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Genoa Hayes Taylor passed peacefully at home on the evening of October 5, 2024. She has joined her beloved son, Russell, and her husband, Bill, as they welcomed her home with loving and tender arms. She was born in Harmony, NC, on August 5, 1938, to W.G. Hayes and Eula Myers Hayes. She was a graduate of Harmony High School, and on November 4, 1956, Genoa was married to William (Bill) Kenneth Taylor at Holly Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and her son, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Norma Snow, Olean Ellis, and Ulean Snow, and brothers Horace Hayes, and A.G. Hayes and her special, much-beloved aunt, Jewel Myers. She is survived by sister, Camilla Thompson,...

Charles "Frank" Franklin Burgess, 66, of Statesville, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Carolina Caring Hospice House. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 11, 1958, to the late Roy E. Burgess and E. Alice Cales Burgess. He graduated from St. Albans High School where he was a proud All-State football player for the fighting Red Dragons. Soon after graduating from high school, he developed a love and passion for the car industry, where he worked for 35+ years, before retiring. He was a believer in God, enjoyed playing the piano, loved his two dogs Bella and Baron and his farm and tractors. He loved to spend time with his family, watching football, date nights...

Wilson Godfrey, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away Friday September 20, 2024 at his home. Born to Allie Byrd and Eva Bruce Godfrey on November 23, 1935 in Hiddenite, NC, he is survived by the love of his life, Lois Pitts Godfrey, whom he married on June 14, 1958, and were married for 66 years. He is also survived by his daughters, Sandra Godfrey Johnson, Karen Godfrey Burke (Richard) and Janet Marie Godfrey. Wilson's grandchildren are Lauren Lee Johnson (Justin Draughan), Emily Burke Hare (Eli), David Wilson Godfrey Burke (Allison) and Richard Jackson Burke. He has one great-grandchild, Grace Lynn Draughan, and another due in October. He is also survived by his sister,...

STATESVILLE, NC - The Honorable Judge Robert (Bob) A. Collier, Jr. passed away on September 8, 2024 after a period of declining health. Born in Statesville, North Carolina on January 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Robert A. Collier, Sr. and Margaret Adams Collier. Bob attended Baylor Preparatory School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Statesville Senior High School, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1951, while in college, he joined the United States Air Force, serving as a Special Agent in the Office of Special Investigations before he was honorably discharged in 1954. The highlight of his time at Carolina came when he met the love of his life, Barbara Stone....

Martha Ellen Stevenson Jones, 94, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Martha was born on February 26, 1930, in Iredell County to the late Carl Brown Stevenson and Nellie Winters Stevenson. She graduated from Scotts High School and went to Davis Hospital Nursing School. She was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and kept the nursery for 62 years. Martha was married to her husband, Willis Howard Jones, on August 19, 1950, and were together until he passed away on July 3, 2010. Martha was a loving and caring woman who enjoyed being with her family, her community, and her Sunday school children. She also loved to garden and farm and...

John Neely Gilbert, Jr. died on August 24, 2024 at home after a period of declining health, having lived a long, loving, and purposeful life. He was 87. Born in Statesville, North Carolina on September 12, 1936, he was the son of the late John Neely Gilbert, Sr. and Sara Pressly Gilbert. After attending Statesville City Schools, he went to The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. John graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in civil engineering. He was then commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Belvoir, Virginia and then the 92nd Engineer Battalion at Fort Bragg. In 1959, he returned home to Statesville to work at Gilbert...

Colonel Eric C. Murdock (Retired), 72, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 5, 1951, in Charlotte, NC. Eric was the son of Conda Murdock and Betty Lazenby Murdock. He was married to the beautiful Kathryn Bennett Murdock of Asheville, NC, for 30 years. Eric is survived by his sons Jason Eric Murdock (Ella) of Canton, GA, and Benjamin Wilson Murdock (Delia) of Seattle, WA, his four grandchildren Pierce, Ansley, Aiden, and Carter, sister Anna Murdock of Statesville, NC, and brother Steven Edgar Murdock of Huntersville, NC. Eric was baptized at Broad Street United Methodist...

