Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 14, 2019

Obituary: Sarah Goins Hamm, 92, of Kannapolis passed away on Jan. 14, 2019. She was born July 18, 1926 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Vol Goins and Annie Mae Faulkenberry Goins. Sarah had retired from Cannon Mills after many years. Sarah was so full of life, love, laughter, and always on the go. So many times we'd...

Jan 14, 2019

Obituary: Olean Stancil Sherrill, 81, of Kannapolis passed away January 14, 2019 at her home. She was born March 14, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late John Henry Stancil and Fannie Gant Stancil Flowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Lee Sherrill, children, Henry Mayhew, Ted Sherrill, Wade Sherrill, Mickey Sherrill, granddaughter, Shawn White...

Jan 14, 2019

Obituary: Nancy Ann Fish Hunter, 81 of Davidson, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at CMC-NE. She was born April 23, 1937 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late William Robert Fish and Ethel Blanche Deal Fish. Nancy worked at Eckerd's for many years. She was a lifetime member of First Reformed Church of Landis. She enjoyed reading and cleaning, she...

Jan 14, 2019

Obituary: Robert Allen "Bobby" Harwell, 76, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at Five Oaks Manor, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 7, 1942 in Iredell County, he was a son of the late Edgar and Catherine Bradford Harwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth "Ruby" Harwell. Bobby retired from Cannon...

Jan 13, 2019

Obituary: Genevieve Houston Cowlishaw departed on angel's wings to be with the Lord January 13, 2019. She passed peacefully of natural causes with her children by her side in Florida. She was born in Burlington, Vermont on July 9, 1929. Genevieve attended Barton Academy in Vermont. She worked as a secretary at Hamilton Standard Propeller Corp. in Connecticut where she...

Jan 11, 2019

Obituary: Stephen White Alexander, 69, of Raleigh, NC, died peacefully Friday, January 11, 2019, from heart failure. He was born March 30, 1949, to Hugh Quincy Alexander and Myrtle White Alexander of Kannapolis, NC, where he enjoyed his childhood years. In 1967, Steve was part of the first graduating class from T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA, where...

Jan 10, 2019

Obituary: Mary Louise Whitley, 100, of Landis passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Liberty Commons. She was born May 2, 1918 in Stanley Co. to the late Wade B. Parker and Bertha E. Burton Parker. Louise worked for Corriher Mill for many years, she was a member of Genesis Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years, and...

Jan 10, 2019

Obituary: Nina Little Sperling, 84, passed away Thursday morning, January 10, 2019, at the Brian Center in Concord. Born May 7, 1934 in Stanly County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Gilbert Little. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca White; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Nina was a...

Jan 5, 2019

Obituary: Brenda Mae Jackson Freeman, 75, of Kannapolis passed away on January 5, 2019 at her home. She was born December 23, 1943 in Surry County, a daughter of the late Harry Joseph Jackson and Mary Garris Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Freeman and sisters, Peggy Hayes, Mary Frances Jackson, Elizabeth "Monk" Blevins and Shirley...

Jan 3, 2019

Obituary: Roger Dean Thomason, 69, of Landis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Roger was born October 11, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC, a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Thomason and the late Mary Lena Starnes Thomason. Roger was employed by...

Jan 2, 2019

Obituary: Salisbury, NC Charles A. "Chuck" Leslie, 91, of Salisbury, formerly of Kannapolis died January 2, 2019 at Trinity Oaks Retirement Center after a brief period of declining health. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 5th at Trinity Oaks, in the Chapel with Chaplain, Rev. Brenda Bynum officiating. Chuck's family will...

Jan 2, 2019

Obituary: Frances Lorraine Robinson Clayton, 90, of Kannapolis passed away January 2, 2019. She was born November 26, 1928 in Union County, a daughter of the late John Harvey Robinson and Della Elizabeth Neal Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Earl F. Clayton and two brothers, John W. Robinson and Neil Robinson. Frances was...

Jan 2, 2019

Obituary: Gina Dawn Smith, 51, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Levine Hospice House in Huntersville after a lengthy battle with rheumatoid arthritis. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rodger Sellers officiating. She was born January 6, 1967 in Cabarrus Co. Gina...

Jan 1, 2019

Obituary: Billy John Kiser, 81, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. Billy was born August 23, 1937 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Carl Daniel Kiser and Mary Lois Benton Kiser. Billy worked for Fieldcrest-Cannon and retired from General Electric....

2019

Fred Brammer, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Fred was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Samuel Brammer and Corbette Ferrell Brammer. Fred retired from International Harvester Company and was previously employed by Piedmont Airlines. He held the rank of Major in the...

Dec 31, 2018

Obituary: pending Visitation: 11:30 A.M. Following Service Forest Lawn Memorial Park Charlotte, N.C. Service: 11:00 A.M. Graveside December 31, 2018 Forest Lawn Memorial Park Charlotte, N.C. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Charlotte, North Carolina

Dec 30, 2018

Obituary: Our sweet mother Betty Honbarrier went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 surrounded by her family at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Betty was born on December 23, 1926 in Belmont, NC. She was the daughter of the late John Henry O'Daniel and Anna Wooten O'Daniel. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 28, 2018

Obituary: Landis- Margie Stewart Kincaid, 94, passed away Friday morning, December 28, 2018, at Tucker Hospice House. Born January 12, 1924, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Lynn Ferrell Stewart. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Ralph Y. Kincaid, Jr., a sister and 2 brothers. Mrs. Kincaid...

Dec 28, 2018

Obituary: Ethel Davis Comer, 96 of China Grove, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home after a period of declining heath. Her funeral will be held at 2:30pm Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Salisbury with Pastor Jerome Cloninger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends 1-2pm Tuesday in...

Dec 28, 2018

Obituary: Ethel Davis Comer, 96 of China Grove, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home after a period of declining heath. Her funeral will be held at 2:30pm Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Salisbury with Pastor Jerome Cloninger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends 1-2pm Tuesday in...