Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Florean  Lovette Clodfelter

Florean Lovette Clodfelter

Jan 18, 2016

Obituary: Florean L. Clodfelter, 96 of Kannapolis went home to be with our Lord on Friday, January 15th. Mrs. Clodfelter was born in 1919 in her parent's home on Main Street, Kannapolis. She was the last surviving child of Mr and Mrs Romey Franklin Lovette of Kannapolis. Her late siblings included Raymond, Edward, Eunice (Colvard) and Baby Lovette. Mrs. Clodfelter...

Blanche  Davidson Sechler

Blanche Davidson Sechler

Jan 17, 2016

Obituary: Blanche Davidson Sechler, 88, of Kannapolis, NC died at Best of Care Nursing Home in Kannapolis on January 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. Blanche was born on December 1, 1927 in Alexander Co., NC, the daughter of the late Roby Davidson and the late Rosa Deal Davidson. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death...

Billie  Doris Davis

Billie Doris Davis

Jan 17, 2016

Obituary: Billie Doris Murphy Davis, of Landis, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Ousie Lee Murphy and Sarah Pennell Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Howard Davis. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Hoyt Murphy,...

Josephine  Birmingham Griffin

Josephine Birmingham Griffin

Jan 15, 2016

Obituary: Josephine Birmingham Griffin, 97, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at CMC North East. Josephine was born April 2, 1918 in Union County to the late John Washington Birmingham and Thelma Brewer Birmingham. She was the former Owner/Operator of Griffin's Food Center in Midway, Kannapolis, which her son Bobby took over. She also worked in the sewing...

Frank Holloway

Frank Holloway

Jan 15, 2016

Obituary: - Frank William Holloway, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at The Parc at Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC after a period of declining health. He was born June 3, 1934 in Gaston County, NC, the son of the late Ernest Gilbert Holloway and Ester Mae Case Holloway. Frank was employed for many years with the former...

James Grisdale

James Grisdale

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: James "Jim" Grisdale, 79, passed away Thursday morning, January 14, 2016, at his residence. Born December 22, 1936 in Cramerton, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph McKnight Grisdale and Geneva Garnell Spargo Grisdale. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brother, Robert Grisdale, sister, Ann Ramey and his wife, Mary "Kat" Joyner....

Clara  Bost Watt

Clara Bost Watt

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Clara Mae Bost Watt, age 59, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after suffering a short period with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 27, 1956 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Joe Colin Bost, Sr. and Doris Jean Hagler Bost. Clara was a 1975 graduate of...

David  A. Duncan

David A. Duncan

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: ------------------------------- Visitation: -------------------------- Service: Graveside service 9:00 AM Thursday January 14, 2016 Interment: Salisbury National Cemetery

Betty Mildred Morefield Morgan Ross

Betty Mildred Morefield Morgan Ross

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: Betty Mildred Morefield Shuping Morgan Ross, 86, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1929 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Bertie Webster and Enza Vera Fultz Morefield. In addition to her parents she...

Robert  Gary Stegall

Robert Gary Stegall

Jan 13, 2016

Obituary: Robert "Gary" Stegall passed into eternity on January 13, 2016 following an automobile accident. He would have celebrated his 62nd birthday on January 18, 2016. He was born in Union County to the late Charlie and Lavonia Stegall. Gary attended A.L. Brown High School. He worked for many years as a driver for Piedmont Block in Concord, Isenhour Brick...

Rebecca  Strickland Starnes

Rebecca Strickland Starnes

Jan 13, 2016

Obituary: Rebecca Strickland Starnes, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House. Born December 20, 1922 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Carrie Lula Pruett Strickland. Rebecca retired from Cannon Mills after more than 40 years of service and was a lifelong member of Unity United Methodist Church. Rebecca loved...

Jane Littlejohn

Jane Littlejohn

Jan 13, 2016

Obituary: Jane Vernell Short Littlejohn, age 75, quietly passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She spent her last days peacefully at Catawba Regional Hospice House in Newton, NC. Originally of Kings Mountain NC, she resided in Charlotte and Concord, NC during her adult years. Mrs. Littlejohn is survived by her four children; two sons, John C. Littlejohn (Tammy) of...

Manuel Ramos

Manuel Ramos

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: ---------------------- Visitation: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Monday January 11, 2016 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Service: 6:00 PM Tuesday January 12, 2016 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park

Helen Tucker

Helen Tucker

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: - Helen Rushing Tucker, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System-NorthEast, Concord, NC. She was born December 10, 1933 in Chesterfield County, SC, the daughter of the late Lloyd Rushing and Annie Rainwater Rushing. Helen was a 1952 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, the first class at the new high school....

Elnora  Wensil Wonner

Elnora Wensil Wonner

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: Elnora "Agg" Wensil Wonner, age 87, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her home after 5 years of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 16 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Raymond Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home...

Hulene Morgan

Hulene Morgan

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: Hulene Freeze Morgan of Knollwood Drive, Kannapolis, N.C. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a brief period of declining health. Mrs. Morgan, a lifelong resident of Kannapolis, is survived by her son, Dan, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Morgan, to whom she was married for...

Jeanette  Caldwell Brown

Jeanette Caldwell Brown

Jan 10, 2016

Obituary: Jeanette Caldwell Brown, age 85, of Landis died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Laurels of Salisbury after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Whitley's Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Feige officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Concord. Her family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral...

Gerald  J. (Jerry)  Bommelje

Gerald J. (Jerry) Bommelje

Jan 10, 2016

Obituary: Gerald Jack "Jerry" Bommelje, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born March 20, 1931 in Kent County, Michigan, the son of the late William and Caroline Vogt Bommelje. Jerry was a retired accountant. He also worked part-time at Whitley's Funeral Home for many years. He was a veteran...

Verneice  Murphy Brawley

Verneice Murphy Brawley

Jan 9, 2016

Obituary: Verneice Murphy Brawley, 90, of Mooresville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at her sister's residence. She was born October 6, 1925 in Alexander County, NC a daughter of the late Ousie Lee and Sarah Powell Murphy. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Brawley who...

Edward  Alonzo Rodgers

Edward Alonzo Rodgers

Jan 8, 2016

Obituary: Edward Alonzo Rodgers, 92, of Kannapolis passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born October 7, 1923 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Wiley and Lillian Rumple Rodgers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Christy Rodgers in 2009. He had retired from Cannon Mills Co., Plant 1 Bleachery Dept. after 43 years....