Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
John Franklin Steele
Jul 4, 2025
John Franklin “Frankie” Steele, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home.
Frankie was born on September 8, 1946 to the late Lonnie Knox Steele and Edith Virginia Crouch Steele. He attended Cool Spring school and graduated from North Iredell High School. He went on to serve in the US Army.
He was a member of Fifth...
Margaret Neilson Lillard
Jul 3, 2025
Margaret Neilson Lillard, 87 of Statesville, passed away on July 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Clyde C. Neilson and Mary Salene Mills Neilson. Margaret was an honor graduate of Troutman High School, Mitchell Community College, and the University of Memphis. She was employed as a civilian at Air Force bases in Utah, Panama, and Nevada. After her husband’s...
James Donald Stewart
Jul 3, 2025
James Stewart, 50, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with a late onset diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy that he received in March of 2020.
James was born October 7, 1974, to Donald Stewart and Robin Spaugh Ward.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brandy Best; daughters, Kenleigh Stewart...
Stanley Dean Sharpe
Jul 3, 2025
Stanley Dean Sharpe, lovingly known as “Papa Stan”, 64, of Stony Point, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center.
Stan was born July 10, 1960 to the late Jack L. Sharpe and Lois M. Sigmon Sharpe. He graduated from West Iredell High School, class of 1978. He loved music and spending time playing his guitar and banjo, especially...
Christopher Allen Neaves
Jun 30, 2025
Christopher Allen Neaves, 41, of Troutman, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, in Statesville, NC.
Allen was born September 29, 1983, in Iredell County, to the late Randall Kit Neaves and Sybil Lorraine Bustle Tyson, who survives.
In addition to his father, Allen was preceded in death by a sister, Sybil Marie Sherrill Neaves.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son,...
Donna Gail Goodin Hoover
Jun 30, 2025
Donna Goodin Hoover was born August 2, 1960, to the late Johnnie Mack Goodin and Mary Sue Pope Goodin. She woke up in the arms of the Lord on June 30, 2025.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Sue Pope Goodin, her husband of 42 years, Rev. Newton Hoover, her daughters, Sallie Hughes (Jon), Elizabeth Brittain (Alan Reavis), and Madison...
Kelsea Ortega Araujo
Jun 28, 2025
Kelsea Ortega Araujo passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Kelsea was born on December 9, 2024, to Paloma Ortega and Mario Araujo.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic, 525 Camden Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving Kelsea’s family.
Forest "Mitch" Loyd Mitchell
Jun 26, 2025
Forest Loyd “Mitch” Mitchell, 90, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Mitch was born January 16, 1935, in Iredell County, to the late George Mitchell and Hester Loyd Mitchell. He was a member of Covenant ARP Church, and the owner of Eastwood Exxon for 40 years. He was a generous warm-hearted man...
Saroj Rajapaksa
Jun 25, 2025
Saroj Rajapaksa, 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wisdom and kindness. He was born on December 1, 1950, to Colonel George Wilfred Rajapaksa and Kamala Rajapaksa. Saroj is survived by his loving wife, Priyam Rajapaksa; son, Dylan Rajapaksa; daughter, Nimisha Rajapaksa. He loved his wife deeply since he was young,...
Gwen A. Coley
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. Gwen A. Coley, 87, of Statesville, departed this earth on June 25, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, and immediately stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Wilkes County, N.C. on May 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Tally E. Anderson and Elizabeth E. Farmer Anderson.
Gwen was retired as office manager...
Peggy "Colleen" Transou Huffstickler
Jun 24, 2025
Peggy Colleen Transou Huffstickler, 91, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Colleen was born January 22, 1934, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Charlie Transou and Zethria Lyons Transou. Colleen loved to cook for others. She was a wonderful seamstress and gardener, and she loved music and playing the piano. Colleen dearly loved her family.
In...
Michael "Fluke" Lee Smith
Jun 24, 2025
Michael Lee Smith “Fluke”, 68, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville.
Mike was born September 23, 1956, in Iredell County, to the late Louie Lee Smith and Barbara Orbison Davidson. He worked at Walmart for many years. He loved bowling, playing softball and participating in local theater productions. He was also...
Anita Irene Irwin Smith
Jun 24, 2025
Anita Irene Irwin Smith, 79, of Troutman, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Anita was born December 7, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Elmer and Helen Irwin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harrison Smith, son, Gregory Smith, and a brother, Roger Irwin.
Those left to cherish Anita’s...
Ralph Gobble
Jun 23, 2025
Ralph Howard Gobble, 77, of Dobson, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his residence.
Ralph was born June 25, 1947, in Cleveland, Virginia, to the late Dave Gobble and Elizabeth Fields Gobble.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Lambert Gobble, an infant sibling, and sisters, Patty Howard, Linda Duty and Mary Ferrell.
Those left...
William Edward Bee, II
Jun 23, 2025
William Edward Bee, II, 73, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his residence.
William was born on December 31, 1951, in Wayne County, Michigan to the late George Edward Bee and Norma Willett Bee.
William is survived by his beloved wife, Sheryl Lynn Stroupe Lyndon Bee; sons, Michael Anthony Bee of Phoenix, AZ, Shannon Ashley Lyndon (Holly)...
Lester Sealey Wiseman
Jun 22, 2025
Lester Sealey Wiseman of Mooresville passed away on June 22, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 31, 1940, in McDowell County, NC, to Cecil S. Wiseman and Emma Lou Holtsclaw. Lester had a successful career in the automobile industry, working in it for most of his life. He had a deep love for the North Carolina mountains...
Jo Ann Kistler
Jun 22, 2025
Jo Ann Saylor Kistler was born on May 18, 1940, in Winston-Salem, NC and died on June 22, 2025, of complications due to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
She is the daughter of the late Joseph Allen Saylor and Lila Mae Bowen Saylor. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, M. Kent Holcomb, Bob A. Jones and Bobby...
Catherine Higbee Mize
Jun 21, 2025
Catherine Higbee Mize, 67, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a period of declining health.
Catherine was born August 18, 1957, in Rowan County, NC to the late Dale Strohe Higbee and Jane Nash Higbee. Catherine attended the Cannon School in Concord and, after a move to Columbia, SC, she attended...
Frank Howard Long, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
Frank Howard Long, Jr., 76, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Frank was born February 26, 1949, in Iredell County, to the late Frank Howard Long, Sr. and Hazel Munday Long. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School (class of 1967), and he attended Mitchell Community College and Appalachian...
Shelva Setzer Lockamy
Jun 20, 2025
Shelva Setzer Lockamy, 88, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House.
Shelva was born February 17, 1937, to the late Jack Ray Setzer and the late Odessa Hartness Setzer. She graduated from Cool Spring High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Lockamy, Sr.
Left to cherish her...
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