Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Curtis Browning, Sr
Dec 9, 2018
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Curtis Lee Browning, Sr. age 100, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Brian Center Nursing and Rehabilitation, Concord following a period of declining health. Curtis was born November 28, 1918 in Guilford County, NC a son of the late John W. Browning, Sr. and the late Alma Barts Browning. He was...
Ray Bittle
Dec 8, 2018
Obituary: Dateline: Kannapolis, NC Ray Boyd Bittle, 85 of Kannapolis, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 5, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House with his family by his side. Ray was born on April 30, 1933 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Pearl Rufus Bittle and Fannie Dorelee Jordan Bittle. In addition to his...
Lucille Smith
Dec 7, 2018
Obituary: Blanch "Lucille" Gentle Smith, 89, passed away Friday morning, December 7, 2018, at the Brian Center of Mooresville. Born October 14, 1929 in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Blanch Cannon Gentle. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Smith loved all of her family and will be greatly missed by all...
Dorothy D. Davis
Dec 5, 2018
Obituary: Dorothy Davis, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away December 5, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House. She was born January 13, 1939 in Dracut Co. MA. To the late George Dickinson and Lorena Frye Lizak. Dorothy enjoyed many things in life especially; camping, fishing and, being at the lake. She loved spending time with her family. She worked for Cannon Mills...
Billie Hyde
Dec 5, 2018
Obituary: Billie Jean Wellman Hyde, 90 of Kannapolis, NC passed away at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Billie was born on Sep. 21, 1928 in Cabarrus County a daughter of the late Sidney Estus and the late Minnie Underwood Wellman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Hyde, Sr., who...
Sarah Griffin Bowers
Dec 5, 2018
Obituary: Sarah Annette Griffin Bowers, 69, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her residence following a period of declining health. Sarah was born March 15, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Conroe and Rosemary Godfrey Griffin. She had retired from the Cabarrus County School system with 30 years...
Alejandro Ascencion
Dec 2, 2018
Obituary: Alejandro Ponciano Escobar Ascencion, three month old infant son of Wilson Estuardo Escobar Martinez and Sara Alicia Ascencion went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence. He had been ill since birth. Alejandro enjoyed watching moving lights and listening to music ranging from lullabies to Beethoven. He enjoyed leaving his hands uncovered so he...
Roy Gene Shue
Nov 30, 2018
Obituary: Roy Eugene "Gene" Shue, age 75, of Concord passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 after a period of declining health. Visitation will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. His funeral will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, December 3 at New Hope Independent Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Bostic...
Thurman Ronnie Bell
Nov 29, 2018
Obituary: Thurman Ronald "Ronnie" Bell, age 80, of China Grove went to Heaven on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at CHS-NorthEast. Ronnie's family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home on Saturday, December 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. His funeral will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday, December 16 at First Baptist Church in Salisbury with Rev. Kenneth Lance officiating....
Alice Cress Hurlocker
Nov 29, 2018
Obituary: Alice Gayelle Cress Hurlocker, 89, of Kannapolis, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Curis of Concord. Alice was born March 12, 1929 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Jay Lewis Cress and Cora Ruth Walker Cress. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Buford Earl Hurlocker who died...
Terry Lynn Beaver
Nov 27, 2018
Obituary: Terry Lynn Beaver, 59, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, (Dec. 1) at Lutheran Chapel (135 Eudy Rd., China Grove) with Rev. Susan Bame officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Terry was born March 26, 1959 in Iredell Co....
William (Bill) Hunter
Nov 26, 2018
Obituary: William Perry "Bill" Hunter, 82 of Kannapolis passed away on November 26, 2018. He was born May 13, 1936 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late Frances Marion Hunter and Dora McIntyre Hunter. Bill was a retired veteran of the US Army after 21 years where he served 3 tours in the Vietnam War. Bill also worked...
Mae Julian
Nov 25, 2018
Obituary: Ina Mae Spicer Julian, 84, of Kannapolis, NC passed away at Big Elm Nursing Center in Kannapolis on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Mae was born on Feb. 24, 1934 in Wilkes Co., N.C., a daughter of the late John Ernest and Bessie Iona Kennedy Spicer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bill...
Ronald Wayne Seabolt
Nov 24, 2018
Obituary: Ronald Wayne Seabolt, 68, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Although he valiantly overcame lymphoma through a vigorous stem cell transplant almost two years ago, his heart was tired and the Lord decided to call him home. He was a beloved brother, uncle, friend, and teacher, leaving a legacy of courage, quiet determination, and strong faith. Ron...
Cyril Celiz
Nov 24, 2018
Obituary: Cyril Mark Divinagracia Celiz, age 56, of Concord, North Carolina, was called by our Lord on Saturday evening, November 24, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer. Cyril was born on June 26, 1962 in Davao City, Philippines to the late Romeo J. and Aldea D. Celiz. He graduated from the PWU with a degree in Bachelor of Science...
Doris Louise Johnson Kirkley
Nov 24, 2018
Obituary: Doris Louise Johnson Kirkley, age 89, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her residence following a period of declining health. Doris was born December 20, 1928 in Chesterfield County, SC, a daughter of the late Vernon Lee Johnson, Sr. and Grace Gibson Johnson. Doris was a member of Blackwelder Park...
Annie Powers Hamm
Nov 23, 2018
Obituary: Annie Powers Hamm, 84, of Kannapolis passed away, Friday, November 23, 2018 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Powers officiating, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Sunday prior to the service. Annie was born...
Shirley Lynnette Davidson
Nov 21, 2018
Obituary: Shirley Lynnette Davidson, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away, Wednesday November 21, 2018 at CMC-NE. She was born August 4, 1944, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Roy Lynn Overcash and Gladys Phillips Overcash. Shirley enjoyed traveling, fishing, and going to the beach (to fish). She loved her fur baby Daisy, and she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren,...
Norman Honbarger
Nov 21, 2018
Obituary: Norman Franklin Honbarger Sr., 82, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, November 21, 2018, at his home. Born July 3, 1936 in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Jesse A. Honbarger and Janie Smith Honbarger. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death; in August, 2018 was his wife of almost 62 years Flora Ann Burris...
Minnie Novella Abernathy
Nov 21, 2018
Obituary: Minnie Novella Abernathy 86 years young. Surrounded by her loving children, Minnie Novella Abernathy was escorted by angels into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born in her home on 11th Street in Kannapolis on January 21, 1932, to the late Rosa Lee Jolly Myers and David Comma Myers. Novella was...


