Roger Johnson

Wayne Johnson

Wayne Shuford Johnson

( October 28, 1946 - March 19, 2020 )

Wayne Shuford Johnson, age 73, of Lee Lawing Road in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

A private graveside service will be held in Iron Station Cemetery.  Wayne’s body will lie in state at Warlick Funeral Home on Sunday, March 22, 2020, from 1:00 until 4:30 p.m. for those who wish to pay their respects; however, the family will not be present (due to the state mandate on the COVID-19 virus).  

Wayne was born October 28, 1946, in Lincoln County, to the late James Elliott Johnson and Norma Rhyne Johnson.  He worked as a training instructor for Duke Energy.  

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Carole Jones (Long)

Carole Long Sain Jones, age 64, of 1122 Tree Haven Trail in Lincolnton, died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013 at New Vision Ministries cemetery with Rev. Daniel Arant officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Warlick Funeral Home.
 
Mrs. Jones was born October 19, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late J.D. and Elizabeth Faulkenbury Long. She was a homemaker.
 
She is survived by her husband, Terry Eugene Jones of the home; one brother, Jerry Long of Lincolnton; one sister, Patsy Crump of Crouse; two grandchildren, Justin Sain and Ashl...

Deborah Gail Jones

Jacob "Jake" Jones

Jacob Lawrence Jones, 73, of Maiden passed away on July 21, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.  Jacob was born August 18, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late  Clinton Lawrence  and Onie Ree Bland Jones.  He was a retired salesman for Times Oil Co.
Jacob is survived by one son, Wesley Jones of Maiden, NC, one sister, Jo-Ann Leonard of Lincolnton, NC, five brothers; Jim Jones of Lincolnton, NC, Larry Jones of Cherryville, NC, Johnny Jones of Vale, NC, Jessie Jones of Lincolnton, NC, and Dean Jones of Lincolnton, NC, and nineteen nieces and nephews.
The family will have a graveside memorial service at Hollybrook Cemetery in Lincolnton on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 3:00...

James "Dabber" Jordan

James Lee "Dabber" Jordan

( January 7, 1945 - October 31, 2018 )

James Lee “Dabber” Jordan, age 73, of Asbury Church Road in Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

His funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Clapp officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 until 3:15 p.m. at the funeral home.  

“Dabber” was born January 7, 1945, in Cleveland County, to the late Dee Gar “Smiley” Jordan and Irene Colvard Jordan.  He was the part-owner of Jacklegs, Incorporated.  

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Nancy Jordan (Bivens)

 


Nancy Bivens Jordan

( September 30, 1942 - January 1, 2021 )

Mrs. Nancy Bivens Jordan, age 78, of 1598 Old Mill Road in Lincolnton, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Mrs. Jordan was born September 30, 1942 in Lincoln County, NC to the late Arles Howard Bivens and Sue Hastings Bivens Webb.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gerald Douglas Jordan of the home; one daughter, Julie Jordan Setzer and husband, Johnny of Lincolnton; one son, Brad Jordan and wife, Shelly of Gastonia; four sisters, Patsy Little and husband, Darrell of Denver, NC, Fran Hawkis and husban...

Chester Judd

Chester Judd passed away on August 11,2019. No services are planned.  He was survived by Judy Judd Griffin, Susan Judd Stamey McDonald, Jennifer Judd, brothers David and Wally Judd, and step-sister Libby Judd Carroll. 

Michael Kale

Michael Thomas Kale
( September 26, 1946 - July 18, 2016 )
Michael Thomas Kale, age 69, of 121 Antique Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, July 18, 2016.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016, at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Philbeck officiating. Burial will follow in the Pisgah United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Warlick Funeral Home.

Mr. Kale was born September 26, 1946, in Billings, Montana, to the late Sidney H. and Grace Thomas Kale. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Thom...

Glenda Keenan (Lineberger)

Our world is a little darker today. Glenda left us at 10:45pm 9/19/19. She was the guiding light of our lives and the heart of our family. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Thank you all for supporting her as she exited our world. She was so loved. We will cherish that forever. To all of those we were not able to contact directly, we are sorry you had to find out here and not from us. We will post here again when we have a celebration of life party date.
We have a date for Glenda's celebration of life. It will be Sunday, October 27th at Manns Chapel from 11am-2pm. There is limited parking so we do encourage carpooling for all those that can. The address is 175 Poythress rd...

