Darrell Beal

J. D. Beal

James Edward Beal

Joe Beal

Joseph Franklin Beal

( March 12, 1941 - July 22, 2023 )

Joseph Franklin Beal, age 82, of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jane Hull officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 12:45 pm prior to the service on Tuesday at Warlick Funeral Home.  

Mr. Beal was born March 12, 1941, in Lincoln County, to the late Mason and Sadie Perkins Beal.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Cherry Beal, a grandda...

Nanci Beal

Rebecca " Becky" Beal (Kiser)

Helen Rebecca “Becky” Kiser Beal passed peacefully with her family by her side on February 15th, 2023 due to a long battle with illness. Becky was born in Mobile, Alabama on August 22, 1947 to James Craig Kiser and Helen Cassidy Kiser but spend most of her childhood in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
To cherish her memory, she leaves behind her devoted husband of 54 years, Frank Bradley "Brad" Beal and her much loved dachshunds, Ginger and Lady, sister Jane Modlin and husband Mike Modlin, brother Craig Kiser and wife Sandra, and brother Dan Kiser and wife Mary.
Becky graduated from Lincolnton High School, Meredith College, Auburn University where she earned a Masters in Library Sci...

Rebekah Beal (Andrews)

Rebekah Andrews Beal

( July 30, 1947 - March 17, 2019 )

Rebekah Andrews Beal, age 71, of Crouse, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alan Wheeler and Rev. Todd Auton officiating.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  

Rebekah was born July 30, 1947, in Liberty, South Carolina, to the late Alfred ‘Andy’ Andrews and Hazel Patterson Andrews.   She worked for Lincoln County Schools for a short time and then later retired from Wix Filters. She loved her family, the beach and Dal...

Richard (Ricky) Beal

Sheila Beal (Cherry)

Trudy Gail Beal

Trudy Beal LINCOLNTON Miss Trudy Gail Beal, 61, of 1998 Buffalo Shoals Road in Lin-colnton, died on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs. George Townsend and Todd Garren officiating. The body will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at Warlick Funeral Home. Miss Beal was born Aug. 26, 1950, in Lincoln County to Macie Williams Beal and the late Robert E. Beal, Sr. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Eddie M. Beal. She worked...

Robert (Bobby) Beal, Jr.

Robert Lester Beal, Jr.

( September 21, 1943 - January 15, 2018 )

Robert Lester Beal, Jr., age 74, previously of Labans Lane in Lincolnton, died on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Bobby was born September 21, 1943, in Gaston County, to the late Robert Lester Beal, Sr. and Margaret Harkey Beal.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Beal Smith.

He is survived by three daughters, Stefani Beal of Southport, NC, Lauren Hawkins of Lincolnton, and Maria Burgin of Concord; a sister, Nancy Beal of Huntersville; two grandchildren, Sydni Hawkins and Grayson Hawkins. 

Services will be held at a la...

Robert (Bobby) Beck

Priscilla Beckwith (Gibbs)

Sympathy to the family of 1970 classmate Priscilla Gibbs Beckwith.
Mrs. Priscilla Gibbs- Beckwith, age 66 of Hope Mills departed this life on February 25, 2019.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM in the Moore's Chapel Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC. Burial: March 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
She is survived by: husband; Herbert, Jr. children, Arian Beckwith and Ebony Beckwith, sister; Joyce Hopkins-Floyd and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 1st from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at in the Wiseman Mortuary Chapel.
Priscilla had suffered from leukemia.

Mary Ellen Beers (Hurley)

Mary Ellen Beers
 
1946 - 2018 Obituary 
 Mary Ellen was born in Beckly West Virginia to the parents of Robert and Lois (Jessup) Hurley on July 25th, 1946 and entered into eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ on September 23rd, 2018. Mary Ellen was raised in Lincolnton, North Carolina and after all these years still considered North Carolina home. Mary Ellen resided in Vicksburg Michigan with her husband, of 40 years, Ric Beers. In her mid 50's Mary Ellen decided to complete her Associates degree @ KVCC and then went on to Spring Arbor University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Family Life Education (Social Work), Where she had the oppottunit...