Colonel Eric C. Murdock (Retired), 72, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 5, 1951, in Charlotte, NC. Eric was the son of Conda Murdock and Betty Lazenby Murdock. He was married to the beautiful Kathryn Bennett Murdock of Asheville, NC, for 30 years. Eric is survived by his sons Jason Eric Murdock (Ella) of Canton, GA, and Benjamin Wilson Murdock (Delia) of Seattle, WA, his four grandchildren Pierce, Ansley, Aiden, and Carter, sister Anna Murdock of Statesville, NC, and brother Steven Edgar Murdock of Huntersville, NC. Eric was baptized at Broad Street United Methodist...

Carlene Christy Schafer, beloved Wife, Mother, Memaw, Great Memaw, and Aunt, passed away peacefully at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC, on August 15, 2024, following a stroke and years of declining health due to dementia. She is now dancing with Jesus, likely organizing a tea party in celebration. Carlene was born on May 21, 1936, in Cabarrus County, NC, to Rubert Christy and Vilie Ann Barbee Christy. One of four children, she grew up in Kannapolis, NC, and graduated from AL Brown High School. She attended Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. Carlene worked as an operator for The Concord Telephone Company and Bellsouth in Statesville while attending Mitchell College. It was at...

Carlene Christy Schafer, beloved Wife, Mother, Memaw, Great Memaw, and Aunt, passed away peacefully at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC, on August 15, 2024, following a stroke and years of declining health due to dementia. She is now dancing with Jesus, likely organizing a tea party in celebration. Carlene was born on May 21, 1936, in Cabarrus County, NC, to Rubert Christy and Vilie Ann Barbee Christy. One of four children, she grew up in Kannapolis, NC, and graduated from AL Brown High School. She attended Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. Carlene worked as an operator for The Concord Telephone Company and Bellsouth in Statesville while attending Mitchell College. It was at...

Lynn Mayes White went to his eternal home on July 31, 2024. Born on June 22, 1931, in Hiddenite, NC, Lynn was the youngest of nine children of Henry Marvin and Dorcas Meadows White. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his wife, Lexine Allen White, his eight siblings (Grady White, Ida Mitchell, Ruth Meadows, Eva Childers, Tressie Morrison, Escar White, Veryl White and James White), and his granddaughter, Amber Davis. He is survived by his son, Tim White (Jackie), his daughter, Nancy Moore (Bill Moore), his grandchildren, Jennifer Anselmo (Jay), Brandon White (Bobby Cook), Adrianne Blackwelder (Adam), and Derek Davis (Heather), and his nine great-grandchildren, Noah, Nora, and Reid...

Anne Mackie, formerly of Oakhurst Road in Statesville, departed this physical world on July 7th, 2024. She had been resident at Friends Homes West in Greensboro for the past seven years and is now rejoicing in the presence of the friends and family who have transitioned and patiently awaited her arrival. Anne was born in 1931 during the Great Depression and grew up on a small family farm in Harmony, NC. She was the middle child of three fine individuals born to Dorsey and Tossie Johnson. Her family all worked HARD to keep the farm self-sustaining, a place that they all could be proud to call home. Driven by the work ethic learned first-hand, Anne secured employment while she was a young...

Frances Lynn Calhoun Cole, 74, of Statesville passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Francis was born on September 7, 1949, in Fayetteville, NC and was the daughter of the late Leon and Vila Autry Calhoun. She was a graduate of Hope Mills High School, Greensboro College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was married in Fayetteville, NC on July 19, 1970, to Donnie Ray Cole who preceded her in death in the year 2000. Francis was a retired dental hygienist and was a member of First Baptist Church in Statesville. She enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, traveling, knitting, and cooking. In addition to her parents and husband, she was...

