OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Bennie Ray Souther

Bennie Ray Souther

Nov 4, 2025

Bennie Ray Souther, 83, of Burlington, and formerly of Statesville, passed away on November 4, 2025, at Hospice Home of High Point. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Harmony, North Carolina, to the late Oom Paul Souther and Minta Speaks Souther. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Gray Souther; a...

Ronnie Dale Fruia, Sr.

Ronnie Dale Fruia, Sr.

Nov 2, 2025

Ronnie Dale Fruia, Sr., 73, of Mooresville, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Ronnie was born July 2, 1952, in McDowell County in West Virginia, to the late Joseph Fruia and Kathleen Lambert Fruia. He worked as a coal mine supervisor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over...

Martha Shell Futrell

Martha Shell Futrell

Nov 2, 2025

Martha Shell Futrell (82) of Statesville, N.C. sadly passed away on November 2, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Her last days were surrounded by loved ones.

Martha was born on August 1, 1943, to the late Wesley and Ivy Lee Shell. She was a graduate of Statesville High School and continued her education at Queens College in Charlotte. She married the...

Robert Meredith Hall, III

Robert Meredith Hall, III

Nov 2, 2025

Dr. Robert Meredith Hall, 88, of Cleveland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Fondly known as "Meredith" to family and close friends he leaves behind a legacy of wisdom and humor as well as a dedication to the field of psychology. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, he will be cherished by all those...

Betty Jean Myers Thomas

Betty Jean Myers Thomas

Nov 1, 2025

Betty Jean Myers Thomas, 79, of Statesville, entered eternal rest November 1, 2025, after a brief stay at Gordon Hospice House.

Born and raised in Statesville to the late Henry Richard Myers and Mary Elizabeth Moorefield Myers, Betty Jean graduated from Cool Springs High School, where she received the senior superlative for “Most Cutest Girl” in her class. She later continued...

Roy Frank Lentz, Jr.

Roy Frank Lentz, Jr.

Oct 31, 2025

Roy Frank Lentz Jr., 82, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home.

Roy was born June 1, 1943, to the late Roy Frank Lentz Sr. and Ruth Little Lentz. He was a graduate of Harmony High School and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was the co-owner of Lentz Septic Tank Service.

In addition to...

Clarence Luico Poole

Clarence Luico Poole

Oct 31, 2025

Clarence Luico Poole, 91, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, October 31, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Clarence was born March 10, 1934, in Davie County, NC, to the late Early Duke Poole and Ethel Wilson Poole. He was a graduate of Harmony High School and served our country in the United States Navy honorably during the Korean...

John Wesley Harding

John Wesley Harding

Oct 29, 2025

John Wesley Harding, 42, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence.

John was born December 10, 1982, to Lisa Rymer Mayfield and the late James Ray Harding. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School. He loved his dogs, Prissy Ann and Boomer. He enjoyed playing guitar, and he loved music. He was an avid lover...

Margaret Feimster

Margaret Feimster

Oct 29, 2025

Margaret S. Feimster, a recent resident of Brookdale Assisted Living, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

She was the daughter of Rochie Daniel Souther and Tishie Mae Speaks Souther. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, Zeb L. Feimster, along with her brothers, Dorsey L. Souther and Lester...

Joshua Stephen Myers

Joshua Stephen Myers

Oct 28, 2025

Joshua “Catman” Stephen Myers, 29, of Harmony, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Josh was born November 15, 1995, to Rev. Terry Myers and Laurie Mantysaari Myers, who survive. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School, and he earned an associate’s degree from Florence Darlington Technical College. He worked for Carolina Tractor, King...

Jason Alexander Lamberth

Jason Alexander Lamberth

Oct 28, 2025

Jason Alexander Lamberth, 93, of Statesville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Jason was born March 9, 1932, in Wilkes County, to the late James Pinkney Lamberth and Nora Bennett Lamberth. He was a member of Southview Baptist Church and was the owner...

Robert Craig Campbell

Robert Craig Campbell

Oct 27, 2025

Robert Craig Campbell, 80, of Statesville, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home.

Robert was born April 23, 1945, in Iredell County, to the late Robert Ellis Campbell and Vera Craig Campbell. He was a graduate of Statesville High School and a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Korean war. He was a member of Bethel United...

Oma Mae Spaulding Thompson

Oma Mae Spaulding Thompson

Oct 26, 2025

Oma Mae Spaulding Thompson, 79, of Troutman went to her heavenly home on October 26, 2025.

Born on September 06,1946 in Crystal, West Virgina, she was the daughter of the late John and Olive Spaulding. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Thompson and siblings; Polina Hash, Franklin Spaulding, William Spaulding and Thomas Spaulding.

Oma...

Lineous Beaman Nance, Jr.

Lineous Beaman Nance, Jr.

Oct 25, 2025

Lineous Beaman Nance Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully at his farm in Stony Point, NC on October 25, 2025.

Beaman was born on November 8, 1934, in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina to parents Lineous Beaman Nance Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Nance. After attending Cerro Gordo High School, he attended NC State University where he studied agriculture and played French...

Douglas Richard Poston

Douglas Richard Poston

Oct 23, 2025

Douglas “Doug” “Tarheel” Richard Poston, 64, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Doug was born March 20, 1961, to the late Clyde Poston and Peggy Summers Poston. He was known to many by his CB radio handle, “Tarheel”. He worked for Kewaunee, Dana, Southern Prestige and Village Inn, and he also delivered newspapers.

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Lindsay Nicole Dunlap

Lindsay Nicole Dunlap

Oct 22, 2025

Lindsay Nicole Dunlap, age 42, of Troutman, NC, passed away peacefully at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC, on October 22, 2025, after a courageous year and a half battle with ovarian cancer. Lindsay was born on July 16, 1983, in New Haven, CT, to the late Jeff and Betty Dunlap. She was a graduate of Indiana State University...

Luther "L.T." Taft Thomas, Jr.

Luther "L.T." Taft Thomas, Jr.

Oct 17, 2025

Luther “L.T.” Taft Thomas, Jr., 88, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

L.T. was born May 5, 1937, in Gaston County, to the late Luther Taft and Mary Penley Thomas. He was a veteran of the US Army, and he worked in sales for BellSouth Publishing for many years. He was married to the...

Cynthia Harris Johnson

Cynthia Harris Johnson

Oct 17, 2025

Cynthia Ellen Harris Johnson, 76, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Cynthia was born on April 27, 1949, to the late Clyde Harris and Irene Garris Harris. She graduated from Elkin High School. She worked for Johnson Realty for many years as an office manager.

Cynthia was a person whose faith never wavered. She was...

Rita Lawrence Price

Rita Lawrence Price

Oct 16, 2025

Rita Lawrence Price (82) of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home.

Rita was born in Rock, West Virginia to Ryan Lawrence Sr. and Ruby Pettrey Lawrence.

Rita and family lived in Troutman for a number of years. She was a member of Troutman Baptist church prior to moving to Statesville.

On April 8, 1962, she married her husband...

Mary Weisner Lewis

Mary Weisner Lewis

Oct 16, 2025

Mary Edna Weisner Lewis, 99, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born on October 27, 1925, to the late Espy Vance Weisner and Etta Myers Weisner. She retired after 38 years from her family business, Myers Oil Company. She was also a homemaker and spent many years caring for her family and friends....

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