Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Alice Estelle Hunsucker

May 3, 2022

Alice Estelle Hunsucker, 88, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Born December 27, 1933, in Salinas, CA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Clara Little Hunsucker.

She grew up in San Francisco and went to San Jose State University, where she was a member of...

J.W. Massey

May 2, 2022

John Watson “J.W.” Massey, 91, beloved husband, father and pawpaw went to his heavenly home Monday, May 2, 2022, at his son’s home in Emerald Isle.

J.W. was born in Statesville, NC and was the son of the late David Watson Massey and Nellie Wilson Massey. He was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School, Mitchell College...

James Theodore Cheatham, Iii

May 1, 2022

James Theodore Cheatham, III, age 87, died Sunday, May 1, 2022.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years Brenning Bunch Cheatham.  Jim and Bren were married in Statesville, NC, in 1957 and raised their family in Greenville, NC.  Jim and Bren enjoyed sailing on the Pamlico Sound with their three daughters and summers at Atlantic Beach...

James Wesley Gardner

Apr 30, 2022

James Wesley Gardner, 48, of Olin, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his home.

Wesley was born July 21, 1973, in Iredell County and was the son of Alfred James “Jim” Gardner, Jr. and Brenda Holder Gardner. He attended South Iredell High School and later Forsyth Technical College where he learned mechanics. Wesley worked for...

Bob Hershey

Apr 25, 2022

Robert Eugene Hershey, 72, of Statesville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Monday, April 25, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Hershey was born, October 30, 1949, in Mt. Joy, PA, the son of John David Hershey and Miriam Shank Hershey who preceded him in death.  Bob graduated from LaFayette College in Easton, PA., and...

Roy Nelson Lambert

Apr 24, 2022

Roy Nelson Lambert, 76, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Roy was born on December 5, 1945, in Twin Branch, West Virginia to the late Frank Lambert and Sylvania Thompson Lambert. He attended Oceana High School until he left during his senior year to...

Nancy Ann Potts

Apr 24, 2022

Nancy Potts 81, of Statesville, entered Glory on Sunday April 24, 2022, with exemplary care from Gordon Hospice House’s staff. Nancy was born December 23rd, 1940, to the late C.H. Potts and Lois Mills Potts.

Nancy graduated from Celeste Henkel High School and worked at Burlington Mills and Catawba Hosiery early in her working career and the...

Patricia "Pat" Robbins

Apr 22, 2022

Patricia Ann Campbell Robbins, 82, of Davidson, NC passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Robbins was born October 9, 1939, in Maiden, NC and was the daughter of the late Frank B. Campbell and Louise McRee Marley.   She graduated from Harding High...

Donald Lewis Scott

Apr 22, 2022

Donald Lewis Scott, 87, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Autumn Care of Statesville.

Donald was born on March 25, 1935, in Iredell County and was the son of the late Arthur Scott and Ellen Dishman Scott. He was married to the late Gerry Lou Duncan Scott, who passed away in December of...

Peggy Ann (Kirkman) Chamberlain

Apr 22, 2022

Peggy Ann Kirkman Chamberlain, 89, of Statesville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House.

Peggy was born June 17, 1932, in Alexander County to the late Harry L. Kirkman and Claudia T. Kirkman. She married Billy Chamberlain on April 15, 1951. Peggy was blessed with two daughters and...

Patrick "Pat" Anthony Fuhr

Apr 21, 2022

Patrick “Pat” Anthony Fuhr, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Pat was born on January 21, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was the son of the late Carl Fuhr and Eileen Humfeld Fuhr. He was married to his first wife Wilma Barr, who precedes him and death, as well...

Dr. William "Tom" Thomas Poston

Apr 20, 2022

Dr. William Thomas Poston, 100, of Statesville passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House.

Tom was born May 5, 1921, to the late Henry Alexander Poston and Annie Adams Poston.  He was the seventh of eight children.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Nancy...

Robert Boggan Dula, Iii

Apr 18, 2022

Robert Boggan Dula, III, 67, of Siloam, NC passed away Monday, April 18, 2022.

Mr. Dula was born in Mecklenburg County, September 14, 1954, the son of the late Robert B. and Edna Henley Dula.  Robert was married to Tina Little Dula who survives.  He was retired as a quality control specialist in the machine industry.

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Billy Wayne Wooten

Apr 17, 2022

Billy Wayne Wooten, 82, of Statesville, passed away, Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House.

Mr. Wooten was born in Iredell Country, July 20, 1939, the son of Henry Coleman Wooten and Bessie Carrigan Wooten, who preceded him in death.  Bill graduated from Celeste Henkel High School and was married to Betty Sue Campbell Wooten.  He...

John Anthony Scunziano, Jr.

Apr 16, 2022

John Anthony Scunziano, Jr., 90, of Mooresville, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Novant Health in Huntersville, NC.

Mr. Scunziano was born April 7, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of John Anthony Scunziano and Anna Riccio Scunziano, who preceded him in death.  He attended Catholic High School, Manhattan City College, Brooklyn City College and...

Douglas "Doug" Eugene Dellinger

Apr 14, 2022

Douglas Eugene Dellinger, 70, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House.

Mr. Dellinger was born April 22, 1951, the son of Harold Eugene Dellinger and Georgia Benfield Dellinger, who preceded him in death.  Doug attended Iredell County schools, was a veteran of the US Army, and worked as a diesel mechanic and...

Carolyn (Qualls) Mcneely

Apr 13, 2022

Carolyn Qualls McNeely, 84, of Statesville, passed away April 13, 2022, at her home.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Rodney and daughter, Gwen Locke.  Carolyn was preceded in death by two sons, George Barnes, Jr., and Michael Barnes.

A private family service will be conducted by Troutman Funeral Home.

Teressa (Bruce) Meador

Apr 12, 2022

Teressa Bruce Meador, 68, of Troutman, passed away, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Meador was born March 18, 1954, the daughter of W.B. Bruce and Aline Mayberry who preceded her in death.  Teressa attended school in Iredell County, worked as a machine operator in automotive manufacturing and was married to James Meador who survives....

Jonathan Darrell Morgan

Apr 11, 2022

Jonathan Darrell Morgan, 41, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, April 11, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Morgan was born January 10, 1981, the son of Robert “Darrell” Morgan and Diane Brown Southers.  Jonathan attended Iredell County schools and was married to Mary Beth Crawford Morgan.  He worked with his uncle and aunt, Ronnie and Jane Brown (Big...

John David Lefaivre

Apr 9, 2022

John David LeFaivre, 51, went to be with his wife and Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 31, 1970, in Anchorage Alaska, the son of Sheila Morrow and the late Michael LeFaivre. He was preceded in death by his loving wife,...