Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Wesley Morgan

Wesley Morgan

Jul 6, 2017

Obituary: Wesley "Bus" Morgan, Jr., 93, of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was born March 25, 1924 in Rowan County, a son of the late Wesley N. Morgan, Sr. and Mary Bame Morgan. Bus, as he was called, had formerly worked as service manager at various auto dealerships including Sparks in Concord, McKnight and then retired...

Zayden Mccormick

Zayden Mccormick

Jul 5, 2017

Obituary: --------------- Visitation: 11:30 to 1:30 PM Wednesday July 5, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: Graveside service 2:00 PM Wednesday July 5, 2017 Carolina Memorial Park Interment: Carolina Memorial Park

M  J Barger

M J Barger

Jul 4, 2017

Obituary: M. J. "Jerry" Barger M.J. Barger passed away unexpectedly celebrating our country's independence on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, just several months shy of his 95th birthday. M.J. was born in Faith, NC on October 5, 1922 to the late W. S. and Mamie Barger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, P.A. Barger,...

Charles Bostian

Charles Bostian

Jul 3, 2017

Obituary: Charles Dewitt Bostian, Sr., 87, of Mooresville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 3, 2017 at CHC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord. Death was unexpected. He was born August 20, 1929 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Mitchell Dewitt Bostian and the late Dorothy Leazer Bostian. He was also preceded in death by his first...

David  Cecil Upright

David Cecil Upright

Jul 2, 2017

Obituary: David Cecil Upright, 62, of China Grove went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from CHS-University after a period of declining health. His family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 2...

Emma  Hartsell Fulham

Emma Hartsell Fulham

Jul 2, 2017

Obituary: Emma Hartsell Fulham, age 95, passed from death into life eternal Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the home she shared with her daughter, Kay Pethel, in Kannapolis, NC. Emma was born March 13, 1922 in Stanly County, to the late John Henry and Rosella Crayton Hartsell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Steven Sloop

Steven Sloop

Jun 30, 2017

Obituary: Newport News, VA Steven Craig Sloop, 72, of Newport News, VA and formerly of Kannapolis NC, died June 30, 2017 at the St. Francis Nursing Center in Newport News after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 7 at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. John Futterer officiating. Family will receive...

Virginia Watts

Virginia Watts

Jun 29, 2017

Obituary: Virginia Petrea Watts, 87, Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Transitional Health Care following a period of declining health. She was born March 9, 1930 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Riley Petrea and the late Grace Barlow Petrea Mesimer. In addition to her parents she was also preceded...

Providence  Josephine Patula

Providence Josephine Patula

Jun 29, 2017

Obituary: Providence Josephine Patula, 80, of Kannapolis died June 29, 2017 at her son's home in Rockwell after a period of declining health. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, July 8 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel. Her family will receive friends at her home after the memorial service. Providence was born July 25, 1936, in Passaic...

Gloria  Williams Sharpe

Gloria Williams Sharpe

Jun 29, 2017

Obituary: Gloria Jean Williams Sharpe, 69, of Kannapolis went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 from her residence after a period of declining health. Her family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Her funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, June 29 at...

Arnold L. "A.L." Hensley

Arnold L. "A.L." Hensley

Jun 28, 2017

Obituary: Arnold L. "A.L." Hensley, Jr., 68, went to meet his savior on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Born August 23, 1948 in Rockingham County, VA, he was a son of the late Arnold Luther Hensley, Sr. and Edith Showalter Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Janice...

Irma  Verlene Alexander

Irma Verlene Alexander

Jun 27, 2017

Obituary: Irma Verlene Alexander, 66, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House. Born June 29, 1950 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Maggie Olabell Bolder Alexander. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Vester Lee Streater, III. Irma loved her family and...

Ruby  Bare Jones

Ruby Bare Jones

Jun 26, 2017

Obituary: Mrs. Ruby Bare Jones, 85, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born July 19, 1931 in Raleigh, Co. West Virginia a daughter of the late Eugene Bare and Pearl McGrady Bare. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Adolphus...

Gary  Mckee Colvard

Gary Mckee Colvard

Jun 26, 2017

Obituary: Gary McKee Colvard, 65, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017 from CHS-NE after a period of declining health. His funeral will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home chapel at 4:00 PM Monday, June 26. His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 to 4:00 PM prior to the funeral....

Michael Mccraven

Michael Mccraven

Jun 25, 2017

Obituary: Mr. Earl Michael McCraven, 55, of Landis, passed away June 25, 2017. He was born February 8, 1962 in Cabarrus County a son of Edward Lee McCraven and Thelma Mullis McCraven. He was a heating and air technician, and enjoyed doing mechanical work. Michael loved to pitch horse shoes and spending time with friends and family. Michael was preceded...

Neva  Troutman Hollopeter

Neva Troutman Hollopeter

Jun 24, 2017

Obituary: Neva Troutman Hollopeter, 78, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House. Born July 9, 1938 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Connie Louise Yost Troutman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Hollopeter. Neva had worked for Cannon Mills, Carolina Memorial Park, and...

Helen  Sasser Barnhardt

Helen Sasser Barnhardt

Jun 23, 2017

Obituary: Helen Irene Sasser Barnhardt, 85, of Kannapolis passed away on June 23, 2017. She was born February 27, 1932 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Lee Anders Sasser and Isabelle Carithers Sasser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Alexander Barnhardt a son, Dennis Wayne Messmer and a brother, Henry Sasser. Helen adored her family...

J  C Holt

J C Holt

Jun 21, 2017

Obituary: J C Holt, 72, of Kannapolis North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017, surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 26, 2017, at Kannapolis Church of God. Dr. Greg Sloop will be officiating. Visitation will be held before the service from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM...

Rita Huffman

Rita Huffman

Jun 20, 2017

Obituary: Rita Ann Huffman, 72, formerly of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her home in Kannapolis. Rita was born August 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Thad Vance and Anna Belle Carpenter Huffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons Todd and Robert Owens, and a sister Theda. Mrs. Huffman...

Margie Elizabeth Norris

Margie Elizabeth Norris

Jun 19, 2017

Obituary: Mrs. Margie Elizabeth Norris, 76, passed away June 19, 2107 after an extended illness. She was born September 12, 1940 in Cabarrus County to James and Sallie McDaniel Edwards. Margie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband James Marvin Norris and a son Mark Fleming. Margie is survived by her son James Scott Green and...