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Robert (Bob) Misenheimer Kannapolis
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Robert “Bob” Smith Misenheimer passed away in the comfort of his home. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and the loving husband of Bernie (Hileman) Misenheimer for 62 years.
Bob was born to Chester and Lula (Riley) Misenheimer on August 8, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC. Following his United States Air Force service during the Korean War, he received his Bachelor of Arts from Catawba College, and his Master of Arts from Appalachian State...
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Robert “Bob” Smith Misenheimer passed away in the comfort of his home. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and the loving husband of Bernie (Hileman)...
Lewis London Mooresville
Lewis Gray London, 84, of Shelby and formerly of Mooresville, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Gray was born in Iredell County on March 25, 1935 to the late James Lewis London and Naomi Elizabeth Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dora London, and siblings Robert London, Gene London, and Joyce Wendelken.
Gray honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a graduate of the American Institute of Baking in...
Lewis Gray London, 84, of Shelby and formerly of Mooresville, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Gray was born in Iredell County on March 25, 1935 to the late James Lewis...
Jeffrey Carter China Grove
Jeffrey Dale Carter, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness.
He was born September 21, 1956, in Iredell County to the late L.M.Carter and Faye Yost Carter. As a young man, Jeff earned his Eagle Scout award. . Jeff was a 1974 graduate of South Rowan High School and Davidson County Community College. He worked for ASMO in Statesville N.C. for approximately 30 years. He was involved in the community by acting as...
Jeffrey Dale Carter, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness.
He was born September 21, 1956, in Iredell County to...
Jeffrey Wilson Salisbury
Salisbury-
Jeffrey “Johnny” Fields Wilson, 70, peacefully passed away and went to be with his Lord, Monday, January 20, 2020, from Atrium Health Cabarrus, with his family by his side.
Born May 20, 1949 in Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Jack Wade Wilson and Evelyn Curry Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angel; and 2 brothers, Jerry “Fuzzy” Wilson and Ricky Wilson.
Mr....
Salisbury-
Jeffrey “Johnny” Fields Wilson, 70, peacefully passed away and went to be with his Lord, Monday, January 20, 2020, from Atrium Health...
William "Bill" Looman Davidson
William “Bill” Thomas Looman, 77, of Davidson went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a short illness.
Bill was born July 12, 1942 in Raleigh County, WV, a son of the late John Jefferson and Mary Virginia Furr Looman.
He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Bill was a driver for BFI for 26 years until his retirement. He collected baseball cards and yo-yos. He enjoyed working outside in his building, and eating peppermints.
He...
William “Bill” Thomas Looman, 77, of Davidson went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a short illness.
Bill was born July...
Kelly Beheler Kannapolis
Kelly Daniel Taft Beheler, 55, was called home to heaven on January 16th, 2020. Kelly was born in Gastonia, NC on June 25th, 1964. Throughout his life, Kelly worked as a heavy machine operator for the city. A Husky for life, Kelly graduated from Hunter Huss high school in 1982. Known for his kind soul and huge loving heart, anyone who knew Kelly knew that he loved his GI Joes, video games, and was a big kid at heart.
What Kelly loved most in the world was his wife, Karen, and their dog,...
Kelly Daniel Taft Beheler, 55, was called home to heaven on January 16th, 2020. Kelly was born in Gastonia, NC on June 25th, 1964. Throughout his life, Kelly worked as a heavy machine operator for...
James Goforth Kannapolis
James “Jim” Mitchell Goforth, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born May 11, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late William Woodrow Goforth and Mary Dennard Goforth. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Barbee.
Jim was a retired veteran of the US Army for 3 years and the US Air Force for over 20 years. He was a life member of the VFW. Jim was also a Mason and a Shriner. After retiring from the military, Jim worked as a guard at the Salisbury...
James “Jim” Mitchell Goforth, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born May 11, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late William Woodrow Goforth and Mary Dennard...
Tonda Hollars Kannapolis
Kannapolis-
Tonda Overcash Hollars, 44, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.
Born June 9, 1975 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of Hal and Susan Branch Overcash.