Raymond Mae Robbins, Jr., 84 of Statesville, NC passed away at The Greens at Maple Leaf nursing facility on June 6, 2024. He was born in Rock Hill, SC on November 16, 1939, to the late Raymond Mae Robbins, Sr. and the late Wilma Cantrell Robbins. He married his high school sweetheart and late wife, Patricia Campbell Robbins in 1959, who passed away in 2022. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from East Mecklenburg High School in 1957. He was stationed in Germany as part of the armored brigade combat team (ABCT). He served actively until 1962 and with the army reserves until July 1964. Upon returning to the US, he attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill...

In the early morning of June 5, 2024, a gifted and loving man took off to the land of an Uncloudy Day, taking with him pieces of innumerable hearts. It is with deep sadness and love that his family announces the passing of Donald E. Joye, of Statesville, NC, at the age of 80. Donald left after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of loving him. An extended obituary can be viewed at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com, and online condolences can be made there for the family. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ida Rose Watts Steele, of Statesville, NC, age 76, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home. Born in Lancaster, SC, on September 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy H. Watts. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Dr. Charles A. Steele; one daughter, Kristen (Krissy) Wainwright and her husband, David, and granddaughters Meredith, Anna, and Lauren of Holly Springs, NC; one son, Andrew (Andy) Steele and his wife, Clare, and grandchildren Kate, Bailey, Owen, and Palmer of Irmo, SC; a sister, Dorothy Anne Baker, of Lancaster, SC; and a brother, John Marion Watts and his wife, Joan, of Lancaster, SC. Rose was a 1965 graduate...

Dr. Richard Wayne "Jack" Causey, 88, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth May Causey, passed peacefully into God's arms on the evening of November 28, 2023. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Harry and Genevieve Causey. Jack enjoyed riding bikes and "motor scooters", delivering the local newspaper, and leading the community Demolay "fraternal" organization. After graduating from Meridian Senior High School, Jack first attended the local community college while working as an announcer in radio and the newly developing TV market. With a move to the University of Alabama and joining KA social fraternity to pursue radio and TV, he discovered that his voice and...

Dr. Richard Wayne "Jack" Causey, 88, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth May Causey, passed peacefully into God's arms on the evening of November 28, 2023. Memorial service details will be available on the Troutman Funeral Home website.

Dr. Richard Wayne "Jack" Causey, 88, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth May Causey, passed peacefully into God's arms on the evening of November 28, 2023. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Harry and Genevieve Causey. Jack enjoyed riding bikes and "motor scooters", delivering the local newspaper, and leading the community Demolay "fraternal" organization. After graduating from Meridian Senior High School, Jack first attended the local community college while working as an announcer in radio and the newly developing TV market. With a move to the University of Alabama and joining KA social fraternity to pursue radio and TV, he discovered that his voice and...

Dr. Richard Wayne "Jack" Causey, 88, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth May Causey, passed peacefully into God's arms on the evening of November 28, 2023. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Harry and Genevieve Causey. Jack enjoyed riding bikes and "motor scooters", delivering the local newspaper, and leading the community Demolay "fraternal" organization. After graduating from Meridian Senior High School, Jack first attended the local community college while working as an announcer in radio and the newly developing TV market. With a move to the University of Alabama and joining KA social fraternity to pursue radio and TV, he discovered that his voice and...

Thomas Duke Williams, Jr, age 97, died on June 8, 2022. Williams was born May 14, 1925, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Rev. T. Duke Williams and Gladys Cotton Williams. As the son of the Presbyterian minister in tiny Augusta, Kentucky, a town on the Ohio River, he grew up with the love of water and an appreciation for the value of community. Williams matriculated at Duke University but left during his freshman year to enlist in the US Navy for service during World War II. He served as a radioman on a destroyer in the Pacific; during this time his ship was among vessels escorting Gen Douglas MacArthur from Manila and he had the opportunity to see the famous general in person. When he returned...