OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Hester Sue Windsor Stikeleather

Hester Sue Windsor Stikeleather

Jul 14, 2025

Hester Sue Windsor Stikeleather, 98, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf.

Hester was born July 10, 1927, in Iredell County, to the late Morrison Windsor and Mary Lee Bernard Windsor. She was a graduate of Harmony High School and was married to Brantily David “Doll” Stikeleather, who preceded her in death in...

Charles McCombs

Charles McCombs

Jul 12, 2025

Charles McCombs, 76, of Harmony, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House.

Charley was born on September 9, 1948, to the late Rosco McCombs and Vangie White McCombs. He worked as a groundskeeper for Tyson Foods.

Charley loved fishing, hunting, and restoring anything he could put his hands on. He loved riding his motorcycle and horses. He loved...

Gerald LeRoy Williams

Gerald LeRoy Williams

Jul 8, 2025

Gerald Williams (aka Jerry), 84 years of age, went home to be with our lord and savior, Jesus on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025.

Jerry is the beloved husband of Joan Williams, and father of Wendy (Larry) Snowberger and Kristi Williams. A grandfather to Kevin (Erin) Snowberger, Shawn (Ceejay) Snowberger, and Ryan (Anna) Snowberger, and several great grandchildren. Jerry is survived...

Keith David Lyon

Keith David Lyon

Jul 6, 2025

Keith David Lyon, 63, of Troutman, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence.

Keith was born January 11, 1962, in Los Angeles County, California, to the late Eugene Lyon and Rosalie Insalaco Lyon. He was a graduate of Simi Valley High School. He loved off road "Jeeping", and he dearly loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his...

William Jamie Riddle

William Jamie Riddle

Jul 5, 2025

William Jamie Riddle, 36, of Harmony, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Jamie was born June 20, 1989, in Iredell County, and was the son of Connie Reavis and Marty Riddle. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School, class of 2009.

Jamie was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Union...

June Carol Sharpe McCoy

June Carol Sharpe McCoy

Jul 5, 2025

Mrs. June Carol Sharpe McCoy, 79, of Statesville passed away on July 5, 2025, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville.

Born in Iredell County, in the Sandy Springs Community of Harmony, N. C., on July 16, 1945, June was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Hattie Shore Sharpe. On February 14, 1964, she married John William (Johnny) McCoy, and...

Margaret Reavis

Margaret Reavis

Jul 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Margaret M. Reavis, age 92, of Statesville, NC, passed away on July 5th, 2025, with her son, Marvin, by her side.

Born on December 23, 1932, in Iredell County to Calvin Turner and Cordie Upright, she was the second oldest of eight children. She spent most of her working years as a textile worker at...

Stewart Howard "Buddy" Graves

Stewart Howard "Buddy" Graves

Jul 4, 2025

Stewart Howard (Buddy) Graves, passed on to Heaven and found comfort, peace and freedom of pain, on July 4, 2025, Independence Day. He was surrounded by his family and friends that loved him dearly.

Buddy was born in Maine on February 16, 1948. His parents were Richard Foster Graves and Shirley Howard Graves, who are predeceased. When he was 3, his...

Sally Jane Troutman McDaniels

Sally Jane Troutman McDaniels

Jul 4, 2025

Sally Jane Troutman McDaniels, 85, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home.

Jane was born May 12, 1940 to the late Reuben Eugene Troutman and Dorothy Lee Gilleland Troutman. She graduated from Troutman High School and went on to work for the Barium Springs Children’s Home, managing food service for 30 years.

She volunteered her time for...

Herman Glenn Queen Jr.

Herman Glenn Queen Jr.

Jul 4, 2025

Herman Glenn Queen Jr, age 75, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was the son of the late Herman Glenn Queen Sr and Bonnie Lee Moody Queen. He was a retired cabinet maker and a graduate of Statesville High School. He was a member of East Side Baptist...

John Franklin Steele

John Franklin Steele

Jul 4, 2025

John Franklin “Frankie” Steele, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home.

Frankie was born on September 8, 1946 to the late Lonnie Knox Steele and Edith Virginia Crouch Steele. He attended Cool Spring school and graduated from North Iredell High School. He went on to serve in the US Army.

He was a member of Fifth...

Margaret Neilson Lillard

Margaret Neilson Lillard

Jul 3, 2025

Margaret Neilson Lillard, 87 of Statesville, passed away on July 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Clyde C. Neilson and Mary Salene Mills Neilson. Margaret was an honor graduate of Troutman High School, Mitchell Community College, and the University of Memphis. She was employed as a civilian at Air Force bases in Utah, Panama, and Nevada. After her husband’s...

James Donald Stewart

James Donald Stewart

Jul 3, 2025

James Stewart, 50, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with a late onset diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy that he received in March of 2020.

James was born October 7, 1974, to Donald Stewart and Robin Spaugh Ward.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brandy Best; daughters, Kenleigh Stewart...

Stanley Dean Sharpe

Stanley Dean Sharpe

Jul 3, 2025

Stanley Dean Sharpe, lovingly known as “Papa Stan”, 64, of Stony Point, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center.

Stan was born July 10, 1960 to the late Jack L. Sharpe and Lois M. Sigmon Sharpe. He graduated from West Iredell High School, class of 1978. He loved music and spending time playing his guitar and banjo, especially...

Christopher Allen Neaves

Christopher Allen Neaves

Jun 30, 2025

Christopher Allen Neaves, 41, of Troutman, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, in Statesville, NC.

Allen was born September 29, 1983, in Iredell County, to the late Randall Kit Neaves and Sybil Lorraine Bustle Tyson, who survives.

In addition to his father, Allen was preceded in death by a sister, Sybil Marie Sherrill Neaves.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son,...

Donna Gail Goodin Hoover

Donna Gail Goodin Hoover

Jun 30, 2025

Donna Goodin Hoover was born August 2, 1960, to the late Johnnie Mack Goodin and Mary Sue Pope Goodin. She woke up in the arms of the Lord on June 30, 2025.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Sue Pope Goodin, her husband of 42 years, Rev. Newton Hoover, her daughters, Sallie Hughes (Jon), Elizabeth Brittain (Alan Reavis), and Madison...

Kelsea Ortega Araujo

Kelsea Ortega Araujo

Jun 28, 2025

Kelsea Ortega Araujo passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Kelsea was born on December 9, 2024, to Paloma Ortega and Mario Araujo.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic, 525 Camden Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving Kelsea’s family.

Forest "Mitch" Loyd Mitchell

Forest "Mitch" Loyd Mitchell

Jun 26, 2025

Forest Loyd “Mitch” Mitchell, 90, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mitch was born January 16, 1935, in Iredell County, to the late George Mitchell and Hester Loyd Mitchell. He was a member of Covenant ARP Church, and the owner of Eastwood Exxon for 40 years. He was a generous warm-hearted man...

Saroj Rajapaksa

Saroj Rajapaksa

Jun 25, 2025

Saroj Rajapaksa, 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wisdom and kindness. He was born on December 1, 1950, to Colonel George Wilfred Rajapaksa and Kamala Rajapaksa. Saroj is survived by his loving wife, Priyam Rajapaksa; son, Dylan Rajapaksa; daughter, Nimisha Rajapaksa. He loved his wife deeply since he was young,...

Gwen A. Coley

Gwen A. Coley

Jun 25, 2025

Mrs. Gwen A. Coley, 87, of Statesville, departed this earth on June 25, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, and immediately stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Wilkes County, N.C. on May 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Tally E. Anderson and Elizabeth E. Farmer Anderson.

Gwen was retired as office manager...

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