OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Nancy Benfield

Nancy Benfield

Mar 18, 2025

Nancy Smith Benfield, 90, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Nancy was born in Iredell County on January 31, 1935, to the late Marvin Luther “Luke” Smith and Bertha Nance Smith. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Brenda Smith.

Those left to cherish...

William Hendricks, Jr.

William Hendricks, Jr.

Mar 16, 2025

William Joseph Hendricks Jr. (aka Beebo or Billy) of Troutman, N.C., passed away on March 16, 2025.

Billy was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 31, 1974. He was fifty-one years old at the time of his death. He was involved in a motorcycle accident in Iredell County. Billy was a co-owner of Modern Tower Solutions Inc....

Reverend Dr. Glenn Edgerton, Jr.

Reverend Dr. Glenn Edgerton, Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

Glenn was born in Charlotte, NC, to Dr. Glenn Souders Edgerton and Sylvia Steele Edgerton. Chip, as he was called as a child, attended Myers Park Presbyterian Church, where he was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister.  Glenn earned degrees from Princeton University, Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, and Union Theological Seminary in New York.  He worked for 30 years as...

Travis Ward

Travis Ward

Mar 12, 2025

Travis Austin Ward, of Harmony, went into the arms of the Lord on March 12, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Travis was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1971, to parents Kenneth Ward and Jane Lovette, who preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish his memory include his dear uncle,...

Karen Arrington

Karen Arrington

Mar 10, 2025

Karen Darlene Sharpe Arrington, 68, of Statesville, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Karen was born in Iredell County on August 14, 1956, to the late James Sharpe and Mary Ellen Windsor Sharpe. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Maria Taylor

Maria Taylor

Mar 9, 2025

Maria Ruth Rogers Taylor, 61, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Maria was born in Iredell County on January 29, 1964, to Martha Louise Young Rogers and the late Doyle Allen Rogers. She was a graduate of Statesville High School and Lenoir Rhyne College, where she received a degree in nursing....

Sonia Ponce

Sonia Ponce

Mar 6, 2025

Sonia Guadalupe Cesar Ponce, 50, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Sonia was born in Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico on April 30, 1974 to Pablo Cesar Alba and Maria De Jesus Ponce Aguilar.

Left to cherish Sonia’s memory are her husband, Omar Escobar Ochoa; daughters, Wendy Gant and Itzayana Ashcraft; sons-in-law, Matthew Gant and Tyler Ashcraft; grandchildren,...

Brenda Coley

Brenda Coley

Mar 6, 2025

Brenda Coley, of Statesville NC peacefully went home to be with Jesus on March 6, 2025, at age 84.

Brenda was born on December 14, 1940, to the late Walter and Fannie Byrd of Statesville. Brenda dedicated her life to serving the Lord and others. One of Brenda’s greatest joys came from giving. Her banana bread and...

Clara Welborn

Clara Welborn

Mar 3, 2025

Clara Veree Arrington Welborn, 94, of Statesville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence.

Clara was born in Iredell County on March 18, 1930, to the late Morgan Thomas Arrington and Winnie Jane McHargue Arrington.

She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and she loved cooking, gardening, flowers, Siamese kittens and yardwork....

Rita Owens

Rita Owens

Mar 2, 2025

Rita Owens, 71, of Harmony, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence.

Rita was born in Grundy, Virginia on June 8, 1953, to the late Bill Dotson and Fannie Deel Dotson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Catherine Boyd, Marie Elswick and Sharon Kay Dotson.

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Caroline Bramley

Caroline Bramley

Mar 1, 2025

Caroline McInnis Bramley of Statesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on March 1st 2025. Caroline was a resident of Statesville for more than 28 years. She was a beloved wife and mother. Her faith, family and friends were the joys of her life. Caroline was born in Washington Georgia on June 4th, 1934, to Angus Guy and Nancy (Caroline) Douglas McInnis....

Helen Brown

Helen Brown

Feb 28, 2025

Helen Brown was known by many names – Helen, Honaree, Hon, Aunt Honey, Grandma, and Mum. On February 28, 2025, she entered the presence of her Lord and Savior after a life of love and faith. We will miss her very much but are comforted by the fact that she had given her life to Jesus even as a...

Kay Miller

Kay Miller

Feb 28, 2025

Kathryn “Kay” Mackenzie Miller, 84, of Statesville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a brief illness.

Kay was born in Portsmouth, England, on March 29, 1940, to the late Commander Alexander James Mackenzie and Elizabeth Rees-Warton Mackenzie. As a child, she arrived in America largely growing up in the Carolinas, where...

Mauney Viola (Lineberger)  Marlowe

Mauney Viola (Lineberger) Marlowe

Feb 28, 2025

Mauney Viola Lineberger Marlowe, 85, passed away peacefully, on February 28, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. She was born on July 29, 1939, to the late Robert Raymond Lineberger & Mildred Viola Mauney Lineberger.

She married the love of her life, Dwight Marlowe, on September 25, 1959. Together, they had 3 children. Dwight and...

Ralph "Perky" Frazier

Ralph "Perky" Frazier

Feb 28, 2025

Ralph “Perky” Perkins Frazier, 82, of Statesville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Maple Leaf Health Care.

Perky was born in Iredell County on November 10, 1942, to the late James Ralph Frazier and Lois Perkins Frazier.

He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed serving meals and baking cakes for others. He also took great...

Donald Earl Riddle

Donald Earl Riddle

Feb 27, 2025

Donald Earl Riddle, 76, of Troutman, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Donald was born in Wake County on August 15, 1948, to the late Thomas Peyton Riddle and Mary Lucille Eason Riddle.

He was a graduate of Garner High School, and he served in the U.S. Navy....

Carolyn Pope

Carolyn Pope

Feb 27, 2025

Carolyn Estelle Upright Pope, 86, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Carolyn was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938, to the late Clarence Upright and Lillie Garrison Upright. She was a member of Fallstown Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dorothy Tevepaugh

Dorothy Tevepaugh

Feb 26, 2025

Dorothy Ann Bost Tevepaugh, 96, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Dorothy was born in Iredell County on November 14, 1928, to the late C.M. Bost and Lula Bost. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church for 38 years. She loved her church. She was a member of the...

Lettie Gilbert Moretz

Lettie Gilbert Moretz

Feb 24, 2025

Lettie Gilbert Moretz, 93 years young, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 15, 1931, in Caldwell County, to the late Carl L. Gilbert, Sr. and Bertha Curtis Gilbert.

She leaves behind 3 children, James Moretz (Mary) of Cummings, GA, Linda Thurmond (Mike) of Clover,...

Nancy Milstead

Nancy Milstead

Feb 22, 2025

Family and faith were two of the most important things to Nancy Alexander Milstead. So, it was fitting that when she passed away on February 22, 2025, she was surrounded by many of those she loved the most.

Nancy was born November 23, 1932, in Stony Point to K.C. and Nettie Alexander. She was one of six...

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