Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Edward Lee "Shorty" Estes
Jun 1, 2026
Edward Lee “Shorty” Estes, 86, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Shorty was born on August 2, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Grady Jackson “Jack” Estes and Pearlie Mae Sipes Estes. A lifelong member of Fern Hill Baptist Church, he faithfully served as both a deacon and treasurer. For many...
Frances Almond Eudy
May 30, 2026
Frances Almond Eudy, 83, of Mocksville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born December 20, 1942, in Stanly County, to the late Daniel Monroe Almond and Myrtle Lambert Almond.
Frances was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. She was a loving and wonderful mother whose life revolved around her family. Later in life, her greatest joy...
Belinda Childers
May 25, 2026
Belinda Childers, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born June 28, 1940, in Alexander County, and was the daughter of the late Everette Childers and Eva White Childers. She is survived by several cousins.
A private family graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park, followed by a private family service at a later date.
Arrangements...
Jeffrey E. Moss
May 25, 2026
Jeffrey E. Moss, 63, passed away on Monday, May 25 at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeff had been suffering from the effects of heart attacks and strokes for several years.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Moss of Concord and sister, Jill Moss Morrow (Craig) of Statesville. He is also survived by his niece, Melissa Barnette (John), great nephews, Parker...
Mary Ann Pence
May 25, 2026
Mary Ann Pence 65, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at her home on May 25, 2026. Born on January 11, 1961, to the late William H. Summers and Betty Ruth Morrison Summers.
Cherishing her memory are her two daughters, Mary Beth Tomlin of Statesville and Kristy L. Pavelock (Ricky) of Fernandina Beach, FL, along with her six beloved grandchildren: Riley, Peyton,...
Joel Pruneda, Jr.
May 24, 2026
Joel Pruneda Jr. was born in Fort Benning, Georgia to his mother and father, Emma and Joel Pruneda. Joel was raised on the east side of Aurora, Illinois. He attended East Aurora High School, where he graduated in 1986 and actively participated in athletics like football, wrestling, baseball, and conditioning. Joel had studied to become an IV paramedic, but found...
June Carolyn Abernathy
May 24, 2026
June Carolyn Abernathy, 84, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
June was born on October 12, 1941, to the late Donald Harlee Abernathy and Rachel Cash Abernathy. She attended Statesville City Schools and graduated from Statesville High School in 1961. She later earned an associate degree in accounting from Mitchell Community College.
While...
Shirley Cook Heintz
May 24, 2026
It is with joy for Mom, yet heavy hearts for the rest of us, that Shirley Faye Cook Heintz took her final breaths on earth at 4:10 Sunday, May 24, 2026, to be welcomed into the arms of Jesus, where she will no longer have any form of cancer, sickness, or heartache.
Mom was the quiet strength behind our dad, us...
Philip Hay Schulz
May 23, 2026
Philip Hay Schulz, age 89, of Glen Allen, VA passed to Eternal Life on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
"Phil" was born on February 5, 1937, to Rev. Rudolph and Evelyn Hay Schulz in Keokuk, Iowa. His father was the President of Carthage College that was located just across the Mississippi River in Illinois. His family moved to Knoxville, TN in 1943....
Mark Thomas Reynolds
May 23, 2026
Mark Thomas Reynolds, 78, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House.
Mark Reynolds was born on January 8, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Johnnie C. Reynolds Sr. and R.E. Teague Reynolds. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and was a faithful...
Joey Michael Hall
May 22, 2026
Joey Michael Hall, 64, of Statesville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Joey was born January 28, 1962, in Lexington, Virginia, to the late Freeman Albert “Jerry” Hall and Mary Ann Hall, lived a life rich in faith, love, music, family, and purpose. Joey was a devoted husband, father, Jdaddy, Papa, brother, uncle, friend,...
James Beverly Dooley, Jr.
May 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Beverly Dooley, Jr., on May 22, 2026 in Lorton, VA following a brief illness.
Born May 6, 1957 in Statesville, North Carolina, Jim was the son of the late James Beverly Dooley, Sr. and Katherine Melcher Dooley, and the husband of Judy Yoon Dooley. Growing up in Statesville, Jim...
Barbara June Hager
May 21, 2026
Barbara June Hager, 89, died peacefully at the home she loved in the Cool Springs community of North Carolina, joining her Lord on May 21, 2026.
Born on December 31, 1936, in Farmington, Georgia, June was the daughter of Troy and Willie Belle Evans. She met the love of her life, Johnny Hager, at New Salem United Methodist Church, where she...
Nannie Mae Willoughby Thomas
May 21, 2026
Nannie Mae Willoughby Thomas, 89, passed away on May 21, 2026.
Nannie was born in Pink Hill, NC on June 30, 1936, to the late Richard Herman Willoughby and the late June Boyette. She lived in Hartly, Delaware for over 60 years before moving back home to North Carolina.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harold Hoover Thomas; sons, Curtis...
Delores Hailey Moore Mills
May 20, 2026
Delores Hailey Moore Mills, 94 of Troutman, passed away Wednesday May 20th, 2026, at Gordon's Hospice House after living years of independent living.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Perth ARP in Troutman, 204 West Avenue West, Troutman, NC on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by a 2:00 pm service.
Delores was born...
Vestal Irving Boyles Jr.
May 20, 2026
Vestal Irving Boyles, Jr., 84, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Irving was born on July 31, 1941, in Surry County, North Carolina, to the late Vestal Irving Boyles and Emma Lucille Hudspeth Boyles. A dedicated student and lifelong learner, he graduated from Pilot Mountain High School before earning a Bachelor...
Joseph "Joe" Herman Haynes
May 16, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Herman Haynes, age 93, Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026. Joe was born on Thursday, February 23, 1933, to Mildred Swaim and Colon Haynes of Davidson County, NC. The eldest of four siblings and all of his first cousins, Joe, grew up on the family farm and developed a love for agriculture at an...
Evelyn Ong Siew-Choo Cheek
May 15, 2026
Evelyn Ong Siew-Choo Cheek, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House from complications of heart disease and severe diabetes.
Evelyn was born on September 24, 1955, in Penang. She was the daughter of the late Khoo Phaik Poh and the late Ong Eng Chong.
She married Basil Cheek on December 7, 1985, and became a United...
Patricia Enders Johnson
May 14, 2026
Patricia Enders Johnson, 73, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14.
Born on St Patrick's Day to a devout Irish Catholic mother, it was fitting that she be named Patricia — though to friends and family, she was always Pat. Raised in Estell Manor, N.J., as the second of 15 children of the late Robert (Bob) and Mary Enders, Pat...
Mary Jane Heavener Wilson
May 13, 2026
Mary Jane Heavener Wilson, 86, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Mary was born May 5, 1940, in Cleveland County, and was the daughter of Von and Bessie Worthey Heavener.
Left to cherish Mary’s memory are her husband, Jerry Gates Wilson; daughter, Wanda Triplett; sons, Joey Wilson, Phillip Wilson and Tim Wilson; and...
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