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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of James ‘Jimmy’ Smith, a beloved family man and steadfast friend. Born on September 17th, 1955, he was a beacon of strength and endurance until his peaceful departure from this world on July 9th, 2025. Jimmy will always be remembered for his witty personality and […]

  Michael Karl Dean Norris, 61, of Hickory, NC passed away on June 28, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born on May 5, 1964, he was the son of the late Nelson Eddie and Helga Lampe Norris. Michael loved to travel before becoming ill. He found a new love of playing Bingo and […]

  Mr. Charlie Robert Crouse, age 74, of Maiden, passed away June 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1951, in Lincoln County.   Charlie, son of the late Robert and Lottie Crouse, was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He attended Lincolnton High School then retired from Denver Plumbing. Charlie met his best friend and wife, Tanya Summerville Crouse, in Denver where they raised their daughters Jennifer Purkey (Ryan)and Katie Crouse (Allison Starnes.) […]

Jennifer Leigh Gurley 43, of Lincolnton NC , formerly of Ossipee NH passed away on June 24, 2025.   She worked at Genesis Healthcare as an LNA in Manchester NH prior to moving to North Carolina.   She is survived by 2 sons, Brandon Philbeck, and Owen Fillion and  her daughter Mariah Philbeck . She is […]

James Glen Alexander, 80, of Denver North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hornell, New York, Jim was the youngest of ten children. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Jim was employed as a Sales Executive for Heraeus Inc. […]