Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Joey Michael Hall
May 22, 2026
Joey Michael Hall, 64, of Statesville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Joey was born January 28, 1962, in Lexington, Virginia, to the late Freeman Albert “Jerry” Hall and Mary Ann Hall, lived a life rich in faith, love, music, family, and purpose. Joey was a devoted husband, father, Jdaddy, Papa, brother, uncle, friend,...
James Beverly Dooley, Jr.
May 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Beverly Dooley, Jr., on May 22, 2026 in Lorton, VA following a brief illness.
Born May 6, 1957 in Statesville, North Carolina, Jim was the son of the late James Beverly Dooley, Sr. and Katherine Melcher Dooley, and the husband of Judy Yoon Dooley. Growing up in Statesville, Jim...
Barbara June Hager
May 21, 2026
Barbara June Hager, 89, died peacefully at the home she loved in the Cool Springs community of North Carolina, joining her Lord on May 21, 2026.
Born on December 31, 1936, in Farmington, Georgia, June was the daughter of Troy and Willie Belle Evans. She met the love of her life, Johnny Hager, at New Salem United Methodist Church, where she...
Nannie Mae Willoughby Thomas
May 21, 2026
Nannie Mae Willoughby Thomas, 89, passed away on May 21, 2026.
Nannie was born in Pink Hill, NC on June 30, 1936, to the late Richard Herman Willoughby and the late June Boyette. She lived in Hartly, Delaware for over 60 years before moving back home to North Carolina.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harold Hoover Thomas; sons, Curtis...
Delores Hailey Moore Mills
May 20, 2026
Delores Hailey Moore Mills, 94 of Troutman, passed away Wednesday May 20th, 2026, at Gordon's Hospice House after living years of independent living.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Perth ARP in Troutman, 204 West Avenue West, Troutman, NC on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by a 2:00 pm service.
Delores was born...
Vestal Irving Boyles Jr.
May 20, 2026
Vestal Irving Boyles, Jr., 84, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Irving was born on July 31, 1941, in Surry County, North Carolina, to the late Vestal Irving Boyles and Emma Lucille Hudspeth Boyles. A dedicated student and lifelong learner, he graduated from Pilot Mountain High School before earning a Bachelor...
Joseph "Joe" Herman Haynes
May 16, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Herman Haynes, age 93, Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026. Joe was born on Thursday, February 23, 1933, to Mildred Swaim and Colon Haynes of Davidson County, NC. The eldest of four siblings and all of his first cousins, Joe, grew up on the family farm and developed a love for agriculture at an...
Evelyn Ong Siew-Choo Cheek
May 15, 2026
Evelyn Ong Siew-Choo Cheek, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House from complications of heart disease and severe diabetes.
Evelyn was born on September 24, 1955, in Penang. She was the daughter of the late Khoo Phaik Poh and the late Ong Eng Chong.
She married Basil Cheek on December 7, 1985, and became a United...
Patricia Enders Johnson
May 14, 2026
Patricia Enders Johnson, 73, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14.
Born on St Patrick's Day to a devout Irish Catholic mother, it was fitting that she be named Patricia — though to friends and family, she was always Pat. Raised in Estell Manor, N.J., as the second of 15 children of the late Robert (Bob) and Mary Enders, Pat...
Mary Jane Heavener Wilson
May 13, 2026
Mary Jane Heavener Wilson, 86, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Mary was born May 5, 1940, in Cleveland County, and was the daughter of Von and Bessie Worthey Heavener.
Left to cherish Mary’s memory are her husband, Jerry Gates Wilson; daughter, Wanda Triplett; sons, Joey Wilson, Phillip Wilson and Tim Wilson; and...
Patricia Ann Freeze Shepherd
May 12, 2026
Patricia ‘Pat’ Freeze Shepherd, 88 of Statesville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by care and love after a decline in health, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf.
She was born on November 17, 1937, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Pat lived a full and faithful life centered around family, friendships, and her church community. Many years were devoted...
Thomas Newton Hoover
May 12, 2026
Rev. Thomas Newton Hoover was born January 26,1961 to the late William Thomas Hoover and Sandra Anderson Hoover. He died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Donna Goodin Hoover, and a sister, Cathy Hoover.
He is survived by his mother, Sandra Moore (Nathan), his daughters, Sallie Hughes (Jon),...
Paul Ronald "Ronnie" Sipes
May 10, 2026
Paul Ronald “Ronnie” Sipes, 74, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Ronnie was born September 26, 1951, in Iredell County, and was the son of the late Paul Leonard Sipes and Mary Duncan Sipes. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves and was the owner and operator of Pro Seal Systems...
Lee Allen Riddle
May 9, 2026
Lee Allen Riddle, 92, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Lee was born January 26, 1934, in Iredell County to the late Thomas F. Riddle and Vivian Barkley Riddle. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded...
Ada "Marie" Christie Martin
May 8, 2026
Ada "Marie" Christie Martin, 86, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Marie was born on August 21, 1939, to the late Arthur James Christie and Cordie Irene Upright Christie.
She had a love for flowers and animals and was a faithful supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter,...
Linda Black Hoke
May 7, 2026
Linda Black Hoke, of Statesville, passed away at Gordon Hospice House and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7th. If you knew Linda, you knew she loved the Lord, her family, music, and making memories with the people she loved most. She especially enjoyed trips to Seabrook Island. One of her greatest joys in life...
Paul Lestrade Gilbert, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Paul Lestrade Gilbert, Jr., 86 years old, died at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
He was born on March 28, 1940, in Statesville, NC, and was the son of the late Paul Lestrade Gilbert of Statesville and Madeline Simpson Gilbert of Madison. He graduated from Oak Rodge Military Academy and NC State University.
Paul is survived by...
Thomas Reid Parker
May 5, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Reid Parker, 80, of Harmony, NC, a cherished husband, devoted father and grandfather, revered community leader, and beloved friend, went home to the Lord on May 5, 2026, at Specialty Select Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Born on December 21, 1945, to the late Thomas Columbus Parker and Helen Laws Parker, Tommy led a life of perseverance, fellowship, and...
Don LeRoy Shipman
May 1, 2026
Don LeRoy Shipman, 86, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home.
Don was born on August 1, 1939, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to the late Leonard James Shipman and Dorothy Fehr Arkwright. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1960 and serving honorably for 11 years.
A man of many interests, Don found...
Roderick "Leon" Marlowe
Apr 29, 2026
Roderick “Leon” Marlowe, 80, of Traphill, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Baptist Hospital.
Leon was born June 15, 1945, to the late S.C. Marlowe and Ennice Prevette Marlowe. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired from Hoechst Celanese, where he worked as a machine mechanic. He was also a member of Masonic...
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