Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Nov 16, 2021

Martha Jane Branon White, 91, passed away November 16, 2021. She was born July 29, 1930, in Yadkin County to the late Fred William Branon and Pearl Hinson Branon. She married G.D. White, Jr., July 31, 1948, and they had 68 wonderful years together.

She was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Olin where she...

Nov 14, 2021

Katherine Rebecca Waugh ”Becky,” 51, of Statesville, NC passed away November 14, 2021. Becky was the daughter of the late Jack F. Waugh and Katherine Moose Waugh. She was born October 11, 1970.

Becky attended AD Rutherford until she was 18 years old. She then began working at the Iredell Vocational Workshop in Troutman, NC. She made...

Nov 13, 2021

Rita Jane Leffew, 62, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Rita was born July 12, 1959 in Detroit, MI and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Kennedy Leffew. She attended schools in Detroit, MI and later moved to Port St. Lucie, FL, where she worked for the city.

She is...

Nov 12, 2021

Patricia Marie Chenot Pekarek passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Pat was born on May 10, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Albert Louis Chenot and Margaret Burke Chenot. She married Herman Loyd Pekarek on April 7, 1956, and made caring for her family her first...

Nov 12, 2021

Linda Ament Lassiter, of Concord, NC, previously of Statesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was 66.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Lassiter, in 2005.

Born in Doylestown, PA to Peter and Opal (Hamilton) Ament, she is survived by her brother Dennis...

Nov 7, 2021

Stuart Holland Deal passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Susan Stockton Deal; his two daughters, Mary Stuart Seifarth (Matthew) of Hagerstown, MD and Elizabeth Watson (Jesse) of Clemmons, NC; grandchildren Emma Kate and Henry...

Nov 6, 2021

Helen Rhyne Burdette, 85, of Statesville, after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s left her life on earth to join her beloved husband in Heaven, Saturday, November 6, 2021.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Burdette Johnson (Eddie) and Wendy Burdette Gilreath (Eric); her pride and joys, her grandsons, Austyn David Gilreath (Allison) and Jacob...

Nov 5, 2021

Cora Lee Johnson Fortner, 89, of Statesville passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Autumn Care.

Mrs. Fortner was born June 10, 1932 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Ray Daniel Johnson and Retha Arlene Guy Johnson. She was a graduate of Scotts High School where she enjoyed playing basketball, she later...

Nov 5, 2021

Margaret Gernell Payne Carter, 97, of Statesville, went to her rest Friday, November 5, 2021.

Mrs. Carter was born September 3, 1924 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Pinkney Payne and Sadie Austin Payne. She attended Iredell County schools and was married to the late Lawrence Carter. She worked for K Mart...

Nov 4, 2021

Paul Douglas Thornburg, 84, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Maple Leaf Healthcare.

Doug was born April 2, 1937 in Paw Creek, NC and was the son of the late Paul Judson Thornburg and Annie Mae Stimpson Thornburg. He was a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School and Central Piedmont Community College. He served...

Nov 1, 2021

Noble “Nobby” Bloomfield Mills, II 82, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Nobby was born September 2, 1939 in Statesville and was the son of the late Allen Lafayette “Buck” Mills, Jr. and Louise Aycock Mills. He was a 1957 graduate of Statesville High School and attended NC State University...

Nov 1, 2021

Thomas Newell Stewart, Jr., 74, of Statesville, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital Monday, November 1, following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 10, 1947 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Thomas Newell Stewart, Sr. and Ethel Robinette Stewart. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister,...

Oct 31, 2021

William “Bill” Mason Bradshaw, 89, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Bill was born on October 12, 1932 in Rowan County and was the son of the late Rupert Bradshaw and Mae Nance Bradshaw. He served in the US Army and worked in auto parts sales and was a farmer later in his life....

Oct 26, 2021

Edward “Marshall” Shanklin, 92, of Troutman, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Deerfield Assisting Living in Boone, NC.

Marshall was born on December 27, 1928 in Mecklenburg County, NC and was the son of the late Leon Trover Shanklin and Hattie Sue Fogle Shanklin. He was a member of New Perth ARP Church with his...

Oct 26, 2021

Billy Ray Williamson, 82, of Troutman, NC passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mr. Williamson was born July 3, 1939 in Iredell County and was the son of the late William “Pete” Glen Williamson and Mildred Carrigen Williamson. He was a 1957 graduate of Troutman High School and was married to the...

Oct 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Clarence "Jerry" Drum, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 20, 2021

Harold James Mitchell, 88, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House.

Harold was born on November 2, 1932 in Alexander County and was the son of the late Jim Mitchell and Cecil Fincannon Mitchell. He was a charter member of Shepherds Fire Department and a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans...

Oct 19, 2021

Glen Todd DeVaughn, 57, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home.

Todd was born on September 18, 1964 in Parkersburg West Virginia and was the son of the late Glen Ronald DeVaughn and Barbara Wilson DeVaughn.

He is survived by his son, Nicholas DeVaughn, brother, Craig DeVaughn (Robin), niece, Lindsey...

Oct 18, 2021

Sue Millsaps Carter, 84, of Statesville NC, passed peacefully on October 18th 2021. Born September 20th, 1937 in Statesville, NC; she was the daughter of the late Eli Gill Millsaps and Dorothy Scott Millsaps. Sue is survived by her sister Jean Harpe and was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Foster. The depth of love and thankfulness for...

Oct 15, 2021

Sara Earle Sherer, 87 of Troutman died Friday, October 15 2021. She was born in Clover S.C. on May 2 1934 to the late Lewis Blease Earle and Arlie McCarter Earle.

Graduated from Clover High School with honors in 1952. Sara took her love of people and math to Erskine College and graduated with honors. She worked...