Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Oct 1, 2021

Mark Jeffrey Houston, 63, of Stony Point, passed away, Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home.

Mark was born July 14, 1958 in Iredell County and was the son of Priscilla Stewart Houston and the late Hal “Eddie” Houston. He was a graduate of West Iredell High School and married Betty Lynn Houston, who survives. He was...

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Willie Faye Harpe Johnson, 85, of Statesville, passed away, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. Johnson was born February 5, 1936 in Chesterfield County, SC and was the daughter of the late Anson Grover Harpe and Wilma Crowley Harpe. She was a 1956 graduate of Statesville High School and on September 28,...

Sep 28, 2021

“The number one cause of death is too many birthdays…”

Harry Lee Goodin, ladies’ man, motorcycle rider, crossword solver, Bible reader, and King Fisherman, born January 30, 1952, has died September 28, 2021.

Harry learned to fish from his father, Clyde Carl Goodin (deceased). He passed this knowledge onto his children (Angela Goodin-Forouhar) and Dwayne...

Sep 28, 2021

Terry Scott Brannon, 57, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his home.

Terry was born on October 20, 1963 in Greenville, SC to the late Charles “Moe” L. Brannon and Mavis Swaney Brannon. He worked at Southeastern Freightlines in the customer service center. Terry was the biggest Clemson Tigers Fan.

Terry...

Sep 26, 2021

Louise Watson Henline, 82, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House.

Louise was born on July 20, 1939 in Nebo, NC and was the daughter of the late Hugh Lee Watson and Kathryn Rowe Watson. She was a graduate of Nebo High School and on December 25, 1957 was married to...

Sep 25, 2021

James (Jim) Stamper, 79, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home at Gordon Hospice House on Saturday, September 25, 2021, surrounded by family. His five-year battle with bladder cancer was fought with dignity and determination, always finding ways to make the best of the journey.

Jim Stamper is survived by his wife, Linda Sane Stamper;...

Sep 25, 2021

Downey Carter Purcell, of Statesville NC died peacefully on September 25, 2021. Carter was born in Charlotte on April 3, 1938 to Clarence and Eunice Morris Purcell the youngest of three children.

After graduating from Harding High School, Carter attended the University of North Carolina, graduating from the School of Pharmacy. He served as pharmacist for many...

Sep 24, 2021

John Michael Horne, 50, of Harmony, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

John was born on March 5, 1971 in Iredell County to Michael Wayne Horne and Marjorie “Gay” Shaver Horne. He served in the US Navy and worked as a truck driver.

In addition to his parents,...

Sep 24, 2021

William Joseph “Billy Joe” Mangrum, 46, of Yadkinville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Billy Joe was born on February 27, 1975 in Martinsville, VA to Mary Younce and the late Ralph L. Mangrum.

In addition to his mother, Billy Joe is survived by his fiancé, Dana Harmon, daughter, Kimberly...

Sep 21, 2021

Jacob William “Bill” Lackey, 75, of Raleigh, NC and formerly of Statesville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home.

Bill was born on October 18, 1945 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Lentz McSherry Lackey, Sr. and Joyce Duo Richardson Lackey. He was a part of the class of ’63 of...

Sep 21, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Leigh Pope Cocciadiferro, 63, of Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Autumn Care.

Sandy was born May 3, 1958 in Iredell County and was the daughter of Robert C. Pope, Sr and the late Sophia Josephine Beaver Pope. She was a graduate of South Iredell High School and Western Carolina University with...

Sep 21, 2021

Cathy Faye Lytton Raymer, 70, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home.

Cathy was born December 30, 1950 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Edwin Woodrow Lytton and Bonnie Faye Privette Lytton. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School and was co-owner of Cat-Way Fastners Inc....

Sep 20, 2021

James Alfred Bunton, 61, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, September 20, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

James was born December 16, 1959 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Everett and Edna Lackey Bunton. He was a graduate of Iredell County Schools and was married to the late Judenna Josey Bunton, who passed away...

Sep 19, 2021

Mary Catherine Hollifield, 41, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Catherine was born August 21, 1980 in Statesville and was the daughter of Lee and Helen Jenkins Hollifield of Statesville. Catherine attended Statesville High School and graduated from Calvary Christian Academy. She was a member of Covenant A.R.P. and was currently employed at Bojangles,...

Sep 19, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Charles Poteat, III of Stony Point, NC went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Sam was born February 21, 1952 in Statesville, NC and was the son of the late Samuel Charles Poteat, Jr. and Louella Alexander Poteat. He was a graduate of South Iredell High School and Fruitland Bible College. He...

Sep 19, 2021

Glenda Kaye Morrison Wooten Summers, 80, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House.

Glenda was born on January 15, 1941 in Iredell County to the late John Henry Ford Morrison, Sr and Lois Joyner Morrison. Glenda enjoyed sewing, flowers, being outside and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Sep 18, 2021

Elizabeth Ashley Lyalls, 36, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Elizabeth was born December 9, 1984 in Statesville, NC and was the daughter of Sherry Sheets Hess and Richard W. Hess and Ronnie Stanley all of Statesville. She attended West Iredell High School, North Iredell High School and was a CNA. On May 10, 2016...

Sep 18, 2021

Jimmy Randolph Wise, 87, of Statesville, passed away, Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Jimmy was born September 25, 1933 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Glen and Helen Fann Wise. He was a graduate of Troutman High School and served in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War. On August 3, 1956 he...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. David Kent Clark, 61, of Olin, went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, September 17, 2021.

David was born March 15, 1960 in West Virginia and was the son of the late Richard and Shirley Legg Clark. He was a graduate of Midland Trail High School in Ansted, WV and on June 29, 1987, he...

Sep 16, 2021

Robert Lee Gleason, 89, of Troutman, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born on December 5, 1931 in Warren, Ohio to the late Earl Gleason and Clara Mountain Gleason. He was a graduate of Leavittsburg High School in Ohio and served in the US Air Force. He was retired from...