Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Jan 31, 2023

Thomas Keith Abernethy, 64 of Union Grove, passed away, Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Mr. Abernethy was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, August 15, 1958, the son of the late Wayne Abernethy and Margie Menscer Abernethy Everhart.  Keith was a graduate of Statesville High School.  During his school days he was an excellent baseball player and enjoyed many...

Jan 29, 2023

Martha Cooper Fowler, 79, of Statesville, died at Gordon Hospice House Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a brief illness.

She was born in Statesville June 18, 1943, a daughter of the late John Cooper and Alice White Fowler. She graduated from St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, and East Carolina College. She taught school for 32 years,...

Jan 28, 2023

Andrew Gregory Powell, 42, of Statesville, NC passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Andrew was born on August 13, 1980, in Edmonton, Canada to Gregory John Powell and Gail Philp Cummings, who survive. He worked for TLG Peterbilt in Charlotte as a licensed diesel mechanic. Andrew loved watching NASCAR, playing...

Jan 27, 2023

Joan Thomas Hall Harrelson, 87, completed her amazing journey on earth, passing away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Leukemia at Gordon Hospice House on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Joan was born on September 17, 1935, in Fayetteville, NC. She graduated from Fayetteville High School, then moving several times, before settling in Statesville. She retired from...

Jan 27, 2023

Our sweet precious mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Jean Messick Baity, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, January 27th, 2023. Betty was born on June 26, 1941, in Iredell County. Her parents were, Reid and Mary Evelyn Moose Messick.

Betty was married to the love of her life Billy J, Baity for 59 years. She...

Jan 23, 2023

Benjamin Garry Overcash of Statesville, NC, lost his valiant battle with Basal Cell Carcinoma, and its complications, on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Garry was born in Iredell County to the late Howard Benjamin Overcash and Margaret Beaver Overcash.  He graduated from Statesville Senior High School in 1954.  While in high school, Garry joined the Air National Guard,...

Jan 23, 2023

Julia Anne Morrison Netterwald, 86 of Statesville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at her home.

Julia was born May 5, 1936, the daughter of William Edwin Morrison and Blanche Ellis Morrison, both of whom preceded her in death.  An infant sister died at birth in 1938 and her brother William Edwin Morrison, died in 2017.

Jan 23, 2023

David William Brown, Sr., 83 of Statesville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.

Mr. Brown was born June 25, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland the son of the late Baxter William Brown and Ruby Hutchinson Brown.  David was a graduate of Sparrows Point High School in Baltimore and proudly served his country in the US Army.  He made...

Jan 22, 2023

On January 22, 2023 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Daniel Joe Forsythe entered into his Savior’s arms after a valiant fight against Glioblastoma. He is survived by: his loving parents, Pastor Richard L. Forsythe & Diana L. Forsythe; his brother, Richard M. Forsythe along with spouse Gina F. Forsythe; his sisters Dori F. Smith along with spouse...

Jan 21, 2023

David Wayne Martin, 64, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home.

David was born on February 24, 1958, in Iredell County to the late Odell Preston and Dorothy Church Martin. He graduated from North Iredell High School and went on to marry his wife, Joyce Evans Martin, who survives. David served as...

Jan 20, 2023

Ricky Lynn "Smiley" Thompson, age 58, of Troutman, NC, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was the son of the late JC and Eula Mae Jones Thompson.

Ricky was a graduate of South Iredell High School and worked as a glass mechanic with Denver Glass. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for arrowheads, and taking care of...

Jan 18, 2023

Stephen Paul Trudnak, II, 67 of Harmony, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Mr. Trudnak was born December 8, 1955 in Gaston County, NC, the son of the late Stephen Paul Trudnak, Sr. and Martha Ray Rhyne Trudnak.  He was a graduate of North Gaston High School and was employed as an Electrical Superintendent and worked in...

Jan 18, 2023

Carol Ruth Winecoff Lapish, 90 of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. Lapish was born in Iredell County, September 18, 1932 the daughter of the late Willie Winecoff and Mabel Sloan Winecoff.  She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church. ...

Jan 17, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Hammer Harris, 85, of Hiddenite, passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Harris was born February 26, 1937 in Alexander County and was the daughter of Arthur Hammer and Opal Dearman Hammer. She was a graduate of Stony Point High School and was married to the late Rev. Robert “Bob” Harris....

Jan 16, 2023

Sherrill Eugene Edwards, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton.

Sherrill was born March 8, 1932, to the late Samuel Eugene Edwards and Iva Durham Edwards. He attended Orange County Schools before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served as a Sergeant First Class in...

Jan 16, 2023

James “Jim” Lee Branch, 79, of Statesville, passed away, January 16, 2023 at his residence.

Jim was born July 3, 1943 in Iredell County and was the son of the late James Otis Branch and Zelda Redmond Branch. He was a graduate of Iredell County schools and on June 29, 1962 he married the love of his...

Jan 15, 2023

Bonnie Lee Montroy, 73, of Statesville, NC, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Morrisville, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Carmi Touchette and Evelyn French Touchette.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Montroy of Morristown, New York, granddaughter Kelsey...

Jan 15, 2023

JoAnne Weber Alexander, 85, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2023.

She was born on September 10, 1937, to the late John Claxton and Blanche Millsaps Weber. JoAnne grew up on a dairy farm on Snow Creek Road in Iredell County where she grew to love nature and music. She graduated with degrees in...

Jan 14, 2023

Helen Knight Leonard, 89, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.

Helen was born on May 27, 1933, in Isle of Wight, Virginia to the late Burle and Effie Griggs Knight. She worked for the Suffolk News Herald as a type setter for many years before retiring.

In...

Jan 14, 2023

Koula Dross Litchos, 91, of Statesville, passed away on January 14, 2023, at her home.

Mrs. Litchos was born December 31, 1930, in Charlotte and was the daughter of the late Nicholas John Dross and Demetra Kostakes Dross.  She was a graduate of Central High School in Charlotte and attended The Woman's College in Greensboro (now UNC-Greensboro)....