In addition to her parents, family members include her stepmother, Linda Overcash; her son, Trey Hollars (Kristen); her siblings, Todd Overcash and his fiancée, Jessica, Steve Ross (Teresa), Clyde Ross (Audrey), Angie Ross and Gregg...
Kannapolis-
Tonda Overcash Hollars, 44, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.
Born June 9, 1975 in Cabarrus...
Hunter Patrick Lang, lovingly known as “Big White,” passed away January 14, 2020, at the age of 18, in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Chris and Carrie Lang. He attended Bradley Middle School and Hough High School where he played football and established lifelong friends. Hunter was an avid sports fan and loved being outdoors. Whether it was fishing, four-wheeling, karate or fast cars, Hunter lived a big, adventurous life. He could fill a room with...
Hunter Patrick Lang, lovingly known as “Big White,” passed away January 14, 2020, at the age of 18, in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Chris and Carrie...
Larry Carl Weddington, 68, of China Grove, passed away at home unexpectedly Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
He was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1951 to the late Carl Preston Weddington and the late Gladys Goodman Weddington.
Larry graduated from South Rowan High School in 1969. While at South, he was an avid football player that received several honors. One of them, being the MVP Eudy Award, which you can still find hanging in the entrance way of the school.
After high school he received...
Larry Carl Weddington, 68, of China Grove, passed away at home unexpectedly Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
He was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1951 to the late Carl Preston Weddington and the...
Mildred Marlowe Kannapolis
Mildred Patricia “Patty” Marlowe, 74, of Kannapolis was ushered into Heaven Tuesday January 14, 2020. Born May 10, 1945 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Teague Harris.
During her working years, Patty was employed at Cannon Mills and later at Faith Nursery School.
Patty is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Wayne Marlowe; three sons, Tyrone W. Marlowe, Jr, Jerry G. Marlowe and wife Melissa, and Kip T. Marlowe and wife Elizabeth,...
Mildred Patricia “Patty” Marlowe, 74, of Kannapolis was ushered into Heaven Tuesday January 14, 2020. Born May 10, 1945 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence...
Robert Stirewalt Mooresville
Mooresville-
Robert Alexander Stirewalt, 81, passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born March 18, 1938 in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Will and Agnes Stirewalt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Darrell Lee Stirewalt in 2014, and his sister, Martha Stirewalt.
Robert was a 1957 graduate of Landis High School and married the love of his life,...
Mooresville-
Robert Alexander Stirewalt, 81, passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born March...
Mirta Gomez-Martinez passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.
A funeral mass will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Mirta Gomez-Martinez passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.
A funeral mass will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Elda Canup Kannapolis
Elda Irene Goudy Canup, 83, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
She was born on December 9, 1936 in Camden, NJ to the late Maxon Goudy and Elda Irene Marshall Goudy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Goudy, William Goudy, and Wade Goudy, and sisters, Maxine Thomas and Mildred Hall.
Elda spent her career as an accountant for various types of businesses. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and reading. Most of all,...
Elda Irene Goudy Canup, 83, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
She was born on December 9, 1936 in Camden, NJ to the late Maxon Goudy and Elda Irene Marshall...
Winfred "John" Galloway Kannapolis
Winfred B. “John” Galloway, age 94, of Kannapolis, NC died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
John was born September 21, 1925 in Darlington, SC, a son of the late John Jefferson and Cora May Galloway.
John was one of many young men who served heroically in WWII, serving from December 24, 1944 to April 13, 1946. At the age of 19 years John entered action in the Battle of the Bulge on Christmas Eve 1944, in Company A of the 290th Regiment 75th Division, where...
Winfred B. “John” Galloway, age 94, of Kannapolis, NC died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
John was born September 21, 1925 in Darlington, SC, a son of the late...
John William Russell, 82, of Rockwell NC went to be with his Lord on January 10, 2020.
He was born on December 9, 1937 to the late Edgar and Dorothy Russell.
Those left to lovingly remember him include his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha Ann Russell, his daughters: Teresa (Gary) Bailey, Helen Clay, and Karen (Jerry) Leazer, grandchildren: Jessica Hathcock, Clinton Lesley, Kristina (Chris) Kee, Jonathan (Johanna) Lang, and John Clay, along with four great-grandchildren, three brothers, and...
