Steven Alan Dills, II

Aug 23, 2026

Remembering Steven “Stevie” Dills, Known to Many as Worm

Steven Alan Dills, age 49, of St. Mark’s Church Road, passed away August 23, 2026. He was born September 20, 1976, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Linda Noah Dills and the late Steven Alan Dills Sr.

Steven Dills was 49 years old, but there was never anything ordinary about Steven.

To some, he was...

Marilyn Crocker Dellinger

Aug 21, 2026

Marilyn Sue Crocker Dellinger, aka Nana (pronounced Nonna), left this world, with her sister Karen, aka KK, by her side in the evening of August 21, 2026. She had been battling dementia for years. She was 84.

Marilyn was born in Lincolnton, NC and raised in Cherryville, and except for 4 years when she was in VA with her husband Joel,...

Jose Sandoval Aguilar

Aug 19, 2026

Jose Sandoval Aguilar, age 82, of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born March 19, 1944, in Mexico, to the late Manuel Sandoval Torres and the late Carmen Aguilar Ramirez.

Jose was a member of St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church and attended church every Sunday. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus....

Pamela Belcher

Aug 18, 2026

Pamela Rae Jennings “Pam” Belcher, age 57, of Cherryville, North Carolina, formerly of Montcalm, West Verginia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, North Carolina. She was born August 13, 1969, In Mercer County to the late Verney Ray and Phyllis Virginia Dunn Jennings.

Pam was a simple country girl who loved being with her family and...

Mary Faile

Aug 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch Mary Louise Ivey Faile. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family Friday, August 14, 2026. A person of her caliber deserves nothing less and our family is grateful for a smooth transition into heaven. Louise was born on May 27, 1942, in Kershaw,...

Cynthia Poe

Aug 14, 2026

It is with great sadness but also expectant joy in the Lord’s promise of eternal life that we announce the passing of our beautiful wife and loving mother, Cynthia Annette Poe. Though taken from us much too soon, she lived a full life for her Lord Jesus Christ. From an early age, Cynthia’s passion was to be a pastor’s wife...

Tommy Quay Peeler

Aug 10, 2026

Tommy Quay Peeler, age 84, of Vale, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1941, in Lincoln County, to the late Jackie Tom and Edith Fern Powell Peeler.

Tommy was a 1959 graduate of North Brook High School. After high school, he attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, where he received a bachelor’s degree. Tommy...

Gail Canipe

Aug 4, 2026

Sarah Gail Canipe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

She was the best daughter, the best sister, the best wife, the best mother, the best grandmother, the best teacher, and the best friend anyone could ever have. She was kind, loving, and selfless and would do anything for anyone. She leaves this earth to...

Raymond Hardin Rice

Aug 3, 2026

Raymond Hardin Rice, age 85 ½, of Dallas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. Raymond was born January 4, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Raymond Dewey and Sarah Messer Rice.

Raymond Hardin Rice, age 85 ½, of Dallas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. Raymond was born January 4, 1941, in...

Mamie Marie Spencer

Aug 1, 2026

Mamie Marie Spencer, age 46, of Belmont, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026, leaving behind every earthly limitation and embracing perfect healing. She was born December 6, 1979, in Gaston County to Clyde Edward Spencer and the late Mamie Marie Bailey Spencer.

Mamie made her home at the Belmont Group Home (Gaston Residential Services) for...