Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Mar 15, 2021

William “Bill” Horace Parker, 77, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, March 15, 2021.

Bill was born January 3, 1944 in Concord, NC and was the son of the late John and Bessie Turner Parker. He attended Odell High School in Concord and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a self-employed Truck Driver and later was driving...

Mar 14, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Ann (Sampsel) Hendricks, 74, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Middleburg, Pennsylvania.

Becky was born in Statesville on February 25, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Herb and Deeny (Arbogast) Sampsel. She was a member of Calvary Community Church in Statesville.

On July 14,...

Mar 14, 2021

Ruby Eloise Waugh Shoemaker, 99, of Statesville, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Universal Healthcare of Concord, NC.

Ruby was born in Statesville on February 2, 1922 to the late Harley Lee and Daisy Benfield Waugh. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the Friendship Bible Class. She also helped with funeral meals at...

Mar 13, 2021

Delores Ostwalt Sellers, 72, formerly of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Rolesville, NC.

She was born in Statesville on March 8, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Sherrill and Elva Bass Ostwalt. She was a graduate of South Iredell High School and also was a certified dental assistant. On May 30,...

Mar 11, 2021

Deborah Jean Noel, 53, of Harmony, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on March 11, 2021.

Debbie was born February 10, 1968 in Tazewell, VA. She was the daughter of the late Ira Jackson Noel and Alice Frances Ball Noel.

She was a graduate of Tazewell High School. She was a member of...

Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Mary Julia Thompson Nantz, 98, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Statesville.

Mary Julia was born January 15, 1923 to the late Fletcher and Mary Norris Thompson. She was a native of Iredell County graduating from Scotts High School. In 1942 she married Leonard William Nantz, who passed away in...

Mar 9, 2021

Charles Edward Burdette, 85, of Statesville, after a long period of declining health left his life on earth to sing bass in the Heavenly choir on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Helen Rhyne Burdette. Also surviving are his two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Burdette Johnson (Eddie) and Wendy Burdette...

Mar 8, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Robert Q. Beard of Blowing Rock and Mooresville, NC died March 8, 2021 at Gordon Hospice in Statesville, NC. Born in Statesville on December 7, 1929, he was the only child of Robert E. Beard and Nola Jane Hoover Beard, both deceased. He grew up in the Mount Hermon community of Iredell County and was baptized...

Mar 7, 2021

William Devert Toler, 59, died March 7, 2021 at his home in Troutman, NC, while recovering from Covid-19.

Born April 22, 1961 in Warrenton, VA, Bill was the son of the late Cdr. John H. Toler (USNR, Ret.) and Dorothy Devert Toler. He was a graduate of Fauquier High School in Warrenton and Randolph-Macon College in Ashland,...

Mar 6, 2021

Frances Marie Cline Whitener, 87, passed away, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Frances was born October 13, 1933 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late James Lester Cline and Lillie Marie Fox Cline. She was a graduate of Cool Spring High School and was retired from International Paper. She was...

Feb 28, 2021

William “Bill” Doane Barger, Sr., husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and “Pops” to his grandkids, passed in peace on February 28 th , 2021.

He is survived by his best friend and wife Patricia “Pat” Donohoe Barger, friend and former wife, Carole McPherson Barger, his four children Paul Monroe “Pete” Barger, II (Vienna), William “Will”...

Feb 27, 2021

Walter Xavier Moser, 74, of Statesville, NC passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Mr. Moser was born June 27, 1946 in Chicago Illinois and was the son of the late Francis and Charlotte Mazur Moser. Walter served in the US Air Force. Later is his life he faithfully attended Monticello United Methodist Church.

A...

Feb 27, 2021

On Saturday, February 27, 2021, Evon Cook Lambert, 76, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at her home, following a short period of declining health. Her loving husband of 59 years was by her side, holding her hand.

She was born in Mooresville on July 7, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Ted and Aretta-Bell Hambright...

Feb 26, 2021

Mr. William Thomas “Buck” Cheatham IV, 93, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House.

He was born on January 13, 1928 in Burlington, North Carolina to the late William Thomas and Dolores Holt Cheatham. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cheatham was preceded in death by his sister, Dolores Holt Cheatham,...

Feb 26, 2021

Sara Johnson Wiley, (Sally), 81, passed away peacefully at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Sally was born on December 9, 1939, in Washington, NC, and lived there until her husband of 53 years passed away in 2014. At that time, she moved to Statesville, NC, to be closer to her children. Sally worked in...

Feb 25, 2021

Corey Alan Robinson, 34, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at home suddenly.

Corey was born on October 24, 1986 in Charleston, West Virginia and is the son of Donald R. Robinson and Donna Welling Robinson Todd. He was a beloved son and father.

In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Feb 24, 2021

Colonel (Retired) Joseph Lawrence Stallings Sept 16, 1929 – Feb 24, 2021

Born in Sanston, VA on September 16, 1929 to Richard and Anna Birkerstaff Stallings.

Joe attended St. Joe’s Prep in Philadelphia, PA and went on to study at Georgetown University, Washington, DC on a football and ROTC scholarship. While studying at the University,...

Feb 18, 2021

Timothy Dean Shumaker, 62, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home.

Born September 24, 1958 in Iredell County, he was the son of Ruth Drum Shumaker and the late Jimmie Tilford Shumaker. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School and before becoming disabled was a mechanic at Shumaker’s Service Station....

Feb 17, 2021

Bradley Joseph Koepnick, 53, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Brad was born June 15, 1967 in Iredell County and is the son of Donald J. Koepnick and Peggy Cunningham Koepnick of Statesville. He was a graduate of Statesville High School and attended Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory. He was an Estimator/Project Manager...

Feb 16, 2021

John Cecil Shoemaker, 90, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mr. Shoemaker was born August 8, 1930 in Scott County Virginia and was the son of the late Benjamin Shoemaker and Velva Arnold Smith. He was a graduate of Damascus High School in VA and served in the US Army...