John William Russell, 82, of Rockwell NC went to be with his Lord on January 10, 2020.
He was born on December 9, 1937 to the late Edgar and Dorothy Russell.
Those left to lovingly remember him...
Timothy Hyman China Grove, NC
Timothy Anglus Hyman, 60, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Timothy was born on July 3, 1959 in Florence, SC to the late Marvin Eugene Hyman and Jeanette Campbell Hyman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Hyman and two brothers, Michael Hyman and Terry Hyman.
Timothy worked as a sales representative for The Flowers Group (NAPA) for 25 years. He was an avid fan of the South Carolina Gamecocks. He never met a...
Timothy Anglus Hyman, 60, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Timothy was born on July 3, 1959 in Florence, SC to the late Marvin Eugene Hyman and Jeanette...
Wilma Elizabeth Heath Concord
Wilma Elizabeth “Betsy” Matthews Heath, 79, of Concord, N.C. went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Accordius Health of Concord. She had been in declining health but death was unexpected.
Betsy was born January 14, 1940 in Forsyth County, NC a daughter of the late Luther James Matthews and Wilma Elizabeth Fussell Matthews. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Matthews and her husband of 51 years, Rev. Larry Michael Heath on September 7,...
Wilma Elizabeth “Betsy” Matthews Heath, 79, of Concord, N.C. went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Accordius Health of Concord. She had been in declining...
Harriet Yates Kannapolis
Kannapolis, NC
Harriet Adams Yates, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health.
A memorial service to remember and celebrate Harriet’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 13 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Vickers officiating. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Monday prior to her memorial service.
Harriet was born June 13, 1948 in Kannapolis, the...
Kannapolis, NC
Harriet Adams Yates, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health.
A memorial service to remember and celebrate...
Jean Carl Kannapolis
Ms. Jean Rumple Carl, 81 passed away at her home January 8, 2020.
The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00-2:00PM.
Ms. Carl was born Feb 5, 1938. She was the daughter of Maude Menius Rumple and Earl Litaker Rumple. Jean worked at Kmart for 15 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Midway United Methodist Church (Missions) Kannapolis, NC
Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Ms. Jean Rumple Carl, 81 passed away at her home January 8, 2020.
The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00-2:00PM.
Ms. Carl...
Melvin Coone China Grove
Melvin Ray Coone, 79, of China Grove passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 at Trinity Oaks. Born December 20, 1940 in Rowan County, Melvin was the son of the late Floyd and Carrie Byrd Coone.
During his working years, Melvin worked as an order coordinator at the former Cannon Mills. He was a member of First Reformed Church in Landis. Melvin enjoyed fishing, playing pool and spending time with his family.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two...
Melvin Ray Coone, 79, of China Grove passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 at Trinity Oaks. Born December 20, 1940 in Rowan County, Melvin was the son of the late Floyd and Carrie Byrd...
Becky Steele Kannapolis
Becky Fisher Steele, 66, of Kannapolis passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born December 30, 1953 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late George Thomas Fisher and Helen Glaris Smith Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Calvin Steele in 1990 and a sister, Debbie Fisher.
Becky had been a nurse for many years, working at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital and also at Cabarrus Pediatrics for many years. She was a member of Midway United Methodist...
Becky Fisher Steele, 66, of Kannapolis passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born December 30, 1953 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late George Thomas Fisher...
Randy Hudson Mooresville
Randy Dale Hudson, 61, of Mooresville passed away at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem on January 6, 2020. He was born September 16, 1958 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Quinnin Edward Hudson and Betty Whitley Hudson Ranson.
Randy had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and at UNC-Charlotte for many years until his health declined. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Randy loved his family. He also loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing and riding horses. He and his...
Randy Dale Hudson, 61, of Mooresville passed away at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem on January 6, 2020. He was born September 16, 1958 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late...
Martha Cooper Kannapolis
Martha Jane LeCrone Cooper, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Martha was born June 24, 1938 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Richard and Martha Jane Reed LeCrone.
Martha was a homemaker. She and her husband lived in Missouri prior to moving to Kannapolis.
Services will be held at a later date in Missouri.
Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs....
