Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

James Martin

James Martin

Jan 21, 2015

Obituary: James Arnold Martin, 84, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at CMC-NorthEast. He was born June 11, 1930 in Iredell County, the son of the late Lee and Louise Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Tarlton Martin. James retired from Lance, Inc. after many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and raising...

Ruby Mae Bailey Ricketson

Ruby Mae Bailey Ricketson

Jan 20, 2015

Obituary: Ruby Mae Bailey Ricketson, 88, of Salisbury died at her home on Jan. 20, 2015. Ruby was born in Cooleemee, NC on July 29, 1926, the daughter of the late Farris Bailey and the late Myrtle Gullett Bailey. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, William Harris, her second husband, George Ricketson...

Perry Lee Fields

Perry Lee Fields

Jan 20, 2015

Obituary: Sgt. First Class Perry Lee Fields (Retired) died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 20, after several years declining health. He was born June 18, 1929 in Kannapolis to the late Henry and Stella Moser Fields. Perry attended Winecoff School where he was recognized for his athleticism. He was a fan favorite while playing American Legion baseball,...

Samuel  J. Thomas

Samuel J. Thomas

Jan 18, 2015

Obituary: Samuel John Thomas, 89, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Universal Healthcare in Concord. He was born December 19, 1925 in Anson County, the son of the late Columbus Claude Thomas and Lessie Taylor Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Thomas. He retired from Cannon Mills as a machinist. He was...

Virgie  Blackwelder Leebrick

Virgie Blackwelder Leebrick

Jan 18, 2015

Obituary: Virgie Blackwelder Leebrick, 85, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. Virgie was born April 9, 1929 in Iredell County, NC a daughter of the late F.O. and Ruth Cannon Blackwelder. She was a member of Blackwelder Park Baptist Church. In early life...

Henry  Otto Schwartz

Henry Otto Schwartz

Jan 18, 2015

Obituary: -- Visitation: -- Service: 2:00 P.M. Sunday January 18, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Interment: --

Mildred  Mcglaughlin Stephens

Mildred Mcglaughlin Stephens

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary: - Mildred McGlaughlin Stephens (Mac), age 87, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2015 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC. She was born April 25, 1927 in Rockingham County, VA, the daughter of the late George Edward McGlaughlin and Sallie Virginia Gibbs McGlaughlin. Mac was a 1948 graduate of Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing, Richmond, VA. Mac was employed...

Louise  Morrow Smith

Louise Morrow Smith

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary: Louise Morrow Smith, age 82, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Big Elm Nursing Center, Kannapolis, NC. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Hampton Philmore Morrow and Winnie Brock Morrow. Louise worked for Fieldcrest-Cannon, Inc. until her retirement in 1991. Louise was an active...

Bettie Head

Bettie Head

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary: Mrs. Bettie Jane Wagner Head, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at her residence. Bettie was born August 26, 1933 in Cooleemee, NC the daughter of the late Albert and Nettie Wagner. Bettie was an outstanding Country and Bluegrass musician winning many awards with her Gibson guitar. She was given a special award by the...

Mildred "Mac" Mcglaughlin Stephens

Mildred "Mac" Mcglaughlin Stephens

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary: - Mildred McGlaughlin Stephens (Mac), age 87, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2015 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC. She was born April 25, 1927 in Rockingham County, VA, the daughter of the late George Edward McGlaughlin and Sallie Virginia Gibbs McGlaughlin. Mac was a 1948 graduate of Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing, Richmond, VA. Mac was employed...

Mary Louise Carpenter Clontz

Mary Louise Carpenter Clontz

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary: Mary Louise Carpenter Clontz, 95 of Concord, NC died at Five Oaks Retirement Center on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Louise was born on Nov. 9, 1919 in Richmond Co., NC the daughter of the late Robert Carpenter and the late Minnie Carter Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William H. Clontz....

Otha  Lee Thomas

Otha Lee Thomas

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary: Otha Lee Rushing Thomas, 83, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Thomas was born August 18, 1931 in Chesterfield County to the late George Rushing and Martha Lee Gulledge Rushing. She worked for Family Dollar for 25 years; was of the Nazarene Faith; but most of all she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Garry  Martin Furr,  Sr.

Garry Martin Furr, Sr.

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary: Garry Martin Furr, Sr., age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the W.G. Hefner V.A. Medical Center, Salisbury, NC after a period declining health. He was born June 4, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Ralph Martin Furr and Addie Clark Furr. Garry was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served...

Kevin  Dagout Pham

Kevin Dagout Pham

Jan 14, 2015

Obituary: Francis Kevin Dagout Pham (Veno), age 18, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at CMC-Main, Charlotte, NC. He was born February 8, 1996 in Guilford County, NC, the son of Claire Phuil Dagout and Dung Hoang Pham. Kevin was a 2014 graduate of A.L. Brown High School where he played in the band. He was a very happy,...

Evelyn  Lefler Whitley

Evelyn Lefler Whitley

Jan 14, 2015

Obituary: Evelyn Lefler Whitley, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Five Oaks Manor where she had resided for the last four months. Prior to that time, she and her husband had lived in Supply, NC for the last twenty-four years. They had lived in Concord prior to that time. She was born January 1, 1933 in...

Johnsie Graham-Earnhardt

Johnsie Graham-Earnhardt

Jan 13, 2015

Obituary: Johnsie Farrington Graham-Earnhardt, 98, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her residence. Johnsie was born April 30, 1916 in Ashe County to John Franklin and Cordelia Osborne Farrington. She worked and retired from Cannon Mills and was of the Presbyterian faith. Johnsie was married to the late D.G. Graham and the late Aaron Earnhardt. Survivors include three daughters,...

Brenda Kelley

Brenda Kelley

Jan 11, 2015

Obituary: Private Visitation: ----- Service: 2:00 PM Sunday January 11, 2015 Memorial Service Charity Baptist Church Interment: Private

Helen  Mccall Davis

Helen Mccall Davis

Jan 11, 2015

Obituary: Helen Florene McCall Drye Davis, 94 of Concord, NC died at Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis on Jan. 11, 2015. Helen was born on Feb. 15, 1920 in Greenville, Co., S.C., the daughter of the late William Alcia McCall and the late Ella Ree Whitt McCall. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

Joe  Wayne Buchanan

Joe Wayne Buchanan

Jan 11, 2015

Obituary: Pending Visitation: 11:00am - 12:00pm Sunday January 11, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 12:00pm Sunday January 11, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: Greenlawn Cemetery China Grove, North Carolina

Thomas  Ray Leebrick

Thomas Ray Leebrick

Jan 10, 2015

Obituary: Thomas Ray Leebrick, 87, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at CMC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord. He had been in declining health but death was unexpected. He was born November 27, 1927 in Lynchburg, Va. son of the late Otis and Ruby Leebrick. Thomas was a member of Blackwelder Park Baptist Church where...