Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Oct 15, 2023

Clifford "Cliff" Lee Murdock, age 51, of Conover, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was the son of Sharon Lewis.

Cliff was employed as a mechanic at Manheim Auction Statesville (formerly Statesville Auto Auction). He enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was a graduate of Bunker Hill High School....

Oct 15, 2023

Tommy Gilbert Tomlin, 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 15, 2023 after a courageous fight with cancer.

Born on November 1, 1942 to Robert Gilbert Tomlin and Ada Mae Current Tomlin, who preceded him in death, along with a brother, Billy Lee Tomlin of the home.

Surviving include a son,...

Oct 14, 2023

James “Jimmy” Richard Bolick, 87 of Stony Point, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Jimmy was born October 17, 1935 in Catawba County to James Dewey Bolick and Mary Ruth Shook Bolick, who preceded him in death. He was born in the great depression era...

Oct 14, 2023

Faye Felker Duncan, age 97, of Statesville, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at The Greens of Lincolnton.

Faye was born on October 6, 1926, the daughter of the late Essie May Seamon and Robert Felker of Davie County. She was the oldest of three children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years,...

Oct 13, 2023

William Preston “Bill” Brewer, Sr, Age 93, of Cool Spring (Statesville) died peacefully at home with his family after a brief illness.  Bill was born in Statesville, NC on August 13, 1930, the son of the late Orlando Roy “Arlie” Brewer and Mary Ellen Bailey Brewer.  He graduated from Statesville Senior High School and was a coach on the...

Oct 12, 2023

Ann Byers Gilleland, 82, of Troutman, passed away on October 12, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

Ann, affectionately referred to as Annie by her grandchildren, was born on July 17, 1941 in Alexander County, to Earl Byers and Gladys Smith Byers, who preceded her in death. She married Bobby Gilleland on February 13,...

Oct 12, 2023

Ruth Vina Souther Shew, 88, of Troutman, passed away unexpectedly at her home.

Ruth was born December 16, 1934 in Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Luther Souther and Ethel Harris Souther. She attended Wilkes County Schools and was married to the late Lue Gene Shew.

She is survived by four children,...

Oct 11, 2023

Marjorie Ann Harrington Winslow, 91 years of age, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her home.

Mrs. Winslow was born in Bennington, Vermont on May 21, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Robert Harrington and Alice Frost Harrington. Marjorie graduated from Bennington High School and was a member at Command Baptist...

Oct 11, 2023

Jeffrey Wayne Sharpe, Sr., 62 years of age, of Statesville, passed away, October 11, 2023.

Mr. Sharpe was born in Davie County, on May 11, 1961, son of the late Thomas F. Sharpe, Sr., and Patricia Rash Sharpe.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas F. Sharpe, Jr....

Oct 9, 2023

Carol Ann Moore, 82, born on May 17, 1941 of Statesville, N.C. Passed away peacefully at her home with her family by side. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Marion Vega. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by her grandson Joseph  Green IV. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband...

Oct 9, 2023

Charles Bruton Guy, 86, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Charles was born on April 12, 1937, in Iredell County and was the son of the late Spencer Russell Guy and Myrtle Barkley Guy. He was a graduate of Scotts High School and went on to get his master’s...

Oct 8, 2023

Charlie Mark Handy, 51 of Statesville, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Hatteras, NC.

Mark was born and raised in Statesville NC. Mr. Handy loved sports and played football, soccer, baseball, golf, bowling, and pool. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan from an early age. Mr. Handy had a contagious smile and...

Oct 8, 2023

Mary Frances (Pris) Eisele Kimel, 77, born on November 23, 1945, the twelfth child of Corinne Kindler and Emmett G Eisele reached her eternal reward on October 8, 2023, at Abernethy Laurels where she received excellent care, most recently with the assistance of Hospice.

Pris, as she was affectionately called, grew up in Statesville in a busy...

Oct 6, 2023

Carolyn Sue Lanier Shives, 84, of Statesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born on March 18, 1939, in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Vestal Lanier and Ruth Cash Lanier.

In addition...

Oct 5, 2023

Delane McLelland Porter, age 78, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Mrs. Porter was born June 14, 1945 in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Lee and Jessie Irene Pharr McLelland. Delane was a graduate of Central High School and Kings Business School and...

Oct 4, 2023

Steven Wayne Pauley, age 61, of Troutman, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1962, in Oak Hill, WV. He was the husband of Vickie Call Pauley and the son of the late Warren Pauley and Linda Baldwin Pauley.

Steve was active in the US...

Oct 2, 2023

Donald Lane Stewart Sr., 77 of Statesville passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2023, at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem.

Mr. Stewart was born September 30, 1946, in Iredell County. He was the son of the late Earl Lee Stewart and Hazel Elaine Stewart. He attended Statesville Senior High School, he was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church,...

Oct 1, 2023

After almost 50 years my parents are together again. Our dad, Carlin M. Gardner, 96 of Statesville entered his heavenly home on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Our dad was born into a Christian home on April 4, 1927, to Primitive Baptist Pastor Elder William L Garnder and Flora M Garnder in Hillsville, Virginia. He and our mom, Betty, were...

Oct 1, 2023

William Gary Campbell, 86, of Statesville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Gary was born July 13, 1937 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Leroy “LR” Campbell and Mary Shook Campbell. He was a graduate of Celeste Henkel School and on May...

Sep 30, 2023

Ruth James Waters, age 93, of Statesville, passed away on September 30, 2023. She was the daughter of the late W.C. and Ruth Ward James.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at Troutman Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends following the service. Burial will follow in the...