Frankie Clark (Reynolds)

Linda Clarke (Stroupe)

 Mrs. Linda Stroupe Clarke, age 60 of 132 Woodvale Circle in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, January
20, 2011.
Her funeral service will be 11:00 am on Monday, January 24, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church in Lincolnton with
Linda Stroupe Clarke I The Lincoln Tr... Page 3 of 12
Rev. Claude Wilson-Stayton, Rev. Meg Skidmore, and Rev. Doug McClain officiating. Burial will follow in the Southside Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:45 am on Monday prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Clarke was born September 21, 1950 in Lincoln County to Joyce Sigmon Stroupe and the late James Walter Stroupe. In addition to her father, she...

Carol Clement (Touhy)

Carol Touhy Clement Obituary
LINCOLNTON -- Carol Clement, 60, died December 20. Memorial service is 5 p.m. Friday at New Life Christian Fellowship in Lincolnton. Visitation will follow the memorial service. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 23, 2005.

C. David Cline

Charles David Cline, age 65, of 169 Hershel Lackey Road in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Redeemed Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:45 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

David was born July 14, 1949, in Lincoln County, to the late Gordon and Josie Long Cline. He was a produce manager.

He is survived by his wife, Susie Guiton Cline of the home; a son, Charles David Cline, Jr. of Lincolnton; two daughters, Jennifer Cline Hobgood of Charlotte...

Donald Mack Cline

 Mr. Donald Mack Cline, Sr., age 70, of 516 Battleground Road in Lincolnton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012.  His funeral service will be 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at FirstWesleyan Church in Lincolnton with Rev. Tommy Wright officiating.  Burial will follow in the South River Baptist Church Cemetery.   The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Warlick Funeral Home.  Mr. Cline was born March 29, 1942 in Lincoln County to the late Gordon and Josie Long Cline.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Cline.   Donald was a member of FirstWesleyan Church.  He worked as a truck driver. ...

John Michael Cline

John Michael Cline

( April 3, 1951 - July 20, 2023 )

John Michael “Mike” Cline, age 72, of Lincolnton and Lake Hickory, a long-time North Carolina banker, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.  Inurnment will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Cline of Lincolnton; daughters, Katherine Cline of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Meredith Cline of Rutherford County; brother, Guy E. Cline, III and wife Christol of Sherrills Ford; sister, Frances Patterson and husband Hal of Chapel Hill; niece, Candace Cline of Cha...

Virgil Cline

Nancy Cloninger

Nancy Jean Cloninger, age 72, of the Brian Center in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015, at River View Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. 

Ms. Cloninger was born February 9, 1943, in Lincoln county, to the late Ralph Miles and Connie Lee Punch Cloninger. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother Jack Cloninger, and two sisters Bobbie Beal and Margaret Fredell. She worked as an administrative assistant View Memorial and Tributes

Susan Cloninger

Helen Susan Cloninger

Helen Susan Cloninger, 63, of Bowie, Maryland, beloved wife of Andrew Heath Smith, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born on February 28, 1952 in Lincolnton, Ms. Cloninger was the daughter of Harry Ben Cloninger and Helen Whiteside Cloninger. Ms. Cloninger, who went by Susan, was a scholar and academician for over 40 years.

She earned her B.A. and Master’s degrees from Appalachian State University over a four-year period before moving on to the PhD program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She later studied at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in th...

Theo Elam Cochrane

Theo Elam Cochrane

On Sunday, July 9, 2017 Theo Elam Cochrane, of Westerville, Ohio, known to his friends and family as Ted, died peaceably at Columbus Colony in Westerville, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Lana Drew Cochrane; son, Brian Cochrane; granddaughter, Tara Cochrane; sister, Carole Cochrane; and brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Deborah Cochrane. Ted was preceded in death by his mother and father Wanda Duncan Cochrane and Theo “Sonny” Elam Cochrane, Jr.

Born May 28, 1949 in Charlotte, Ted grew up in Lincolnton, where he graduated from Lincolnton High School. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1969 after serving two tours o...

Jackie Ray Cody

Carolyn Coffee

Peggy Coffey (Ray)

 


Peggy Ray Coffey

( November 27, 1944 - August 3, 2022 )

Peggy Carolyn Ray Coffey (77) entered Heaven’s Glory on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  Mrs. Coffey was born on November 27, 1944 in Homer, GA to the late Henry Johnson Ray and Fearl James Ray.  She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters, Drucilla, Henry, Verlin, Mary Frances, Garnett, Emma Lee, Wortie Lee, Grady, Glenn, and William.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at River View Baptist Church with Pastor Barry Brookshire officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 u...