Claude Ray Blackwell

Boyce Blake

Martha Camelia Bosworth (Crowell)

Gary Bowen

Tracy Boyles

Rebecca Brackett

LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Rebecca Ann Brackett, age 70, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.
She was born March 5, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late John Brackett and Dorothy Brackett Homesley. Rebecca was a graduate of Lincolnton High School and Gardner-Webb University. She was retired from Lincoln County Social Services where she was employed as a social worker. Rebecca enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, and crocheting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Moose.
She is survived by numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Lincoln Avenue Baptist C...

Bobby J Braddy

Dan Brafford

Ervin Barry Brafford

Ervin Barry Brafford, 78, of Alexis, passed away November 29, 2022. He was born in Gastonia on September 12, 1944 to Ervin and Lucille Brafford.
Barry graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1962. He was married to Ruthann Brafford on June 26, 1965. Barry served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He worked as a wood worker most of his life and owned his own wood working business Woodenuno.

He was predeceased by his daughter Ruthellen; sister, Judy Ritchie and Pam Hamilton; and brother, Daniel Brafford.
He is survived by his wife Ruthann Brafford; sister, Karen Gann; children, Donald Brafford, Lisa Ryden and Frank Brafford; grandchildren, Christopher Turner, Kat...

Mary Ann Branton

John Branton, Sr.

John Harvey Branton, Sr.

( July 21, 1942 - April 13, 2023 )

John Harvey Branton, Sr., age 80, of Orchard Road in Iron Station, died on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Pitts officiating.  Burial will follow in the Iron Station Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

John was born July 21, 1942, in Swain County, to the late David Lester Branton and Mary Anna Friar Branton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Gr...

Sandra Braswell (Beam)

Little River, SC

Sandra Beam Braswell, 67, died May 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 21, 1952 in Lincoln County, NC, she was the daughter of Bobby Carroll and Sadie M. Newton Beam.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Joe H. Braswell; two sons, Marty William Abernathy (Amy) and Dustin Kemp Abernathy (Carmen); one stepdaughter, Dawn Leigh Braswell; two sisters, Deborah Shelley (Adrian) and Karen Helms (Kenny); two grandchildren, Brody William and Conley Robert Abernathy; and best friend, Gerri Craig (Danny).
Services will be private with the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer...

Sandy Bridges (Kiser)

Carole Brotherton

Gail Brotherton (Keener)

 Gail Keener Brotherton, 65, of Newton, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Born May 17, 1947, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Coy Larkin Keener and the late Louell Setzer Keener. Mrs. Brotherton was a member of East Maiden Baptist Church in Maiden and was a program secretary for Catawba Correction Center for 20 years. In addition to her parents, a sister, Sandra Fowler, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Bill Brotherton Jr., of the home; one nephew, Darren Fowler, of Lincolnton; one niece, Angela Sundell, of Shelby; one great-nephew; and two great-nieces. The funeral service will be held Wednesda...

Barbara Elizabeth "Libby" Brown (Senter)

 


Barbara Elizabeth Senter Brown

( May 3, 1945 - March 11, 2023 )

Barbara “Libby” Elizabeth Brown, age 77, of The Addison in Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 followed by her funeral service which will be held at 2:00 p.m., in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shea Houser officiating.  Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.  

Mrs. Brown was born May 3, 1945 in Lincoln County to the late Torrence Coley and Lila Mae Beal Senter.  She retired from Bell South.  She was a loving, stro...

David Brown

 


 

David Hubert Brown

( December 17, 1943 - July 12, 2019 )

David Hubert Brown, age 75, of the Gastonia Highway, Lincolnton died Friday, July 12, 2019.
His funeral will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Pisgah United Methodist Church with Rev. Sarah Underwood and Rev. William Wease officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Mr. Brown was born on December 17, 1943 and was the son of the late Wilson David Brown and Ann Canipe Brown.  He was retired from Bell South and was a veteran of t...

