Jay Daniel Butler
Jun 30, 2026
Jay Daniel Butler, age 35, of Charlotte, passed away June 30, 2026, at RHA Howell Care Center in Charlotte. Jay was born August 27, 1990, in Lincoln County, to the late Marshall “Gene” and Maria Cordell Butler.
Jay was a movie lover, particularly horror movies. He also liked Star Wars, Spiderman, and trains. Jay loved the holidays. He loved getting attention,...
John "Charlie" Stiwalt, Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
John “Charlie” Stiwalt, Jr., age 85, of Bessemer City, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born December 11, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late John and Viola Grayson Stiwalt.
Charlie was a 1959 graduate of Bessemer City High School. In 1960, Charlie married the love of his life, Edith. During...
Robert Randolph
Jun 24, 2026
Robert Richmond Randolph, age 86, of Bessemer City, was welcomed joyously to his Heavenly Home by his loving wife Faye, and his beloved dog Bandit, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born May 4, 1940, in Polk County to the late Mozelle and Avery Randolph.
Robert enjoyed time with family and friends, cooking for those he loved, watching western television...
Dennis Rayfield
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis Wayne Rayfield, age 83, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born June 21, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Otto Floyd and Maggie Levada Black Rayfield.
Dennis was a veteran of the United States Marines. He served in Vietnam as a sniper and was awarded a Purple Heart. Dennis was an...
John F. Hines
Jun 16, 2026
John F. Hines, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1936, in Lincoln County to the late George and Alice Gamble Hines. John was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville. John retired from Carolina Freight Carriers’ Parts Department. He...
Linda Heafner Dellinger
Jun 15, 2026
Linda Heafner Dellinger, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab. She was born August 4, 1944, in Lincoln County, to the late Paul Nathaniel and Velma Reynolds Heafner.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dean Dellinger; brother, David Heafner; and son-in-law, Charlie Jones.
Survivors include her daughter, Annette...
Jimmy Dean Poston
Jun 12, 2026
Jimmy Dean Poston, age 67, of Crouse, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center – Charlotte. He was born September 2, 1958, in Sumter, SC, to the late Joseph and Mary Poston.
Jimmy was a former Sherrif Deputy for Lincoln County. He liked being outdoors deep-sea fishing and spending time at the flea market, where he enjoyed wheeling...
Forrest Wallace
Jun 10, 2026
Forrest Edwin Wallace, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born April 3, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late Charles Lee Wallace, Jr. and Rena Mae Sellers Wallace. A native of Gaston County, he graduated from Tryon High School, class of 1963. Forrest served in the United Stated Army during the Vietnam War where...
Dustin Caldwell
May 29, 2026
Dustin Scott Caldwell, age 43, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026. He was born April 15, 1983, in Lincoln County, son of David Wayne Caldwell and Lisa Lynn Smith.
Dustin was a 2001 graduate of West Lincoln High School. He was veteran of the United States Navy. Dustin was an avid exerciser and jogger. He enjoyed hiking South Mountain...
Wasana Stone
May 29, 2026
Wasana Stone, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, and love.
Born on January 20, 1946, in Bangkok, Thailand, Wasana carried a joyful spirit and love for people throughout her life. Her journey brought her from Thailand to the United States, where...