Larry Dean Colvard

Larry Dean Colvard

( January 3, 1948 - May 13, 2013 )


Larry Dean Colvard, age 65, of 502 Horseshoe Lake Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, May 13, 2013.


His funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Warlick Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Colvard was born January 3, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late J.B. Colvard Sr. and Virginia Reynolds Colvard.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a stepson, Charlie Crowder, a...

Johnny Colvard, Jr.

OBITUARY

John Henry Colvard Jr.

JUNE 19, 1950 – JANUARY 18, 2022



John “Johnny” Henry Colvard, Jr. went home to be with his lord on January 18, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie, his daughter Amie Millsaps and husband Frankie, son Ron Colvard, stepdaughters Tonya West and husband Derrick and Amy Chaney and husband Shawn. Surviving grandchildren are Kachae Mayo, Kaiyah Millsaps, Megan West, Dylan West, Ashlynn Chaney, and Aubrey Chaney. He is also survived by his adoring fur baby, Louie.
Johnny graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1969 where he played and coached a plethora of sports including football, basketball, so...

Carol Conner (Caskey)

Carol Caskey Conner

( March 27, 1947 - November 7, 2021 )

Carol Caskey Conner, age 74, of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Vesuvius Vineyards.  The service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Tim Roberts officiating.  

Carol was born March 27, 1947, in Lincoln County, to the late Graham M. Caskey and Frances R. Caskey.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Caskey.  She worked as an administrative secretary for the North Carolina Employ...

Jimmy Conner

James Conner Obituary
LINCOLNTON - James "Jim" Ray Conner, 63, died March 10, 2008.

Jim was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Lincoln County, the son of the late Paul and Martha Bradshaw Conner.

His funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Hollybrook cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Warlick Funeral Home.

Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Conner family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2008.

Joe Conner

Charles Edward Cook

Charles Edward Cook

( June 12, 1947 - February 3, 2017 )

Charles Edward Cook, age 69, of Elm Street in Lincolnton, died on Friday, February 3, 2017.

His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017, at Gloryland Baptist Church with Rev. Macon Ballard officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church. 

Mr. Cook was born June 12, 1947, in Lincoln County, to the late George Edward Cook and Jeanette McGinnis Cook.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hendricks Cook.  He...

David Cook

Joy Cook

Linda Cook (Carnes)

Linda Carnes Cook

( April 30, 1944 - July 22, 2021 )

Linda Carnes Cook, age 77, of the Brian Center in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Mrs. Cook was born April 30, 1944, in Lincoln County, to the late James Gilbert Carnes and Bertie Branton Carnes.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Cook; brothers, Jimmy Carnes and Richard Carnes; and sister, Joyce Ramsey.  

She is survived by a son, Joseph Lee Cook of Lincolnton; daughters, Sonja Gates, and husband Dale, of Lincolnton, and Angie Hartley of Gainesville, GA; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  

No...

Dennis Cooper

Dennis Cooper was a bus driver for several years. worked at Summitt's Auto Garage while in high school and for most of his life afterward. Worked for Hoyle's #3 and Auto Parts. BIRTH 9 Sep 1946 USA DEATH 14 Nov 2008 (aged 62) Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA BURIAL South River Baptist Church Cemetery Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA 

Posted from email from Melba Finley
 

Peggy Cooper

Arrangements by Warlick's. 

Larry (Casper) Cornwell

Steven Lynch Cornwell

Stephen Lynch Cornwell

( September 30, 1946 - November 11, 2018 )

Stephen Lynch Cornwell, age 72 of Petes Road in Lincolnton died Sunday, November 11, 2018.


Steve was born September 30, 1946 in Lincoln County. He was the son of the late Allen Cornwell and Ruth Lynch Cornwell. He was also preceded in death by a brother Larry Cornwell. Mr. Cornwell was a claims investigator at Carolina Freight. He later retired from American Tire where he worked in maintenance.
 
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at River View Baptist Church. Rev. Ricky Brown will officiate. The family will receive friend...

