All Obituaries

          Pauline Williams Rinehardt, 92, of Maiden passed away on February 19, 2024 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Pauline was born on May 14, 1931 to the late Bernice and Anner Burton Williams in Lincoln County.  She was a proud homemaker and God fearing Christian woman who loved God and her family dearly.  Pauline was a faithful member of Maiden Church of God for many decades and rarely missed a service unless she was sick.  She...

Maudie Elizabeth Lail Meyers, 92 of Granite Falls passed away at her residence on October 20, 2023.  Maudie was born on May 9, 1931 to the late Julius Sardis and Bessie Priscella Bolick Lail in Alexander County, NC.  She worked in the hosiery industry until she retired after working for over 35 years.  Maudie was a cherished lifelong member of Bethlehem Church of God.  Her grandfather Julius and his wife started the church.  Maudie loved all the members of the...

Jeffrey Eric Douthit, known to his loved ones as Jeff, passed away on August 20, 2023, at the age of 56 in Denver, NC. Born on October 11, 1966, in Denver, NC, Jeff was a great father, brother, and friend. He had a passion for working in NASCAR and enjoyed the camaraderie with his work family at Trackhouse Racing. Jeff graduated from East Lincoln High School and cherished the memories made during his time there. Jeff is survived by his loving son, Jeremy Adam Douthit, his brother, Robby...

     Carl Hallman Watts, 94 of Conover passed away on July 24, 2023 at Carolina Rehabilitation Center of Burke in Connelly Springs.  Carl was born on August 24, 1928 to the late Beverly Wade and Artie Pearl Hallman Watts in Maiden, NC.  He was employed as an office manager for American-Marietta which operated Martin-Marietta rock quarries.   Carl was prceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Almeda Beard Watts.  He is survived by one brother, John...

Robert Darrell Hicks, 66 of Lincolnton passed away at his residence on July 15, 2023.  Robert was born on March 03, 1957 to the late John Harrison and Myrtle White Hicks in McDowell County, West Virginia.  He was a retired farmer.  Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Ana Z. Hicks of the home, one sister, Brenda Johnson of South Carolina, one nephew, John Hicks of Buies Creek, NC and many other cherished nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Hicks family will...

Charlotte Louise Smith McCarthy, 73 of Lincolnton, passed away at her residence on July 12, 2023.  Charlotte was born on November 08, 1949 to the late Theodore R. and Veda D. Burt Smith in Glen Falls, NY.  She was married to John McCarthy for 54 years.  Charlotte worked at Caromont Regional Medical Center as a transporter until she retired.  She loved helping the patients she worked with and loved all of her co-workers.  Charlotte loved to take vacations like going...

Marlene Laney Parker, 94 of Maiden passed away on April 7, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.  Marlene was born on September 6, 1928 to the late Frank David and Mamie Ethel Poovey Laney in Catawba County.  She worked in the hosiery industry as a finisher until her retirement.  Marlene was a devoted member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church.  Marlene loved spending time with her family, especially during the holidays.  In addition to her parents, Marlene was...

Betty Lee Lineberger Sherrill, 87 of Maiden, passed away on April 5, 2023 at Caromont Health in Gastonia.  Betty was born on October 5, 1935 to the late Pinckney Augustus and Alice Muriel Fulbright Lineberger in Catawba County.  She worked for the ambulance service before retiring.  Betty was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Maiden. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Elliotte Sherrill.  Betty is survived by...

     Johnny Maurice McKee, our brother, grand-pop, neighbor, and family friend, died suddenly on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his residence in Lincolnton, NC.  He was 58 years-old.  Johnny was born on June 28, 1964 in Lincoln County to the late Delores McKee Lindsey.  He was raised by his Aunt Mildred and Uncle Tench Lander in Lincolnton, NC.  Johnny’s mother showed him a lot of love.  He graduated from Lincolnton High School and worked for many...

Norma Lee Hayton Tabor, 81 of Newton, passed away at Frye Regional Medical Center on January 5, 2023.  Norma was born on February 3, 1941 to the late David Leander and Vena Harrison Hayton in Tazewell, Virginia.  She worked as a License Practical Nurse for many years and was a dedicated homemaker to her family.  Norma is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other cherished relatives and friends. The Tabor family will receive friends on...