Carolyn Keener (Lail)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Carolyn Lail Keener, age 77, passed away April 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1943 in Hickory, NC, , a daughter of the late Clyde and Julia Lail. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Darrell Keener and brother Gene Lail.
Carolyn was a loving and caring wife, mother, grammy and sister. She was a very giving and kind person who never said "no" to someone in need. Carolyn enjoyed the holidays and time spent with her large family. She will be greatly missed by her children Derrick Keener, Sandy Moore (Rick), Ralph Keener (Elaina), Sheryl Click (Johnny), Danny Keener; brothers Bill Lail and...

Jeannie Keener

Joe Keener

Joe Silas Keener, 51, of 441 Buffalo Shoals Road, died June 11, 2001 at Lincoln Medical Center.  He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Guy D. and Jane Miller Keener, Eagle Scout, graduate of UNC Charlotte, engineer for RWM Casters so., Gastonia.  Survivors:  Wife, Brenda Keener; son, Joshua Keener;daughters, Lisa Armstrong and husband Michael; Pam Haynes and husband Stoney; brother, Dan Keener and wife Lesley;grandchildren, Cassidy, Devon, and Caleb Armstrong; Laura and Haley Haynes.

Junior ( Loy Lander ) Keener

Loy Lander Keener, Jr. 75 of Lincolnton died Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at his residence. Born July 14th, 1943 he was the son of the late Loy Keener and Nellie Baker Keener. He retired from North Hand Protection after 38 years of service. He served as firefighter and chief of North 321 Volunteer Fire Department.He was a member of McKendree UMC where he faithfully served many positions. He was head coach for the Rotary sponsored "Rotary Rams" Pee Wee football team. He was an avid automotive performance classic car enthusiast and a member of Lincoln High School Sports Boosters. 
His wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann Keener of the home; Greg Keener and wife Louann of Claremont and Rodney...

Martha Keener (Gates)

 


Martha Jane Gates Keener

( December 9, 1941 - May 13, 2017 )

Mrs. Martha Jane Gates Keener, age 75, of Redwood Lane, Lincolnton died Saturday, May 13, 2017.
Her funeral will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Covenant Bible Church with Rev. Mike Devine and Rev. Nathan Grooms officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at Covenant Bible Church.
Mrs. Keener was born on December 9, 1941 to the late William G. and Loretta Reynolds Gates.   She worked in nursing as a LPN and RN.
Mrs. Keener is survived by her husb...

Michael Keener

 


Michael Floyd Keener.
 



Woodlawn Funeral Home
 



Cramerton

Michael Floyd Keener, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016, surrounded by his family, at his home.  He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Floyd and Margaret Harmon Keener.  He was retired from the NC Air National Guard after 34 years of service as warehouse supervisor.  He loved his job and his coworkers. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in the woods with his chainsaw and riding his tractor.  He loved to travel with his wife and friend, Ginger, both to the beach and the mountains.  H...

Ervin Keever

 Ervin Nelson Keever, age 65, of Maiden passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence.
Born January 23, 1947 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Ernest A. Keever and the late Nora Goodson Keever. Ervin was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Church in Salisbury.
Survivors include:
1 Daughter: Kirsten Goodwin and husband, Chris of N. Charleston, SC.
1 Grandson: Duncan Goodwin.
1 Brother: Lawrence Keever and wife, JoAnne of Easley, SC.
1 Step-brother: Tony Cline and wife, Rita of Maiden.
1 Step-sister: Lydia Shaw and husband, Jerry of Maiden.
2 Nephews: William “Bo” Keever of Liberty, SC; Kevin Keever of Easley, SC....

Randy Keever

Rose Keever

Rose Marie Keever

( December 6, 1951 - April 20, 2017 )

Rose Marie Keever, age 65, of Buffalo Shoals Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Rose graduated from Lincolnton High School.  She was a CRNA and worked in hospitals in Charlotte, Columbia and Savannah.  Later she worked as an anesthetist in private practice plastic surgery until her health forced her to retire.  Community volunteer work and medical emergency service were a great part of her life.  A Daughter of The King, Rose was active also in the Episcopal Church in Savannah.  Adventuresome, a lover of animals and nature, Rose lived life to the fullest. 

Rose...

Peggy Kerschbaum (Clark)

Cynthia King (Long)

Cynthia Long King, age 67, of Second St. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born on July 27, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late Carl Lee and Ramona Beal Long. She was a lifelong member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In her teen years, she helped carry the bricks as the Sunday School wing was being constructed. She loved her church and her Sunday School Class. Cyndy was a floral designer and previously worked for Lincoln Florist and various Winn Dixie locations. She enjoyed traveling to the beach. She had a great love for her children and grandchildren and cherished the time she spent wit...

James Kinley

James Wesley Kinley, Sr.

