Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Penny Dooley
Oct 6, 2018
Obituary: The plucky, petite Penny Dooley left the pain of this world behind on October 6, 2018 at the age of 67. The quintessential wife, mother and grandmother, she wasn't physically imposing, but, Herculean in character. Born in Bedford, VA, she overcame circumstances many would fall prey to-she learned the power of perseverance early in life, calling on her fortitude...
Martha Childers Sloop
Oct 6, 2018
Obituary: Martha "Susie" Childers Sloop, 80, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born November 17, 1937 in Alexander County, NC a daughter of the late James Homer Childers and Martha Leigh Barnette Childers. Also proceeding her in death was her husband of 53...
Charles Gordon (Chuck) Miller
Oct 6, 2018
Obituary: Chuck Miller, 64, of Charlotte passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2018 at CHS-Pineville. Chuck was born May 18, 1954 in Hardin County, Ohio, a son of the late Forrest and Helen Crawford Miller. Chuck was a graduate of Western Kentucky University where he played football. He then graduated from Cincinnati Mortuary School. Chuck had been a funeral...
Robert Craver
Oct 1, 2018
Obituary: Robert E. (Bob) Craver, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on Oct. 1, 2018 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Rose P. and Manson A. Craver. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and six sisters. He was a graduate of Odell High...
Kenneth Long
Sep 30, 2018
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne "Butch" Long, 75, of Kannapolis, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from CHS-NE after a period of declining health. His funeral will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 30, with Rev. R. J. Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. His...
Ruby Mae Fisher Baker
Sep 29, 2018
Obituary: Ruby Mae Fisher Baker, age 89, passed away on September 29th, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home. Born on March 5th, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Edward Fisher and Ella Fesperman Fisher. She was educated in Cabarrus County Schools. She worked in Cannon Mills for over 25 years. She was married to...
Matthew Scott Mcintyre
Sep 28, 2018
Obituary: Matthew Scott McIntyre, 29, of China Grove, entered into eternal peace on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born, May 15, 1989 in Concord, NC; he is the son of Gerryl and Shanon McIntyre. He graduated from West Brunswick High School, where he made many friends and many memories. He enjoyed spending his spare time with his family and...
Herschel Jack Blalock
Sep 28, 2018
Obituary: Herschel "Jack" Blalock, Sr., 83, of China Grove, NC passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born on September 19, 1935, in Rowan County, to the late George Lester Blalock and Ellen Wood Blalock Kelly. Jack attended Patterson School in China Grove and Camack School in Tomson, GA. Born at home in China Grove, he later lived...
Jerry Garmon
Sep 27, 2018
Obituary: Jerry Lawrence Garmon, 80, of Kannapolis died Thursday, September 27, 2018. Jerry was a son of the late Johnny and Willie Underwood Garmon. He was a lifelong area resident and owned his own automotive shop. He is survived by his wife, Deloroes Smith Garmon, His sons; Jerry and Dale Garmon and his daughter, Cindy G. McLain. His family will...
Mary Cline
Sep 26, 2018
Obituary: Mary Harrell Cline, 99, passed away Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018, at Curis at Concord Nursing and Rehab, of which she was a resident. Born October 7, 1918 in Cabarrus County, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Maude Harrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Billy...
Dorothy Brock
Sep 26, 2018
Obituary: Kannapolis- Dorothy "Dot" Holshouser Brock, 86, passed away Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018, at CHS-Northeast Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Born August 3, 1932 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Columbus Holshouser and Donnie Pearl Fink Holshouser. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Leroy Brock;...
Karen W. Crainshaw
Sep 25, 2018
Obituary: Karen W. Crainshaw 57, of Kannapolis, N.C. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born December 9, 1960 in Stanly County to Liston Odell Whitley and Shelvie Jean Shepherd Whitley. Karen was a loving person who enjoyed being with her family and sharing her stories about...
Shirley Readling Troutman
Sep 21, 2018
Obituary: Shirley Elizabeth Readling Troutman, 83 of Mt. Pleasant, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, September 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on Oct. 22, 1934 in Cabarrus Co., NC, daughter of the late Thomas Hugh Readling and the late Nellie Elizabeth Austin Readling. Shirley was a member of...
Terry Wayne Keith
Sep 20, 2018
Obituary: Terry Wayne Keith, 43, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence. Terry was born November 6, 1975 in Mecklenburg County, NC a son of the late Bobbie Wilson Keith and Lindsay Keith of Charlotte. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tracy Keith Howell. Terry was a graduate...
Helen C. Whitley
Sep 19, 2018
Obituary: Helen Crook Whitley, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Liberty Commons. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 24, at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Shoaf officiating, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Monday prior to the service...
R J Smith
Sep 19, 2018
Obituary: RJ Smith, 82, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at CHC- Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a short illness. He was born July 1, 1936 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Floyd And Grace Hudson Smith. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his...
Kimberly Bare Parnell
Sep 18, 2018
Obituary: Kimberly Lynn Bare Parnell, 60, of Salisbury passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2018. Kimberly was born June 27, 1958 in Cabarrus County. Kimberly was a 1976 South Rowan High School graduate. Her last job before retirement was in Radiology at Rowan Regional. Kim enjoyed being a nana to her three grandchildren, reading, and watching General...
Valta Wensil
Sep 18, 2018
Obituary: Valta Rae Davis Wensil, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the Brian Center of Concord. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 21 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Wensil officiating; burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 20, at...
Patrick Manuel Overcash
Sep 16, 2018
Obituary: Patrick Manuel Overcash, 79 of Kannapolis went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare Medical Center surrounded by his family. Manuel was born on July 28, 1939 in Cabarrus County, son of the late Turner Leroy Overcash and the late Janie Whittington Overcash. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Edward (Gene) Hoffner
Sep 15, 2018
Obituary: Edward Eugene (Gene) Hoffner, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 15, surrounded by family at the Tucker Hospice House of Kannapolis after a period of declining health. Born January 16, 1936 in Rowan County, He was the late son of Odell Hoffner and Beulah Hoffner. Gene graduated from Spencer High School and was a veteran in the US Air...
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