https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:08:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-landmarks-secures-substantial-grant-for-brevards-chapel-church-project LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a preservation nonprofit based in Lincoln County, NC, has announced a $50,000 grant to support the restoration of Brevard’s Chapel in Denver, NC. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is not only... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/brevards-chapel-in-denver-nc-77162.jpg lincolnlandmarks@gmail.com (Lincoln Landmarks, Inc.) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-landmarks-secures-substantial-grant-for-brevards-chapel-church-project Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:44:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/when-next-door-becomes-a-memory  Sometimes, it takes the quiet changes around us to remind us just how much someone was woven into our everyday lives.I've been thinking about a dear friend of mine, Marie, who was also our next-door neighbor for close to 30 years. For so many y... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/when-next-door-becomes-a-memory Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:24:27 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-23-proverbs-910  Bible Verse Of The Day October 23 — Proverbs 9:10     The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-bible-93270.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-23-proverbs-910 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:12:12 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/early-voting-battle-heats-up-republicans-lead-countywide-while-democrats-take-the-lead-in-lincolnton By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Early voting is underway for the November 3 general election and the latest numbers reveal an interesting political divide. Registered Republicans are leading early voting turnout across Lincoln Cou... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/early-voting-battle-heats-up-1-84987.jpg jaydellinger@unitedg.com (Jay) https://lincolnherald.com/story/early-voting-battle-heats-up-republicans-lead-countywide-while-democrats-take-the-lead-in-lincolnton Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:17:35 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-cotton-gins-of-crouse  CROUSE, N.C.—In earlier installments we followed the railroad into Crouse Station and the businesses that grew up beside the tracks. This week we turn to one of the most important of those enterprises: the cotton gin. For decades the gin ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-community-history-54716.jpg rramsey66@bellsouth.net (Crouse Community History & Photo Project) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-cotton-gins-of-crouse Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:35:19 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-fall-festivals-trunk-or-treat-events-oct-24-31 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24·       Boger City Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat from 5-7 p.m. Please join us at 2201 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.·       North Brook Baptist Fal... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-festival-trunk-treat-72545.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-fall-festivals-trunk-or-treat-events-oct-24-31 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:37:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-returns-friday-and-saturday-for-final-round  CROUSE, N.C. — If you love finding a bargain while supporting a good cause, here's your last chance! The Crouse Community Charity Yard Sale is returning for a second round this Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-header-93514.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-returns-friday-and-saturday-for-final-round Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/dr-shirley-r-lynn  DENVER, N.C.—Dr. Shirley R. Lynn, age 83, of North Little Egypt Road in Denver, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.  Dr. Lynn was born February 10, 1943, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, dau... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-012-51939.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/dr-shirley-r-lynn Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:16:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/nancy-leonhardt-tallent  SHELBY, N.C.—Nancy Maxine Leonhardt Tallent, age 80, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Ignite Medical Resort in Shelby. Nancy was born July 11, 1946, in Lincoln County, to the late Ted and Dorothy Huss Leonhardt.Na... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-woman-pinkj-2543.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/nancy-leonhardt-tallent Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:13:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/larry-wayne-mccorkle  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Larry Wayne McCorkle, age 82, of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Hospice House in Newton, surrounded by the love and care that marked the importance of family th... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/mccorlle-72235.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/larry-wayne-mccorkle Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/stanton-stan-lee-hilburn  ANGIER, N.C.—Stanton “Stan” Lee Hilburn, age 82, of Angier, passed away on October 17, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in Whiteville, the eldest of three sons of the late Stanton Henry and Luella Babson Hilburn. T... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hilburn-78173.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/stanton-stan-lee-hilburn Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:09:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/janey-huffman-whitener  HICKORY, N.C.—Janey Huffman Whitener, 86, of Hickory was born on March 14, 1940, on her mother’s birthday in Hickory, to the late Everette Preston Huffman and Carrie Walker Huffman.Janey loved learning and earned a Bachelor of Scien... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-in-memory-women-33106.