Linda Corpening (Duncan)

Obituary


Linda Duncan Corpening, 70, of Mount Holly passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born September 24th, 1951 she was the daughter of Olis Winston Duncan and Leona Rebecca Duncan.

She worked for 26 years at Bassett Furniture and for 22 years at BB&T, where she was a Vice President. She was a lifelong, active member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Al Corpening of Mount Holly; her sister Margaret Davis of Conover; her brother Clyde (Alice) Duncan of Conover; her sister Dorothy Duncan (Tommy) Kepley of Salisbury; brother-in-law Gray Childers; Al's daughter...

Ray Correll

Ray Von Correll

( August 18, 1943 - September 28, 2018 )

Mr. Ray Von Correll, age 75, of Story Street in Lincolnton, died on Friday, September 28, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018, at Boger City Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Bigham officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. on Monday prior to the service at the church.  

Mr. Correll was born August 18, 1943 in Lincoln County, to the late Clyde and Cleo Bradshaw Correll.    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son in law, Robbie Smith.  Mr. Correll worked for Duke Power as a pipe fitter. View Memorial and Tributes

Enid Arthelia Costner

Harry Hewitt Costner, Jr.

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr., 77, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2021.
Harry was born in Lincolnton, NC on August 16, 1944 and was the son of Harry H. Costner, Sr. and Carolyn Turner Costner.
After graduating from North Carolina State University with honors, he joined the Humble Oil Company which later became Exxon Mobil. During his 36 year career, Harry held extensive positions in a worldwide basis primarily in the U.S., Canada, Belgium, France, Alaska, England and Aruba. While the ExxonMobil, Harry worked on such noted projects as the Alaska Pipeline and clean-up operation for the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. After retiring from ExxonMobil, Harry started...

Douglas Arthur Craig

Obituary for Mr. Douglas Arthur Craig






Douglas Arthur Craig, 79, of Albemarle died peacefully Thursday, December 29, 2022. 
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 28,2023 in the fellowship hall of the Central Methodist Church in Albemarle, NC at 3PM.  

Born April 9th, 1943, in Lincoln County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Harold Craig and Faye Teague Craig. He had a Bachelor’s degree in music from Appalachian State University and a Master’s degree in Library Science from UNC-Greensboro. Mr. Craig was a retired music teacher from West Stanly High School and later the librarian from South Stanly Middle...

Larry Craig

Lincolnton - Mr. Larry Steve Craig, 73, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Larry was born on September 16, 1946 in Cleveland County, NC a son of the late Thomas Craig and Louise Bessie Faulkenbury Craig. He was the operator for the NCDMV License Plate Agency in Lincolnton. Larry was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church in Crouse.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Wilson Craig.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Vicki Bumgarner Craig of the home; a son, Matthew Craig and wife Lauren of Lincolnton; a daughter, Leslie Thomas of Denver; a sister, Kay Craig Burgin of Lincolnton; mother-in-law Carolyn Bumgarner...

Robert Craig

Claudette Crawley (Thornburg)

Claudette Thornburg Crawley

( July 7, 1944 - January 7, 2017 )

Mrs. Claudette Thornburg Crawley age 72 of Gastonia Highway died on January 7, 2017.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday January 10, 2017 in the Pisgah United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:00am until 10:45 am prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Crawley was the daughter of the late D.C. and Claudia Mae Whitesides Thornburg. Mrs. Crawley was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Dean Crawley. She worked as a case worker for the Lincoln County Dept. of...

Dickie Leon Crisp

DICKIE CRISP OBITUARY
LINCOLNTON -- Mr. Dickie Leon Crisp, 56, died July 15, 2002. Funeral 4 PM Wednesday at Warlick Funeral Home. Interment with DAV graveside rites in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation 7-8:30 PM
 He is survived by three sons, Clayton Alexander Crisp (Linda) of El Paso, TX, Kenneth Randall Crisp (Wendy Adams) of Hickory, and Derrick Adam Crisp (Jennifer Hill); a daughter, Melissa Gail Crisp (Trey Loftin) of Lincolnton;  and six grandchildren, Brooke Crisp, Clayton Crisp, Jr., Ivey Loftin, Gracie Loftin, Bradlee Mueller, and Adam Crisp.

Judy Crisp (Weathers)

Judy Gail Weathers Crisp

( August 21, 1948 - January 27, 2020 )

Judy Gail Weathers Crisp, age 71, of Lincolnton, died on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delbert Minner officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

Judy was born August 21, 1948, in Lincoln County, to the late Miles Burley Weathers and Margaret Chapman Weathers.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dickie Leon Crisp. ...

