Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 17, 2019

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...

Aug 16, 2019

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,...

Aug 15, 2019

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...

Aug 14, 2019

Funeral services will be at a later date.

Aug 13, 2019

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...

Aug 13, 2019

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...

Aug 13, 2019

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...

Aug 12, 2019

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....

Aug 11, 2019

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...

Aug 11, 2019

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...

Aug 10, 2019

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...

Aug 10, 2019

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...

Aug 10, 2019

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....

Aug 8, 2019

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...

Aug 8, 2019

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.

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Aug 6, 2019

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...

Aug 5, 2019

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...

Aug 4, 2019

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...

Aug 3, 2019

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,...

Aug 1, 2019

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...