Martha Jane LeCrone Cooper, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Martha was born June 24, 1938 in Shenandoah County,...
Shelba Arrington Kannapolis
Kannapolis, NC
Shelba Blondell Moss Arrington, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 after a brief period of illness.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church in Concord with Rev. Bo Sherrill officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 PM prior to the service. Private interment will follow at a later date.
Shelba was born on October 1, 1940 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late James W. and...
Kannapolis, NC
Shelba Blondell Moss Arrington, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 after a brief period of illness.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020...
Katherine Belk Kannapolis
Katherine Lou Mills Belk, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 at Atrium Health – Cabarrus. Born March 12, 1936 in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ada Little Mills.
Mrs. Belk is survived by her husband, James Belk; 3 daughters, Rebecca Mullins of Kannapolis, Martha Belk of Kannapolis, and Teresa Belk of Kannapolis; 2 granddaughters, Jessica Mullins (Ray Pacheco) of Concord, and Tiffany Mullins of Kannapolis; and a great granddaughter...
Katherine Lou Mills Belk, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 at Atrium Health – Cabarrus. Born March 12, 1936 in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin...
Phyllis Dixon Kannapolis
Phyllis H. Dixon, 63, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.
Born in Rowan County on February 16, 1956, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Lila Pearl Honbarger. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Cheryl Scott and Wanda Joines.
Phyllis was a pharmacy tech for Eckerd Drug for many years. An active lifelong member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, she had taught Sunday school,...
Phyllis H. Dixon, 63, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.
Born in Rowan County on February 16, 1956, Phyllis was a daughter of the...
Murlinda Jordan China Grove
Murlinda Carolyn Ervin Jordan, 73, of China Grove, went into her heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Born on August 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Arthur David Ervin and Ellen Hartsell Ervin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robby Ervin.
During her career, she was a floral designer for both China Grove Flower Shop and Monas, and went on to become a store manager of KFC in Salisbury. Murlinda was a faithful member of Central Baptist...
Murlinda Carolyn Ervin Jordan, 73, of China Grove, went into her heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Born on August 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Arthur David Ervin and Ellen...
Danny Wilson Kannapolis
Danny Allen Wilson, 52, of Kannapolis passed away on January 2, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 3, 1967 I Cabarrus County, a son of Brenda Goodman Shore of Kannapolis and the late Billy Allen Wilson.
Danny worked for the VA Medical Center for many years. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Desert Storm. Danny liked to work on old cars, loved racing and watching football. He was a member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will be...
Danny Allen Wilson, 52, of Kannapolis passed away on January 2, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 3, 1967 I Cabarrus County, a son of Brenda Goodman Shore of...
Richard (Rick) White Mooresville
Richard Lee (Rick) White, 70, of Mooresville passed away January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born June 30, 1949 in Iredell County, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Helms White.
Rick was a long haul truck driver for many years. He had formerly worked for Q Carriers and Tyson Foods, as well as being an independent driver. He was a faithful member of Gospel Lighthouse where he was president of the Brotherhood. Rick loved to cook, whether for family, friends or church he enjoyed feeding...
Richard Lee (Rick) White, 70, of Mooresville passed away January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born June 30, 1949 in Iredell County, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Helms White.
Rick was a...
Edith Sipes Salisbury
Edith Auten Sipes, 58, of Salisbury went home to Heaven on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from her home. Her death was unexpected.
The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. with her funeral following at 2:00 PM Saturday in Whitley’s Chapel with Rev. Roger Steadman officiating.
Edith was born Oct. 21, 1961 in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Melvin Eugene Auten and Mrs. Rena Mae Sims Auten of Kannapolis. In addition to...
Edith Auten Sipes, 58, of Salisbury went home to Heaven on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from her home. Her death was unexpected.
The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on...
Melba White Pearson Concord
Melba Leitch White Pearson, 86, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.
She was born March 16, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Etta Spears Leitch.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin White on March 14, 1990 and her second husband, Joe Pearson, Sr. on May 31, 2010. She was also preceded in death by three brothers;...
Melba Leitch White Pearson, 86, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.
She was born March 16, 1933 in...
Ronnie Walden Concord
Ronnie Therrell Walden passed away January 1, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus at the age of 73.
