Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Ann Moss Holbrooks
Jul 21, 2017
Obituary: Ann Moss Holbrooks 89, died peacefully on July 21st at her home in Kannapolis after a short illness. Ann was born on April 13, 1928 in Kannapolis, the daughter of Jesse Lee Moss and Ida Fortner Moss. She had 4 siblings that all lived within 1 mile of their homes who predeceased her: Harold Moss, CJ "Bunny" Moss, Hazel...
Betty Shue Jones
Jul 21, 2017
Obituary: Betty Ruth Shue Jones, 86, of Kannapolis, NC died July 21, 2017 at Big Elm Nursing and Retirement Center in Kannapolis. Betty was born in Cabarrus County on April 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Wesley Monroe Shue and the late Nellie Mae Lefler Shue. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband,...
Cruser Mcneil Petrea Jr.
Jul 20, 2017
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Cruser "Macky" McNeil Petrea, Jr., 70, of Kannapolis passed away on July 20, 2017 at his home. He was born September 11, 1946 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Cruser McNeil Petrea, Sr. and Forrest Hoppers Petrea. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Kornowski, Anita Riggsbee and Mary McKnight. Macky loved spending...
Kathryn Treece Miller
Jul 20, 2017
Obituary: Kathryn Elaine Treece Miller, 69, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Born February 12, 1948 in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Otis Raymond and Opal Clove Smith Treece. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her brothers, James William, Kenneth Otis and Bobby...
Fumiko Griggs
Jul 19, 2017
Obituary: Fumiko Ikeda Lineberger Griggs, age 70, of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House. Fumiko was born February 23, 1947 in Arita, Japan, the daughter of the late Hisako Kuohara Ikeda and Solgi Ikeda. She was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed trips to the mountains and the beach and...
Max Sloan Overcash
Jul 17, 2017
Obituary: Max Sloan Overcash, 80, of Salisbury formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 17, 2017 from Genesis Healthcare after a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 22 at Faith Baptist Church in Kannapolis with Rev. James Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....
Sherwood Mccarthy Church
Jul 16, 2017
Obituary: Pending Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00 PM Sunday July 16, 2017 Whitley's Annex Chapel Service: 2:00 PM Sunday July 16, 2017 Whitley's Annex Chapel Interment: Carolina Memorial Park
Jill Rena Garrett
Jul 16, 2017
Obituary: Jill Rena Garrett, 55 of Belmont went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Death was unexpected. She was born April 29, 1962 in Gaston County, NC a daughter of the late Wallace Theodore Garrett, Sr. and the late Myrtle McDaniel Garrett. In earlier life she was employed at Catawba Nuclear Station and late worked at...
Margo Kennerly
Jul 14, 2017
Obituary: Margo Butler Kennerly, 73, passed away July 14, 2017 at CHS-Northeast surrounded by her family. Born June 11, 1944 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of Horace "H.R." and Margaret Butler. Margo retired from the Kannapolis City School System after more than 30 years of service with Fred L. Wilson Elementary School. She graduated from A. L. Brown...
Carolyn Pressley Little
Jul 13, 2017
Obituary: Carolyn Pressley Little, 71, of Concord died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home after a period of declining health. Her family will hold a private graveside service at Carolina Memorial Park at a later date. Carolyn was born August 19, 1945 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late R.J. and Alice Sartin Pressley. She was a lifelong...
Charles Virgle Jones
Jul 12, 2017
Obituary: Charles Virgle Jones, 77, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at CHC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord. Death was unexpected. Charles was born July 2, 1940 in Polk County, Tn. a son of the late Robert Frank Jones, Sr. and the late Alta Rhodes Jones Murph. He was a member of New Covenant...
Charlie "Gene" Sipes
Jul 12, 2017
Obituary: Charlie Eugene "Gene" Sipes, 73, of China Grove passed away, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Liberty Commons, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1944 in Statesville to Coleman Sipes Jr. and the late Mary Taylor Sipes. Charlie was a member of Genesis Baptist China Grove, he retired from Lexington Home Brands and started his...
Lloyd Wayne Crowe
Jul 12, 2017
Obituary: Lloyd Wayne Crowe, 66, of China Grove, NC died at CMC-NorthEast in Concord on July 12, 2017. Lloyd was born on March 2, 1951 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Lloyd L. Crowe and the late Juanita Wright Crowe. Mr. Crowe is survived by two sons; Christopher Crowe (Chrystal) of Landis and Terry Crowe (Michelle) of Charlotte....
Sylvia Marie Pinyan
Jul 12, 2017
Obituary: China Grove- Sylvia Marie Aldridge Pinyan, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at CHS-Northeast Medical Center. Born November 21, 1934 in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Minnie Beck Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy James Pinyan, whom she married March 20, 1953; her...
Helen Janette Brooks
Jul 11, 2017
Obituary: Helen Janette Brooks, 84, passed away July 11, 2017 at Saturn Nursing Center in Charlotte. Born June 6, 1933 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Maby Stamey Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was a retired nurse and had served with US Air Force. She is survived by her nephew, Cyrus Brooks of Kannapolis and niece,...
Kay Black Davis
Jul 10, 2017
Obituary: Kay Black Davis, 69, of Concord died unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 10, 2017 after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 15 at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Carrie Bishop officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends for a time of remembrance and fellowship...
Jack Wingler
Jul 10, 2017
Obituary: Jack Wingler, 94, of Concord died July 10, 2017. He was born December 15, 1922 in Wilkes County, a son of the late Elijah and Lavina Wingler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Helen Watson Wingler. Jack retired from the NC Dept. of Corrections after many years. He was a veteran of the US Army WW...
Joseph Sheets
Jul 10, 2017
Obituary: Joseph "Joe" Monroe Sheets, Jr., 64, of Kannapolis passed away at the VA Hospital Liberty Lane Hospice Unit in Salisbury. He was born August 21, 1952 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Joseph Monroe Sheets, Sr. and Lila Mae Ross Cannup. Joe had worked at G & S Metal for over 35 years where he was the...
Mary Edna Camp
Jul 10, 2017
Obituary: Mary Edna Camp, 76, of Kannapolis died Monday, July 10, 2017 at CHS-NE after a period of declining health. Mary was born December 20, 1940 in Talladega, AL, the daughter of the late Manual and Esaree Harden. A longtime area resident, she worked for many years as a beautician and a CNA. Survivors include her daughters, Angela C. Woollard...
Scott Dickson
Jul 9, 2017
Obituary: Scott Dale Dickson, 59, passed away Sunday morning, July 9, 2017 at CHS-Northeast Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Born September 11, 1957 in Albany, NY, he was a son of the late Donald Edward and Margaret Ann Manderson Dickson. Scott was a proud supporter and graduate of NC State University, where he earned his Bachelor of...


