All Obituaries

Mr. David Kent Clark, 61, of Olin, went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, September 17, 2021. David was born March 15, 1960 in West Virginia and was the son of the late Richard and Shirley Legg Clark. He was a graduate of Midland Trail High School in Ansted, WV and on June 29, 1987, he married the love of his life, Dreama Reynolds Clark. He was retired after 28 years from Mack Molding and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Nursing Home Pastor,...

Robert Lee Gleason, 89, of Troutman, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on December 5, 1931 in Warren, Ohio to the late Earl Gleason and Clara Mountain Gleason. He was a graduate of Leavittsburg High School in Ohio and served in the US Air Force. He was retired from Peerless-Winsmith Inc. and helped his son-in-law, Kevin Palmer at T Town Jewelry and Pawn Shop in Troutman. He is survived by his four children, Michael Gleason (Maria),...

Edwin Wayne Johnson, Jr., 54, of Conover, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Wayne was born on September 1, 1967 in Iredell County to Edwin Wayne Johnson and the late Sandra Nash Johnson. He worked at Lyle Creek Elementary School. Wayne loved his family, cars, Harley-Davidson, Elvis and music. In addition to his mother, Wayne is preceded in death by his sister, Casandra Johnson. Wayne is survived by his father, Wayne Johnson, Sr. (Diane), wife,...

Ruth Emma Feimster Fox Welshans, 90, of Statesville, passed away on September 15, 2021 at Maple Leaf Health Care after a period of declining health.                                     ...

James W. Johnson III, 58, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. James was born June 29, 1963 in Covington, KY and was the son of Elouise Kirby Self (Larry) and the late James Wilbur Johnson, Jr. He attended Colquitt High School and on May 31, 1985 he married Tonda Waugh Johnson, who survives. He was the type of man that if he called you a friend, it was a friend for life. He would give the shirt off his back and was always just a phone call...

Chloe Lucinda Handy Davidson, 84, of Statesville, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home with her husband of twenty-nine years, Henry “Bob” Davidson, and family by her side. Chloe was born on May 2, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late Mack Montgomery Handy and Leona “Ona” Adams Handy. Chloe was a wonderful mother and loved her family. She loved gardening and enjoyed being outside. She also loved trips to the mountains. Chloe was...

Glenn Dale Cornett, 73, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Davis Regional Hospital after a battle with Covid 19. Glenn was born on April 28, 1948 in Watauga County and was the son of Raymond Lee Cornett and the late Jean Townsend Cornett. He graduated from Harmony High School and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was the owner of Red Dirt Road Trucking in Statesville. He attended Central Assembly of God Church in Boone, NC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Harold Clyde Sherrill, Jr., 82, passed from this earth Friday, September 10, 2021.  Harold was born on January 29, 1939 in Iredell County, the son of the late Harold C. Sherrill, Sr. and Frances Eagle Sherrill.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Roberta S. Ashley (Frank), and a brother, James Ronald Sherrill. Harold was a 1957 graduate of Statesville High School and attended Mitchell and Catawba Colleges.  Harold’s passions for hunting, fishing, and the...

Mildred Aileen Rumple Hall, 76, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. Aileen was born on April 25, 1945 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Jasper Morrison and Mildred Eidson Rumple. She was a graduate of Celeste Hinkle High School and was retired from Cairns Studios where she was a seamer on pottery creations. In addition to her parents, Aileen was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Diana Rominger and sister, Judy R....

Paul Edwin Klaene, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice House. There will be a visitation at Troutman Funeral Home from 5-7 pm on Monday, September 13, 2021 followed by a private service. Paul was a graduate of Xavier University and East Carolina University where he obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Physics. He was an active parishioner of St. Philip Catholic Church in Statesville and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from...