Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Brenda Weisner

Jan 14, 2025

Brenda Weisner, 76, Mooresville North Carolina, passed away on the morning of January 14 surrounded by family after a battle with a severe bacterial infection. Born on August 15, 1948, in Statesville North Carolina, Brenda was a beloved teacher, mom, Grandmama and friend and was an active member in her many communities. She taught fifth and sixth grade for...

Jerry Sipes

Jan 13, 2025

Jerry Austin Sipes, 82, of Statesville, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Jerry was born in Iredell County on November 5, 1942, to the late Lester B. Sipes and Mable Hager Sipes. He was a graduate of Troutman High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member...

Phill Eugene Eller

Jan 12, 2025

Phill Eugene Eller, 82, of Statesville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home.

Phill was born October 22, 1942 to the late Wilson Phill Eller and Lucille Starrette Eller.

He attended Iredell County Schools and married Aundrea Marie Morrison Eller who survives.

He retired from Southern Screw after 29 years, and...

James Clarke

Jan 10, 2025

James “Jim” Edward Clarke Jr, 79 of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Jim was born on August 19, 1945, and was the son of the late James E. Clarke and Anna Brown Clarke. He was a graduate of East Paterson Memorial High School in New Jersey.  He served...

Julian Scott Campbell

Jan 10, 2025

Julian Scott Campbell, lovingly known as Scotty, 57, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Gordon Hospice House.

He was born in Statesville on July 30, 1967 to Elna Jolly Campbell and the late Julian D. Campbell.

He was a graduate of North Iredell High School class of 1985. He...

Michelle Leigh (Baker) Holman

Jan 10, 2025

Michelle Baker Holman, 48, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025.

Michelle was born January 12, 1976, to John Baker and Juanita Waller Lazenby.

She was a graduate of Southview Christian School and UNC Charlotte and went on to work for the City of Statesville. She loved hosting parties and entertaining. She had a passion for...

Betty Anderson

Jan 9, 2025

Betty Jo Steele Anderson, 81, of Troutman, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Betty was born August 12, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Clifford P. Steele and Virginia Thompson Steele. She was a graduate of Statesville High School and Meredith College. She worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and taught...

Wayne Cape

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Wayne Edgar Cape, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home.

He was born on February 22,1952, in Iredell County, to the late Parker and Mabel Cape.

He was preceded in death by his father, Parker Cape and mother, Mabel Cape.

Wayne leaves behind his loving wife, Ann Cape,...

Norma Ewing

Jan 8, 2025

Norma Jean Ewing, 70, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Norma was born January 29, 1954, in Wake County and was the daughter of the late Frances Gregory. She was raised by her grandmother, Myrtle Lambert, which is why she loved being a grandmother. Her grandkids were her life, and she loved...

Tommy Dowell

Jan 8, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” MacArthur Dowell, 82, of Union Grove, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence.

Tommy was born in Iredell County on February 27, 1942, to the late Dewey Fredrick Dowell and Velta Redmond Dowell. He was a graduate of Union Grove High School and Kings Business College.

He was in janitorial supply...

Amy Knapp

Jan 7, 2025

Amy Reddings Knapp, 51, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Amy was born in Iredell County on April 28, 1973, to James Reddings and Donna Ehret Reddings, who survive.

She was a member of Charis Community Church. She loved being outdoors, glamping, Halloween, spending time with her...

Betsy Jurney

Jan 7, 2025

Betsy Miller Sherrill Jurney, 76, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Betsy was born July 10, 1948, to the late William and Betty Miller Sherrill. Raised in Iredell County, she attended Monticello Elementary School and graduated from Scotts High School in 1966. She was a member of Sharon Lutheran Church...

Laura Kaye Crowson

Jan 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family of Laura Kaye Crowson, born in Statesville, North Carolina, to the late William B. Crowson and Dorothy Moore Crowson, was welcomed into eternal life at the age of 77 on January 6, 2025.

She was a proud graduate and loyal member of Statesville Senior high class of 1965. She attended...

Martha Sherrill

Jan 6, 2025

Martha Dyson Sherrill, 75, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th.  She was born November 25th, 1949, in Statesville, NC.

Martha was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served as Youth Leader and children’s Sunday School Teacher for over ten years.  Clay and Martha recently attended the Church of God in Troutman,...

Dottie Laclair

Jan 6, 2025

Berta “Dottie” Roseman Davidson LaClair, 87, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Dottie was born in Iredell County on November 30, 1937, to the late Roy Melmouth Davidson and Berta Candace Roseman Davidson. She attended Celeste Henkel High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing...

Ray Lambert

Jan 5, 2025

Ray Lambert, 76, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family

Joseph Roten

Jan 4, 2025

Joseph Darrell Roten, 83, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his residence, following a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.

Joseph was born March 19, 1941, in West Jefferson, to the late William Bartlett Roten and Margaret Ester Jones Roten. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church, where he...

Terry Loftin

Jan 1, 2025

Terry William Loftin, 69, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence.

Terry was born in Iredell County on April 29, 1955, to the late Harold O. Loftin and Nellie Byers Loftin. He attended South Iredell High School and worked as a roofer for JMS Roofing.

In addition to his parents, he...

Clyde Wilson

Dec 31, 2024

Clyde Wilson (Templeton) passed away on December 31, 2024, at Williams Place in Davidson, NC.

Clyde was born on November 1, 1938, to Clyde and Ruby Redmond Templeton. She grew up on a farm north of Statesville and attended Union Grove School and later Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem, NC. There she met her future husband, Jerry...

Jim Taylor

Dec 31, 2024

Jimmy “Jim” Albert Taylor, 89, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Jim was born in Davie County on June 30, 1935, to the late Henry A. Taylor and Ethel Childers Taylor.

He was the owner and operator of Taylor Furniture Company for 30 years, alongside his wife, Carolyn...