Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Barbara Eudy

Aug 20, 2024

Barbara Ann Miller Eudy, 79, of Statesville passed away on August 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County on March 9, 1945, to the late George Pressley Miller and Annie Louise Bollinger Miller.

She graduated from Scott High School in 1963 and worked for Carolina Mills and Zimmer Medical Products. She was...

Joel "Joe" Francis Potts

Aug 19, 2024

Joel “Joe” Francis Potts, age 72, of Statesville passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. Born on May 4, 1952, he was the son of the late William Marshall and Dora Nell Aderholdt Potts. He previously served as the Choir Director and Organist at Mulberry Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.

He is survived by one sister, Sherry Morris;...

Gerald Lee Johnson

Aug 19, 2024

Gerald Lee Johnson passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 19, 2024, at his home.

No services will be held at this time per his wishes.

If you wish to honor his memory, you may donate to his alma mater, North Carolina State University:

Online: https://give.ncsu.edu

By mail: Gift and...

Eric Murdock

Aug 17, 2024

Colonel Eric C. Murdock (Retired), 72, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 5, 1951, in Charlotte, NC.

Eric was the son of Conda Murdock and Betty Lazenby Murdock. He was married to the beautiful Kathryn...

Dr. Max Lewis

Aug 16, 2024

Newman Maxville Lewis November 15th, 1932 - August 14th, 2024

Dr. Newman Maxville Lewis, age 91, affectionately known as “Max”, “Doc”, or “Granddaddy”, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on August 14th, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Sally.  He was the only son of lifelong educators. His dad,...

Carlene Christy Schafer

Aug 15, 2024

Carlene Christy Schafer, beloved Wife, Mother, Memaw, Great Memaw, and Aunt, passed away peacefully at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC, on August 15, 2024, following a stroke and years of declining health due to dementia. She is now dancing with Jesus, likely organizing a tea party in celebration.

Carlene was born on May 21, 1936,...

Tommy Hedrick

Aug 13, 2024

Tommy Raymond Hedrick, 83, of Statesville, passed from this life to glory surrounded by family at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He lived a full life of love, laughter, and telling so many wonderful stories to be shared by the legacy he leaves behind. He was born July 31, 1941, in Catawba County and was the son...

Ferdinand Roman Rivera

Aug 10, 2024

Ferdinand Roman Rivera, age 76, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1948, in Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Adelo and Maria Concepcion Roman. Before his retirement, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry.

In addition to his parents, he...

Lathern "Pete" Honeycutt

Aug 10, 2024

Lathern “Pete” Sloan Honeycutt, 92, of Statesville, passed away, August 10, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Pete was born February 22, 1932, in Mooresville and was the son of the late Andrew Jessie Honeycutt and Della Freeze Honeycutt. He attended schools in Troutman and enlisted in the US Navy on April 5, 1951, where he served in...

Joel Kent Mcdaniel

Aug 9, 2024

Joel Kent McDaniel, 72, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Joel was born on February 22, 1952, in Iredell County to the late Jospeh Conway McDaniel and Barbara Lee Robertson McDaniel and graduated from North Iredell High School. In 1973, he married his wife, Janice Gail Freeze McDaniel and both were members of Friendship...

Matthew Lasswell

Aug 7, 2024

Matthew Jacob Lasswell, 49, of the Cool Spring Community, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1975, in Norwich, New York, to Sherry Lasswell and the late Martin Jesse “Doc” Lasswell.

Matt’s family moved to North Carolina when he was 10 years old, where...

Frank Paul Distefano

Aug 7, 2024

Frank Paul DiStefano, age 77, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in New Brunswick, NJ on November 13, 1946, he was the husband of Karen Peterson DiStefano and the son of the late Paul and Josephine Buscemi DiStefano. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Joseph, who passed...

Edward Boan

Aug 6, 2024

Edward Keith Boan, 67, of Statesville passed away on August 6, 2024, at his home residence. He was born on September 15, 1956, to the late James Earl Boan and Betty Carolyn Freeze Beneeld. His wife, Robin Christie Boan, survives.

No further services will be held at this time.

Jacob Mitch Goodman

Aug 3, 2024

Jacob Mitch Goodman, 39, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home.

Jacob was born on August 19, 1984, in Iredell County and was the son of Cory and Kim Porter Goodman. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he grew to have a strong faith in God. Jacob was a...

Ruth Joanna (Daniels) Creedmore

Aug 1, 2024

Ruth JoAnna Daniels Creedmore, 103, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Ruth was born on March 16, 1921, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Flake and Martha Southers Daniels. She attended Central and Scotts High School. Ruth went on to marry her husband, Ralph Austin Creedmore, who...

Lynn White

Jul 31, 2024

Lynn Mays White went to his eternal home on July 31, 2024. Born on June 22, 1931, in Hiddenite, NC, Lynn was the youngest of nine children of Henry Marvin and Dorcas Meadows White. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his wife, Lexine Allen White, his eight siblings (Grady White, Ida Mitchell, Ruth Meadows, Eva Childers,...

Patricia Ann Daly

Jul 31, 2024

Patrica Ann Daly passed away July 31st, 2024, at the age of 77 in Statesville, NC following a short illness. Ms. Daly was born in Metuchen NJ, March 10th, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Warren and Christine Daly of Statesville, NC.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband,...

Don Mills

Jul 29, 2024

Don Russell Mills, 81, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

Don was born August 21, 1942, in Iredell County. He was the son of the late Homer and Hazel Elizabeth Hoover Mills. In addition to his parents, Don was also preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Mills...

Martin Franklin Whitaker

Jul 28, 2024

Martin Franklin Whitaker, age 81, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Born in Davie County, NC, he was the son of the late John Henry and Hazel Faye Wall Whitaker. He was self-employed in the high-rise construction industry before his retirement. He attended Ostwalt Baptist Church in Troutman, NC for many years. Martin loved going to...

Joel Edward Ohlsen

Jul 26, 2024

Joel Edward Ohlsen, age 78, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born at Parris Island, SC, he was the son of the late Winston Cobb and Edna Mae Corayer Ohlsen.

A graduate of Florida State University, he was employed in the banking industry in the sales division. He was of the Baptist faith...