All Obituaries

Robert Anthony Palmer, 37 of Lincolnton, passed away on November 7, 2021 at his residence in Kannapolis.  He was born on October 26, 1984 to Robert Edward Lee and Dawn Smith Palmer in Athens, Ga.  In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Samantha Fay Edwards, three children; Roman Rameses Mishka Palmer, Raelynne Hazel Khaleesi Palmer, and Raziel Sebastian Anthony Palmer, and many other cherished relatives and friends. The Palmer family will be...

Kevin Darryl Hines, Sr., 59 of Maiden passed away on Sptember 23, 2021 at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.  Kevin was born on January 19, 1962 to the late Henry William Hines and Patricia Margaret Healy Hines of Fulton, NY.  He worked as a diesel mechanic for many years.  He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.  Kevin loved spending time with his family whether watching the weather channel together, or just hanging out with them.  He was...

Virginia Ellen Caldwell Estes, 96, of Maiden passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at her residence. Virginia was born May 25, 1925 to the late Clinton Walter and Minnie Abernathy Caldwell in Catawba County, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Thomas "Bill" Estes, one son, William Leonard "Leo" Estes, and seven siblings; Evey Lena Isenhower, Bernard Caldwell, Eugene Caldwell, Page Caldwell, Wyley Caldwell, Madge...

Charlene Daniel Moore, 86 of Newton passed away at her residence at Elmcroft Assisted Living.  Charlene was born on April 4, 1935 to the late Roy and Michael England Daniel in Blairsville, GA.  She was a long time member of the Spartanburg Seventh Day Adventist Church in Spartanburg, SC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Daniel Moore, and her brother, Kenneth Daniel Charlene is survived by her beloved husband, William H. Moore, formerly...

Michael W. Combes was born March 15, 1981 and passed away July 17, 2021, in his home in Taylorville, NC. Michael was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a hard worker and had accomplished his dream job as a plant maintenance technician, at RW Garcia in Lincolnton, NC. Michael is survived by his father Daniel R. Combes of AL, his mother Sandy Bowlinger of KS, his brother Craig Combes of KS, his sisters Kerri Combes and Stephanie Bowlinger of KS and many aunts, uncles,...

Bobby Neal Deaton, 74 of Shelby, passed away at his home on July 6, 2021.  Bobby was born on October 8, 1946 in Catawba County to the late Neal and Bonnie Lail Deaton.  Bobby was a woodworker in the furniture industry for most of his life. He was very industrious and a jack of all trades. Bobby was always working during his life. He loved music. Bobby played lead guitar and bass. For many years he sang with the gospel group, "The Evangelistics". The group included Bobby,...

James Marion Fish, Jr., 97 of Maiden passed away at his residence on May 4, 2021.  James was born April 20, 1924 in Lincoln County, NC to the late James Marion and Ida Caldwell Fish, Sr.  James was retired from Carolina Mills in Maiden.  He was a member of Lawing's Chapel Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cordelia Williams Fish, six brothers; Lester Fish, Thurman Fish, Grady Fish, Horace Fish, and...

Lemuel Fletcher “Lemdaddy” Poston, age 64, of 806 East Sumner Street, Lincolnton, N.C. passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence.  Lemuel graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1975. He was an outstanding basketball player. After graduation, he attended Catawba Valley Community College.  He worked at Vermont American and All About Solutions before he retired. He was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and he was a former Trustee and served...

Barbara, or as many called her "Bobbie," was a person who loved deeply and selflessly. She worked as a Child Development Center director and cared and advocated for any child no matter how complex the situation was. She loved giving presents and making people feel loved in anyway she could. She was known for throwing creative and fun birthday parties. She was also known for hoping in a car and driving long distances to be there for those in need.   She appreciated the...

Rupert Samuel Taylor, age 72 of Conover, NC passed away March 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on February 10, 1949 to the late Rupert Sherrill and Mary Christopher Taylor in Catawba County, NC.  He was a retired saw operator in  the furniture industry.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Sue Stallings Taylor, three brothers; George Taylor, Nelson Taylor, and David Taylor, two sisters; Betty Williams and Shirley...