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/janey-huffman-whitener Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:05:42 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jerry-little  Jerry Little A.K.A. SOUL CONTROL, was born to Babe Sinclair and Elizabeth Turner of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina on July 31, 1939. He was married to Anna Louise Shuford Little. He leaves to cherish his memory three children: Ronald Eric ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/men-obit-49661.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jerry-little Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:03:08 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-22-galatians-62  Bible Verse Of The Day October 22 — Galatians 6:2    Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-bible-verse-67482.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-22-galatians-62 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:09:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/carpenters-grove-baptist-yard-sale-oct-24  Please come and support this incredible event on Saturday, October 24 beginning at 7 a.m. at Carpenter's Grove Baptist Church, 1117 Carpenters Grove Church Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090. All proceeds will go to bless families in our community with a c... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/carpenters-grove-baptist-yard-sale-93625.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/carpenters-grove-baptist-yard-sale-oct-24 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-21-proverbs-1523  Bible Verse Of The Day October 21 — Proverbs 15:23    A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word! Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-bible-verse-1363.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-21-proverbs-1523 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:06:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-child-advocacy-center-receives-7829-donation  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincoln County Child Advocacy Center received a $7,829.67 donation from 7 Brew Coffee during a ribbon-cutting ceremony October 14 celebrating the opening of the company's new location at 2109 E. Main Street in Linco... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/7brew-donantion-lccac-18318.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-child-advocacy-center-receives-7829-donation Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:05:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/cardinal-kidsfest-encourages-family-fun-cultivates-awareness  MOORESVILLE, N.C.—On Saturday, September 19th, Carolina Caring Foundation brought the community together for the 2nd annual Cardinal KidsFest, a free, medically-supervised environment that offered family-friendly activities for children o... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cardinal-kids-fest-2026-79084.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) https://lincolnherald.com/story/cardinal-kidsfest-encourages-family-fun-cultivates-awareness Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-woman-charged-with-16-felonies  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—On Monday, October 19, 2026, following an investigation conducted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, Melony Nicole Shinn, 35, of Lincolnton, was charged with 16 felonies, includin... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/melony-nicole-shinn-18395.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-woman-charged-with-16-felonies Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:43:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gladiola-marjorie-ijames-little  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mrs. Gladiola Marjorie Ijames Little, 97, of Cherryville, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence.She was born on August 30, 1929, in Gaston County, North Carolina, to the la... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-25020.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/gladiola-marjorie-ijames-little Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/linda-hoffman-shults  IRON STATION, N.C.—Linda Hoffman Shults, age 83, of Reinhardt Circle in Iron Station, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel wi... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-88239.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/linda-hoffman-shults Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:24:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sue-lee-lineberger-huss  DENVER, N.C.—Sue Lee Lineberger Huss, age 91, of Denver, and formerly of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Pisgah Methodist Church with Rev. C... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-woman-56967.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/sue-lee-lineberger-huss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:21:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/james-michael-burke  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—James Michael Burke, age 76, of Lincolnton, passed away on October 17, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.James built a life marked by hard w... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-man-99857.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/james-michael-burke Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:19:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/phyllis-ann-fields-jacobs  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Phyllis Ann Fields Jacobs, age 80, of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Mike Robinson offi... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-in-memory-women-50784.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/phyllis-ann-fields-jacobs Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:16:35 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/robert-pressley-hudspeth-jr DENVER, N.C.—Robert Pressley Hudspeth Jr., age 82, of Denver, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cameron Bryson offic... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-60399.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/robert-pressley-hudspeth-jr Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:13:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ghost-caught-on-camera-mysterious-figure-appears-in-familys-yard By Brittany BrooksLincolnHerald.com ContributorWhat would you think if a security camera captured something that looked like a ghost?That's the question raised by a strange video shared with me by members of my family. The footage, reportedly capture... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/ghost-caught-on-cameramysterious-figure-appears-in-family-63819.jpg brytnid@icloud.com (Brytni) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ghost-caught-on-camera-mysterious-figure-appears-in-familys-yard Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:13:37 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-20-psalm-408  Bible Verse Of The Day October 20 — Psalm 40:8   I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-bible-verse-77754.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-20-psalm-408 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:59:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/notification-of-untreated-wastewater-discharge-2  On Sunday, October 18, 2026 at approximately 6 p.m., City Staff noticed a manhole overflowing on Madison Street. City staff determined that a lift station malfunctioned which caused approximately 10,000 gallons of raw untreated wastewater to sp... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-public-notice-68685.jpg CityofLincolnton@LincolnHerald.com (City of Lincolnton) https://lincolnherald.com/story/notification-of-untreated-wastewater-discharge-2 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:46:36 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/enjoy-a-meatloaf-dinner-and-support-scout-troop-72  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Scout Troop 72 is serving up a delicious way for the community to support local Scouts with a Meatloaf Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meatloaf-fundraiser-40792.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/enjoy-a-meatloaf-dinner-and-support-scout-troop-72 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:58:07 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/downtown-hickory-invites-ghosts-and-goblins-to-monster-mash-october-23  HICKORY, N.C. — Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun as Downtown Hickory welcomes ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses to its annual Monster Mash celebration on Friday, October 23, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.Hosted by th... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/monster-mash-hickory-12537.jpg info@downtownhickory.com (Hickory Downtown Development Association) https://lincolnherald.com/story/downtown-hickory-invites-ghosts-and-goblins-to-monster-mash-october-23 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-19-psalm-63  Bible Verse Of The Day October 19 — Psalm 63, A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-bible-verse-25000.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-19-psalm-63 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:58:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-womens-3a-western-regional-singles-doubles-results 2026 Women’s 3A Western Regional Singles ResultsFriday, October 16First RoundKennedy McCumber (West Lincoln)  d. Katie Canning (Hendersonville)      6-0, 6-0Paige White (Polk)  d. Roselyn Siong (Draughn)  &nbs... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/womens-3a-western-regional-singles-and-doubles-results-61996.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-womens-3a-western-regional-singles-doubles-results Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:22:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-18-isaiah-264 Bible Verse Of The Day October 18 — Isaiah 26:4   Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-bible-verse-20442.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-18-isaiah-264 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:03:17 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/east-lincoln-branch-library-set-to-open-with-grand-celebration-oct-23-24  IRON STATION, N.C. — A new chapter in library services is about to begin in eastern Lincoln County as the new East Lincoln Branch Library prepares to open its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 23, followed by a family c... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/east-lincoln-branch-grand-opening-22-10640.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/east-lincoln-branch-library-set-to-open-with-grand-celebration-oct-23-24 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:06:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-lincoln-county-apple-festival-brings-crowds-to-downtown-lincolnton By Jay Dellinger, Publisher, Photos by Jasmine DellingerLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Downtown Lincolnton was filled with excitement Saturday, October 17, as families and visitors gathered for the 2026 Lincoln County Apple Festival.Beautiful weather ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/9279-54982.jpg jaydellinger@unitedg.com (Jay) https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-lincoln-county-apple-festival-brings-crowds-to-downtown-lincolnton Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:27:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/varsity-jv-football-scores-week-ending-october-16 Varsity & JV Football ScoresVARSITYOctober 16, 2026.·       West Lincoln 51, Highland Tech 6·       East Lincoln 42, Hickory 39·       ... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/football-and-jv-scores-21660.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/varsity-jv-football-scores-week-ending-october-16 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:56:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/soccer-update-week-ending-october-16 NORTH LINCOLN ·       North Lincoln 2, West Iredell 0·       East Lincoln 2, North Lincoln 1North Lincoln Upcoming Schedule·       10/20, 6... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/soccer-32328.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/soccer-update-week-ending-october-16 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:31:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lady-rebels-advance-in-dual-team-state-playoffs The Lady Rebel Tennis team defeated Patton, 7-2, on Wednesday, October 14.  The team has advanced to the third round of the dual team state playoffs on October 19.  Winners were:  Kennedy McCumber, Madison Parks, Payton Hood, Raylan Mo... