (Karen), Jeff Bolton; daughters Rhonda Olson (Steve), Jennifer Bolton; grandchildren Kailyn, Karlie, Joshua, Ashley, Pfeiffer, Raleigh; sisters Betty Greenway, Dana Gates; nephew Paul Norwood. Service will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews on Saturday, August 16, 2014 beginning at 10:00am. Internment will take place at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.

Carolyn "Sue" Ogle (Howard)
1942-10-06 2021-09-12
Carolyn “Sue” Howard Ogle, age 78, of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born October 6, 1942 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Gaylen Q. Howard and Susan Elizabeth Shrum. She was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by:
Husband of 60 years: Steve Ogle of the home
2 Daughters: Jodie Noble and husband Raymond of Charlotte, Elizabeth Brown of Lincolnton
Granddaughter: Macie Brown of Charlotte
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton with Rev. Jeremy Smathers off...

Gilbert Steve Ogle
1941-03-06 2021-12-18
Gilbert “Steve” Stephen Ogle, age 80, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Novant Health- Presbyterian in Charlotte. Born March 6, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert Glen Ogle and Hazeline “Hazel” Peacock Ogle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn “Sue” Ogle, who passed away on September 12, 2021. He was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in Maiden.
He is survived by:
2 Daughters: Jodie Noble and husband Raymond of Charlotte, Elizabeth Lamb and husband Jim of Lincolnton
Granddaughter: Macie Brown of Charlotte
3 Sisters: Pat Dellinger and husband Lane o...

William Harry Page
1946-01-27 2023-02-08
William Harry Page
( January 27, 1946 - February 8, 2023 )
William Harry Page, 77, of Prince George Road in Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Lincolnton with Rev. Elizabeth Tester and Rev. Dick Little officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service in the Parish Hall.
Mr. Page was born January 27, 1946, in Lincoln County, to the late George Calvin Page, Sr. and Vassey Berry Page. Everyone remembers him as a...