All Obituaries

Vicki Arlene Barbee Benton, 86, of Concord, passed away, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Caremoor Retirement Center. She was born April 15, 1933 in Cabarrus Co. to the late John Ralph Barbee and Margaret Whitley Barbee. Vicki worked for Charlotte Pipe Foundry for many years until her retirement. She was Past-President of American Legion Post # 51 and also the Women’s Auxiliary Past -President. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She loved listening to gospel music and...

Kannapolis-      Kathleen Forrest Sweatt, 78, passed away Monday evening, August 19, 2019, at CMC-Main, following a period of declining health. Born January 27, 1941 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late William “Bill” Franklin Forrest and Bessie Hartsell Forrest.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Leon Sweatt, her sister, Liz Lefler and a brother, Billy Forrest. Kathleen had retired from the...

Charles Thomas Spry, 93, went peacefully, at home, to be with his Lord and Savior August 17, 2019. Born December 24, 1925 in Kannapolis, Charles was the son of the late A. H. (Hill) Spry and Myrtie Hellard Spry.  Drafted as a senior out of high school, Charles served two years in the Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Hancock based in Pearl Harbor.  He returned to Kannapolis and graduated high school from J.W. Cannon High School. Charles excelled in all sports especially...

Joshua Blake Henry of Gold Hill, N.C. passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at his home - He preceded in death by his grandmother Diane Sage Allen, his Uncle Conley Sage, Uncle Larry Henry and his grandfather John Kreider, Josh leaves behind his wife Leslie Hooks Henry, his mother Sherry Salamanchuk Porter, his two Children Nicholas and Fisher Henry, his brother Matthew Porter and his sister, Amber Tucker Taylor and brother in law Brian Taylor, and two nieces and Father Gerald Wayne Henry and...

  Stephen Heard Grant, Jr. 74 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House following a period declining health. Stephen was born March 10, 1945 in Williamsburg County, S.C. a son of the late Stephen Heard Grant, Sr. and the late Lucille Strong Grant. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Billy and Kenny Grant and one sister, Daisy Mae Grant. Stephen was a member of Georgetown, SC. Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the US...

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George Dennis Jones, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. A memorial service will be held to honor George’s life on Sunday August 25, 2019 at 2:00PM at Whitley’s Funeral Home Annex Chapel with a gathering of friends 30 minutes prior to the service.  George was born on January 1st, 1946 in Cabarrus Co, to the late Sarah Pauline and George Washington Jones. He was a long time area resident and he enjoyed reading, whether it be the...

John Monroe Nussman, 87, of Charlotte, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 13, 2019.  Mr. Nussman was born March 14, 1932 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Love and Geneva Nussman. He was raised in the Concord area and in 1953 he married Patsy Sue Mitchem.  He was dispatched to Germany by the US Army First Infantry 18th Honor Guard Division where he was stationed from 1953-1955. After moving back to the U.S. he worked with Firestone in their retail division, and then...

Edith Hatley Utley, 95 of Kannapolis left us for her heavenly home Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. A daughter of the late Samuel McKee and Cara Strube Hatley, she was born Dec. 10, 1923 in Cabarrus County. She retired from Cannon Mills Plant 1 Sewing room in 1986 and she continued to sew for the public. She was an active member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church since 1952 exemplifying her love of the Lord through many positions such as Sunday school teacher, choir and Altar Guild. Of her many blessings...

Albert Britton “A.B.”  Patterson, Jr. 92, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion following a period of declining health. A.B. was born March 9, 1927 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Albert Britton Patterson, Sr. and the late Myrtle Elizabeth Cline Patterson. He was a graduate of Winecoff High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy. A.B. was employed as head electrician for the Town of Landis for...

Mrs. Rob Strickland McGee, celebrating a life well lived, age 103, passed into the arms of The Savior she loved Sunday August 11, 2019. She is now reunited with her husband James “Jim” Kent McGee and beloved son Robert Steven “Steve” McGee. Born on April 6, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. R.H. Strickland of Clifton, TN. She is survived by a daughter in-law, Sharon McGee Gore with whom she resided, lives in Concord, NC. Sharon is appreciative that...

Rosalee Gulledge Woodward, 97, of Kannapolis died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Best of Care Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday August 14 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Greg Sloop officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Rosalee was born October 2, 1921, in Chesterfield Co. SC, a daughter of the late William...

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, David Garrett Long, loving father of two children, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 59.   David was born on January 20, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio to Richard and Margaret Long. He served in the US Army for 15 years and was a Disabled Veteran of the Gulf War. He raised two daughter, Bess-Margaret and Sarah.   David's passion was to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, as a collector. He also loved the outdoors and was an avid...