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/tennis-west-lincoln-56758.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lady-rebels-advance-in-dual-team-state-playoffs Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:29:30 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-celebrates-student-staff-and-athletic-achievements  LINCOLNTON, N.C.— Lincoln County Schools had plenty to celebrate this past week, with achievements ranging from championship victories and outstanding school leadership to student safety education and innovative classroom programs. News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/weekly-celebrations-47829.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-celebrates-student-staff-and-athletic-achievements Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:28:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/democratic-socialists-dont-belong-in-the-democratic-party  The “Blue Wave” is coming.  Yes, the political polls have consistently under reported Republican voters since I’d say at least 2016, when everyone thought that Hillary Clinton was surely going to defeat then soon to be Pr... Opinion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eric-nacamie-43770.jpg ericnachamie69@icloud.com (Eric Nachamie) https://lincolnherald.com/story/democratic-socialists-dont-belong-in-the-democratic-party Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:47:18 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-17-john-316  Bible Verse Of The Day October 17 — John 3:16    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-90347.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-17-john-316 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:44:15 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-commissioners-to-consider-public-safety-funding-property-revaluation-and-other-projects-oct19  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Public safety improvements, property tax revaluation and funding for senior and community services will be among the major topics when the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meets Monday, October 19, at 10 a.m.Severa... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/commissioners-monthly-meeting-8281.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-commissioners-to-consider-public-safety-funding-property-revaluation-and-other-projects-oct19 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:03:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/carlos-javier-gomez LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Carlos Javier Gomez, age 88, of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.A funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Dorothy Catholic Church with Father Michael Carlson officiating.... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-51556.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/carlos-javier-gomez Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:43:59 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/joseph-allen-brown Joseph Allen Brown, age 62, passed away on October 13, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and a lifetime of memories that will forever be treasured. Though his time on earth has ended, the love he gave, the lessons he taught, and the ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-church-001-3887.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/joseph-allen-brown Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:42:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/johnny-ray-guiton LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Johnny Ray Guiton, age 73, passed away October 14, 2026 at home in Lincolnton.  He was born on May 30, 1953, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, son of the late Sam and Louise Guiton.Johnny spent 38 years as a truck driver,... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-71658.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/johnny-ray-guiton Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:39:26 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/carolyn-sue-shields Carolyn Sue Shields, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Born on December 19, 1948, in Princeton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Miller McGuire and Pauline Hull McGuire. Though she spent the majority of her li... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-62332.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/carolyn-sue-shields Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:36:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/randy-carroll-willis-jr LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Randy Carroll Willis Jr., age 52, of Bedford Lane in Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Randy was born May 22, 1974, in Lincoln County, to the late Randy and Virginia Wilson Willis.  He served in the Unit... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-army-obit-5836.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/randy-carroll-willis-jr Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:12 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ernest-ray-ernie-edwards LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Ernest Ray "Ernie" Edwards, age 66, of Hestertown Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Revival Tabernacle with Rev. Zach Frankli... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-47314.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ernest-ray-ernie-edwards Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:06:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/geraldine-fay-schrone-anthony CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Geraldine Fay Schrone Anthony, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Ervin Lee and Virginia Brooks ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-4360.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/geraldine-fay-schrone-anthony Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:03:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/annie-laura-emehel-brown HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.—Annie Laura Emehel Brown, 84, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Abernethy Laurels Health Care.She was born on September 3, 1942, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to the late Ru... 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