Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Ronald "Duck" Norman Wyatt
Feb 11, 2026
Ronald “Duck” Norman Wyatt, 60, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Duck was born on January 13, 1966, to the late Everette Eugene Wyatt and Sandra Anderson Wyatt.
A Marine veteran who was known for his patriotism and service to the community, Duck previously served as Troutman town manager, the town’s mayor, and Iredell County register of deeds after...
Harry Jefferson Beard
Feb 7, 2026
Harry Jefferson Beard, 93, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Harry was born on July 5, 1932, in Staunton, Virginia, to Anna Ruth Aldhizer Beard and Edward Sidney Beard. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1951, where he proudly served as a captain of the football team and fondly recalled those years throughout his life. Harry...
Virgil David Whitener
Feb 6, 2026
Virgil David Whitener, 64, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Virgil was born on May 23, 1961, to Brenda Warren Whitener and the late Robert Whitener.
He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and worked at Cintas Uniform Service, previously Rental Uniform Service.
He was a Jeep enthusiast and loved four-wheeling and farming on his tractor. He enjoyed helping...
Vera Whisnant Bowman
Feb 5, 2026
Vera Whisnant Bowman, 77, of Union Grove, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 29, 1948, Vera was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who spent her life sharing love, faith, and kindness with all who knew her. Vera was married to Chester Bowman for many years, and together they...
Harold Drake Doty
Feb 4, 2026
Harold Drake Doty, age 89, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, following kidney failure. He was born on December 11, 1936, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to William Harold Doty and Muriel Margaret Doty. Drake began his career in the automotive industry at the age of eleven, helping with odd jobs at Doty’s Garage, a family business...
Shirley Anne Ward Byrd
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley Anne Ward Byrd, 90, of Statesville, N.C. has entered the Kingdom, triumphant. She passed peacefully on February 4, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House, six and a half weeks after her husband of 72 years.
Shirley was born May 20, 1935, in Spindale, NC to the late Howard Franklin Ward, Sr. and Faye Ledford Ward. She was a member of Western...
Angeleta "Angie" Suzette Moore
Feb 3, 2026
Angeleta “Angie” Suzette Moore, 64, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital.
Angie was born March 3, 1961, in Moorehead City, NC, to the late John Wesley Moore and Mary Frances Teague Hepler. She was a wonderful mother who dearly loved her children, and she lit up every room she entered.
Left to cherish Angie’s memory...
Diana Barter
Feb 2, 2026
Diana Barter, 66, of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away on February 2, 2026.
Born in Bethpage, New York, Diana grew up in Centereach and carried her love for family and community throughout her life. She worked as a licensed optician and was known for her caring nature and dedication to helping others.
Diana enjoyed playing softball and field hockey and had a...
Blair Galt Baldwin
Feb 1, 2026
Blair Galt Baldwin, 88, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Blair was born on January 9, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Carrington Grigsby Galt and Martha Roberts Galt. She received a bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin University and worked in sales and design for Willis Wayside Furniture in Virginia...
Robert Lee McAllister
Feb 1, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” (BobbyLee) McAllister, age 71, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana, Madison County, to Archie Lee and Norma Jean McAllister. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1973, where he was active in boxing and proudly earned the Golden Gloves...
Myrtle Ostwalt Freeze
Jan 31, 2026
Myrtle Ostwalt Freeze, 95, of Statesville, entered her heavenly home, January 31, 2026. Mrs. Freeze was born October 15, 1930, to Gray Bynum Ostwalt and Jessie Mae Lippard Ostwalt.
She was a 1949 graduate of Celeste Henkel High School and later graduated from Mitchell Community College. She was employed by Iredell County in various administrative positions and retired from the Iredell...
Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe
Jan 30, 2026
Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe, 84, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Jurney’s Assisted Living.
Fran was born February 4, 1941, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Frederick Holmes Ewell and Pauline Love Ewell. She was a graduate of Statesville High School and of Statesville Business College. She worked as an Interior Designer in the furniture industry. In...
Wesley Clay Elliott, Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Wesley Clay Elliott Sr. went home to his reward on Friday, January 30, 2026. He passed peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a lengthy illness.
Clay was born on October 28, 1947, in Iredell County to Frank Elliott and Mildred Ostwalt Elliott. He attended Celeste Henkel High School and graduated from South Iredell High School. Clay proudly served...
Sylvia Sue Everidge
Jan 30, 2026
**Due to inclement weather, the service will now be held in the Troutman Funeral Home Chapel**
Sylvia Sue Everidge, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Born on July 17, 1940, in Statesville, she was the daughter of the late Rowe Monroe Sherrill and Daisy Sells Sherrill. Sue, known for...
Ernest Randolph Hosch
Jan 25, 2026
Ernest Randolph Hosch, age 51, of Iredell County went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Baptist Hospital. He suffered a heart attack on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Randy was born March 10, 1974, in Winder, Georgia to David and Wanda Hosch. He also had 3 brothers, Dwayne, Kevin, and Phillip. He graduated from West Rowan High School...
Timothy Wayne Greer
Jan 25, 2026
Timothy Wayne Greer, 60, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home.
Tim was born May 2, 1965, in Iredell County, to David Len Greer and the late Barbarra Malcolm Greer. He was a graduate of South Iredell High School, class of 1983, and he was a mechanic at Bunton-Lebe, Inc.
In addition to his father, those left...
Dorothy Sue Sloan Campbell
Jan 24, 2026
Dorothy Sue Sloan Campbell, 87, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Dorothy was born December 1, 1938, in Iredell County, to the late Rex Orren Sloan and Edna McCurdy Sloan. She received an associate degree from Mitchell Community College and she worked as a Substitute Teacher. She was a member of Eastside...
Evelyn Stroud
Jan 23, 2026
Evelyn Mae Loveless Stroud, 82, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Evelyn was born on July 19, 1943, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, to the late Chrisley Lidge Loveless and Tempie DeLoach Loveless. She married Ruben Franklin Stroud who passed away in 2016.
She was a founding and current member of Countryside Baptist Church. She loved...
Jocelyn Bartholomew Sugimoto
Jan 23, 2026
Jocelyn Bartholomew Sugimoto, 80, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Jocelyn was born on May 27, 1945, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Rev. Dr. Alfred C. Bartholomew and Joyce Studenmond Bartholomew. She graduated from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Jocelyn worked at the Statesville Family YMCA for 30 years as a water fitness instructor.
Left to cherish her memory...
Larry Dean Johnson
Jan 19, 2026
Larry Dean Johnson, 77, of Statesville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1948, in Iredell County to the late James Burl Johnson and Belva Walker Johnson.
Larry attended Cool Springs High School and served in the US Army from 1965 until 1968, serving in Germany during that time. On June...
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