Cornelius- Terrence “Terry” Mark DuSell, Jr., 34, passed away Saturday morning, August 10, 2019, at CMC-Main, following a long courageous battle with a lung disorder. Born December 7, 1984, in Charlotte, NC, Terry was the son of Mary Ann Andrews Dusell and the late Terrence Mark DuSell, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a grandmother, Louise Hannon. Terrence had a passion and love for people. A beautiful soul who was loved by many, his love will live on in others....

Ora Lee Harrington Hannah, 104, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Morningside of Concord. She was born November 20, 1914 in Alexander Co. to the late Augustus Harrington and Bessie Teague Harrington Heglar. Ora Lee started working at Cannon Mills at age 14 retiring 51 years later in 1979. She was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, and of Eastern Star #168. She was preceded in death by her husband John Hannah, her siblings Charlie Harrington, Rev. Ray...

Ruby Christenbury Dorton, 91, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at her daughter’s home after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held 2:30pm Monday, August 12, at West Lawn Memorial Park with a visitation prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Whitley’s Funeral Home. Ruby was born in Gaston Co. to the late Della Lou Ella and Luther Edward Christenbury, on December 10, 1927. She attended the China Grove School System growing up...

Junie Gay Foster Eldreth, 83, of Kannapolis died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Pruitt Health - Town Center, Harrisburg after a period of declining health. Junie Gay was born June 14, 1936 in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Walter S. and Ruby Adams Foster.  She was a lifelong area resident and member of West Point Baptist Church in earlier years. She retired from Cannon Mills where she had worked as a towel folder for many years. In addition to her parents, Junie Gay was preceded in...

Concord-      Roger Dale Herlocker, 64, passed away at his home Tuesday afternoon, August 6, 2019.  Roger had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.   Born September 14, 1954 in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Norman Eugene and Margie Petrea Herlocker.   Roger was a 1972 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High and was a warehouse manager for Main Line Supply Company in Charlotte, working as long as his health permitted him. ...

Kannapolis, North Carolina Dolores Maureen Gantt, 85 of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 5, 1933 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Porter Jarrell and Eathel Jarrell.  She was preceded in death by her husband Kyle Lee Gantt Jr., son David Lee Gantt, brothers Larry, Michael, and Jerry Jarrell, along with her sister Joyce McMillian. Dolores was an avid gardener and when not tending to her home or caring for her husband and...

Kannapolis, NC Janet Adams McDaniel, 88, of Kannapolis, NC, died August 4, 2019 in Concord, NC. She was born March 18, 1931, in Rowan County, NC, the daughter of Raymond C. and Lottie C. Adams. She graduated as class valedictorian from Woodleaf High School in 1949. She was also a graduate of UNC - Charlotte with a BA in History, a Masters of Education, and a Masters of Public School Administration. She retired as assistant principal of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, following a...

Huntersville- Charlene Litteral Lyon, 72, passed away Saturday morning, August 3, 2019, unexpectedly at her home. Born March 18,1947, in Johnson County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Harry Fleming Litteral and Edna Mae Conley Litteral. Charlene grew up in Oil Springs, Kentucky, and had retired from the human resources department of Belk, Inc.  A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend of many, Charlene’s greatest joy was her family.  She adoringly...

Nancy Lee Falls Barger passed away peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her home in Kannapolis, NC surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 14, 1954 in Kannapolis to the late Herbert and Lottie Carnes Falls. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her two brothers Don Falls and Steve Falls; and in-laws MJ and Juanita Williams Barger all of Kannapolis. Nancy is survived by her husband of 43 years, William Scott Barger; daughter Ali Barger Farabee and...

Cale Melloy Lewis, 52, of Kannapolis passed away July 31, 2019. He worked for Sysco Guest Supply for over 20 years. Cale graduated from Vance Senior High School in Henderson, NC and attended UNCW and was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity. To know Cale was to love him. He never met a stranger. Cale loved sports. An animal lover, he could never turn away a fur baby in need. Cale was proceeded in death by his grandparents Adell and Floyd Lewis and Hazel and Grover Jeffreys; and father and mother...

Judy Ann Ruff, age 70, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 30, 2019. She was born May 22, 1949 in Cabarrus County to the late James Ralph Ruff and Glenna Willene Wike Ruff. She was proceeded in death by her sister Joyce Elaine Ruff and a nephew David Lear. Judy is survived by her sons Darrell Kimball Jr. (Sandra) and James Kimball, grandchildren Joshua Kimball, Darren Kimball, Autumn Kimball, Benjamin Kimball, Haley Presley, Brooke Fleming, Rylie Kimball, Aubrey...

Wanda passed away at home on Monday, July 29, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s disease after a 10 year battle that she fought with grace and dignity.  Wanda was born an only child, on April 09, 1946, in Iredell co. to Mary Davis Allman and Barry Odell Allman of Landis, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Wanda graduated from South Rowan High School in 1964 and from South Eastern School of Cosmetology in 1965, she was a self-employed hair dresser in...

