Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Pastor Earl Hardin
Oct 12, 2017
Obituary: CHINA GROVE - Pastor Earl Kenneth Hardin, 74, of China Grove, entered into his Heavenly reward on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Pastor Hardin was born on Aug. 25, 1943 in Rowan County, son of the late Grady N. Hardin and the late Eula Baynard Hardin. In addition to his parents, Pastor Hardin was preceded in death by a sister,...
Raymond Hayward Pierce, Jr.
Oct 12, 2017
Obituary: Raymond Hayward Pierce, Jr., 46, of China Grove died unexpectedly at his home on October 12, 2017. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, October 22 at Bright Light Baptist Church. His family will receive friends at the church after the service. Raymond was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. Those left...
Juanita Mullis
Oct 10, 2017
Obituary: Juanita Catherine Mullis of Chapel Hill, formerly of Kannapolis, born August 27, 1927 in Kannapolis NC entered her Heavenly home 4:30pm Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was employed by Fieldcrest Cannon where she worked in the wash cloth dept. sewing for 46yrs. She was a member of Landis Baptist Church during the earlier years of her life and then...
Vernard Gohn
Oct 8, 2017
Obituary: Vernard Leslie Gohn KANNAPOLIS - Vernard Leslie Gohn, 90, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House of Kannapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gohn was born October 4, 1927 in Fairfield, Iowa to the late Oliver and Myra Gohn. Vern was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was an active member of Parkwood Baptist...
George William Linton, Jr
Oct 8, 2017
Obituary: George William "G.W." Linton, Jr., 72, of Kannapolis passed away on October 8, 2017 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born July 28, 1945 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late George W. Linton Sr. and Iona Mae Linton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Amerson and two brothers, Tommy and Wayne Linton....
James Nicholas Rumple, Sr.
Oct 7, 2017
Obituary: James Nicholas "Nick" Rumple, Sr., age 57, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Rumple was born December 30, 1959 in Cabarrus County the son of William E. Rumple and Dolly Mae Hughes Rumple of Kannapolis. Nick attended Kannapolis City Schools and Rowan Technical School. He worked as a radio announcer for WGTL, Cannon...
Gilberto Rosario
Oct 6, 2017
Obituary: Gilberto Rosario, 91, of Kannapolis passed away on October 6, 2017. He was born August 27, 1926 in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Romana Rosario. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Irma Caban Rosario. He is survived by two sons, Ricardo Rosario of New Windsor, NY, Ruben Rosario (Crissy) of Concord, 10...
Joe Mills
Oct 6, 2017
Obituary: Joe Lee Mills, 80, of Kannapolis, died Friday October 6, 2017 at his home after a period of declining health. Born June 24, 1937 in Chesterfield Co. SC, Joe was a son of the late David Lee and Carrie Jordan Mills. Joe was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church in Kannapolis. He worked for many years for Cannon Mills...
Jon Corl
Oct 6, 2017
Obituary: Pending Visitation: 5:00-6:00 P.M. Friday October6, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 6:00 P.M. Friday October 6, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: --
Bobby P. Shinn
Oct 5, 2017
Obituary: Bobby P. Shinn, 86, of Rockwell, NC died on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast in Concord. Mr. Shinn was born in Dec. 14, 1930 in Cabarrus Co., son of the late Elmer W. and Ruth Lee Elliott Shinn. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife. Betty F. Shinn. Mr....
Jon Dennis Corl
Oct 4, 2017
Obituary: Jon Dennis Corl, 58, passed away Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017 at his home. Born November 15, 1958 in Concord, he was a son of the late Charles Gray Corl and Nellie Allene Hyde Corl. Dennis was a gifted mechanic and had earlier worked for Goodyear. He enjoyed NASCAR and loved his family and friends. He will be greatly...
Pastor Gary Ray Chapman
Oct 2, 2017
Obituary: Pastor Gary Ray Chapman, 72 of Concord, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at CHS-NorthEast surrounded by his family and friends. Pastor Chapman was born on May 4, 1945 in Cabarrus County, the only child of the late Ralph L. Chapman and the late Helen Gilley Chapman. Pastor Chapman graduated from A.L. Brown...
Cathryn F. Cromer
Oct 1, 2017
Obituary: Cathryn Fowler Cromer, 90, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born March 6, 1927 in Franklin County, GA, Cathryn was a daughter of the late Mack and Mayola Haley Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clarence Cromer; a son Joseph "Buddy" Cromer;...
Mildred Kiser
Oct 1, 2017
Obituary: Mildred Elaine Childress Kiser, 80, of Kannapolis passed away on October 1, 2017. She was born April 4, 1937 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late John Lee Childress and Paralee Moon Childress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alexander Kiser. She had formerly worked at Cannon Mills for many years. Mildred loved spending time...
Ruby C. Utley
Sep 30, 2017
Obituary: Ruby Cress Utley, age 92, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House Mrs. Utley was born November 17, 1924 in Mecklenburg County the daughter of the late George B. Cress and Viola Lentz Cress. She was a graduate of Concord High School. Mrs. Utley retired from Cannon Mills in 1989 after 35 years of...
Phillip Graham
Sep 30, 2017
Obituary: Phillip "Phil" Reid Graham, 59, of Landis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte as a result of a motorcycle accident. Phil was born June 12, 1958 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Daniel George and Johnsie Bell Farrington Graham. He was also preceded in death by...
Rayford Eugene Cauble, Sr.
Sep 29, 2017
Obituary: Rayford Eugene Cauble, Sr., 85, of Concord, NC went to be with the Lord Friday, September 29, 2017 at his residence following a period of declining health. Rayford was born January 22, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Franklin Luther Cauble and Sadie Levina Lowder Cauble. He was also preceded in two brothers, Lester Franklin...
Frankie Williams
Sep 28, 2017
Obituary: Frankie Reid "Frank" Williams, 68 of Concord, passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2017, at CHS-University Hospital. He was born March 2, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Lawrence Eugene Williams and Ava Nell Adams Williams. Frank received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UNC Charlotte, Master's of Arts from Appalachian State University & a Doctorate (PhD) of...
Donna Oliver Martin
Sep 26, 2017
Obituary: Donna Oliver Martin, age 44, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her residence. Donna was born July 17, 1973 in Cabarrus County the daughter of the late Johnny Kennedy and Shelveline Spry Dudley. She attended A.L. Brown High School and Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Donna enjoyed spending time with her son, she enjoyed exercise, spending time...
Linda Jean Davis Treece
Sep 24, 2017
Obituary: CONCORD, NC - Linda Jean Davis Treece, 78, of Concord went to her Heavenly home on September 21, 2017 after a battle with dementia. Her family is at peace because Linda had placed her faith and trust in Jesus Christ as her Savior. Linda attended First Baptist Church of Kannapolis. She was born on November 6, 1938 in Concord,...


