Thelda Hamm Wood
Dec 17, 2025
Thelda Anne Hamm Wood, age 63, of Lincolnton, passed away December 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. She was born December 21, 1961, in Gaston County, to the late Boyd and Edna Galloway Hamm. Thelda was passionate about animals, especially dogs. She was a dog groomer by trade and loved her furbabies. She was also an avid reader.
In addition to...
Norma Miller
Dec 17, 2025
Norma Jean Gilhousen Miller, age 80, of Lincolnton, formerly of Fuquay-Varina, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation. She was born April 11, 1945, in Pennsylvania to the late Hiram Dale Gilhousen and Mary Christmas O’Harah Sprankle. Norma married her high school sweetheart at age 18 and they began their journey together. She spent many...
Joel Dellinger
Dec 14, 2025
Joel Neill Dellinger of Cherryville, NC left this world surrounded by his wife, Marilyn and sister-in-law, Karen Killam, in the early afternoon of December 14, 2025, after suffering a long illness. He was 83. Joel had battled serious heart disease, kidney issues, and diabetes for many years.
Born and raised in Cherryville during the idyllic 1940’s and 50’s, Joel’s youth was...
Darrell Bowman
Dec 11, 2025
Benny “Darrell” Bowman, age 84, of Bolivia, formerly of Cherryville, passed away December 11, 2025, at his home. Darrell was born August 1, 1941, in Randolph County, to the late Diffie Delmar and Hazel Gibson White.
In his earlier years, Darrell enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sunset Harbor, and a former member of...
Marilyn Moore Kurtyka
Dec 11, 2025
Marylin Moore Kurtyka, age 78, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Atrium Health Shelby. She was born August 17, 1947, in Dover Delaware to the late William Edgar Moore, and the late Margaret Mae Jones Moore Hoffman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Emily Schwingl; husband, Stanley James Kurtyka; and...
James Dearing
Dec 1, 2025
James Harvey Dearing, age 56, of Dallas, passed away December 1, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. James was born February 15, 1969, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Harvey Cecil Dearing and Brenda Keaton Dearing.
James was a graduate of Albany State with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was employed by Merck Chemical and enjoyed his long friendships with...
Kathy Goodman-Feldman
Dec 1, 2025
Kathy Louise Goodman-Feldman, age 66, of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Greens at Lincolnton. She was born August 31, 1959, in LaMesa, California, to the late Walter Frank and Marion Violet Kerr Goodman.
Kathy was a graduate of Catawba Valley where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing. For many years, she and her husband traveled around...
Jo-Anne McGinnis
Nov 30, 2025
Jo-Anne Carpenter McGinnis, age 89, of Crouse, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Lincolnton. She was born January 12, 1936, in Lincoln County to the late Fred Earl and Bertie June Goins Carpenter.
Jo-Anne was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and W.E.L.C.A. She was also involved with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #100...
Brenda Anthony Houck
Nov 30, 2025
Brenda Gayle Anthony Houck, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away on November 30, 2025. Brenda was born on September 29, 1944, in Cherryville, to the late Clarence Woodrow Anthony and the late Eidith Louise Noles.
Brenda, best known as Mawmaw, was a Senior Tax Advisor for over 40 years. She loved collecting records for her jukebox. She loved decorating for all...
Carolyn Carpenter Connelly
Nov 27, 2025
Carolyn Ann Carpenter Connelly, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away November 27, 2025, at her home. She was born December 22, 1941, in Cabarrus County, to the late Boyd Hampton and Pauline Hinson Carpenter.
Carolyn was a member at First Wesleyan Church. She was a great cook and enjoyed trying new dishes and recipes. Her granddaughters especially loved her chocolate cake....