Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

John Lawson,  Sr

John Lawson, Sr

Mar 16, 2019

Obituary: Salisbury NC John Grant Lawson, Sr., 67, of Salisbury passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House after a period of declining health. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 21 at First Reformed Church of Landis, with Rev. David Franks officiating. Burial will follow at the Salisbury...

Victoria Funderburke

Victoria Funderburke

Mar 16, 2019

Obituary: Pending Visitation: Following the memorial service Saturday, March 16, 2019 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 1:00 PM Saturday March 16, 2019 Whitley's Funeral Home Interment: _________________________

Ruby  Black Deal

Ruby Black Deal

Mar 16, 2019

Obituary: Ruby Black Deal, 94, of Kannapolis where she resided at her home for last 69 years passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born September 30, 1924 in Cabarrus Co. to the late LeRoy Black and Sudie Irene Bame Black. Ruby was a member of Landis United Methodist Church where she attended as...

Harold  Dean Watson

Harold Dean Watson

Mar 15, 2019

Obituary: Concord- Harold Dean Watson, 84, passed away Friday morning, March 15, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born October 23, 1934 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Lester Claude and Lessie Jean Hartsoe Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven Norris Watson; his brother,...

Nancy Diane Atwell

Nancy Diane Atwell

Mar 15, 2019

Obituary: Nancy Diane Atwell passed away Friday, March 15th 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis following a lengthy illness. Funeral services for Ms. Atwell will be at 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 19th at Brookdale Baptist Church conducted by Rev Darrell Coble. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. one hour prior to the service at Brookdale Baptist...

William  T. Wilkes

William T. Wilkes

Mar 14, 2019

Obituary: William "Tyrone" Wilkes, age 80, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from CHS-NorthEast. His death was unexpected. Mr. Wilkes funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, March 18 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends...

Clifford  Ray Tutherow

Clifford Ray Tutherow

Mar 13, 2019

Obituary: Clifford Ray Tutherow, 76, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 9, 2019 from Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a period of declining health. Clifford was born January 15, 1943 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Lloyd Ray Tutherow and Edna Marie Reynolds Tutherow. Also preceding him in death were three sisters; Delores...

William  Edward (Edd)  Waldroup

William Edward (Edd) Waldroup

Mar 13, 2019

Obituary: William Edward "Edd" Waldroup, 94 of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Kannapolis Church of God,with the funeral service immediately following. The Rev. Dr. Greg Sloop and Rev. Barbara Watkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park with...

Earnest (Wig)  Webster

Earnest (Wig) Webster

Mar 13, 2019

Obituary: Earnest "Wig" Webster, 78, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at his residence March 13, 2019. Wig was born February 12, 1941, a son of the late James Russell Webster and Thelma Barnes Webster. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Peggy Ann Webster, his daughters, Tamara Webster Little, Alisa "Lisa" Webster...

Minnie Barnette

Minnie Barnette

Mar 12, 2019

Obituary: Minnie "Ethel" Holt Barnette, 91, of Spencer, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2019 from Compass Healthcare, Spencer following a period of declining health. She was born November 21, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late John Corinthian Holt and Beulah Estelle Rollins Holt. Also preceding her in death...

Carol  Daniel Hinson

Carol Daniel Hinson

Mar 11, 2019

Obituary: Carol Daniel Hinson, 82, of China Grove died Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 13 at Eastwood Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 to...

Rayma  Freeze Sechler

Rayma Freeze Sechler

Mar 11, 2019

Obituary: Rayma Freeze Sechler, 76, passed away Monday afternoon, March 11, 2019, at CHS-NorthEast Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Born November 29, 1942 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late John Daniel "Dan" Freeze and Myrtle Lumsden Freeze. Rayma was a graduate of A.L. Brown high and had attended business college. With a true...

Donald  Eu (Gene)  Foil

Donald Eu (Gene) Foil

Mar 10, 2019

Obituary: Gene Foil Donald Eugene "Gene" Foil, 83, of Kannapolis passed away on March 10, 2019 at his home. Gene was born February 2, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Robert M. and Callie Barger Foil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie G. Foil and two brothers, Robert and Bill Foil. Gene had formerly...

Paula Skidmore

Paula Skidmore

Mar 10, 2019

Obituary: Paula Jean Skidmore, 67, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House after a period of declining health. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the Skidmore family. Paula was born February 8, 1952 in Iredell Co. She was a lifelong area resident and longtime employee of Pillowtex Cannon Mills in the Towel Dept....

Stephen Auten

Stephen Auten

Mar 8, 2019

Obituary: Stephen Eugene Auten, 39, of Kannapolis passed away on March 8, 2019. He was born May 16, 1979 in Cabarrus County, a son of Tennia Furr Auten of Kannapolis and the late Donald Eugene Auten. Stephen was employed as a foreman for Century Fire Protection. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 12,...

Terry  W. Belk

Terry W. Belk

Mar 7, 2019

Obituary: Terry Belk Our father, Terry Belk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 surrounded by his family and an abundance of pure love. He fought a three year battle with Felty's Syndrome and won graciously when he closed his eyes and opened them in front of Jesus. He was a simple man with a love for animals and...

Helen  Blackson Norton

Helen Blackson Norton

Mar 7, 2019

Obituary: Helen Blackson Norton, our loving and devoted Mother passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 7th, 2019. She was in her 100th year. She was preceded in death by her parents John Patrick and Elizabeth Moran Brennan; sisters, Mary Fenton and Dorothy Ward; Husbands, John Raymond Blackson and Robert Lee Norton; Daughter, Mary Angela Blackson and Grandsons, Brett...

Ald (Ron)  Mckinney

Ald (Ron) Mckinney

Mar 7, 2019

Obituary: Ronald (Ron) Gene McKinney, 70, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his residence on March 7, 2019. He was born November 30, 1948 in Wake County, a son of the late Johnnie and Nora Elizabeth Honeycutt McKinney. Ron graduated from NC State with a degree in Textile Chemistry. He retired from Mastercraft (formerly Collins&Aikman) where he was a Process...

Steve Penninger

Steve Penninger

Mar 5, 2019

Obituary: Steven Lane Penninger, 44, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from his residence. He had been in declining health but death was unexpected. Steven was born December 14, 1974 in Cabarrus County to the late Barbara Suzanna Irby Finley and Bobby Lane Penninger of Fort Mill, SC He had been employed at...

Patrick  John Gainey

Patrick John Gainey

Mar 5, 2019

Obituary: Kannapolis- Patrick John Gainey, 28, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 5, 2019, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born March 21, 1990 in Cabarrus County, he was a son of Tony and Donna Boyd Gainey. He was preceded in death by his step mother, Wendy Gainey. Patrick was a 2008 graduate of A.L. Brown High and was...