All Obituaries

Sarah Engle Ledbetter May 28, 1931 – March 27, 2024 Sarah Nell Engle Ledbetter, 92, of Lincolnton passed away on March 27,2024 at the Greens of Lincolnton.  Mrs. Ledbetter was born in Lincoln County on May 28, 1931.  Sarah was the daughter of the late Summey and Nancy Jane Engle and wife of the late Harvey Lee Ledbetter. She spent the majority of her career working in retail fabrics for TGnY and then Joe ‘n Jim’s grocery store. She was preceded in death by two...

     Anthony Wayne (Tony) Gilbert, 78 of Lincolnton passed away at his home on January 6, 2024.  He was born on November 27, 1945 to the late Roscoe Lee (Cole) and Isabell (Bell) Tucker Gilbert in Lincoln County, NC.  In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by two brothers; Victor L. and Herbert H. Gilbert, and two sisters; Gladys Hull and Loretta Whitesides.  Tony is survived by two brothers; Albert Roscoe Gilbert, and Jerry William Gilbert and...

Elizabeth Wittling Lindsey (Liz), 64 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The beloved daughter of the late William and Shirley Hogeboom Wittling was born on October 12, 1959 in Broome County, New York. In addition to her parents, Liz was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lindsey, one nephew, Scott Wittling, and one great-grandson, Axell Presley. Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Brenda Taylor (Michael), God-daughter Katie Brooks, one...

     Jim Ernest Morrison, 85 of Lincolnton passed away on December 24, 2023 at Atrium-Lincoln. Jim was born on August 21, 1938 to the late Flay Howard and Ocie Brite Morrison in Cleveland County, NC.  Jim worked for Excel, Inc. of Lincolnton and Queens Laundry Mat until he had to retire.  He was a welding supervisor at Excel in charge of fabricating material handling equipment.  Jim would have continued working if his health would have allowed it. He loved...

Jacqulyne Louise Barber Farrington, 74 peacefully entered into eternal life with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Belaire Healthcare Center, Gastonia, NC.  The beloved daughter of the late James and Emma Lee Herndon Barber was born on February 24, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  At an early age Jackie joined Hinton Chapel Church before moving to Washington, DC and the Durham Chapel Hill area.  Jackie was a 1967 graduate of New Bold High School. ...

     Richard Marshall Jones, 84 of Iron Station passed away on November 8, 2023 at Atrium-Lincoln.  Richard was born on September 25, 1939 to the late Thurman Bryson and Grace Grindstaff Jones in Judkins, Idaho.        Richard loved the outdoors, especially the mountains and traveling in the Western United States.  Especially trips that included his family.  Richard loved trout fishing and was an excellent fly fisherman.  He was a...

Emilie Marie (Lay) Beer, 94 of Lincolnton passed away on November 6, 2023 at the Greens Nursing Home in Lincolnton.  Emilie was born in Berlin, Germany on April 9, 1929.  She received her U.S. Citizenship on November 8, 1957.  Emilie had a daughter who passed away at the age of 2 years-old.  She had no other living relatives.      Emilie had many friends from the Lincoln County Senior Center where she participated in exercise classes, Bingo, and the N.C....

Melissa Kay Pittman, 49, of Stanley, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.  Melissa was born on September 29, 1973 to Delma Wheeler Pittman and the late Thomas Pittman in Prince George County, Maryland.    Melissa was a bright light in the lives of her family.  She always told people that "Jesus lives in my heart".  Melissa loved going to church and especially singing in church.  Her favorite song was...

Harold "Jerry" Ballenger, 86 of Lincolnton passed away on September 18, 2023 at Charlotte Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Jerry was born on November, 18, 1936 to the late Anne Reep and James Smiley Ballenger in Broward County, Florida.  He was a proud farmer who saw himself as a horse-loving cowboy too.  Jerry loved his family and always enjoyed spending time with them.  He was a proud veteran who served in both the U.S. Army and the National Guard. Jerry...

Tony Matthew Smith, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023.  His family and all who knew him are deeply saddened by his sudden death. Tony loved to be outdoors and would wear shorts with a bright orange T-shirt year-round, even with snow on the ground.  When he wasn't spending time camping with his family in Myrtle Beach, he was searching for a new waterfall to take the family hiking to see.  Tony never met a stranger and was always willing to help...