Brown Albert DuVall, Jr., 80, of Landis went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. Brown was the son of the late Brown Albert DuVall, Sr. and the late Nona Stuart DuVall. He was also preceded in death by a son, Brown DuVall, III. Brown was an active member of First Wesleyan Church of Kannapolis, the Pathfinders Sunday School Class and had served in various capacities at the church as long as his health permitted. He and...

Mrs. Virginia Lanier Horne (“Jenkie”), 72, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. Jenkie was born on June 28, 1947, in Anson County, to the late Mae Belle Horne Bailey Swink. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Eugene Horne, and sister, Joyce Lanier Horne Brooks.  Jenkie was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church and loved singing in the choir. She worked at the...

Harold Chester Perkins, Jr., 81, passed away July 29, 2019. He was born June 28, 1938 in Middleboro, MA., a son of the late Harold Chester Perkins, Sr and Emma Louise Perkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marcella Baker Perkins, bother, Robert Perkins and sister, Margie Perkins.  Harold was a retired TSgt with the US Air Force where he served 22 years of service. He was also a member of the National Guard for 3 years. After retiring, he worked for the NC Dept of...

Robert Joseph “Stoney” Stone, age 55, passed away peacefully at home July 28, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born August 28, 1963 in Ontario County, NY to the late Robert Seward and Margaret Jane Hance Stone.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda Deisering Stone; two children, Christopher Stone, and Sarah Trull and husband TJ; 2 grandchildren, Jasen and Ella; one brother, James Stone; and a sister, Susan Jackson and husband Ron.  Stoney was born...

We would like to ask family and friends to join us in the celebration of life for Sherry Steger. Sherry passed away Saturday night July 26th. Born Sept 13th 1951 to Paul and Arlene Bost. Long time residence of Kannapolis survived by her daughter Gigi, grandson Torazz, brother and wife Gerry and Tracy Bost, brother and wife Terry and Linda Bost, mother Arlene Odum.

Lillie Mae Harrington Gainey, 89, of Enochville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her daughter’s residence following a period of declining health.  Lillie was born November 8, 1929 in Moore County, NC a daughter of the late John Fletcher and Bertha Morgan Harrington. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Edison Gainey on September 26, 1978, a son; Donnie Ray Beaver and a brother John H. Harrington.  Lillie was a...

Evelyn Lorraine Hardin Pennington, 92, of Charlotte passed away July 25, 2019 at her home of natural causes surrounded by her family. She was born September 25, 1926 in Forest City, a daughter of the late Ernest Perry Hardin and Alice Esmer Sprouse Hardin. She was one of 11 siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Doris Pennington in 1957.  Evelyn became pastor of Mission of Hope in 1979 located in Kannapolis and Charlotte . She hosted her own TV program "The...

Estelle Adams Wyatt of Landis went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2019 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury, NC. She was born on January 29, 1925 in Clover, SC. She was a daughter of the late John Vernon and Vinia Rogers Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Britt Wyatt and four sisters, Bearl Williams, Pearl Ballard, Juanita Lambert, Trilba Allman and two brothers, Stanley Adams and John Vernon Adams.  In 1952,...

Lonnie Mack Lowder, 78, of Concord passed away July 23, 2019. He was born July 17, 1941 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Robley Newman Lowder and Ethel Rose Roberts Lowder. He was preceded in death by brothers, Horace, Dwight, Jake, Leonard and sisters, Melvia Helms and Josephine Blackwelder.  Lonnie is survived by his daughters, Pamela Hampton and Julie Mattern (Doug). He had one grandson, Matthew Lowder; and four great grandchildren, Payton Lowder, Matthew Lowder II, Maddison...

Obituary: Evan "Biscuit Eater" LaVaughn Parton, 62, of Kannapolis passed away on July 23, 2019. He was born May 24, 1957 in Nashville, TN, a son of the late Lamar and Bettye Parton. Evan was manager of the Deli Dept at Wal-Mart at the Concord Commons store. He also worked at the Dollar Tree store at Afton Ridge for many years. He was an avid motorcycle rider and a photographer. He was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and was vice president of the NC Chapter of the...

Lillian “Nina” Rhodes, 97, of Kannapolis, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis after a period of declining health.  Her funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, July 25 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM prior to her funeral.  Nina was born September 22, 1921 in Genoa Italy,...

Obituary: Michael William Copeland, 58, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at CMC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a short illness. Michael was born April 22, 1961 in Randolph County, NC a son of the late William Lawrence and Barbara Ann Garmon Copeland. Michael was of Wesleyan Faith. He was a 1979 graduate of South Rowan High School. Prior to ill health he was a journeyman pipe fitter. He enjoyed fishing, playing all sports and spending time with his...

