Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Michael "Fluke" Lee Smith
Jun 24, 2025
Michael Lee Smith “Fluke”, 68, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville.
Mike was born September 23, 1956, in Iredell County, to the late Louie Lee Smith and Barbara Orbison Davidson. He worked at Walmart for many years. He loved bowling, playing softball and participating in local theater productions. He was also...
Anita Irene Irwin Smith
Jun 24, 2025
Anita Irene Irwin Smith, 79, of Troutman, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Anita was born December 7, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Elmer and Helen Irwin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harrison Smith, son, Gregory Smith, and a brother, Roger Irwin.
Those left to cherish Anita’s...
Ralph Gobble
Jun 23, 2025
Ralph Howard Gobble, 77, of Dobson, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his residence.
Ralph was born June 25, 1947, in Cleveland, Virginia, to the late Dave Gobble and Elizabeth Fields Gobble.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Lambert Gobble, an infant sibling, and sisters, Patty Howard, Linda Duty and Mary Ferrell.
Those left...
William Edward Bee, II
Jun 23, 2025
William Edward Bee, II, 73, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his residence.
William was born on December 31, 1951, in Wayne County, Michigan to the late George Edward Bee and Norma Willett Bee.
William is survived by his beloved wife, Sheryl Lynn Stroupe Lyndon Bee; sons, Michael Anthony Bee of Phoenix, AZ, Shannon Ashley Lyndon (Holly)...
Lester Sealey Wiseman
Jun 22, 2025
Lester Sealey Wiseman of Mooresville passed away on June 22, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 31, 1940, in McDowell County, NC, to Cecil S. Wiseman and Emma Lou Holtsclaw. Lester had a successful career in the automobile industry, working in it for most of his life. He had a deep love for the North Carolina mountains...
Jo Ann Kistler
Jun 22, 2025
Jo Ann Saylor Kistler was born on May 18, 1940, in Winston-Salem, NC and died on June 22, 2025, of complications due to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
She is the daughter of the late Joseph Allen Saylor and Lila Mae Bowen Saylor. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, M. Kent Holcomb, Bob A. Jones and Bobby...
Catherine Higbee Mize
Jun 21, 2025
Catherine Higbee Mize, 67, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a period of declining health.
Catherine was born August 18, 1957, in Rowan County, NC to the late Dale Strohe Higbee and Jane Nash Higbee. Catherine attended the Cannon School in Concord and, after a move to Columbia, SC, she attended...
Frank Howard Long, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
Frank Howard Long, Jr., 76, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Frank was born February 26, 1949, in Iredell County, to the late Frank Howard Long, Sr. and Hazel Munday Long. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School (class of 1967), and he attended Mitchell Community College and Appalachian...
Shelva Setzer Lockamy
Jun 20, 2025
Shelva Setzer Lockamy, 88, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House.
Shelva was born February 17, 1937, to the late Jack Ray Setzer and the late Odessa Hartness Setzer. She graduated from Cool Spring High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Lockamy, Sr.
Left to cherish her...
Ronnie Kay Jones, Sr.
Jun 19, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Jones Sr. departed this life peacefully at the age of 77 on June 19, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Hospital in Wilmington, NC. Ronnie is the son of the late Jesse William Jones and Blanche Mullis Jones. He was born in Ashe County on May 5, 1948.
Ronnie was an avid UNC Tarheel basketball fan, which would be obvious...
Roy Randolph Moore
Jun 18, 2025
Mr. Roy Moore, affectionately known as Randolph, departed this life peacefully at the age of 81 at his residence on June 18, 2025. Roy is the son of the late Reverend C. M. Moore and Mary Eliza Banks Moore. He was born in Iredell County on February 3, 1944.
Randolph was an avid gardener, farmer, and truck driver. In his younger...
Peggy Shive
Jun 18, 2025
Peggy Jean Compton Shive, 83, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Gordon Hospice House.
Peggy was born December 23, 1941, to the late John Daniel Compton and the late Lucy Templeton Compton.
Peggy worked for many years as the secretary of Auto Parts and Electric in Statesville.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Ellen Jane Knox Myers
Jun 17, 2025
Ellen Jane Knox Myers, 82, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Ellen was born on June 8, 1943, in Statesville, to the late Robert Don Knox and Ruby Crouch Knox. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, and she was a member of Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church. She played basketball in...
Jesse Ray Shumaker
Jun 16, 2025
Jesse Ray Shumaker, 66, of Statesville, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Jesse was born on December 26, 1958, in Iredell County, to the late Ray Dwight Shoemaker and Patricia Mae England Shoemaker.
In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by a daughter, Tiffany Livingston.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Nicole...
Angela Marie Cook Belcher
Jun 15, 2025
Angela Marie Cook Belcher, 44, of Harmony, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Angela was born February 14, 1981, in Iredell County to Roger Dale Cook and the late Bonnie Gail Dyson Cook. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School and on April 21, 2007, she married James Allen Belcher, who survives. Angela worked at Wal-Mart for...
Joanne "Jo" Louise Malzi
Jun 13, 2025
Joanne “Jo” Louise Malzi, 64, of Stony Point, NC passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Joanne was born September 27, 1960, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert G. Lydic and Theresa L. Poborski. She was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School. She was a store manager for Talbots clothing store for many years.
Joanne had a big...
Lorene Victoria Beck Wallace
Jun 11, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Lorene Victoria Beck Wallace; known to many as “Mawmaw”. Lorene, 87, of Statesville NC, passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with her family by her side.
Lorene was born January 3, 1938, in Iredell County to the late David Luther and Nancy...
Susan Corbett Dawson
Jun 9, 2025
Susan Corbett Dawson closed the book on her amazing life on June 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born December 1, 1951, in Statesville, Susan cultivated a life of service and caring for both people and her furry friends.
She lived an adventurous life as well, starting at age twenty-one as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, a career she absolutely...
Banks Lee Moose, Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Banks Lee Moose Jr. “Moose”, 50, of Troutman passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Banks was born on October 23, 1974, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Banks and Shirley Moose.
Banks spent most of his time working as a mechanic, which he learned from his dad. In his free time Banks loved fishing and playing...
James Thomas Barbour
Jun 8, 2025
James Thomas Barbour, 85, of Statesville, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville.
The family of Mr. Barbour will receive friends at 11:00 am, Friday, June 13 at Providence Methodist Church in Statesville, NC. Funeral to immediately follow at 12:00 pm. Pastor David Bradley will be officiating the services. Burial will follow at a later date.
Mr. Barbour...
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