George Brown

Sandra Brown (Laney)

Sandra L. Brown, age 75, of North Myrtle Beach passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, December 10, 2021. Sandra was born September 15, 1946 in Newton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bryte Huss Laney.
Sandra was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cherryville, NC. She loved spending time with her friends and family. Sandra enjoyed laying on the beach and shagging.
Survivors include her children, Heath and Josh Brown; granddaughter, Camille Brown Hoyle (Daryl); great-granddaughter, Caroline Elisabeth Hoyle; sister, Brenda Avery (Jerry) and brother, Jim Laney (Aneta). She was preceded in death by her parents,and her husband of 18 years, Eugene Hol...

Herbert Bryant, Jr.

Herb went to be with his Lord and savior on September 11, 2020.
Herb was predeceased by his parents Herbert Henning Bryant Sr. and Luella Jones Bryant. Herb was survived by his loving wife Teresa Peoples Rogers Bryant and his faithful companion Chiquita, his sister Lynn Owen (her children Rob Owen and Anna Hill), his children John Phifer Rogers IV and Julie (their children John and Trevor), Zachary Heathcote, Eric Bryant, Scott Bryant, Jeremiah Bryant, Spencer Bryant, and grandchildren.
Herb served in the National Guard. He started his Law Enforcement career with Lincoln County Communication Center. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office as the Jail...

Larry Buchanan

 Larry Arnold Buchanan
BIRTH
8 May 1945
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
DEATH
29 Jun 2001 (aged 56)
Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Hollybrook Cemetery
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Born to Arnold Aaron and Maude Buchanan. Brother to Ann Setzer of Lincolnton, N.C. and Sherry Lynn Buchanan.

Patrick Joseph Buckley

Freddie Bumgarner

  Frederick Howard Bumgarner, Jr., age 66, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center on June 24, 2015.   He was born on September 3, 1948 in Lincoln County, N.C. to Frederick Howard Bumgarner and the late Betty Louise Schrum Bumgarner.   
Mr. Bumgarner was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a faithful member of  the American Legion Post 240 in Maiden and  the Vietnam Veterans of Lincoln County. 
He was preceeded in death by his wife Sheila Diane Harbinson Bumgarner. 
Mr. Bumgarner is survived by one son, Sean Bumgarner and wife Jennifer of Maiden, two brothers;  Ronnie Bumgarner and wife Kathy of Lincolnton, and Charles Bumgarner and  wife Sandy of Maiden, one gra...

Ricky Bumgarner

Sarah Jane Bumgarner (Barkley)

DUNCAN, S.C. — Sarah Bumgarner, 65, of 416 Fairbanks Court passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home.

Born December 5, 1949 in Lincolnton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mattie Sloop Barkley and the wife of the late Johnny Yates Bumgarner. She was a cashier at CVS on Roper Mountain Road in Greenville.

Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Michelle Petrusak and husband Christopher of Lyman and Crystal Lynn Goodwin and husband Thomas of Cincinnati; and a granddaughter, Madeline Goodwin.

The family is at the home.

Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net

Stribling Funeral Home of Du...

Susie Bumgarner

Jerry L. Burgess

John Burgin

Mr. John Laban Burgin Sr., 72, of North Grove Street in Lincolnton, died on Friday, March 8, 2013.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Hollybrook Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Stanley Spence officiating.  The family received friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on March 10, 2013 at the funeral home.

Mr. Burgin was born December 4, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Thomas Jacob Burgin Sr. and Mildred Mitchum Burgin.  Mr. Burgin was self-employed.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Craig Burgin; two sons, Todd Burgin and wife Candy of Lincolnton, and John Burgin Jr. of Waxhaw; grandson, Kyle Burgin; one sister, Joannah Harbins...

Sharon Burns (Ballard)

Sharon Ballard Burns, 77 of Lincolnton, North Carolina died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 23rd, 2024.
Sharon was born to the late Fred Ballard and Annie Lucille Ballard. She grew up in Lincolnton and later moved to Charlotte, North Carolina after spending several years in Chapel Hill. She spent most of her career as a legal assistant at Lead Tools technologies and enjoyed her work and the many friends she made.

Along with her colleagues she had numerous friends. Sharon made close relationships with everyone. She loved playing tennis with her beloved “beach babes” and above all she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. She was an exceptional Mimi....

