Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Woody Winburn
Dec 23, 2016
Obituary: William "Woody" Winburn, age 45, died at his home in Rockwell on December 23, 2016. His death was unexpected. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 31 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel with Rev. Allen Montgomery and Christopher Winburn officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Ruth Thornburg
Dec 22, 2016
Obituary: Ruth Thornburg, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on December 22, 2016 at the New Jersey home of her daughter, Leila Breakfield Adams and her husband, John. She was born Leona Ruth Adams on April 21, 1928 in Kannapolis, NC. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Adams, three sisters, Eyvonne Lambert, Opal Power and Mary Francis Stegall....
Louise Ghant
Dec 20, 2016
Obituary: Mrs. Louise S. Ghant, 79, of Millers Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Dec. 20, 2016, after an extended illness. She was born June 1, 1937, in Cleveland County, N.C., to William Grady Stringfellow and Vernie Mae Wright Stringfellow. She was employed in the banking industry for over 30 years. Louise is survived by her...
Danny Hunsucker
Dec 18, 2016
Obituary: Daniel "Danny" Deese Hunsucker Jr., 71, of Kannapolis Passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born May 21, 1945 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Daniel D. Hunsucker Sr. and Bernice Meeks Hunsucker. Danny enjoyed playing guitar, listening to music, and NASCAR racing. He was preceded in death by son William Hunsucker and...
Donald Allen Zimmerman
Dec 18, 2016
Obituary: Donald Allen Zimmerman, age 79, passed away from cancer on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC. He was known as the third baby born at the former Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, Concord, NC (now Carolinas Healthcare System- NorthEast). He was born August 4, 1937 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Claude Allen Zimmerman...
Gary Michael Safriet
Dec 18, 2016
Obituary: Gary Michael Safriet, 78 of China Grove passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Trinity Oaks of Salisbury. He was the loving husband of Rebekah Dayvault Safriet to whom he was married to for 47 years. Gary was born on July 23, 1938 in Rowan County to the late Elmer Brown Safriet and Duree Sechler Safriet. Graduating from...
Robert Clark
Dec 17, 2016
Obituary: Robert Clark, age 68, of Kannapolis died December 17, 2016 at his son's home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday December 20 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walt Lyme officiating. His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Monday, December 19 at the funeral home. Robert was born August 8, 1948 in...
James "Jimmy" Ritchie
Dec 17, 2016
Obituary: James Deal "Jimmy": Ritchie, 77, passed away Saturday evening, December 17, 2016 at his residence, following a period of declining health, but death was unexpected. Jimmy was born November 28, 1939 in Rowan County, a son of the late Lewis Edward and Gladys Deal Ritchie. He was raised by Lloyd and Annie Lou Goodnight. In addition to his parents,...
Jerea Brown
Dec 17, 2016
Obituary: Jerea Shue Brown passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17th due to complications from diabetes. Jerea was born on March 29, 1961 In Concord, NC, a daughter of Jimmy and Helen Shue. A native Concordian, she was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School. She loved all animals, but especially cats and rescued many over the years. She was...
Ray C. Lemmond
Dec 15, 2016
Obituary: Ray C. Lemmond, age 84, of Concord died Thursday, December 15, 2016, while at Tucker Hospice House, after a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 20 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord. His family will receive friends at the funeral...


