Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Watt  Junior Rogers

Watt Junior Rogers

Jan 4, 2017

Obituary: Watt Junior Rogers, 88, passed away Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis, where he had been a resident. Born January 16, 1928 in Iredell County, he was a son of the late Edward Fleezie and Lowe Murph Rogers. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his wife, Claudine Griffin Rogers; a...

Larry Karriker

Larry Karriker

Jan 4, 2017

Obituary: Larry William Karriker, 65, of Kannapolis died January 4, 2017 at his home. He was born August 21, 1951 in Iredell County, the son of Nancy Smith Karriker of Kannapolis and the late Troy William Karriker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Lee Karriker and Vivian Beaver Karriker, Thad Smith and Mabel Parks Smith. Larry was...

Douglas  Mark Kennedy

Douglas Mark Kennedy

Jan 3, 2017

Obituary: Davidson, NC- Douglas Mark Kennedy, age 59, who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System-NorthEast, Concord, NC. He was born November 26, 1957 in Wise County, VA , the son of Lois Matherly Kennedy of Johnson City, TN and the late Don N. Kennedy. Mark was employed with UTC Aerospace Systems,...

Troy Darnell

Troy Darnell

Jan 2, 2017

Obituary: Troy L. Darnell, 86, of Harrisburg, formerly of Memphis TN, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at PruittHealth - Town Center after a period of declining health. A memorial service will be held at Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg at 11:00 AM Friday, January 6 with Rev. Rody Carland officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church after the...

Landy Morris

Landy Morris

Jan 2, 2017

Obituary: ------------ Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday January 2, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 7:00 PM Tuesday January 2, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: Private

Julia Anne Gorham Thomas

Julia Anne Gorham Thomas

Jan 1, 2017

Obituary: Julia Anne Gorham Thomas, 61, of Concord passed away on January 1, 2017 at CMC-NorthEast. She was born January 27, 1955 in Winnfield, La., the daughter of Glynn Gorham and the late Margaret "Bud" Gorham. Julia was a member of Phaniels Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. The family will receive friends from...

Betty Joann Mcintyre Caster

Betty Joann Mcintyre Caster

Dec 31, 2016

Obituary: Betty Joann McIntyre Caster, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System-NorthEast, Concord, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 13, 1953 in Guilford County, NC, the daughter of the late John Robert McIntyre and Viola Bell Wensil McIntyre. She married her husband, Jerry Wayne Caster, Sr....

Bernice  Scarborough Crowe

Bernice Scarborough Crowe

Dec 31, 2016

Obituary: Bernice Scarborough Crowe, age 94, of Rockwell, formerly of Kannapolis, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Novant Health Rowan Med. Center in Salisbury after a period of declining health. A funeral will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 5, with Rev. John Houghton officiating. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in...

Edith  Irene Bost

Edith Irene Bost

Dec 31, 2016

Obituary: Edith Irene Downum Bost, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at NE Medical Center. She was born May 6, 1930 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Monroe and Betty Haynes Downum. Edith worked at Cannon Mills Plant #1 and #7 for 20 years in the weave room, she then became a CNA and worked another...

Sylvia Gale Almond Corl

Sylvia Gale Almond Corl

Dec 31, 2016

Obituary: Salisbury, NC Mrs. Sylvia Gail Almond Corl, 79 of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born June 15, 1937 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Claude and Jeanette Easley Almond. Also preceded her in death...

Everette  Eugene Overcash

Everette Eugene Overcash

Dec 31, 2016

Obituary: Everette Eugene Overcash, 90, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after a two month illness. He was born November 7, 1926 in Rowan County, NC, the son of the late Demps Vernon Overcash and Mary Deal Overcash. Everette was a graduate of the former Landis High School. In earlier years Everette worked...

Sadie Harless

Sadie Harless

Dec 31, 2016

Obituary: Sadie Elizabeth Coleman Harless, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 31, 2016 at CHS-Northeast Medical Center. Born June 27, 1932 in Burke County, NC, Sadie was a daughter of the late Avery and Carrie Isabel Hice Coleman. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Hursel Fredray Harless, a granddaughter Rachel Harless Stanton, a son-in-law...

Rena  Bumgardner Smith

Rena Bumgardner Smith

Dec 30, 2016

Obituary: Rena Bumgardner Smith, 87, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born November 22, 1929 in Gaston County, NC a daughter of the late John Fred and Bernice Willard Bumgardner. Rena was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a cosmetologist...

David  Phillip Pyka

David Phillip Pyka

Dec 30, 2016

Obituary: To God be the glory, David Phillip Pyka, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away December 30, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House. He was born December 10, 1945 in Oak Park Il to the late Sylvester and Rose Pyka. Graduated High School in Florida, and he was a veteran of the Vietnam War. David worked for...

Carl  Spencer Barnhardt

Carl Spencer Barnhardt

Dec 29, 2016

Obituary: Carl Spencer Barnhardt, 86, of Concord, NC died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home. Carl was born on March 25, 1930 in Cabarrus County, NC son of the late Millard K. Barnhardt and the late Ollie Mae Long Barnhardt. Mr. Barnhardt was a lifelong resident of Cabarrus County. He was a member of Midway United Methodist Church and...

Wallace  Edward Skipper

Wallace Edward Skipper

Dec 27, 2016

Obituary: Pending Visitation: after the service Service: Memorial Service 11:00 AM Tuesday December 27, 2016 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: -------

Paul  A. Scarborough

Paul A. Scarborough

Dec 26, 2016

Obituary: Paul A. Scarborough, 87, of Mooresville, NC died at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC on Monday, December 26, 2016. Mr. Scarborough was born on Nov. 12, 1929 in Mecklenburg Co., the son of the late Joseph Preston Scarborough and the late Lois Smith Scarborough. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by a son, Robert...

Catherine  Anne Sharpe

Catherine Anne Sharpe

Dec 26, 2016

Obituary: Catherine Sharpe, 25, passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2016, at the home of her mother. Born February 10, 1991 in Jacksonville, FL, she was a daughter of Susan Douglas Sharpe of Kannapolis, and the late James P. Sharpe. Catherine was a server at Tapworks of Bricktown in Oklahoma City. She loved her work, her co-workers and all of her...

Marvin  Buddy Rodgers

Marvin Buddy Rodgers

Dec 26, 2016

Obituary: Marvin Brown Rodgers, 80, died on unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Kannapolis on Monday, December 26, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 30, 2016 at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Chuck Overcash. The family will receive friends at the graveside after the service. Whitley's Funeral Home...

Phyllis Payne

Phyllis Payne

Dec 23, 2016

Obituary: Phyllis Elaine Funderburk Payne, 75, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health. Born September 6, 1941 in Rowan County, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Cletus A. and Ada Belle Stirewalt Funderburk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Payne; brothers Bobby...