Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
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...
Chester Paul Middlesworth
Apr 7, 2026
Chester Paul Middlesworth, civic leader and longtime general manager of The Record and Landmark, died on April 7 at age 97.
He was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1929, the only child of C. E. and Pauline Middlesworth. His family moved to Statesville in 1938 after his father visited the area and bought a local newspaper, the Statesville Daily...
George Wayne Campbell
Apr 7, 2026
George Wayne Campbell, age 81, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Wayne was born on May 12, 1944, to the late Mattie Mae Campbell. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Barbara Ellis Campbell, whom he married on February 19, 1965. Also, his brother, William Campbell. Wayne was a...
James "Jim" Dalton Brendle
Apr 5, 2026
James “Jim” Dalton Brendle, 96, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on June 1, 1929, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Thad Noble Brendle and Ila Willard Brendle.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Summers Brendle, as well as his brother, Clell Brendle...
Clarence R. Steele
Apr 5, 2026
Clarence R. Steele, 86, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Clarence was born on July 8, 1939, in English, West Virginia, to the late Cecil and Corby England Steele. He found great joy in woodworking and yard work, and he loved driving his truck. Above all, he cherished spending time in the mountains.
In addition to...
Glindora Motley Smith
Apr 4, 2026
Glindora Motley Smith, 69, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on April 4th. She was born in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Glindora was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and steadfast faith. She proudly served her country as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force, carrying that same sense of dedication and resilience into every part of her life....
Bryan Keith Reavis
Apr 4, 2026
Bryan Keith Reavis, 59, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home.
Bryan was born on March 7, 1967, to the late Clyde Nelson Reavis and Janice Olivia Isenhour Reavis. He worked as a mechanic and welder.
Bryan loved family above all else. He enjoyed his pets, fishing, and the beach.
Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé...
Gene Lester Gordon
Apr 3, 2026
Gene Lester Gordon, 97, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home April 3, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on August 29, 1928, in Kinston, NC, Gene was the daughter of the late Faye (Foxman) and David Lester. She spent her early childhood in Wilson, NC, where her family moved when she was young. After graduating Coon High School,...
Kenneth Ray Johnson
Apr 3, 2026
Kenneth Ray Johnson, 75, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Kenneth was born on January 14, 1951, to the late Warren Harding Johnson and Lucille Bell Johnson. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. He retired from Dana as a machine operator.
He loved New York Yankees baseball and enjoyed going to baseball games....
Jacob "Jake" Brian Boyd
Apr 2, 2026
Jacob “Jake” Brian Boyd, 49, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Jake was born January 27, 1977, in Buchanan County, Virginia to the late Estel Perry Boyd and Catherine Dotson Boyd.
Jake was a great artist and a very lovable, kind-hearted person.
Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Renee Busler (Brad); girlfriend of many years, Lisa Templeton; stepchildren, nephew,...
Barbara Hutchens
Apr 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Hutchens on April 1, 2026. Barbara was a beloved Wife, Mother, Mamaw, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
Barbara will be remembered for her generous heart, gentle spirit, and the warmth of her beautiful smile. She had a special way of...
Dr. Peggy Louise Byers Gray
Mar 31, 2026
Peggy Louise Byers Gray, 90, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1935, to the late Archie Vance Byers and the late Cleo Louise Johnson Byers, Peggy was the oldest of six siblings. After graduating from Scotts High School, she enrolled in Mitchell College, then went on to Mars Hill College and Catawba...
Shelby Jean Murdock Karriker
Mar 30, 2026
Shelby Jean Murdock Karriker, 82, of Troutman, 12-5-1943 – 3-30-2026, peacefully went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Shelby Jean was born December 5, 1943, in Iredell County, to the late Lake Wood Murdock and Pearl Jane Myers Murdock.
Shelby Jean graduated from Troutman High School, married and raised three children...
Lisa Coley Rhoades
Mar 30, 2026
Lisa Gaye Coley Rhoades, 62, of Troutman, passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House.
Lisa, born on May 8, 1963, in Iredell County, was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas A. Coley and Brenda Owens Coley. She was a proud graduate of North Iredell High School.
Lisa had a true passion for creativity and...
Kathy Lynn Totten Roles
Mar 29, 2026
Kathy Lynn Totten Roles, 57, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her home.
Kathy was born on September 18, 1968, in Williamson, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Garfield Totten Jr. and Gladys Dotson Totten. She was a graduate of Van High School in Van, West Virginia, and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Kathy had...
Evelyn Carol Howard Brooks
Mar 29, 2026
Evelyn Carol Howard Brooks, born on June 3, 1939, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on March 29, 2026, peacefully at her home in Troutman, North Carolina surrounded by her children. She was 86. A woman of extraordinary grace, warmth, and faith, Evelyn touched the lives of all who knew her with her generous spirit and radiant smile.
Evelyn grew up...
Mary Lena James Fox
Mar 27, 2026
Mary Lena James Fox, 88, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living.
Mary was born on November 20, 1937, to the late Herman James and Florence Brown James.
She graduated from Taylorsville High School. She worked at Beauty Maid Mills for over 30 years then at Zimmer from where she retired.
In her younger years she...
Christine Marie Freudenberg
Mar 26, 2026
The world is a little less bright (and definitely a lot quieter) today as we say goodbye to the legendary Christine Marie Freudenberg. Christine passed away peacefully, surrounded by her favorite humans—her son Sean, her husband John, and a tight-knit circle of family and friends—and, of course, the "mutt squad" that ruled her heart and her home: Jax, Daisy, and...
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