( January 6, 1943 - November 18, 2014 )

James Wesley Kinley, Sr., 71 DOB January 6, 1943.  A resident at Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center for 9 years. He was called up to Heaven on Tuesday, evening around 6:00 P.M.  He fought long and hard for 9 ½ years, he never gave up he wanted to live, Unfortunately, he died from a long term complication from lung disease/pneumonia at the Bayfront  Health Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida.
James was born in Lincolnton, N.C. He was the only child of Beson Joseph Kinley and Mae Beatrice Norman.  He graduated from Lincolnton High School, his first job was at the local movie theater and from that...

David Kiser

William "Bill" Kiser II

William Edward "Bill" Kiser II

( August 20, 1946 - May 4, 2019 )

William Edward “Bill” Kiser II, age 72 of North Cedar Street Lincolnton died Saturday, May 4, 2019.
His funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Boger City United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Perry officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mr. Kiser was born on August 20, 1946 and was the son of the late Fred Brown and Dorothy Stroupe Kiser.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Beth Kiser Carswell. He retired from BellSouth.
Mr. Kiser...

Norman Kistler

Fred Lamar Kistler, Jr.

BIRTH
25 Jan 1945
DEATH
7 Dec 1978 (aged 33)
BURIAL
Hollybrook Cemetery
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Virginia "Ginger" Kistner (Little)

Virginia Little Kistner
June 30, 1951 - March 9, 2022
Prairie Village, Kansas - Virginia (Ginger) Kistner of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 70. At the time of her passing, she was in the care of hospice in the comfort of her home at The Village at Mission, in Prairie Village, Kansas. In the weeks, days and hours leading up to her passing she was surrounded by loved ones.
Ginger was born in Charlotte, NC on June 30, 1951 to parents, Robert Anderson Little and Virginia McLean Little. Ginger grew up in Lincolnton, NC and was a graduate of Lincolnton High School, where she was an honor student and proud member of the Marching...

Dennis Kuck

Dennis Franklin Kuck of Cornelius, NC, and formerly of Lincolnton, NC, passed away March 19th. 

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Wyant and Rev. Steve Audrey officiating. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:15 p.m. on Sunday at Warlick Funeral Home. 

Dennis was born October 14, 1947. A graduate of Lincolnton High School’s Class of 1965, he graduated from the University of Charlotte with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He joined the US Army on March 16, 1970, before being honorably discharged on November 30,...

Jerry P Lackey

Jerry Paul Lackey

( August 7, 1946 - April 23, 2016 )

Jerry Paul Lackey, age 69 of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. 

His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Covenant Bible Church with Rev. Nathan Grooms and Rev. Mike Devine officiating. Burial will follow in the Church of Our Saviour Woodside Episcopal Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Jerry was a respected business owner and community leader in both Lincolnton and Denver, NC. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hershel H. Lackey and S...

Donald Lackey, Jr.

 


Donald Harold Lackey, Jr.

( May 16, 1952 - November 28, 2014 )


Mr. Donald (Don) Harold Lackey, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 in his grandmother’s home in Lincolnton, NC. His funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church where Don was a member with Rev. Michael Collins officiating. Following the service Don will be buried next to his wife in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Warlick Funeral Home.

Mr. Lackey was born May 16, 1952 in Lincoln County to the late Donald...

Carroll Lail

Charles (Butch) Lail

Eddie Land

Ronnie Steve Laney

Burial in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery

Kaye Langlois (Davis)

There is to be a memorial service on June 3,2017 at David Memorial Baptist Church. 
Sister of Jerry Davis and Robin Davis Mosteller and Sue Davis. 

Anne Lanning (Hoover)

Anita (Nita) Lathan (McNeill)

nita Lathan

January 13, 1942 - June 8, 2018

Anita McNeill Lathan, after a courageous battle with cancer, age 76, passed away on June 8th, 2018. She was the daughter of Neill C. McNeill and Ella Mae Kiser McNeill of Lincolnton, N.C.
Anita is survived by her husband and best friend Jerry Fields Lathan, their daughter Kelly Lathan Fort, favorite son in law John L. Fort and her two beautiful and wonderful granddaughters Bailey McNeill Fort and Raigan Fields Fort.
She graduated from Lincolnton High School and Catawba College with degrees in psychology and sociology.
Thirty years of her life was spent working with Services for the Blind in...

Butch (Vernon Allen) Lawing

Vernon Allen “Butch” Lawing, age 74, of Asbury Church Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alan Wheeler officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

“Butch” was born April 5, 1950, in Lincoln County, to the late Gaither Leroy Lawing and Ada Poole Lawing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Lawing; and a sister, Joyce Baker. He worked as a welder/pipefitter, and loved fishing, gardening, and working.

