Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Apr 13, 2023

Henry Grier Bustle, 95, of Statesville, North Carolina, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caretakers at Gordon Hospice House.

Grier was born in Iredell County on Nov. 25, 1927, to the late Joseph Backman Bustle and Mamie Forsyth Bustle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Apr 12, 2023

Janice Carolyn Douglas, 86 of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Janice was born March 15, 1937, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Russell Avery Douglas and Fannie Chapman Douglas.  She was a graduate of Scotts High School and was a lifelong member of Midway United Methodist Church.

Along with her parents...

Apr 9, 2023

Gary McKinely Watt, 72, of Statesville, went to be with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.

He was the son of the late David and Marie Watt. Also preceding Mr. Watt in death was his son, Chad M. Watt.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carol Lilly...

Apr 8, 2023

Dorothy Reddings Taylor, age 90, of Harmony, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was the wife of the late Clyde Graham Taylor and the daughter of the late Oscar and Collis Hayes Reddings.

She worked at Davis Hospital as a ward clerk. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, reading, and working hand crafts.

Apr 8, 2023

Sharon Ann Lounsbury Martino, 76, of Statesville passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Sharon was born March 12, 1947 in Danbury, CT and was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Lucsky Lounsbury. She was a graduate of Danbury High School in Connecticut. On July 1, 1967, she married Tony Martino,...

Apr 7, 2023

Melissa Lyles, age 52, of Statesville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was the wife of Mike Lyles and the daughter of the late Tommy Max and Christine Louise Weaver Tedder.

She was a kindergarten teacher at Headwaters Christian Academy and was a member of South River Baptist Church. Melissa...

Apr 7, 2023

Sherry Ann Frye, 62, of Statesville, passed away, Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Sherry was born February 24, 1961 in Iredell County and was raised by her grandparents Avery and Audrey Frye. She was a graduate of West Iredell High School and later worked for Gullistan Carpets, formerly J.P. Stephens.

She...

Apr 6, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann “Mickey” Dowd Brantley, 88 of Statesville, passed away at her home, Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Mrs. Brantley was born in Pittsburg, PA, May 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Roger J. Dowd and Mary Douds Dowd.  She attended South Hills High School and proudly served her country during the Korean Conflict in the...

Apr 5, 2023

Connelly Warren, 84 of Statesville, passed away at this home, Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Mr. Warren was born September 4, 1938, the son of the late Crowson Warren and Omie Gant Warren.  He attended Celeste Henkel High School, was a truck driver with Public Oil and worked on his family farm.  In October of 1960 Connelly married...

Apr 3, 2023

Susan Pharr Sherrill, 72 of Statesville, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.

Susan was born February 23, 1951, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Douglas Marshall Pharr and Helen Montgomery Pharr.  She was a graduate of Statesville High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University.  She was employed as the Book Rental...

Apr 3, 2023

Diane Lynn Pagliaro, 74, of Troutman, NC fell into her deep sleep in peace at her home in the company of her family on the early morning of April 3, 2023, after her battle with breast cancer.

She was born in California and raised in Lake Linden, Michigan, a middle child to the family of Arne and...

Apr 3, 2023

Brenda Holder Gardner, 79 of Troutman, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

Mrs. Gardner was born June 21, 1943 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Edgar Lee Holder and Hattie Brown Holder.  Brenda was a graduate of Statesville High School and completed her associate degree as a radiological...

Apr 2, 2023

JoAnn W. Sharpe born February 18, 1938 passed away at the Gordon Hospice of Statesville on April 2,2023.  She was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Rose M. White of Statesville; her brother is Tony (Libby).  She was the precious, loving wife of William (Bill) Sharpe for 63 years.

JoAnn's working career was spent in...

Apr 2, 2023

Rachel Miller Dishman, 73 of Troutman, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Mrs. Dishman was born February 25, 1950 in Wilkes County, NC, the daughter of the late Troy Miller and Cora Shepherd Miller.  She was a graduate of Troutman High School, worked at Davidson College as an office manager and was a member of Houston Road...

Apr 2, 2023

Johnathan Lee “John” Mahler, 52 of Statesville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Mahler was born June 23, 1970 in Allentown, PA., the son of Martha Campbell.  John was a graduate of New Hanover High School, worked as a truck driver with Cooke Trucking and a proud veteran, having served in the U.S....

Apr 1, 2023

Evelyn Justine Henderson Connor, 93, of Union Grove, NC passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Evelyn was born April 13, 1929 in Union Grove, NC and was the daughter of the late L.C. and Josie Mitchell Henderson. She was a graduate of Union Grove Schools and was married to the late Jack...

Apr 1, 2023

John Lee "Jack" Salmonsen, age 80, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was the husband of Shirley Hough Salmonsen. He was born in Fulton, NY and was the son of the late John and Lila Taylor Salmonsen.

He attended South River Baptist Church and was a graduate of Fulton High School and Canton...

Mar 31, 2023

Cecil R. Sherrill, age 89, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2021. He was the husband of the late Irene Wilhelm Sherrill and the son of the late Rowe Monroe and Daisy Mae Sells Sherrill.

He was a faithful member of Western Avenue Baptist Church and was a graduate of Statesville High School. He was...

Mar 29, 2023

Velva Morrow Ayscue, 89 of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Ayscue was born February 15, 1934 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Aaron P. Morrow, Sr. and Mary Keaver Morrow.  She was a dietitian/cook for Northside Christian School in Charlotte, NC, she attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she...

Mar 29, 2023

Nellie Cook Karriker, 91 of Troutman, passed away at her home, Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Mrs. Karriker was born July 17, 1931, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Robert P. Cook and Mamie Rash Cook.  Nellie was an industrious lady having worked for Thorneburg Hosiery Mill and John Boyle and Sons. Her home became a...