Clifford Crisson

Charlie Robert Crouse

Class of 1969 

Mr. Charlie Robert Crouse, age 74, of Maiden, passed away June 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1951, in Lincoln County.

Charlie, son of the late Robert and Lottie Crouse, was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He attended Lincolnton High School then retired from Denver Plumbing. Charlie met his best friend and wife, Tanya Summerville Crouse, in Denver where they raised their daughters Jennifer Purkey (Ryan)and Katie Crouse (Allison Starnes.)

Charlie’s greatest joy came from time spent with his wife, daughters and three grandchildren Lexis, Bella, Chris who affectionately called him Pee-Paw. He never missed a ba...

Clyde Ray Crouse III

 


Clyde Ray Crouse, III

( September 4, 1949 - December 14, 2014 )

Mr. Clyde Ray Crouse, III, age 65, of 829 Calloway Road in Lincolnton, died on Sunday, December 14, 2014.

His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bo Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Crouse was born September 4, 1949, in Lincoln county, to the late Clyde and Pauline Reynolds Crouse. He worked as a counselor.

He is s...

Michael Crowell

Elizabeth Rae Cundiff

Will post obituary when available. It was approximately 2009.  Birth date is approximately 1946

Patty Cundiff

Jerry Cunningham

Carolyn Diane Dalton

Carolyn Diane Dalton

( October 4, 1950 - September 8, 2018 )

Carolyn Diane Dalton, age 67, of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of High Shoals with Rev. Doug McClain and Rev. Charles Ingle officiating.  Burial will follow in High Shoals Memorial Gardens.  Her body will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Warlick Funeral Home.

Ms. Dalton was born October 4, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, to the...

Doris Joan Dalton (Land)

 


Doris Joan Land Dalton

( June 23, 1945 - September 8, 2020 )

Doris Joan Land Dalton, age 75, of Calvary Church Road in Lincolnton, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday September 11, 2020 in the Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Brooks officiating.  Mrs. Dalton will lie in state on Thursday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Warlick Funeral Home.  The family will not be present during this time due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

Mrs. Dalton was born June 23, 1945, in Lincoln County, to the late Flossie Mosteller Land Smith.  She was also prec...

Mary Rita Dalton

Mary Rita Dalton

( December 19, 1942 - June 16, 2019 )

Mary Rita Dalton, age 76, of Lincolnton, died on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019, at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Spencer officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The body will lie in state for thirty minutes prior to the service.  Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Warlick Funeral Home.  

Ms. Dalton was born December 19, 1942, in Lincoln County, to the late Datha Pink “D.P.” Dalton and Mary Elizabeth Shrum Dalton.  She worked as a teacher for t...

Robert Dalton

Robert Edgar Dalton

( April 13, 1946 - March 6, 2021 )

Robert Edgar Dalton, age 74, of Hudson Poultry Road, Iron Station passed away on Saturday, March 6 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Hugh Whitfield officiating.  His body will lie in state at Warlick Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Mr. Dalton was born on April 13, 1946 and was the son of the late Datha Pink “D.P.” Dalton and Mary Elizabeth Shrum Dalton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Rita Dalton.  Mr. Dalton retired after 28 ½ years from Duke Energy havi...

Tony Darnell

Tony Lee Darnell
August 21, 1945 — April 8, 2025
Sherrills Ford
Tony Lee Darnell, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on August 21, 1945, in Gastonia, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina. Tony's life was characterized by his wittiness, strong will and fearless spirit, which he brought into both his personal and professional endeavors.

Educated at Wake Forest University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree, Tony excelled in his career as a salesperson for a tire distributor. His natural leadership abilities, coupled with his dry humor, allowed him to stand out in his field, u...

Dennis Daves

Camilla Davidson (Laney)

 


Camilla Laney Davidson

( October 8, 1946 - May 9, 2015 )

Mrs. Camilla Laney Davidson, age 68 of 664 South Grove Street, Lincolnton, NC passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015.

A service to honor this wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Rhyne Heights United Methodist Church, 520 Madison Street, Lincolnton, NC, with Pastor Kathy McAbee officiating.  Burial will take place privately at Hollybrook Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the church prior to the service.

Camilla w...