Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Timothy "Tim" Cale Kyles

Oct 17, 2022

Timothy “Tim” Cale Kyles, 36, of Troutman, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.

Tim Kyles was born October 9, 1986, in Forsyth County, the son of Melissa (Missy) Tucker Kyles and the late Timothy Kyles.   Tim made his career in the electrical/construction industry, he was talented and could do just about anything.  He was a member of...

David Ray Bass

Oct 15, 2022

David Ray Bass, 86, of Troutman, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his home.

David was born on November 3, 1935, in Iredell County to the late Robert Bass and Mary Lipe Bass. HE was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanie Denise Bass and son, Kenny Ray Bass.

Mr. Bass is...

Lexine (Allen) White

Oct 13, 2022

Lexine Allen White went to her eternal home on Thursday, October 13. Born on March 18, 1932 and raised in Hiddenite, NC, Lexine was the daughter of Lex Marsh Allen and Kate Hendren Allen. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brother, James Allen, her sister, Emma Kate Gupton, and her granddaughter, Amber Davis. Lexine is...

Deborah (Sloan) Wexler

Oct 10, 2022

Deborah Sloan Wexler, 69, of Statesville, passed away October 10, 2022, in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Mrs. Wexler was born December 20, 1952, in Iredell County, the daughter of Betty Sloan and the late Bill Sloan.  Debbie was a graduate of North Iredell High School, class of 1971, was employed by Dr. Vacca as an orthodontics assistant, and...

Iris (Loyd) Mayberry

Oct 7, 2022

On Friday, October 7, 2022, heaven gained another angel, Iris Loyd Mayberry, 91, of Union Grove.

Iris was born on September 6, 1931, in Iredell County to the late Rev. R.C. Loyd and Cordia Sprinkle Loyd. She was a member of Union Grove Christian Church and played the piano for Troutman Methodist, New Prospect Baptist Church, Union...

Arthur "A.J." Julius Barbee

Oct 5, 2022

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Arthur Julius Barbee (A.J.) completed his earthly journey joining his beloved wife, Jerry.  A.J. was born May 30, 1932 in Durham, North Carolina and was the son of Arthur Julius and Macie Maynard Barbee.

A.J. was a graduate of Durham High School, Class of 1951. Following graduation,...

Mary Frances (Crawford) Holland

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Frances Holland, 86, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.  She is now celebrating with her Lord and Savior.

Mary Frances Crawford Holland was born November 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Crawford.  She attended Cool Spring School, and then went on to further...

Sanford "Gene" Eugene Isenhour

Oct 4, 2022

Sanford Eugene “Gene” Isenhour, 80, of Statesville, passed away at his home, Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Gene was born in Iredell County, January 11, 1942, the son of the late Newman and Malinda Gantt Isenhour.  He attended Statesville High School, Mitchell Community College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received his Master’s...

Tommy Howard Laws

Oct 2, 2022

Tommy Howard Laws, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness.

Mr. Laws was born in Iredell County and was the son of Charlie Maston Laws, and Janie Bell Howard Laws.  Tommy was a graduate of Scotts High School, (he always told everyone it was the University of...

John Boyce Rogers, Jr.

Oct 1, 2022

The ultimate Appalachian State fan, John Boyce Rogers, Jr. 76, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, in Boone, North Carolina.  He suffered a sudden heart attack while attending an App State football game at Kidd Brewer Stadium, on September 24.

John was born September 17, 1946, in Iredell County, the son of the late John...

Sandra (Morones) Atwood

Oct 1, 2022

Sandra Atwood, 65, of Statesville, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital around family who loved her.

Sandra was born November 9, 1956, in Carrizo Springs, TX and was the daughter of the late Juan and Amelda Morones. She attended schools in Chicago, IL and on November 22, 1986, she married her soul mate...

Lois (Benge) Floyd

Sep 30, 2022

Lois Benge Edwards Floyd, 94, of Statesville, passed away, Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Lois was born June 16, 1928, in Thomasville, NC and was the daughter of the late Earl and Bertha Moore Benge. She attended Iredell County schools and retired from Hunt Manufacturing. She was a member of Ostwalt Baptist Church...

Doris (Bustle) Levan

Sep 29, 2022

Doris Bustle Levan, 87, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Brookdale Peachtree Senior Living.

Mrs. Levan was born August 8, 1935, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Charlie Armfield Bustle, Sr. and Mabel Shell Bustle.  She was married to Harlee Eugene Levan who passed away in 2007.  Doris was a homemaker, creating...

Dianne (Ledford) Parker

Sep 28, 2022

Dianne Ledford Parker, 75, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. Parker was born, February 15, 1947, in Clinton, SC, the daughter of the late Wyatt Ledford and Buddie Childs Ledford.  Dianne was a graduate of Clinton High School, Columbia College and received her master’s degree from Appalachian State University.  She...

Joanne (Hicks) Mcdaniel

Sep 24, 2022

Joanne Hicks McDaniel, 66, of Troutman, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. McDaniel was born in Asheboro, NC, August 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Clyde Hicks and Edna Holbrook. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ray Hicks.   Joanne attended North Iredell High School and was retired from...

Franklin "Frank" Mebane Beckham

Sep 24, 2022

Franklin Mebane Beckham (Frank) age 80 passed away peacefully at his home on September 24, 2022.  Frank was born on August 7, 1942, to Minda and Edward Beckham.  Frank was the middle of five children Thomas Beckham (Ellen), Roy Beckham (Jessie), Brenda Dodge, and Joyce Hicks (Eddie). He married Nellie Allison; they met at a church event and were...

Erika (Laubner) Hendren

Sep 23, 2022

Erika Laubner Hendren, 87, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, September 26 at Iredell Memorial Gardens.

Margery Allen Turnipseed

Sep 22, 2022

Margery Allen Turnipseed, 89, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi on March 7, 1933, Margery was the oldest child of Reverend William Carey Allen and Louise Woleben Allen and was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gainesville, Florida; and Fort Worth, Texas, where she would study...

Peter "Pete" Alan Rich

Sep 20, 2022

Peter “Pete” Alan Rich, 69, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Rich was born in Batavia, New York, November 24, 1952, the son of the late Raymond and Marjorie Fite Rich. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Rich.   He honorably served in the United States Air Force...

Michael Dean Threatte

Sep 19, 2022

Michael Dean Threatte, 65, of Statesville, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022.

Mr. Threatte was born in Iredell County, June 9, 1957, the son of the late Benjamin Jackson Threatte and the late Betty Jean Rumple Threatte.  Michael graduated from Statesville High School, proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and was employed as an operator/technician with Keystone...