Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Oct 31, 2023

Daniel James Cooper, 70, of Sherrills Ford, passed away, October 31, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, NC.

Dan was born September 14, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA and was the son of the late William Charleston Cooper and Joan Doran Cooper. He attended the University of Delaware and on October 15, 1977, he married...

Oct 28, 2023

Willa Dean Barker Combs, of Union Grove, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bonnie Williams Barker.

A graduate of Union Grove High School, she attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She worked as a seamstress for Firefly Balloons. She enjoyed dancing, skating, and flower arranging....

Oct 26, 2023

Mary Marie Johnson Schwartz, age 89, of Little River, SC, and formerly of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edwin Richard Schwartz and the daughter of the late Clarence Alvin and Mulinda Bell Johnson.

She was a graduate of Harmony High School and retired from the medical profession...

Oct 25, 2023

Thomas James Pennison (TJ), 33, of Troutman, passed away October 25, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem after a courageous battle with heart disease.

TJ was born on January 27, 1990, in Bradford County and was the son of Druce Thomas Pennison and Heather Mae Briggs. In 2008, he graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School...

Oct 23, 2023

Landon Dakota Cloer Stumbo, age 21, of Statesville, NC passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was the son of Christopher Stumbo and Kelly Allen Cloer.

He was a graduate of North Iredell High School in 2020 and obtained a job in the distribution industry working for Amazon. Landon was a member at New Hope Baptist...

Oct 23, 2023

Lena Sue Collie Wall 75, of Statesville, NC, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Lena is survived by her wonderful and loving husband, Donald Wall, her devoted partner in life for 53 years and their three children, Melody Anne Edmonds (Timothy); Christy Leigh Sigmon (Shannon); and Benjamin Scott...

Oct 22, 2023

Martha Lundy

Martha Jane Harris Lundy, 83, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence.

Martha was born November 8, 1939 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Jack Harris and Lucille Barker Harris Morrison. She was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School and on February 9, 1958,...

Oct 20, 2023

Reverend Oland (Olin) Bernis Isenhour was called home to glory on Friday, October 20th, 2023, at the age of 89.  Olin was born in Catawba County on February 6th, 1934.  He was the youngest of 13 children - proceeded in death by his parents, Guylo Reid and Dora Belle Isenhour, nine brothers, and three sisters.  He graduated from Mountain...

Oct 20, 2023

Beatrice “Bebe” Elizabeth Davidson Weston, 91, of Statesville passed away, Friday, October 20, 2023 at her residence.

Bebe was born March 19, 1932 in Statesville and was the daughter of the late Charles Piper Davidson and Jessie Crowson Davidson. She was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School and on July 26, 1952, she married the late...

Oct 16, 2023

Lois Mae Sigmon Sharpe, 92, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Lois was born on May 23, 1931, in Alexander County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Ray Sigmon and Elsie Bowman Sigmon. Mrs. Sharpe attended Whitenburg School in Alexander County and was a member of...

Oct 16, 2023

Betty Olivia Lytton Long, 75, formerly of Statesville, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at Hospice House of High Point.

Betty was born April 14, 1948 in Catawba County and was the daughter of the late Fred H. and Zula Christenbury Lytton. She was a graduate of Bandy’s High School and also went to Beauty College in...

Oct 15, 2023

On October 15, 2023, the world lost an angel, Barbara Adkins Lazenby who is now in God’s loving care.

Known for her kindness, thoughtfulness and caring, Barbara made everyone feel special.   Her sense of humor and big smile put everyone at ease.  She is a shining example of Maya Angelo’s famous quote: “People will forget what you...

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...