Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Eloise (Little) Cook
May 31, 2024
We mourn the loss of another member of the great generation as Eloise Little Cook (Nootsie), 94, of Statesville died Friday, May 31, 2024.
Mrs. Cook was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1929 and was the youngest daughter of Joseph Reather Little and Monnie Leab Little.
She attended and graduated from Scotts High...
Ida Rose (Watts) Steele
May 29, 2024
Ida Rose Watts Steele, of Statesville, NC, age 76, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home. Born in Lancaster, SC, on September 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy H. Watts. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Dr. Charles A. Steele; one daughter,...
Cora Compton
May 28, 2024
Cora Mae Rumple Compton, 87, of Statesville, NC passed away at the Gordon Hospice House of Iredell County on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born in Troutman, NC to the late Kenneth Rumple and the late Velma Teague Rumple.
She graduated from Troutman High School in 1955. Cora worked as a fabric weaver at Uniglass Industries...
Mickey Nelson
May 22, 2024
Mickey Chilton Nelson, 76, of Mooresville, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her home.
Mickey was born on November 13, 1947, in Mount Airy, NC to the late Ada Bottoms Chilton. She was the owner of Nelson HillSide Farms where she took great pride and joy in caring for her horses. Mickey was a member...
Joseph "Harold" Davidson
May 22, 2024
Joseph Harold Davidson, 90, of Davidson Road, Statesville, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Harold was born on August 8, 1933, in Iredell County, North Carolina, to Joseph Coke Davidson and Virginia Nantz Davidson. He was raised on the family farm in West Iredell and helped his dad on the farm...
Joan (Dittman) Grimes
May 22, 2024
Joan Dittman Grimes, 82, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Joan was born on June 2, 1941, in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Richard F. Dittman and Elizabeth Schlenk Dittman. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she grew up, and later moved to Fairfax, Virginia. Joan retired from NALC...
Donald "Red" Claris Williams
May 21, 2024
Donald “Red” Claris Williams, age 86, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born October 17, 1937, in Iredell County, he was the husband of Priscilla “Jane” Williams and the son of the late Claris R. and Georgia Harris Williams.
He was employed as a sheet metal worker for 55 years with Statesville Roofing Company...
Kathryn "Katie Belle" England
May 21, 2024
Kathryn “Katie Belle” England, age 76, of Troutman, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born on October 10, 1947, she was the wife of Mickey England and the daughter of the late John Daniel and Mary Todd Cline.
She was a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School and retired as a head teller in the banking...
Todd Howard Laws
May 15, 2024
Todd Howard Laws passed away May 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.
He was proceeded in death by his father Tommy Howard Laws, paternal grandparents Maston (Janie) Laws, maternal grandparents Clyde (Eva) Anderson.
Todd was survived by his wife, Tina, son Sam (Blade), mother, Wilma Anderson Laws, brother Mark (Lori), his nieces and nephews,...
Rev. William Wease
May 15, 2024
Rev. William Louie Wease, Sr., 93, of Statesville, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Carolina Caring Hospice facility in Newton, NC. He was born in Lincoln County, NC on July 19, 1930, to the late C.C. Wease and the late Annie Mae Shrum Wease.
He was raised on a farm and attended Lincolnton High...
Rev. Dr. James "J.R." Roy Speece
May 12, 2024
Rev. Dr. James Roy "J.R." Speece, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born May 29, 1933, in a log cabin in Northern Iredell County, the second oldest of eight Children to Nathan James and Eula Mae Souther Speece. He attended the Three-Room Olin Schoolhouse. After grade six he enrolled...
Todd Crawford
May 10, 2024
Wesley Todd Crawford, 56, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Todd was born on April 13, 1968, in Iredell County and was the son of Wesley Crawford and the late Linda Deal Crawford.
He graduated from West Iredell High School. Todd was a dedicated employee of...
Adam Keith Morrow
May 9, 2024
Adam Keith Morrow, 34, walked into heaven on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with his head held high, eyes wide open, talking and laughing as he met his Savior and family. Adam was born on October 13, 1989, in Iredell County sharing his birthday with his grandfather, David Lockman and aunt, Lee Ann Harris. Adam attended Iredell Developmental Day Care...
Rev. J.B. Parker Jr.
May 8, 2024
The Rev. Dr. James Burlie Parker, Jr., passed away from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on May 8, 2024.
Dr. Parker was born on July 20, 1927, in Caswell County, NC to James Burlie Parker Sr. and Sally Mae Dove Parker. He received Christ as his personal Savior at age 17.
Mr....
Timothy Glenn Mccoy
May 2, 2024
Timothy Glenn McCoy, 61, of Harmony, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence.
He was born June 17, 1962 in Welch, WV and was the son of the late Kenneth George McCoy and Alice Ann Burchette McCoy. He attended schools in Elk Horn, KY and was a small business owner.
He is...
David Thomas Combs
Apr 30, 2024
David Thomas Combs (88) passed away on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. He was born January 9, 1936 to the late Dewey Franklin Combs and Pearl Elizabeth Stone Combs in Wilkes County, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bill and Sam Combs, his sister: Betty Clodfelter, his first wife: Betty G. Long...
Alan Johnson
Apr 29, 2024
Alan Palmer Johnson, 82, passed away in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 29th 2024. He was born November 17th 1941 in Asheville, NC to Hoyt and Louise Johnson.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by wife, Elaine; children, Jeff (Mary) and Jennifer (John); grandchildren, Cole, Jillian and Genevieve, and step children Kathryn...
Marshall Lyndon Knight
Apr 29, 2024
Marshall Lyndon Knight, 94, of Statesville passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1929, in Iredell County to the late Millard Davis "M.D." Knight and the late Olene Campbell Knight.
Marshall graduated from Union Grove High School and worked as a foreman at J.C. Penny Distribution Center for...
Margaret Wilson
Apr 24, 2024
Margaret Etta Hanks Wilson, 89, of Statesville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Gordon Hospice House.
Mrs. Wilson was born March 5, 1935 in Alleghany County, NC and was the daughter of the late Arthur Hanks and Ruth McKnight Hanks. She was a graduate of Scotts High School and was married to the late Donald...
Clyde Nelson Reavis
Apr 21, 2024
Clyde Nelson Reavis, 85, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Clyde was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Jessie Allen Reavis and Buelah Davidson Reavis. Clyde was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School, class of 1956. Clyde loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and being on the...
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