He loved God and was a strong man of faith. If you talked to him for more than a minute, his love for his family was going to become the conversation. Over the course of his life Ronnie worked in several different fields but was educated and spent the majority of his career in the information technology field as a computer operations analyst for Celanese Corporation, Royal Insurance...
Ronnie Therrell Walden passed away January 1, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus at the age of 73.
He loved God and was a strong man of faith. If you talked to him for more than a minute, his...
Marianne Meyerholtz Kannapolis
Marianne Starnes Meyerholtz, 55, of Salisbury passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 while at Genesis Healthcare after a period of declining health.
Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday, followed by a memorial service in Whitley’s Chapel at 6:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Upright officiating.
Marianne was born April 2, 1964 in Iredell Co., a daughter of the late Marvin G. and Evelyn Marie Starnes. In addition to her parents, Marianne was...
Marianne Starnes Meyerholtz, 55, of Salisbury passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 while at Genesis Healthcare after a period of declining health.
Her family will receive friends at...
Leonard Logan Kannapolis
Leonard Lamar Logan, 59, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at home, December 29, 2019.
Leonard was born on November 18, 1960 to the Late Elder Leonard Logan and is survived by his Mother Betty Logan of Kannapolis, North Carolina. Leonard will be reunited with his brother, Russell, who went to be with the Lord in 2009.
Leonard enjoyed being outdoors, working on cars with his boys and really enjoyed having a cookie or two on hand for his grandchildren. Leonard’s greatest...
Leonard Lamar Logan, 59, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at home, December 29, 2019.
Leonard was born on November 18, 1960 to the Late Elder Leonard Logan and is survived by his Mother Betty...
Tony Allen KANNAPOLIS
Tony Howard Allen, 74, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. He was born December 21, 1945 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Jack Howard Allen and Mildred Browning Allen.
Tony had formerly worked for Cannon Mills and Fluor Daniel, Inc for many years.
Tony’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Whitley’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at Whitley’s Funeral Home...
Tony Howard Allen, 74, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. He was born December 21, 1945 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Jack Howard Allen and Mildred...
Ronald Perry Charlotte
Ronald Marsh Perry, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 24, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Wilson Marsh Perry and Minnie Lee Crowe Perry.
Ron honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed his career as a police officer, having worked for the Kannapolis Police Department for 7 years and then the Charlotte Police Department for 13 years.
Those left to...
Ronald Marsh Perry, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 24, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of...
Johnsie Farmer Kannapolis
Johnsie Deaton Farmer, 77, passed away Saturday morning, December 28, 2019, with her loving family by her side, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.
Born November 2, 1942 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late John Earl and Bernice Donahue Deaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Deaton and her sister, Debra Long.
Johnsie had been retired from Cannon Mills, after more than 40 years of loyal service,...
Johnsie Deaton Farmer, 77, passed away Saturday morning, December 28, 2019, with her loving family by her side, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.
Born November 2,...
James "Shorty" Parks Kannapolis
James “Shorty” Keith Parks, 81, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord. Death was unexpected.
James was born July 22, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late James Robert Parks and Lula James Parks. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Helms Parks on January 5, 1998.
He was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era. He had been an...
James “Shorty” Keith Parks, 81, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord. Death was unexpected.
James was born July...
Margaret Huneycutt Kannapolis
Margaret Patricia “Pat” McFalls Huneycutt, 70, of Kannapolis passed away Friday December 27, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House. Born April 16, 1949 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Cauble McFalls.
During her working years, Pat was employed in shipping and receiving for McFalls Graphics and Screenprinting.
Pat is survived by her husband, Jerry Huneycutt of Kannapolis; a son, Robert Brandon Alley and Natalie Clark of Kannapolis; two step-sons,...
Margaret Patricia “Pat” McFalls Huneycutt, 70, of Kannapolis passed away Friday December 27, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House. Born April 16, 1949 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter...
Mildred Hallford Kannapolis
Mildred Sue Henderson Hallford, 90, of Kannapolis died Christmas Day 2019 at St. Andrew’s Assisted Living Center in Concord after a period of declining health, but her death was still unexpected.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM Sunday, Dec. 29 with Rev. Charlie Littlejohn officiating. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home immediately following her memorial service.
