Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Roderick "Leon" Marlowe
Apr 29, 2026
Roderick “Leon” Marlowe, 80, of Traphill, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Baptist Hospital.
Leon was born June 15, 1945, to the late S.C. Marlowe and Ennice Prevette Marlowe. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired from Hoechst Celanese, where he worked as a machine mechanic. He was also a member of Masonic...
Joan Marie Browning Adams
Apr 28, 2026
Joan Marie Browning Adams “Joanie” passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 28, 2026, in Troutman, NC.
Born April 15, 1947, in Mershon, KY, to Asa Edward Browning and Virgie Marie Moore Browning, she was raised in Richmond and Centerville, IN. She married the love of her life, Gerry Lee Adams, on October 29, 1964. Mother of two children that loved...
Rebecca Tulbert White Poplin
Apr 28, 2026
Rebecca Tulbert White Poplin of Statesville died at her home on April 28, 2026, at the age of 87 following a long decline in her health. Energetic and always on the go until her later years, she faced several serious health challenges with an amazing attitude, did what she needed to do to get back on her feet, and kept...
Ronald Frank Moracco
Apr 26, 2026
Ronald Frank Moracco, 73, of Troutman, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home.
Ronald was born on July 3, 1952, in Utica, New York, to the late Joseph Salvatore Moracco and Helen Lombardo Moracco. He attended Watermark Church and was a well-respected teacher and coach throughout his life.
Ronald coached baseball, golf, and basketball, and also taught Driver’s Education, leaving...
Emma Louise Gurley Foster
Apr 25, 2026
Emma Louise Gurley Foster, 79, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2026.
Emma was born on July 18, 1946, in Statesville, North Carolina, where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of George Gurley and Beatrice Carter Gurley, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Cool Spring School in 1964.
On November...
Sylvia Irene Yurich Shumake
Apr 23, 2026
Sylvia Irene Yurich Shumake, 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home.
Sylvia was born on April 11, 1943, in Rockingham County to the late Joseph Yurich and Myrtle Phillips Yurich. She attended Mitchell College, where she earned an associate degree in music and sang in the chorus. Sylvia was a former owner of Kat’s...
Ursula Ruth Klinger
Apr 23, 2026
Ursula Klinger, of Troutman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home.
Ursula was born March 9, 1959, in Dampierre-sur-Blevy, France, and was the daughter of Donald and Eva Warnack Mason.
Ursula was, above everything else, a best friend. For 42 years her husband would tell you that's exactly what she was to him — not just a partner,...
Colene Deal Mullis
Apr 22, 2026
Colene Deal Mullis, 86, of Statesville, passed away peacefully in her sleep following a brief ailment on April 22, 2026.
She was born in Taylorsville, NC, on June 25, 1939. Colene was known for her quiet strength and calm grace. She was not one to say much, but when she saw fit to share her wisdom, everyone paid attention. An avid...
Robert Burl Moore
Apr 22, 2026
Robert Burl Moore, a lifelong North Carolinian whose quiet leadership and deep devotion to family, church and community defined his life, died peacefully in Statesville on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was 92.
Born Oct. 15, 1933, in Olin, North Carolina, Robert was the youngest of 11 children born to Thomas Dixon Moore and Annie E. Weisner Moore. He grew up...
Peggy Pope Daniels
Apr 20, 2026
Peggy Pope Daniels, 86, of Troutman, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1939, in Iredell County, to the late Paul Eugene Pope and Minnie Privette Pope.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Linnie Dual Daniels; son, Paul Daniels; sister, Wilma Scalea; and brother, Clyde Pope.
Left...
Oscar Lee Thomason, Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Oscar Lee Thomason, Jr., 96, of Troutman, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home.
Oscar was born on April 16, 1930, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Oscar Lee Thomason and Hazel Calloway Thomason. He was a graduate of Rural Hall High School in Rural Hall, North Carolina, and was employed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in...
Carroll Dean Shumaker
Apr 17, 2026
Carroll Dean Shumaker, age 85, passed away on April 17, 2026 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC following a lengthy illness.
Carroll was born on March 13,1941 in Iredell County to Thomas Shumaker and Annie Bell Brown Shumaker. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Wayne Hepler. Surviving are two daughters, Alana Geiger of Statesville...
Benito Scafidi
Apr 16, 2026
Benito Scafidi died April 16th 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Benito was born in Palermo Sicily and came to America in his 20’s.
He loved to cook for his family as well as playing cards and listening to Italian music. He also loved being out in the sun and gardening.
He is survived by his wife Lydia of 56 years, his...
Charles Coyte Hager
Apr 16, 2026
Charles Coyte Hager, Jr., 84, of Harmony, passed away on April 16, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Charles was born on March 21, 1942, to the late Charles Coyte Hager, Sr. and Vina Greer Hager. He went to Cool Spring High School.
A man who appreciated life’s simple pleasures, Charles enjoyed fishing, watching football, gardening, and taking pride in his yard work....
Jean Settle
Apr 13, 2026
Jean Settle, 92, of the Cool Spring community, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, while residing in an assisted living community.
She was born in Cool Spring to the late Custus Howard “Buck” Beaty and Delphia Epps Sherrill Beaty. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Frank Settle, her sister, Virginia B. Moore, her...
Johnny Leroy Ford
Apr 13, 2026
Johnny Leroy Ford, 90, of Statesville departed this life for his heavenly home with Jesus on Monday April 13th at Gordon Hospice House.
Born December 15th, 1935, in the Sharpsburg Township of Iredell County, Leroy was the son of John Clark Ford and Edna Ruth Beckham.
He married the love of his life, Myrtle Sprinkle Ford, with whom he shared 40 years...
Gerald Conrad Bromstead
Apr 10, 2026
Gerald Conrad Bromstead, 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Gerald was born October 30,1942, in Denver, Colorado to the late Clarence Sidney Bromstead and Alice Marie Coffin Bromstead. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Colorado Boulder and worked as a Sales Executive for Weyerhaeuser...
Deward Leroy Kennedy
Apr 8, 2026
Deward Leroy Kennedy, 82, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home.
Leroy was born on September 8, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Deward Long Kennedy and Willie Mae Lindley Kennedy. He attended Statesville High School and later became the proud owner and operator of Kennedy’s Cleaning Service.
A longtime and devoted member of Northview Church of...
Vivian Jane Willis Taylor
Apr 8, 2026
Vivian Jane Willis Taylor, 86, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home.
Vivian was born on January 2, 1940, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to the late John Troy Willis and Bertha Cook Willis. She cherished time spent with her family and was especially devoted to her grandchildren, always taking an active role in their lives. She found joy...
James "Jim" Lee Lentz
Apr 8, 2026
James “Jim” Lee Lentz, 88, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House.
Jim was born September 10, 1937, in Iredell County, to the late Minor A. Lentz and Blanche Johnson Lentz. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, and he attended Diamond Hill Baptist Church and Chapel Hill United...
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