OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Troutman, NC

Margaret Sue Hepler

Margaret Sue Hepler

Sep 5, 2026

Margaret Sue Hepler, age 76, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC following declining health.

Sue was born on June 12, 1950, in Iredell County to Thomas Shumaker and Annie Bell Brown Shumaker. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Hepler; her parents; a...

Ernest Dean Josey

Ernest Dean Josey

Sep 3, 2026

Ernest Dean Josey, 68, of Troutman, NC, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Ernest was born on March 6, 1958, to the late Lonnie Josey Sr. and Margaret Kerley Josey Williams. He attended Iredell County Schools and worked for Fischbein Corporation for 15 years. Ernest was an avid NASCAR fan and found great joy in fishing, hunting,...

Sandra Helen Carter Josey

Sandra Helen Carter Josey

Sep 3, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Helen Carter Josey, 81, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Born June 14, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lowtharpe Carter and Margaret Payne Carter. She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmy”...

David Ray Layne

David Ray Layne

Sep 1, 2026

David Ray Layne, 83, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026. 

Arrangements for Mr. Layne are in the care of Troutman Funeral Home.

David Wayne Crawford

David Wayne Crawford

Aug 31, 2026

David “Wayne” Crawford, age 63, of Statesville, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. Born on December 14, 1962, in Buncombe County, NC, he was the husband of Robin Blackwelder Crawford and the son of the late Frank Silver and the late Hilda Mae Hoglan. He was...

Maxie G. Allen

Maxie G. Allen

Aug 30, 2026

Maxie G. Allen, 91, of Statesville, NC, passed away at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

She is survived by her loyal and devoted husband of 60 years, James M. Allen; her daughter, Debbie Martin (Darrell Martin); her son, Rick Webster; and her youngest daughter, Jamie Allen (Alison Holmes). She was a proud Nana to two grandsons, Jason Thomas (Meagan Thomas)...

Joan Glivar Porozynski

Joan Glivar Porozynski

Aug 28, 2026

Joan Catherine Glivar Porozynski, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home.

Joan was born on February 19, 1948, to the late Joseph and Irene Glivar.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there for those she loved. She was a wonderful cook and a caring homemaker who found great joy...

Jennifer Nabors Hethcox

Jennifer Nabors Hethcox

Aug 27, 2026

Born on June 5, 1947, in Statesville, North Carolina, to James Julius Nabors and Joyce Lawrence Nabors, Jennifer Nabors Hethcox would spend her life becoming exactly the sort of person the world could always use more of: a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother; a fiercely loyal friend; a gifted educator; a woman of deep faith; and an eternal optimist...

Billy Gene Wright

Billy Gene Wright

Aug 27, 2026

Billy Gene Wright, 76, of Harmony, NC, formally of Swann Road, Statesville, NC, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Born July 29, 1950, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Frank Edward Wright and Dorothy Irene Shepherd Wright.

Bill retired from Statesville Housing Authority. In his spare time, he was a “wood widdler” at heart, especially custom canes, characters,...

Barbara June Nelson

Barbara June Nelson

Aug 27, 2026

Barbara June Nelson, 88, of Statesville, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Barbara was born on June 16, 1938, in Carroll County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Henry Lee Nelson and Effie May Hundley.

Left to cherish Barbara’s memory are her daughters, Debra Frye and Tammy Slone, and her son, Mitchell Warrick, as...

Paula Marie Cruz

Paula Marie Cruz

Aug 26, 2026

Paula Marie Cruz, 70, Statesville, NC, passed away on August 26. A celebration of her life will be held at Troutman Funeral Home (345 North Main St, Troutman, NC) on Friday, September 4. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with the service starting at 5 p.m.

Paula was born on January 20, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas. Paula was fiercely devoted...

Sharon Louise Joyner Krider

Sharon Louise Joyner Krider

Aug 26, 2026

Sharon Louise Joyner Krider, 76, of Harmony, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.

Born January 22, 1950, in Iredell County, she was the only child of Clay Elisha Joyner and Glenna Smith Joyner.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Keith Krider on April 18, 2012. They shared 21...

Lynda Dean Woods Peacock

Lynda Dean Woods Peacock

Aug 25, 2026

Lynda Dean Woods Peacock, 79, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Lynda was born on May 13, 1947, in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Roy Jacob Woods and Faye Sherrill Woods. She was the owner and operator of her own...

Earl Neal Wike

Earl Neal Wike

Aug 23, 2026

Earl Neal Wike, age 89, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born on February 5, 1937, in Taylorsville, NC, in Alexander County, he was the husband of the late Nancy Ann Fisher Wike and the son of the late Joseph Franklin and Mary Lou Burke Wike. He was a 1955 graduate of Harding High School in Charlotte...

Teddy Eugene Hensley

Teddy Eugene Hensley

Aug 23, 2026

Funeral Service will be conducted at Troutman Funeral Home on Thursday August 27th for Teddy Eugene Hensley, age 79 of Statesville, NC. Viewing for visitors will be from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm.

Teddy passed away on August 23rd, 2026, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville NC, following a short stay at Baptist Hospital...

R.F. "Bill" Millsaps

R.F. "Bill" Millsaps

Aug 22, 2026

R. F. “Bill” Millsaps, age 85, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born in Iredell County March 14, 1941, he was the husband of the late JoAnn Jurney Millsaps and the son of the late William Talmadge and Carrie Marlow Millsaps. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School....

Ronald David Case

Ronald David Case

Aug 20, 2026

Ronald David Case, 74, a truly kind and gentle man, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2026. Although his mind was clouded with dementia, he is now with his God and family making beautiful music. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam, and his sister and brother-in-law, DeRee Case and Tom Kufel, his niece, Hope Vaughn, and nephew, Daniel...

Dr. Oren Jerry Hill, Jr

Dr. Oren Jerry Hill, Jr

Aug 19, 2026

Dr. Oren Jerry Hill, Jr., 75, of Mooresville, formerly of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, following a brief hospitalization.

Jerry was born on September 26, 1950, in Greenville, South Carolina, and was the son of the late Oren Jerry Hill, Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Robinson Hill of Concord, North Carolina. He...

Ruth Wyatt Harris

Ruth Wyatt Harris

Aug 19, 2026

Ruth Wyatt Harris passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2026.

Ruth was born on January 31, 1940, in Wilkes County, North Carolina. She married Ernest Gray Harris Jr. in 1956, and they moved to Statesville. They were married for 53 years until his death; they loved each other fiercely and taught their family a lifetime of lessons about protection,...

Wayne Hal Rash

Wayne Hal Rash

Aug 18, 2026

Wayne Hal Rash, 91, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, after a prolonged illness.

Wayne was born on August 11, 1935, in Iredell County, and was the son of the late Clyde Byers Rash and Willard Claywell Rash. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and continued his education at Mitchell College, before...

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