Local obituaries for Troutman, NC
Gary Thomas Barker
Jan 7, 2026
Born on December 21, 1941, in Iredell County, Gary was the son of the late Dwight and Ruby Grose Barker. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, attended Appalachian College, and was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church in Statesville.
Raised in a musical family, Gary dedicated his life to playing guitar and singing. He joined The Catalinas...
Michael Duane Parker
Jan 7, 2026
Michael Duane Parker, 60, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at home on January 7, 2026.
Michael was born on March 3, 1965, in Statesville. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and the freedom of riding his Harley. He was a supervisor in commercial and residential HVAC plus aspects of construction.
He is survived by his mother and father, Jerry and...
Ila Virginia Bryant Munday
Jan 7, 2026
Ila Virginia Bryant Munday, 92, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home.
Ila was born July 28, 1933, in Darlington, SC, and was the daughter of the late James R. Wilson and Betty Bryant Wilson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Munday.
Those left to cherish Ila’s memory are her daughter,...
Lena Carter Kilgo
Jan 5, 2026
Lena Carter Kilgo, age 79, of Stony Point, NC, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Sullivan County, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Charlie Hampton and Margie Ollive Owens Carter. She was the wife of the late Robert Kilgo Jr. She was a 1964 graduate of Cocoa High School.
Lena was...
Carolyn Levan Lamberth
Jan 4, 2026
Carolyn Levan Lamberth, 86, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home.
Carolyn was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Henry Watson Levan and “Lucille” Marjorie Shoemaker Levan. She was a graduate of Troutman High School, and was married to Lawrence Guy Lamberth, who survives. She was retired from...
Nathan Scott Hawkins
Jan 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Nathan Scott Hawkins, 20, on January 3, 2026, in Mooresville, NC.
Nate was born in Bakersfield, CA on December 8, 2005. He moved to Troutman, NC in 2008 and graduated from South Iredell High School in 2024. He had just begun his career as a commercial electrician...
Martha Hoke Drye
Jan 3, 2026
Martha Hoke Drye, 84, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Autumn Care of Statesville.
Martha was the daughter of Clyde and Mary Salome Shoemaker Hoke. She was born on August 2, 1941, in Statesville, NC. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lonnie Anderson Drye, two sisters, Rachel Ann Hoke and...
Bonzie Cook Cline
Jan 2, 2026
Bonzie Cook Cline, 91, of Troutman, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Bonzie was born on November 25, 1934, to the late Edward Jay Cook and Pebyle Stephens Cook. She was a member of Ostwalt Baptist Church and a former member of Fern Hill Baptist Church. She worked at Templon Spinning Mills in Mooresville, NC.
Left to...
James Richard Cardwell
Jan 1, 2026
James Richard Cardwell, 87, of Mount Ulla, passed away on January 1, 2026, at his home.
James was born on September 10, 1938, to the late John Calvin Cardwell and Ola Geneva Byerly Cardwell. He was a member of New Perth ARP Church. He worked in furniture manufacturing most of his life and retired from Builtright Chair in Statesville, NC.
James was...
James Charles Smallman
Dec 31, 2025
James “Jim” Charles Smallman, 87, of Alameda, California, passed away in Statesville, North Carolina, on December 31, 2025.
Born in Illinois to Harold and Marjorie Smallman, Jim spent his early years in the Chicago suburbs with his brother and sister. In 1952, at age 14, the family relocated to Los Angeles. Jim graduated from Los Angeles High School and entered Stanford...
Shirley Horton Parker
Dec 31, 2025
Shirley Horton Parker, 89 of Troutman passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home.
She was born in Troutman, October 20, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Leon and Ada Horton. Shirley was married to Max for 64 years. She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Troutman and enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching...
Brianna Nicole Brown
Dec 30, 2025
On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Brianna Nicole Brown, 19, was unexpectedly called to Heaven to be with the Lord she so dearly loved and spent her life singing about.
Brianna was born on January 31, 2006, and accepted Jesus as her Savior on April 10, 2012. She wrote the song that started their first CD at age 12. Since that time,...
Dale Brevard Morrow
Dec 29, 2025
Dale Brevard Morrow, 75, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Dale was born on August 16, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Max Morrow and Willa Dean Beaver Morrow. He was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church, and he was retired from Duke Power. In his free time, he loved...
Jeretta Ann "Teenie" Millsaps
Dec 28, 2025
Jeretta Ann “Teenie” Millsaps, 79, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Teenie was born on May 13, 1946, in Iredell County to Robert and Mary “Tootsie” Millsaps. Teenie was a graduate of Central High School, and she worked in retail and as a manager at Homer’s Truckstop. Teenie was a wonderful daughter, mother,...
Fred David Sherrill
Dec 26, 2025
Fred “David” Sherrill, 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by his family.
David was born on September 29, 1942, to the late Fred Washington Sherrill and Mary “Peck” Morrow Sherrill.
He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 and proudly served his country for the next 20 years,...
Paul Lee Davidson
Dec 23, 2025
Paul Lee Davidson, 66, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 45 years, Sandra Morrison Davidson.
Paul was born on July 24, 1959, in Statesville to the late John W. Davidson, Sr. and Dorothy Albea Davidson....
Donald Richard Sherrill
Dec 22, 2025
Donald Richard Sherrill, 78, of Troutman, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Salisbury VA Hospital.
Donald was born on April 12, 1947, to the late Hollis Bell Sherrill and Mary Ann Rash Sherrill. He graduated from South Iredell High School, served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and retired from Lowe’s Distribution Center. He...
Christina Marie Walkup
Dec 22, 2025
Christina Marie Walkup, 48, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. Born on January 11, 1977, in the same city she called home throughout her life.
She was the beloved adopted daughter of Richard and Debbie Williams. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Williams. Christina’s life was enriched by the love and guidance of her...
Allen Ray Martin
Dec 21, 2025
Allen Ray Martin, 66, of Yadkinville, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Allen was born on October 3, 1959, to Ada Marie Christie Martin and the late Allen Lee Martin.
In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory are his sister, Rita Pope (David); brother, Ronnie Martin (Grace); nieces, Lisa Fleming and Michelle Ladd; great...
Jerry Tate Williams
Dec 20, 2025
Jerry Tate Williams, 69, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home.
Jerry was born July 15, 1956, in Iredell County to the late Charles Eugene Williams and Nellie Barkley Williams. He was a graduate of South Iredell High School and worked as a millwright for LA Turbine in Texas.
Those left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his brother,...
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