H...

Cecil "Tony" Leon Lawing

Cecil "Tony" Leon Lawing

( November 24, 1941 - October 7, 2023 )

Cecil “Tony” Leon Lawing, age 81, of Goodson Road in Maiden, passed away on Saturday, October, 7, 2023.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Setzer officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Lawing was born November 24, 1941 to the late Lloyd  “V.P.” Vipman Lawing and Mary Sigmon Lawing.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one grandson, Brandon Owens; thr...

Frances "Jeanie" Lawing (Varner)

Frances "Jeanie" Varner Lawing
( March 31, 1944 - May 5, 2025 )
Frances “Jeanie” Varner Lawing, age 81, of Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Crouse United Methodist Church with Rev. Troy Howard officiating.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  

Jeanie was born March 31, 1944, in Lincoln County, to the late Paul and Mary Benfield Varner.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Haro...

Jill Lawing

Patricia Lawing

Paul H. Lawing

Paul H. (Skip) Lawing – 

Killed in action, June 14, 1972

 

 In 1972, the town of Lincolnton learned of the death of Sgt. Paul H. “Skip” Lawing, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lawing. Sgt. Lawing, only 22, was killed in Phuoc Tuy, Vietnam, on June 14, 1972.  

 Lawing was a 1968 graduate of Lincolnton High School, where he was an all conference basketball player and football player. 

 He later attended Georgia Military Academy for one year, leaving the academy to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a member of the Special Forces (Green Berets), serving with Headquarters, 5th Special Forces as a Dog Handler, FANK AAG-TC, USARV....

Roger Lay

Roger Dennis Lay, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, age 64 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Carolina’s Medical Center – Lincoln. He was the owner/operator of Magic Cleaners on Riverside Drive, Lincolnton for 30 years.
Born February 23, 1951 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward Lay and the late Mary Kate Fulbright Lay. 
Left to cherish his memory:
Wife of 33 years Sherry Winkler Lay of the home
Daughter: Kendel Austin and husband Josh of Raleigh
Son: Clint Lay of the home
1 Granddaughter: Amelia Austin of Raleigh
2 Sisters: Marsha Lay Ivey of Lincolnton; Alita Lay of Cornelius
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Larry Leatherman

Russell Ledford

William Edgar "Eddie" Lemmond

 


Rev. William Edgar Lemmond Jr.
March 4, 1950 - October 19, 2021

















 





 






 
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Rev. William Edgar Lemmond Jr., 71, of Knoxville was unexpectedly called home on October 19, 2021.
Born on March 4, 1950 he was...

William (Billy) Lentz, Jr

 


William Montgomery Lentz, Jr.

( October 31, 1946 - October 21, 2022 )

William Montgomery “Billy” Lentz, Jr., age 75, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.
 
Billy was born October 31, 1946, to Lincolnton Mayor William Montgomery “Buster” Lentz and Margaret Sloan Lentz. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son William Montgomery Lentz, lll.
 
He is survived by Joanna Cronland West of Charlotte, NC; their two sons, Zachary Cronland Lentz of Aspen, CO; John Matthew “Matt” Lentz (Amanda) of Lincolnton, NC; two grandsons and two granddaughters, Margaret Ann “Maggie” Lentz of Orlando, FL;...

Danny Leonard

 Mr. Daniel Carr Leonard, III, age 69, of 635 Jerry Crump Road, Lincolnton NC died Saturday, December 1, 2012.
 
His funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Key officiating.  Burial will follow inHollybrook Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Warlick Funeral Home.
 
Mr. Leonard was born in Lincoln County on May 20, 1943 to the late Daniel “Dutch”Carr and Carolyn Lucille Lineberger Leonard, Jr.  He worked as a freight loader with Carolina Freight.
 
Mr. Leonard is survived by one son, Dutch Leonard and wife Molly of Lincolnton; one daughter,...

Sandra Leonhardt (Ramsey)

Obituary for Sandra Ramsey Leonhardt


Sandra Darlene Ramsey Leonhardt, age 68 of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford.

Born January 31, 1951 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Blair Theodore and Glendora Campbell Ramsey. In addition to her parents, sister, Vickie Ramsey preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory:

Husband of 51 years: Ronnie Leonhardt of the home

Son: Jeff Leonhardt and wife, Julie of Lincolnton

Daughter: Mandy Baugus and husband, Jonathan of Lincolnton

4 Grandchildren: Wesley Leonhardt; Kara H...