OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Jacob "Jake" Brian Boyd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Boyd Garfield Campbell Jr.

Boyd Garfield Campbell Jr.

Mar 26, 2026

Boyd Garfield Campbell Jr., 73, of Blackwelder Rd, Statesville departed this earth to join his heavenly father on March 26, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1952, in Iredell County and was the son of late Nellie Moose Campbell and Boyd Garfield Campbell. Boyd is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of fifty-five years, Becky Knox Campbell. Boyd...

Hampton Vincent "Vince" Cason

Hampton Vincent "Vince" Cason

Mar 25, 2026

Hampton Vincent “Vince” Cason, 75, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home.

Vince was born October 18, 1950, in St. Petersburg, FL, to the late Harold Lamar Cason and Marjorie Pearl Goforth Hoolihan. He was a Harley-Davidson Master Technician and the owner of Good As Gold Motorcycle Shop.

In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in...

Ralph Frank Brandt

Ralph Frank Brandt

Mar 24, 2026

Ralph Frank Brandt, 93, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House.

Ralph was born on September 12, 1932, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to the late Frank and Charlotta Brandt. He proudly served as a veteran of the United States Army. Following his military service, Ralph built a long and successful career...

Shannon Annette Suits

Shannon Annette Suits

Mar 24, 2026

Shannon Annette Suits of Statesville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Shannon was a strong, independent woman whose life was rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family. Known for her fiery personality and sassy sense of humor, she brought energy, laughter, and boldness into every room she entered. Her strength carried not...

Shirley Mae Baumer Davenport

Shirley Mae Baumer Davenport

Mar 23, 2026

Shirley Mae Baumer Davenport, 90, of Statesville, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 23, 2026.

Shirley was born April 25, 1935, in Zilwaukee, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late William Baumer and Lillian Sabraw Baumer. She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents. Shirley was preceded in death by her...

Lora "Lori" Ann Smith

Lora "Lori" Ann Smith

Mar 23, 2026

Lora “Lori” Ann Smith, 52, of Mt. Ulla, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at her home.

Lori was born July 24, 1973, in Nicholas County, West Virginia, and was the daughter of Guy Winston Smith and Nancy Lynn Moss Smith, who survive. She graduated from Greenbrier West High School in West Virginia and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Berea...

Harriet Barkley Oglesbee

Harriet Barkley Oglesbee

Mar 22, 2026

Harriet Barkley Oglesbee, 86, of Pineville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Born on September 27, 1939, in Iredell County, Harriet was the daughter of the late Harry Earl Barkley and Beatrice Gainey Barkley. She grew up in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and graduated from Erskine College...

Norma Sue Reid

Norma Sue Reid

Mar 20, 2026

Norma Sue Reid, 87, passed away at Gordon Hospice House on Friday, March 20, 2026. 

She was born November 7, 1938, in Iredell County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Myers Reid and Zelda Shaver Reid. Sue grew up in Statesville, NC. She graduated from Statesville Senior High School and attended Mitchell Community College for two years. She...

Cynthia Gayle Fox

Cynthia Gayle Fox

Mar 20, 2026

Cynthia Gayle Fox, 60, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Cynthia was born on May 11, 1965, to Mary James Fox and the late George Franklin “Frank” Fox. She was a graduate of South Iredell High School.

Cynthia enjoyed many years at LifeSpan in Troutman, where she formed lasting friendships and brought joy to those around her. She had...

Mary Louise Alderman Johnson

Mary Louise Alderman Johnson

Mar 20, 2026

Mary Louise Alderman Johnson, 81, of Statesville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026.

Mary Louise, the daughter of Enoch Wells Alderman and Louise Godwin Alderman, was born March 23, 1944, in Clinton, North Carolina. She attended Clinton city schools and graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College. Following graduation, she worked for the Departments of Social Services in Cumberland County, Rowan County,...

Jaxon Quinn Wansley

Jaxon Quinn Wansley

Mar 19, 2026

Jaxon Quinn Wansley passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2026. He was the son of Ethan Lee and Emilie Sue Godwin Wansley.

In addition to his parents, Jaxon is survived by his maternal grandmother, Debra Wright Renfro (Rodney Ballard); his maternal great grandmother, Susie Cochran (Steve); two uncles, Joshua Godwin (Niki Kristen) and Eli Renfro (Michaela); as well as a great...

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