Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Loletta Howard
Feb 17, 2026
Loletta King Howard, 86, of Troutman, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home.
Loletta was born August 26, 1939, in Swain County, NC, to the late Samuel Pinkney King and Dessie Herron King.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney G. Howard; daughter, Lisa Locklin; brother, Ray King; sisters, Sue Pulley and Hilda...
Pauline Hoover Mills
Feb 17, 2026
Born November 22, 1926, to Archibald Alexander Hoover and Mary Ida Benfield Hoover, Sadie Pauline Hoover Mills was the ninth of ten children growing up on a farm near what is now Interstate 77 and Amity Hill Road. She lived almost all of her ninety-nine years in Troutman and peacefully passed away the morning of February 17, 2026. She died...
Judith Godsell
Feb 16, 2026
Judy Godsell of Statesville, NC, and formerly of Oklahoma City, OK, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2026.
According to her family, Judy was one of the sweetest women whoever walked the planet. Her faith in Jesus was very real to her and she wanted others to know the love of God shown to...
Maria J. Gomez
Feb 16, 2026
Maria J. Gomez, 83, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born in Santiago, Cuba, she came to the United States in the early 1970s in search of freedom and opportunity, and she carried a deep pride and gratitude for her adopted country throughout her life. Becoming an American citizen was one of her greatest joys.
Maria’s...
Nancy Troutman
Feb 15, 2026
Nancy Rappe Troutman, age 85, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home.
Born on November 24, 1940, she was the wife of Jim Troutman and the daughter of the late Rome Linnie and Mary Alice Shumake Rappe.
She was a graduate of Mooresville High School and Lowrance School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at...
Olin Brian Isenhour
Feb 14, 2026
Olin “Brian” Isenhour, 68, formerly of Statesville, passed away on February 14, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1957, to the Reverend Olin B. Isenhour and Shirlie Simmons Isenhour who preceded him in death. Brian was an Eagle Scout and a member of the 1st graduating class of West Iredell High School in 1975. He attended...
Richard Medford Holland
Feb 13, 2026
R. Medford Holland, age 91, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Baptist Hospital. He was the son of the late Clifford “RC” Holland and Delia Mae Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Troutman Holland.
He is survived by one son, Keith Holland; one stepdaughter, Billie Ann Lorbacher (Kenneth) of Clayton; one stepson, John Troutman III...
Dr. Thomas Brevard Templeton
Feb 12, 2026
Dr. Thomas Brevard Templeton, 97, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He will join his beloved wife Betty with whom he shared a loving and memorable life, beginning with his first “crush” when she was 13 years old. Although she went before him, he cherished her and thought of her daily.
Dr. Templeton was born on August 20,...
Amy Jean McCall
Feb 12, 2026
Amy Jean McCall, age 55, of Troutman, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born July 23, 1970, in Carthage, Missouri. She was the wife of Cliff McCall and the daughter of the late William Franklin and Frankie Pendergraff Briscoe.
She was a member of Bread of Life Ministry where she faithfully served in various areas of the...
Ronald "Duck" Norman Wyatt
Feb 11, 2026
Ronald “Duck” Norman Wyatt, 60, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Duck was born on January 13, 1966, to the late Everette Eugene Wyatt and Sandra Anderson Wyatt.
A Marine veteran who was known for his patriotism and service to the community, Duck previously served as Troutman town manager, the town’s mayor, and Iredell County register of deeds after...
Harry Jefferson Beard
Feb 7, 2026
Harry Jefferson Beard, 93, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Harry was born on July 5, 1932, in Staunton, Virginia, to Anna Ruth Aldhizer Beard and Edward Sidney Beard. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1951, where he proudly served as a captain of the football team and fondly recalled those years throughout his life. Harry...
Virgil David Whitener
Feb 6, 2026
Virgil David Whitener, 64, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Virgil was born on May 23, 1961, to Brenda Warren Whitener and the late Robert Whitener.
He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and worked at Cintas Uniform Service, previously Rental Uniform Service.
He was a Jeep enthusiast and loved four-wheeling and farming on his tractor. He enjoyed helping...
Vera Whisnant Bowman
Feb 5, 2026
Vera Whisnant Bowman, 77, of Union Grove, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 29, 1948, Vera was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who spent her life sharing love, faith, and kindness with all who knew her. Vera was married to Chester Bowman for many years, and together they...
Harold Drake Doty
Feb 4, 2026
Harold Drake Doty, age 89, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, following kidney failure. He was born on December 11, 1936, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to William Harold Doty and Muriel Margaret Doty. Drake began his career in the automotive industry at the age of eleven, helping with odd jobs at Doty’s Garage, a family business...
Shirley Anne Ward Byrd
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley Anne Ward Byrd, 90, of Statesville, N.C. has entered the Kingdom, triumphant. She passed peacefully on February 4, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House, six and a half weeks after her husband of 72 years.
Shirley was born May 20, 1935, in Spindale, NC to the late Howard Franklin Ward, Sr. and Faye Ledford Ward. She was a member of Western...
Angeleta "Angie" Suzette Moore
Feb 3, 2026
Angeleta “Angie” Suzette Moore, 64, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital.
Angie was born March 3, 1961, in Moorehead City, NC, to the late John Wesley Moore and Mary Frances Teague Hepler. She was a wonderful mother who dearly loved her children, and she lit up every room she entered.
Left to cherish Angie’s memory...
Diana Barter
Feb 2, 2026
Diana Barter, 66, of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away on February 2, 2026.
Born in Bethpage, New York, Diana grew up in Centereach and carried her love for family and community throughout her life. She worked as a licensed optician and was known for her caring nature and dedication to helping others.
Diana enjoyed playing softball and field hockey and had a...
Blair Galt Baldwin
Feb 1, 2026
Blair Galt Baldwin, 88, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Blair was born on January 9, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Carrington Grigsby Galt and Martha Roberts Galt. She received a bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin University and worked in sales and design for Willis Wayside Furniture in Virginia...
Robert Lee McAllister
Feb 1, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” (BobbyLee) McAllister, age 71, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana, Madison County, to Archie Lee and Norma Jean McAllister. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1973, where he was active in boxing and proudly earned the Golden Gloves...
Myrtle Ostwalt Freeze
Jan 31, 2026
Myrtle Ostwalt Freeze, 95, of Statesville, entered her heavenly home, January 31, 2026. Mrs. Freeze was born October 15, 1930, to Gray Bynum Ostwalt and Jessie Mae Lippard Ostwalt.
She was a 1949 graduate of Celeste Henkel High School and later graduated from Mitchell Community College. She was employed by Iredell County in various administrative positions and retired from the Iredell...
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