Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Christina Marie Walkup
Dec 22, 2025
Christina Marie Walkup, 48, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. Born on January 11, 1977, in the same city she called home throughout her life.
She was the beloved adopted daughter of Richard and Debbie Williams. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Williams. Christina’s life was enriched by the love and guidance of her...
Lois Barkley Miller
Dec 19, 2025
Lois Barkley Miller, 91, of Troutman, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Lois was born on December 12, 1934, to Irvin Tennette Barkley and Betty Lou Bass Barkley. She graduated from Troutman High School and worked in customer service before retiring. She was a member of Beulah Heights Wesleyan Church where she was the church organist.
Lois loved to sew and...
Dan Graham Wiles, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
Dan Graham Wiles, Sr., 89, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Dan was born on June 10, 1936, in Alleghany County, to the late Luther Wiles and Letha May Parsons Wiles. He was a 1954 graduate of Hawthorne High School in California, and a veteran of the US Marines. On October 1,...
Hugh Harris Ervin
Dec 17, 2025
Hugh Harris Ervin, 99, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025.
Hugh was born on April 9, 1926, in Statesville, North Carolina, to Earl McLelland Ervin and Nancy Cleora Harris Ervin. He grew up on the family farm just west of Statesville, a place that would remain the center of his life for nearly...
Archie Lee Miller
Dec 16, 2025
Archie Lee Miller, age 89, of Troutman, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on May 12, 1936, and was the son of the late Roby Baxter Miller and Josie Huffman Miller.
He was a member of Troutman Baptist Church, Troutman Volunteer Fire Department, Duck Creek Gun Club and he...
Sylvia Levan Lackey
Dec 15, 2025
Sylvia Levan Lackey, 75, of Statesville, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Sylvia was born February 12, 1950, in Iredell County, to the late Floyd David Levan and Lillie Mae Poteat Levan. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School, and she was the Vice President and co-owner of Statesville Stained Glass.
In addition to her parents,...
Robert Earl Byrd
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Earl Byrd, 90, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Robert was born December 17, 1934, in Union Mills, to the late Will Earl Byrd and Velma Koon Byrd. He served in the United States Navy in aviation electronics, which enabled him to travel extensively. He was member of Western Avenue Baptist...
Jose Nelson Cisneros
Dec 11, 2025
Jose Nelson Cisneros, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved brother, and dear friend, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025. Surrounded by his family, he passed away peacefully from natural causes in Iredell County, North Carolina, at the age of 65.
Jose was born on July 28, 1960, in La Union, El Salvador....
Robert David Hahn
Dec 10, 2025
Robert David Hahn was born on May 24, 1942 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. His childhood was not ideal, but he and his siblings persevered. His trials made him stronger and as an adult he was determined not to repeat his experiences with his own family. Growing up with next to nothing made him a champion for service to others. He began...
Teresa Ferrell Menscer Lambert Trivette
Dec 8, 2025
It is with much sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of our dear Mother, Nana, Aunt, wife and friend to many. Teresa Ferrell Menscer Lambert Trivette was born on January 15, 1954, at the old Long Hospital in Statesville. She was the daughter of Rex Hayden Menscer and Nobie Estelle Pinnix Menscer. Teresa died at the Baptist Hospital...
Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill
Dec 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill, 68, of Statesville, NC. She entered her heavenly home at the Gordon Hospice House on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a long courageous health battle.
Born on April 1, 1957, to the late Reid Loftis and Carolyn Little Raffie, Tina was a beloved wife, mother, memaw,...
Linda Kay Beard Wingler
Dec 8, 2025
Linda Kay Beard Wingler, 78, of Statesville, put up an amazing, good fight and received her crown of righteousness, peacefully, on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Linda was born October 20, 1947, in Caldwell County to the late Oscar Junior Beard and Lois Ingram Beard Jenkins. She was a member of The Rock Church. She retired from...
David Parham Hartness
Dec 8, 2025
David Parham Hartness, 87, of Statesville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. He was born April 5, 1938, in Iredell County, to the late Jeff Lee Hartness and Annie Fink Hartness. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Western Avenue Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded...
Evelyn Selena Wilkinson Kirkman
Dec 8, 2025
Evelyn Selena Wilkinson Kirkman, 82, of Statesville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Selena was born January 10, 1943, in Iredell County, to the late Everett Eugene Wilkinson and Hazel Elizabeth Lofland Wilkinson. She was a graduate of Statesville High School. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, shopping, designing, spending time with close friends, and she loved animals.
In addition...
Patsy Ruth Kilpatrick Dison
Dec 7, 2025
Patsy Ruth Dison, beloved mother, grandmother, “mamaw” and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
She was born on June 14, 1932, in Statesville, NC, and remained there her entire life, where she raised her family. Her beloved husband, Ralph Andrew Dison, preceded her in death in 1999. They were married 50 years. She was a...
Glenda Faye Thomas Miller
Dec 6, 2025
Glenda Faye Thomas Miller, age 87, of Troutman, passed away on December 6, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on June 11, 1938, and was the wife of Archie Lee Miller and the daughter of the late Daniel Edward “Ed” Thomas and Pearl Marie Cook Thomas.
She was a member of Troutman Baptist Church and was a graduate of Troutman...
William "Bill" Horace Stewart
Dec 6, 2025
William “Bill” Horace Stewart, 79, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Bill was born January 2, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Horace Daniel Stewart and Margaret Mae Stubbs Stewart. He was an active member of Western Avenue Baptist Church for 43 years, where he served in many roles. Some of...
Louisa Fleming
Dec 5, 2025
Louisa Troutman Fleming, a resident of Iredell County, died peacefully on December 5, 2025, at Maple Leaf nursing home in Statesville, NC. She was born on December 3, 1944, on an exceptionally cold day and passed from this world on a similar December day. She was 81 years old.
Louisa is survived by seven siblings, children of the late John Morrison...
Hoyte Edward Elliott
Dec 5, 2025
Hoyte Edward “Eddie” Elliott, 71, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Eddie was born March 20, 1954, to the late Hoyte Arnold Elliott and Nolena Compton Elliott. He was a graduate of South Iredell High School and the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
He dearly loved his family especially spending time with his...
Richard Michael Arone
Dec 4, 2025
Richard Michael Arone, 86, of Troutman, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Mitch Mack Hospice House.
Richard was born August 1, 1939, in White Plains, New York, to the late Joseph Michael Arone and Mary Bertrand Arone. He earned his master’s degree from NYU and worked as a Senior Executive Analyst for IBM.
Left to cherish Richard’s memory are his...
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