Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Reverend Grant McGuffin Sharp
Jun 7, 2026
Grant McGuffin Sharp, former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and minister to all in the community, died June 7, 2026, at home after a period of declining health. He was 91 years old. Born in Detroit, MI to proud Canadian parents, Mildred McGuffin Sharp and George Grant Sharp, on October 11, 1934, he moved with them at age 5...
Charlotte Jean Crew Rankin
Jun 6, 2026
Charlotte Jean (Crew) Rankin, 75, departed the surly bonds of earth on June 6, 2026, in Statesville, NC. She was born in Elizabeth, WV on July 24, 1950, to the late Lillie Amtower Crew and Denver Earl Crew. Her greatest love was her family and friends. In her younger years she enjoyed traveling all over the country from West Virginia...
Audrey McBride Thomason
Jun 6, 2026
Audrey McBride Thomason, 95, of Troutman, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Audrey was born on May 29, 1931, in Winston-Salem to the late Kenneth G. McBride and Mildred Moore McBride. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and was a devoted member of Salem Baptist Church. For more than 20 years, she faithfully served...
Willie James "Bill" McDaniels
Jun 6, 2026
Willie James “Bill” McDaniels, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Bill was born on March 19, 1937, to the late David U.G. McDaniels and Mary Lambert McDaniels. He attended Statesville City schools and married Sally “Jane” Troutman McDaniels on June 7, 1957. Together they shared 68 years of marriage before Jane preceded him in death in...
Tony Wayne Harwell
Jun 5, 2026
Tony Wayne Harwell, 73, of Statesville, passed away in his home on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Tony was born on March 3, 1953, in Iredell County to the late Ross and Betty Harwell.
He was an avid sportsman and never knew a sport in which he didn’t excel. He loved playing golf until later in life when his health didn’t allow him...
Lois Rash Shumaker
Jun 5, 2026
Lois Rash Shumaker, 77, of Olin, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Born on July 22, 1948, Lois was the daughter of the late Gurney Rash and Eunice Henderson Rash.
A graduate of Union Grove School, Lois continued her education at Mitchell Community College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree. She later graduated from Appalachian...
Martha Stroud Cash
Jun 3, 2026
Mrs. Martha Stroud Cash, 94, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. She was born on May 26th, 1932, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Norris A. & Leora G. Stroud. She attended Cool Spring School, graduating in 1950. On November 20th, 1953, she married William J. Cash who preceded her in...
Robert Ray Moore
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Ray Moore, 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Bob was born on February 18, 1938, in Appalachia, Virginia, to the late Robert Franklin Moore and Georgia Margaret Rowland Moore. He received his elementary and high school education in his hometown before attending Virginia Tech, where he earned...
Ernest Willam Stroud
Jun 3, 2026
Ernest William Stroud, 85, of Statesville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Ernest was born on August 25, 1940, to the late Clarence Allen Stroud and Henrietta Boger Stroud. He was a graduate of Harmony High School and a faithful member of Bright Light Baptist Church.
Ernest enjoyed fishing, coaching baseball, watching westerns, and taking drives....
Edward Lee "Shorty" Estes
Jun 1, 2026
Edward Lee “Shorty” Estes, 86, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Shorty was born on August 2, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Grady Jackson “Jack” Estes and Pearlie Mae Sipes Estes. A lifelong member of Fern Hill Baptist Church, he faithfully served as both a deacon and treasurer. For many...
Frances Almond Eudy
May 30, 2026
Frances Almond Eudy, 83, of Mocksville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born December 20, 1942, in Stanly County, to the late Daniel Monroe Almond and Myrtle Lambert Almond.
Frances was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. She was a loving and wonderful mother whose life revolved around her family. Later in life, her greatest joy...
Brenda Greene Baker
May 25, 2026
Brenda Greene Baker passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 80.
She was born on September 20, 1945, in Henderson, North Carolina, to Isobel O’Brien Greene and Stephen William Greene, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Stephen Michael Greene, and her beloved husband,...
Belinda Childers
May 25, 2026
Belinda Childers, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born June 28, 1940, in Alexander County, and was the daughter of the late Everette Childers and Eva White Childers. She is survived by several cousins.
A private family graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park, followed by a private family service at a later date.
Arrangements...
Jeffrey E. Moss
May 25, 2026
Jeffrey E. Moss, 63, passed away on Monday, May 25 at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeff had been suffering from the effects of heart attacks and strokes for several years.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Moss of Concord and sister, Jill Moss Morrow (Craig) of Statesville. He is also survived by his niece, Melissa Barnette (John), great nephews, Parker...
Mary Ann Pence
May 25, 2026
Mary Ann Pence 65, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at her home on May 25, 2026. Born on January 11, 1961, to the late William H. Summers and Betty Ruth Morrison Summers.
Cherishing her memory are her two daughters, Mary Beth Tomlin of Statesville and Kristy L. Pavelock (Ricky) of Fernandina Beach, FL, along with her six beloved grandchildren: Riley, Peyton,...
Joel Pruneda, Jr.
May 24, 2026
Joel Pruneda Jr. was born in Fort Benning, Georgia to his mother and father, Emma and Joel Pruneda. Joel was raised on the east side of Aurora, Illinois. He attended East Aurora High School, where he graduated in 1986 and actively participated in athletics like football, wrestling, baseball, and conditioning. Joel had studied to become an IV paramedic, but found...
June Carolyn Abernathy
May 24, 2026
June Carolyn Abernathy, 84, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
June was born on October 12, 1941, to the late Donald Harlee Abernathy and Rachel Cash Abernathy. She attended Statesville City Schools and graduated from Statesville High School in 1961. She later earned an associate degree in accounting from Mitchell Community College.
While...
Shirley Cook Heintz
May 24, 2026
It is with joy for Mom, yet heavy hearts for the rest of us, that Shirley Faye Cook Heintz took her final breaths on earth at 4:10 Sunday, May 24, 2026, to be welcomed into the arms of Jesus, where she will no longer have any form of cancer, sickness, or heartache.
Mom was the quiet strength behind our dad, us...
Philip Hay Schulz
May 23, 2026
Philip Hay Schulz, age 89, of Glen Allen, VA passed to Eternal Life on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
"Phil" was born on February 5, 1937, to Rev. Rudolph and Evelyn Hay Schulz in Keokuk, Iowa. His father was the President of Carthage College that was located just across the Mississippi River in Illinois. His family moved to Knoxville, TN in 1943....
Mark Thomas Reynolds
May 23, 2026
Mark Thomas Reynolds, 78, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House.
Mark Reynolds was born on January 8, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Johnnie C. Reynolds Sr. and R.E. Teague Reynolds. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and was a faithful...
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