All Obituaries

     Edgar Roberto Puente Sandoval, 48 of Gastonia passed away at Atrium-Pineville on December 25, 2022.  Edgar was born on November 05, 1974 to the late Maria de Jesus Virginia Sandoval Pineda and Roberto Arturo Puente Gascon in Mexico City, Mexico.  In addition to his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by one brother, Ignacio Ruben Puente Sandoval.      Edgar is survived by four brothers and sisters; Veronica Escorcia Puente, Vanessa Puente...

Larry Dean Schronce, 80 of Lincolnton passed away at his residence on October 13, 2022.  Larry was born on September 4, 1942 in Lincoln County, NC to the late Ruby Ann Schronce and Richard Bachman.  He was known by many as “L.D.”.  Larry worked at Mohican Mills in the dye house for many years until he retired.  He was a devoted member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory.   In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by two...

Dorothy Rose Alexander Keever, 95 of Lincolnton passed away on September 19, 2022 at Atrium - Lincoln.  Dorothy was born on February 25, 1927 in Gaston County, NC to the late Julius Pender and Hattie Estes Costner Alexander.  She was employed for many years as a bus driver for the school system.  Dorothy was a devoted member of Landers Chapel UMC.  She loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

 Mr. Henry Elliott Loftin, age 89, of Vale, NC and formerly of Lincolnton, died Thursday, September 8, 2022.        The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm at Amity Baptist Church, 881 Amity Church Rd, Denver NC.  The funeral service will be held at Amity Baptist, Monday at 3:00 pm, with Son-in-law, Pastor Scott Whitesides and Rev. Robert Hill officiating.   Burial will be at Crouse Baptist...

David E. Spivey, 92 of Lincolnton passed away on August 16, 2022.  David was born on July 10, 1930 to the late Jessie Erastus and Fannie Reynolds Spivey in Lincoln County.  He was a proud veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army.  David was a lifelong woodworker who worked at Null Furniture in Maiden until he retired.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Dellinger Spivey. David is survived by one daughter,...

Joseph Robert St. Clair, Jr., 79 of Lincolnton passed away at his home on July 18, 2022.  Joseph was born on July 16, 1943 to the late Joseph Robert and Pauline Elizabeth Collins St. Clair, Sr. in Buffalo, NY.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Joseph is survived by one daughter, Katy St. Clair of Charlottesville, Va. and one brother, David "Dewey" Sherrill. The family will receive friends on Saturday July, 23, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Webbs Chapel United...

Kenny "Kojak" Hambright, 66 of Lincolnton, went home on July 15, 2022.  Kenny was born on May 20, 1956 to the late Lestina Hamright Poole in Lincolnton.

Fulfilling the promise of our Heavenly Father, Mr. Kenneth Gaither Sigmon went home to eternal peace and rest June 17, 2022 surrounded by loving family. Born October 1, 1937 to the late Gaither and Katie McIntosh Sigmon, he was the oldest in a family of five children, all lifelong residents of Denver, Lincoln County. At the young age of seventeen, Mr. Sigmon joined the U.S. Marine Corps, proudly serving in Japan and rising to the rank of Sergeant. Upon returning home, he married Jerue Anne...

Pamela Renee Brafford Hamilton, 73 of Lincolnton passed away on June 13, 2022 at Carolina Caring in Newton, NC.   Pamela was born on November 21, 1948 to the late Ervin Saul and Lucille Bridges Brafford in Gaston County, NC.  In addition to her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by one brother, Den Brafford, and one sister, Judy Ritchie. Pamela is survived by her beloved husband, Danny Lewis Hamilton, two daughters; Ginger Kiker and husband Edward, Angela Baker and...

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...