All Obituaries

Greensboro, N. C. …..Evie Elizabeth (“Jip”/”Lib”) Beal Lynch, age 98, of Liberty Road, Greensboro, N.C. passed away peacefully at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro on Friday, December 31st, 2021. She was born April 26th, 1923 in Lincoln County to the late Noah Edward Beal and Susan Shrum Beal. Mrs. Lynch was a much loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of the Rocky Knoll Baptist Church, Greensboro, N.C. In addition to her...

Raymond Williams, 71 of Denver passed away on December 13, 2021 at Atrium - Main in Charlotte, NC.  Raymond was born on February 14, 1950 to the late Andrew Will and Irene Call Williams in Wilkes County, NC.  He was a devout Jehovah's Witness.  Raymond worked for Duke Energy at the McGuire Nuclear Station for many years before retiring.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Williams. Raymond is survived by his beloved...

John Frances Susavage, 80 of Lincolnton passed away at his residence on November 10, 2021.  John was formerly of Atlantic City, New Jersey.  He was born on June 15, 1941 in Schuykill County, Pennsylvania to the late John A. and Mary Margaret Christock Susavage.  John worked as an HVAC technician with a large pharmaceutical company for many years before retiring.  He was a kind, quiet, and loving man.  John loved his parents deeply, especially his mother.  He was...

Patricia Irene Knighton Roy, 78 of Lincolnton passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021 after a brief illness at Atrium Health - Charlotte.  Patricia was born on September 13, 1943 to the late Ivan Leroy and Thema Yvonne Dustin Knighton in Lyndon Vermont.  She was retired from Duke Energy - McGuire Nuclear Station after 26 years of employment.  Patricia worked in numerous capacities from welder to supply manager.  In additon to her parents, Patricia was...

Tony Dale Graff, 65, of Lincolnton passed away at his residence on September 13, 2021.  Tony was born on January 13, 1956 to the late Roy Thomas Graff and Barbara June Hawks Gosthnian in Seattle, WA. He worked in packaging at Salem Industries.  Tony attended Redemption Outreach Church.  He loved people.  Once Tony got started talking, you couldn't get him to stop.  His family would kiddingly ask, "Who put a quarter in you, Tony?"  Tony loved his...

Donna Rohde Partin, 59 of Lincolnton, entered into her eternal rest on August 24, 2021.  Donna was born on August 10, 1962 to the late William James and Lena Mae Nunes Rohde in New York City.  She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  Donna was a very dedicated rural mail carrier for over 20 years with the U.S. Postal Service.  She loved the outdoors. Especially doing yard work and gardening.  Donna loved her family and friends...

Claude Lafayette Ashe was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on February 12, 1959 to the late Jessie M. Ashe and Lorene Davis Ashe. He departed this life peacefully on July 26,2021 at his home. Claude graduated high school from Lincolnton High School. He later joined the Army National Guard. Claude served for 10+ years as a cannoneer with Battery C, 1st Battalion of Lincolnton. Claude loved playing the drums and used his talent by playing for the church and for local bands. He was a...

Isabell Byers Faulkner, 88 of Lincolnton went home to be with her Lord on Friday July 16, 2021 at the Heath House where she had been a resident for 2 years. The family would like to thank the Heath House staff for the wonderful care and love for Isabell during her time there. She was born January 14, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Carl Edgar and Sarah Carpenter Byers. Isabell was a member of Highland Drive Free Will Baptist Church for over 60 years. She loved the Lord, her family and...

Betty Jo Gammon Crisco, 56 of Marion, NC., passed away on July 3, 2021. Betty was born March 16, 1965 in Danville, Va. to the late Albert Haynes and Linda Carol Thacker Gammon.  She was a retail store manager for many years.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Crisco and one brother, Roy Keith Gammon. Betty is survived by one daughter,  Megan Carol Crisco of Maiden, one step-son, Adam Dale Crisco and fiance Starlin...

James Rodney Ward, 57 of Lincolnton, NC, passed away at his residence on June 19, 2021. James was born on September 8, 1963 to the late James Dallas and Evelyn Fay White Ward in Boone County, West Virginia. He worked as a welder in the coal industry for many years. James loved working on his cars and loved going fishing when he had free time. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a host of cherished family members and friends. James is survived by his wife,...