Judy Burrell (Lingerfelt)

Judith Lingerfelt Burrell

( September 22, 1946 - June 3, 2021 )

Judith Lingerfelt Burrell, age 74, of Lincolnton, died on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Warlick Funeral Home.

Judy was born September 22, 1946, in Lincoln County, to the late George and Lucille Featherstone Lingerfelt.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Burrell.  Judy worked in human resources for most of her professional career, recently at McMurray Fabrics in Lincolnton.  She enjoyed crafting, traveling, shopping, and dining at diverse restaurants. View Memorial and Tributes

Larry Burton

Larry Veron Burton was born in Lincolnton NC on 11/14/1952. He graduated from Lincolnton High School, where he was on the basketball team, and in the 4-H club. He later moved to New Jersey. He joined the Army in 1971. He received the National Defense Service medal, the Vietnam Marksman medal and a parachutist badge.  Honorable discharged.  Preceded in death by mother Valerie Burton and Father Howard Burton.  He leaves behind 3 children, Parrish Burton of Conover NC, Nicole Burton-Jones of Rock Hill Sc, and Jason Burton of Spartanburg, SC.  Siblings: Prentice Bess of Rock Hill, SC, Clara Collins of Lincolnton NC, Carolyn Anderson of Kingston, NC, and Robert Burton of Lincolnton, NC.  Internme...

Mary Ann Bynum (Campbell)

Mary Ann Bynum

( January 19, 1945 - December 4, 2021 )

Mrs. Mary Ann Bynum, age 76 of Lincolnton passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.

Her funeral will be at 4:00 p.m. at Boger City Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021.

Mrs. Bynum was born January 19th, 1945 in Lincoln County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reid and Ruth Campbell; and one sister, Clara Gilbert. She was a retired hairdresser. She was an active member of Boger City Baptist Church where she served on numerous committees and sang in the choir.

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Dennis Byrd

Mr. Dennis Wayne Byrd, 63, of 105 Gaston Drive in Elizabeth City, N.C., and formerly of Lincolnton, died on Friday, July 23. A celebration of life service will be held in Lincolnton at 4 p.m. today at Freedom Church with Pastor Eric Reel officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A service to celebrate the life of Dennis Byrd will also be held in Elizabeth City at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the COA Auditorium on North Road Street with Dr. Matt Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Byrd was born Aug. 31, 1946, in McDowell County to the late Leonard and Dolcia Byrd. Byrd maintained his love of football, spending 30 years as...

Harry Caldwell

 


Rev. Harry Neal Caldwell

( January 30, 1949 - February 1, 2017 )

Rev. Harry Neal Caldwell, age 68, of Home Trail in Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Andrew Royals, Rev. Ken Gibson, and Rev. Lanny Cook officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. 

Rev. Caldwell was born January 30, 1949, in Lincoln County, to the late Carl and Edna Bumgarner Caldwell.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  H...

Harry Doug Caldwell

Obituary for Harry Douglas "Doug" Caldwell


Harry Douglas “Doug” Caldwell, age 75 of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence.

Born October 1, 1942 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Frank Alvin and Pauline Johnson Caldwell. Doug was a member of Boger City Baptist Church in Lincolnton. In addition to his parents, grandson, Luke Caldwell preceded him in death.

Left to cherish is memory:

Wife of 53 years: Ruby Anne Caldwell of the home

1 Son: Kerry Caldwell of Vermont
2 Daughters: Marla Beard and husband Todd of Lincolnton; Andrea Caldwell of Lincolnton
1 Brother: Max Caldwel...

Libby Caldwell (Richard)

 


Libby Richard Caldwell

( August 10, 1943 - February 28, 2016 )

Mrs. Libby Richard Caldwell, age 72 of Wheatfield Court in Lincolnton lost her fight with cancer on Sunday, February 28, 2016.
Her funeral service will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bud Painter officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:30 until 1:45 prior to the service at Warlick Funeral Home.
Libby was a native of Lincoln County born on August 10, 1943, daughter of the late M.G. (Bus) and Patsy Beal Richard.  She was preceded in de...