Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Jul 5, 2021

Craig McNall (Bud) Bramley of Statesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 5 th 2021.  He was a beloved husband and father and was an active in his community. He loved his faith where he continued as a member of the Men’s Bible Study at First Presbyterian Church until his death.

Bud was born in Brockport,...

Jul 3, 2021

Pastor Bobby Henderson (62), a minister of the gospel for 34 years, died on July 3, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Bridges Henderson, his children Bridgett (Jacob) Scott, Joni (Matt) Current, Chelsie (Nick) Wyatt and his grandchildren Cole and Silas Scott.

Bobby was born in Statesville, NC...

Jul 1, 2021

Ricky Jack Holt, 63, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Ricky was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 19, 1958 and was the son of Mary Alice Holt and the late William Jack Holt. Ricky served in the US Marines and later worked at C.J. Power Systems.

In addition to his...

Jun 27, 2021

Mary Lou Dishman, 83, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home.

Mary was born on March 3, 1938 in Statesville, NC and was the daughter of the late, Edward Dishman and Darlin McDaniel Dishman. Mary worked at Thomasville Furniture as a machinist for many years before retiring. Mary loved playing Bingo.

Jun 27, 2021

Coleen Cartner Peacock, 76, of Statesville, beloved wife of Gilbert “Gil” Peacock, passed away at the home on Sunday, June 27, 2021 following several years of declining health.

She was born August 24, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Clyde “Boo” A. Cartner and Blanch Richardson Cartner. Also preceding her in death were brother, Herman...

Jun 26, 2021

Mrs. Elaine Barkley Johnson, 73, of Statesville, passed away Friday, June 26, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. Johnson was born March 13, 1948 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Roy Raleigh Barkley and Francis Duree Barkley. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and on October 12, 1969, she...

Jun 26, 2021

Mrs. Alice Madeline Collins Bradburn 88, of Troutman, died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Maple Leaf Health Care.  She was born March 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Conway Vernam (C.V.) and Mollie Sims Collins.  She was a graduate of Troutman High School and attended Kings Business College in Charlotte.  She worked at Troutman Shirt Co/Troutman Industries for...

Jun 23, 2021

Edwin “Eddie” Miller Clarke, 82, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Eddie was born on May 11, 1939 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Hal Wade Clarke and Nettie Miller Clarke. He graduated from Celeste Henkel High School and served in the US Army. On May 25, 1991 he married...

Jun 18, 2021

Georgia Maxine Campbell Carpenter, 92, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Georgia was born on December 7, 1928 in Yadkin County and was the daughter of the late Roscoe Campbell and Pearl Groce Campbell. Georgia served as the secretary at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a member at First Baptist...

Jun 16, 2021

Willard Garfield Bowers, 89, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, following a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma.

He was born March 29, 1932 in Wilkes County, to the late Otis Bowers and Thelma Bowers.

He was married January 27, 1952 to the late Polly Ann Wilson and attended Cool Spring School with the class of 1951....

Jun 14, 2021

Danny James Johnson, 69, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief battle with cancer.

Danny was born August 24, 1951 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Carl and Helen Shew Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Seth (Liz); granddaughters, Sarah and...

Jun 13, 2021

Myron “Mike” Gerchak, 78, of Sherrills Ford, NC passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, NC.

Mr. Gerchak was born May 13, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Victor and Ann Sawisky Gerchak. He was a graduate of Brooklyn, NY schools and was married to the late Caroline...

Jun 13, 2021

Laurie Anne Hutchens Klum, 50, of Troutman, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

Laurie was born on November 20, 1970 in Iredell County and was the daughter of Frank “Steve” “Hutch” Hutchens and Beverly Winecoff Hutchens. She was later married to her husband, Andrew Joseph “A.J.” Klums, who survives. Laurie worked for the Iredell County DSS...

Jun 12, 2021

Phyllis Ann Gorman Gilbert, 69, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness.

Phyllis was born on November 5, 1951 in Elkton, Maryland and was the daughter of Edna Lloyd Gorman and the late Charles E. Gorman, Sr. Phyllis graduated from Gunning Bedford High School in...

Jun 11, 2021

Barbara Jean Moore Trent, 72, of Statesville, passed away, Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home.

Barbara was born June 15, 1948 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Virgil Coyte Moore and Leathea Marie Moore Moore. She attended Union Grove Schools and was married to Jimmie Decatur Trent, who survives. Together they are...

Jun 9, 2021

Jerry Eugene McCoy, Jr., 53, of Statesville, passed away, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital due to complications from COVID 19.

Jerry was born June 17, 1967 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Jerry Eugene McCoy, Sr. and Mary Lee Bustle McCoy. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School...

Jun 9, 2021

Phyllis Warren Edmiston of Statesville, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on June 9, 2021 at the age of 80.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allison Edmiston. She is survived by her children, Wes Edmiston (Michelle) of Troutman, Amy Sayess (Steve) of Cornelius, NC and Alison Edmiston of Statesville; grandchildren, Megan...

May 31, 2021

Allen Sturgill Phifer, 78, of Cleveland, died Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

Born in Iredell County, April 22, 1943 he was the son of the late Allen Knox Phifer and Ethel Sturgill Phifer.

Allen was a retired Maintenance Mechanic for International Paper Company of Statesville. He enjoyed wood working,...

May 29, 2021

Gary Lynn Compton, 62, of Troutman, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Gary was born on October 6, 1958 and was the son of the late Calvin Coolidge Compton and Myrtle Sue Morrison Compton. He was a graduate of South Iredell High School and in 1977 was in a severe automobile accident. He later attended and...

May 28, 2021

With great sadness, her family shares the passing of Martha Boovey Fox on May 28 th, 2021 at her residence in Statesville, NC. She was 91 years old, born January 21,1930 to the late Charlie Boovey and Clara Beaver Boovey of Statesville, NC. She graduated from Cool Spring High School in 1948. She was married to David A. Fox...