Mildred was born March...
Mildred Sue Henderson Hallford, 90, of Kannapolis died Christmas Day 2019 at St. Andrew’s Assisted Living Center in Concord after a period of declining health, but her death was still...
Phyllis Ann Cannon Byrd, 81, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2109 at Tucker Hospice House. Born on February 20, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Kathleen Adams Cannon.
Prior to retirement, Phyllis last worked as a clerk at Kmart.
Aside from her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Byrd; a son, Jeffrey Chapman; and two brothers, Buddy and Keith Cannon. Surviving are two sisters, Shelvia Phillips of Kannapolis and Donna Beaver...
Phyllis Ann Cannon Byrd, 81, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2109 at Tucker Hospice House. Born on February 20, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Kathleen...
Wade Sutherland China Grove
China Grove, NC
Wade F. Sutherland, 79, of China Grove, went home to be with his Lord on December 22, 2019.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27 at Canaan Baptist Church, Barringer Street, Salisbury with Rev. Bruce Graham, Rev. Jeff Maynard and Wade’s brother, Rev Bobby Sutherland officiating. Burial will follow at Big Flatts Baptist Church Cemetery in Fleetwood at 3pm, prior to burial he will lie in state at Big Flatts Baptist Church from 2:30 to 3:00 PM....
China Grove, NC
Wade F. Sutherland, 79, of China Grove, went home to be with his Lord on December 22, 2019.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27 at Canaan Baptist Church,...
Richard Beam Sr. Kannapolis
Richard Arlen Beam Sr., 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 20, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House.
Richard was born on September 10, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late William George Beam and Gracie Dancy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Donahue Beam in 1995.
Richard worked at Cannon Mills for 33 years as a weaver in Plant#1 and #4. He and his father built houses all over the Kannapolis area. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness...
Richard Arlen Beam Sr., 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 20, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House.
Richard was born on September 10, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late William George Beam and...
James McCarty Kannapolis
James Lanier McCarty, 85, of Kannapolis passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, after a brief period of declining health.
His funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Monday December 23 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kirk Tutterow officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
James was born January 3, 1934 in Colbert, GA, the son of the late...
James Lanier McCarty, 85, of Kannapolis passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, after a brief period of declining health.
His funeral will be held at 11:00...
Patricia Linnert Concord
Patricia J. Linnert, age 87, of Concord, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and then Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Pruitt Health, Harrisburg, after an extended illness. A visitation for Mrs. Linnert will be held from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23 at Whitley’s Funeral Home. A service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is to take place at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray...
Patricia J. Linnert, age 87, of Concord, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and then Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Pruitt Health, Harrisburg, after an...
Jo Atwell Concord
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Jo Ellen Pressley Atwell, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Born August 22, 1935, in Union County, she was a daughter of the late Reece Johnson Pressley and Rachel Hester Thomas Pressley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ray Atwell; a son, Howard Reece Atwell; sister, Diane Pressley Christy; a brother, Billy Pressley, and brother-in-law,...
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Jo Ellen Pressley Atwell, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Born August 22, 1935, in...
Mary McNeely Salisbury
Mary Leona Williams McNeely, 65, of Salisbury passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Glen Kiser Hospice House following a period of declining health.
Mary was born December 29, 1953 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Willie David Williams and Mildred Smith Williams. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Trexler and a brother Mike Ross.
Mary enjoyed shopping, going to Nascar and Drag Racing and bartending.
Family members left to cherish her memory are her...
Mary Leona Williams McNeely, 65, of Salisbury passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Glen Kiser Hospice House following a period of declining health.
Mary was born December 29, 1953 in...
Carrie Furr Kannapolis
Carrie Inez Trexler Furr, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Carrie was born on June 18, 1932 to the late Harvey Edward Trexler and Lela Evan Holshouser Trexler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings, two sisters and six brothers.
Carrie retired in 1998 from Cannon Mills and worked in Plant #1 and #4. She was a long-time and faithful member of Eastwood Baptist Church. She was...
Carrie Inez Trexler Furr, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Carrie was born on June 18, 1932 to the late Harvey...
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