OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Clyde "Bud" Rockwell Hoke

Clyde "Bud" Rockwell Hoke

May 27, 2023

Clyde Rockwell “Bud” Hoke, 87 passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home.

The son of Clyde and Mary Salome Shoemaker Hoke Bud was born February 20, 1936 in Statesville, NC.  In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by a son, William Clyde “Bill” Hoke, two sisters, Rachel Ann Hoke, and Fleta...

Steven Michael Kinney

Steven Michael Kinney

May 25, 2023

Steven Michael Kinney, 33, formerly of Mooresville NC, passed away unexpectedly May 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Steven was born December 10, 1989 in Statesville NC and was the son of Amy Jo Kinney Roeder of Mooresville, NC.  He was a 2008 graduate of Mooresville High School and served his country in the US Army.

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Clifton Kelly Benge

Clifton Kelly Benge

May 23, 2023

Clifton Kelly Benge, 81, of Union Grove, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Mr. Benge was born February 18, 1942, in Iredell County.  He was the son of the late Earl Ransom Benge and Bertha Moore Benge.  Clifton was a graduate of Statesville High School and was a retired Captain...

Wade A. Campbell

Wade A. Campbell

May 23, 2023

Wade A. Campbell, 95 of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Mr. Campbell was born in Davie County, on January 10, 1928, he was the son of the late James Columbus Campbell and Fannie Anderson Campbell.  He attended Oxford School and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  On September 16, 1948 he married his...

Dr. Paul Madison Kirkman

Dr. Paul Madison Kirkman

May 18, 2023

Dr. Paul Madison Kirkman passed away May 18, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born July 20, 1938, to Clay and Sarah Jane “Janie” Kirkman in Madison, North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Fentress Scott (John) and Eleanor Rudolph (Hal) and his brother Clay Macy Kirkman,...

Charles Gay Stevenson

Charles Gay Stevenson

May 18, 2023

Charles Gay Stevenson, 92, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Gordon Hospice House.

Charles was born on April 2, 1931, in Iredell County, son of the late John D. Stevenson and Rebecca Moore Stevenson. He graduated from Scotts High School and went on to marry his wife, Marie Stevenson, who passed away in...

Elmer E. Holcomb

Elmer E. Holcomb

May 17, 2023

Elmer Eugene Holcomb, 93 of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Mr. Holcomb was born in Cabarrus County, March 2, 1930.  He was the son of the late Eli Kirtman Holcomb and Cora Daniels Holcomb.  Elmer was a water treatment technician with the City of Statesville for 16 years before his retirement.  Elmer was a Korean...

Robert "Bob" Edward Ward, Jr

Robert "Bob" Edward Ward, Jr

May 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” E Ward Jr., 70, of Troutman NC, passed away Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Charlotte.

Bob is the son of the late Robert E Ward Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Ward, also brother of the late Diane Berry.

Bob’s pride and joy was his family. He is survived by his beloved...

Beulah Virginia (Wyatt)  Swicegood

Beulah Virginia (Wyatt) Swicegood

May 16, 2023

Beulah Virginia Wyatt Ballard Harris Swicegood, 98 of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living.

Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of one of His saints.  Psalm 116:15

Beulah, affectionately called Sis, passed from this life to the next on May 16, 2023.  She was a...

Patricia Hepler Baldwin

Patricia Hepler Baldwin

May 14, 2023

Patricia Hepler Baldwin, 67, of Olin, NC went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2023.

Born August 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Vestal Hepler.  On December 9, 1972, she married Roy Lee Baldwin, who preceded her in death in 2016.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist...

The Honorable Samuel Allen Cathey

The Honorable Samuel Allen Cathey

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...

Nellie Loftin (Byers)  Riffe

Nellie Loftin (Byers) Riffe

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...

Barbara (Pike)  Carr

Barbara (Pike) Carr

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...

Stacie Michelle Bowles

Stacie Michelle Bowles

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...

Billy Ray Lipe

Billy Ray Lipe

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...

Betty Lou (Walters)  Foster

Betty Lou (Walters) Foster

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...

Robert Marion Tolar

Robert Marion Tolar

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...

David "Ken" Kenneth Shaw

David "Ken" Kenneth Shaw

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....

Francis Marion Grant

Francis Marion Grant

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. ...

Nina Marie (Mcguire)  Garris

Nina Marie (Mcguire) Garris

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...

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