Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

May 13, 2023

The Honorable Samuel Allen Cathey, 78, of Alexander, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Judge Cathey was born March 15, 1945, in Iredell County, to the late George Bartlett Cathey and Rosalie Wallace Cathey.  A 1963 graduate of Statesville High School, and a third generation alum of Davidson College, he earned...

May 11, 2023

Nellie Byers Loftin Riffe, 90, of Statesville, left this world on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Mrs. Riffe was born in Iredell County, on December 31, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Julia “Annie” Byers. Nellie grew up in the loving Byers family of nine; seven boys and two girls. She attended Celeste Henkel...

May 9, 2023

Barbara Pike Carr, 85 of Troutman, went to be with her Savior, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Barbara was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, January 4, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Greta Pike.  In 1959 Barbara married the love of her life, Lawrence R. Carr, who preceded her in death in 2012.

Barbara loved...

May 7, 2023

Stacie Michelle Bowles, 36, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Stacie was born on June 2, 1986, in Bluefield, West Virginia, daughter of Jerry and Carol Addair Bowles. She dearly loved her daughter. Stacie was a loving mother, daughter and friend and will be greatly missed.

Those preceding her death include her...

May 7, 2023

Billy Ray Lipe, 75, of Troutman, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

Billy was born on August 18, 1947, in Iredell County, son of the late Brady and Rachel Russ Lipe. He enjoyed driving his truck and listening to bluegrass music.

In addition to his parents, Billy was...

May 1, 2023

Betty Lou Walters Foster, 85, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Betty was born on August 25, 1937, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of late Barron Deran Walters and Sarah Lou Adkins Walters. She was a 1955 graduate of Statesville High School, attended Meredith College and graduated...

Apr 28, 2023

Robert Marion Tolar, 91, of Statesville, NC (and formerly of LaBelle, FL) passed away April 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife, Imogene – his beloved bride of 70 years. Born January 14, 1932, in Ashford, Alabama, his school days were spent at the now historic Dupree School in Ashford, where...

Apr 25, 2023

David Kenneth Shaw, 63, of Stanley, went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.

David was born on October 24, 1959, in Lexington, to the late Aaron Kenneth Shaw and Flora Hartley Shaw. He attended Central Davidson High School. He went on to retire from Kimbrell’s Furniture as an auditor....

Apr 25, 2023

Francis Marion Grant, 90 of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Mr. Grant was born in Caswell County, October 15, 1932, the son of the late Fred Grant and Dora Powell Grant. Marion proudly served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army.   In 1953 Marion married the love of his life, Martha Lazenby Grant. ...

Apr 25, 2023

Nina Marie McGuire Garris, 63, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.

Nina was born on December 15, 1959, in Tazewell County, Virginia to the late James Charles McGuire and Nancy White McGuire. She graduated from Pocahontas High School in Virginia. She enjoyed doing floral arranging, visiting the mountains and dearly...

Apr 25, 2023

Rella Sharpe Wilson, 96, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2023, at her home.

Rella was born on November 27, 1926, in Iredell County to the late John Ivey Sharpe, Sr and Janie Mae Dagenhart Sharpe. She attended Sharon High School and later married her late husband, Donald Harold Wilson, in 1946. She worked at...

Apr 24, 2023

Pearl Liles Warricks, 86, of Statesville passed away, April 24, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Pearl was born August 17, 1936 in Richmond County, NC and was the daughter of the late Archie Lee Liles and Ettie McGee Liles. She graduated from Rockingham City Schools and Southeastern Beauty College in Charlotte. On October 11, 1958, she...

Apr 23, 2023

Carol Eileen Peebles Baksa, age 79, of Sherrills Ford, NC, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023, at her home.

She was the wife of Ernie Baksa and the daughter of the late Edward and Esther Ditilo Peebles. She was born on December 28, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio. Carol was a member of Lakeside Fellowship ARP Church...

Apr 22, 2023

David Hugh McDonald, 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2023. He leaves behind dear friends and a much beloved family. He will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched with his guidance, stories, bright smile, and witness for Christ.

David was born in Statesville NC on September 5, 1951. He...

Apr 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Smith, Jr., 78 of Statesville, passed away, Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home.

Bob was born June 2, 1944, in Norfolk, VA and was the son of the late Jack and Ann Duckworth Smith. He attended NC State University and was married to Patricia Ross Smith, who survives. Bob read through the Bible...

Apr 15, 2023

He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith.  Benny Reid Wilhelm, 74, of Statesville NC went to his Heavenly Home, on Saturday April 15th 2023.

Benny was born in Iredell County on March 30th 1949, to the late Ben and Juanita Wilhelm.  He attended Cool Spring School.

On October 22nd...

Apr 15, 2023

Don Scott Kelly, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 15th, 2023, surrounded by family and close friends at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Don is survived by wife Sandra Hawes Kelly, daughters Anne Kelly Churchill (Jeremy), Megan Kelly, and grandson Anderson Churchill. Don is also survived by his mother Peggy Robbins Kelly and four siblings Lynn...

Apr 14, 2023

Ronnie William Briggs, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary Darnell Briggs and the son of the late Norman and Ila Ellen Palmer Briggs.

He was retired as a programmer for Collins and Aikman, after forty years. Ronnie loved working and listening to music. He was a...

Apr 13, 2023

Richard went to be a member of the heavenly choir on April 13, 2023. he leaves behind many great friends and family. He was loved by many and will be missed, but God said his job on earth was done.

Richard was born in Statesville NC on October 10, 1938 at Long Hospital. he was the first...

Apr 13, 2023

Melvin Garner “MG” Bowes, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

MG was born on November 12, 1944, in Henderson, NC, and was the son of the late Silas Bowes and Christine Mosley Bowes. Before his illness, MG was an avid hunter and fishing and enjoyed...