Obituary: Kannapolis- Pamela Fisher Cato, 61, of Kannapolis, NC passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born December 3, 1957 in Newton, NC, she was the daughter of Harold and Mary Ann Fisher. Pam was a 1976 graduate of Newton Conover High, received her Bachelor of Science from Wake Forest University and her Masters of Business Administration and Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. She married Ronald Cato of Pageland, SC, on December 28, 1980. ...

Obituary: China Grove- Michael Ray Pickeral, Jr. 52, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Michael had been in declining health but death was unexpected. Born May 7, 1967 in Rowan County, he was a son of Linda Allan Pickeral and the late Michael Ray Pickeral. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Pickeral. Michael enjoyed drag racing, old cars, fishing, camping, all types of music and spending time with his family and numerous friends. Michael was a loving...

Obituary: Kannapolis- Beverly L. Eury, 57, passed away Thursday morning, July 18, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health. Born November 5, 1961 in Cabarrus County, Beverly was a daughter of Jennie Jacobs Lingerfelt and the late Robert Gene Lingerfelt. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Lefler. Beverly was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time spent with her family and adored her...

Obituary: Leonard Worth Little, 65, of China Grove, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Memorial Services will be held on 2:00 PM Saturday, July 27 at Parkwood Baptist church in Concord with Reverend Bo Sherrill officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Leonard was born December 31, 1953 to the late Leonard Worth Little Sr. and Doris Emily Wyatt Little in Albemarle, NC. He graduated as Valedictorian from the North Carolina School...

Obituary: Donald "Don" Dale Irvin, Jr. 68, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. Don was born August 24, 1950 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Donald Dale Irvin, Sr. and the late Olga Aleyne "Toots" Reynolds Irvin. He was a 1968 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School. He was a student of Odell High School until Northwest opened, and Odell held a special place in his heart....

Obituary: Darren Scott Burris, 51, of China Grove, NC became a part of the greatest celebration he has ever known on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 after a period of declining health. He was born November 10th, 1967 in Concord, NC. His parents were the Late Rev. Leonard Aycock and Rachel Aycock of Concord, NC. Darren enjoyed all things wrestling, his favorites being John Cena and Ric Flair. He also was a huge Carolina Panthers fan. Some of his favorite past-times included watching Gospel broadcast...

Obituary: James Brent Easley, 46, of Kannapolis, NC passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Brent was born on April 17, 1973 and remained in Kannapolis where he'd always be close to his large family. He graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1991 and went on to graduate from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute in Hendersonville, NC. He had also been active in Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout Award, as did several other family members. He's the son of June W. Easley...

Obituary: Robert A. Morrow, Jr., 67 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health. Robert was born April 5, 1952 in Iredell County, NC a son of Phyllis Ann Brafford Morrow of Kannapolis and the late Robert A. Morrow, Sr. Robert attended High Rock Community Church. He owned and operated Enochville Iron Works and Custom Powder Coating. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his many friends. He also loved to fish. He...

Obituary: John Michael Mundy, 60, of Rockwell passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at CMC Northeast. Born February 26, 1959 in Lenoir County, NC he was the son of the late James Coleman Mundy, Jr and Eva Allene Swink Mundy. Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, motorcycles, his pets, and working with computers. He very much liked fiddling with and fixing things. Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Steven Mundy. ...

Obituary: Betty Jean Hollifield, 93, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, peacefully at her home. She had been in declining health for six months. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be greatly missed for her positive outlook on life. She was born in Troutman, NC, March 12, 1926, to the late Daniel Miller Kerley and Beulah Litton Kerley. Betty graduated from Troutman High, married the late Paul Allen Hollifield on March 6, 1948...

Obituary: Kannapolis- Andrew Michael Furr, 32 years of age, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his closest family early Sunday morning, July 7, 2019. He was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in October of last year. Born November 12, 1986 at CMC Northeast in Cabarrus County, he was the son of James Mitchell Furr and Gina Gail Kimberlin. Andrew is survived by his wife, Kristen Huneycutt; his two beautiful children, Austin (age 4) and Keelie (age 10); his parents, James...

Obituary: Stanley Marvin Hallford, 85, of Rockwell NC, went to be with his master Sunday, July 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM July 10, 2019 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jasen Kirkman officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Born January 12, 1934, in Juniper, Georgia to the late William (Bill) Edward Hallford Sr. and the late Bertha Miller Hallford. In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death a...

Obituary: James Arnold Sexton, 83, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2019 when he was freed from his earthly body. Although legally blind for the last several years of his life, his firm Faith, quick smile, and lack of self-pity made him a joy to be around. His faith in God and the resurrection, along with his family, sustained him during the last days and weeks before his release. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Kannapolis at 2:00 P.M. on...