Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Apr 23, 2020

Rita Jean Renzoni Ruzewski passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 2nd, 2020 at the age of 78. Rita was born to parents Mario and Amy Renzoni on March 24th of 1942 in Depew, New York. She grew up as the eldest to her brother Ron Renzoni. She attended Hilbert College and worked for Fisher Price Toys and...

Apr 20, 2020

Mrs. Doris Walker Lippard passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 84.

She is preceded in death by husband, Earl S. Lippard, Jr. and survived by her daughter, Wendy Lippard, of Vancouver, Washington along with five stepchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Doris was born on April 9,1936, in Cabarrus County,...

Apr 20, 2020

Ruth Ann Eller Dishman, 81, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Statesville Autumn Care.

Mrs. Dishman was born April 28, 1938 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Howard and Laura McClannon Eller. She attended Iredell County Schools and on October 31, 1953, was married to the late Robert “Bob”...

Apr 18, 2020

Hazel Imogene Miller Davis, 87, of Statesville, North Carolina, entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House.  She was Jean or Sissy to those who knew and loved her.  Her sweet spirit will live on in her beloved husband of 58 years Cecil Davis, her two children Michael Davis (Robert...

Apr 17, 2020

Mrs. Edna Louise Galliher Rimmer, 87, of Troutman, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Rimmer was born February 25, 1933 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Arthur Furches Galliher and Clara Brown Galliher. She was a graduate of Troutman High School, where she was the Salutatorian of her...

Apr 17, 2020

Peggy DeAnne Warlick, 82, of Statesville, passed away, Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Ms. Warlick was born July 26, 1937 in Newell, NC and was the daughter of the late Samuel Newell Warlick and Eula Paschall Warlick. She was a graduate of Statesville City Schools and attended the University of North Carolina at...

Apr 15, 2020

Joan Hope Nichols Edmonds passed away on April 15, 2020 in her home. She ended her nine-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan was born in Tenino, Washington on February 24, 1939. Most of her life was spent in Western North Carolina. She grew up in Bryson City, raised her family in Maggie Valley and lived several years of her...

Apr 14, 2020

Lucille Hill Hastings, 79, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Accordius Health of Statesville.

Lucille was born April 19, 1940 in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Pearl Quincy Hill and Cleona Gardner Hill Huntley. She attended schools in Mecklenburg County, worked for Troutman Industries for over 20 years and retired...

Apr 14, 2020

On April 14th 2020 Holly knew she had finished her course; she had crossed the finish line all the while keeping her amazing faith.

To all of us who held her so dear, knew she was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Holly’s love was unconditional. She knew no boundaries when it...

Apr 12, 2020

Paul Foster Haughton, Sr., 91, of Troutman, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Mr. Haughton was born February 25, 1929 in Bakersfield, CA and was the son of the late Gayle and Charlcie Foster Haughton. He was a graduate of Trona, CA High School and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from THE University of Alabama. He served in...

Apr 12, 2020

Stephen Watt Nash, Jr., 80, known to all as “Bud”, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home outside of Statesville, NC. He was born on September 7, 1939, in the Shiloh community, to the late Stephen Watt Nash, Sr. and Betty Sherrill Nash.

Bud was a graduate of Celeste Henkel School and Mitchell...

Apr 11, 2020

Mr. Gerald A. “Jake” Griebel, 89, of Statesville, passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Jake was born August 2, 1930 in Lucinda, PA and was the son of the late Albert and Olive Lutz Griebel. He attended schools in Lucinda, PA and served in the US Army during the Korean War. On...

Apr 9, 2020

Mrs. Doris Ann Miller Massey, 88, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to her heavenly home, Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Mrs. Massey was born December 11, 1931 in Hickory, NC and was the daughter of the late William Alfred Miller and Ruby Marlowe Miller. On September 20, 1953, she married the love of her life, John W....

Apr 7, 2020

Edward Paul Johnson Sr., 78, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7. His passing at home during Holy Week and amid a global pandemic — as if to slip away quietly and unnoticed — was typical of Ed, who will be remembered both for his faith and for his humility.

Ed was born the third...

Apr 7, 2020

Rebecca Jane Price Driskill, 85, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Maple Leaf Health Care.

Mrs. Driskill was born November 17, 1934 in Mooresville, NC and was the daughter of the late John Franklin Price and Clara McLean Price. She was a graduate of Mooresville High School and attended Mitchell Community College. On March...

Apr 5, 2020

Dr. James Franklin Rodgers, 92, of Statesville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Sunday, April 5, 2020. Due to the shutting down of the country during the covid 19 pandemic, his family had a private graveside burial and elected to postpone his memorial service and obituary until now when public gatherings are permitted.

Apr 4, 2020

Patricia Walden Cook, 66, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her residence.

Pat was born May 12, 1953 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late William Dennis Walden and Helen Rimmer Christopher. She grew up at Barium Springs Home for Children and was a graduate of South Iredell High...

Apr 2, 2020

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, Vicki Lynn Hartline returned to her Heavenly Father at the age of 63. Vicki is lovingly remembered by her husband Mark, daughters Haley and Kelly, her brother Terry, her 10 grandchildren, cousins, aunts, and countless friends. A memorial in her honor will be held online with an in person memorial to be announced at a...

Apr 1, 2020

Mrs. Wilma Ruth Sloan Godfrey, 92, of Statesville, passed away, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home. Wilma was quiet by nature, but her character spoke volumes. She had a lovely singing voice which was only matched by her beautiful spirit. Additionally, she was endowed with an incredible work ethic which was valued by her miller father and her...

Mar 31, 2020

Sadly, we announce the passing of our dear husband, dad, and Papaw. He died at home with his family by his side on March 31, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born August 17, 1929, the second oldest of nine children to John Albert White and Connie Lamira Brown White. Wilson grew up during the depression on a...