Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Rev. Howard D. Torrence

Rev. Howard D. Torrence

Feb 21, 2013

Obituary: Rev. Howard D. Torrence "Well done thou good and faithful servant." Surrounded by his family at the Gordon Hospice House of Statesville, NC, Rev. Howard D. Torrence, 83, heard his Savior's call to come home as the sun began to set on Monday afternoon, February 18, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, James Torrence, Lucy and John Isenhour,...

Oscar  Ray Christy

Oscar Ray Christy

Feb 21, 2013

Obituary: Oscar Ray Christy, 81, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House following a short illness. He was born December 7, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Walter Elmore Christy and Roxie Lee Arthurs Christy. He was a member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church. Oscar was employed by Cannon Mills for twenty...

Martha "Sue" Lipe Litaker

Martha "Sue" Lipe Litaker

Feb 20, 2013

Obituary: Martha "Sue" Lipe Litaker, 78, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. She was born December 18, 1934 in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Jason and Margaret Lipe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Spencer Litaker, a daughter, Linda Diane Litaker and a brother, James...

Angela  Dianne Blackwell

Angela Dianne Blackwell

Feb 20, 2013

Obituary: Angela Diane Blackwell, 45 of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at CMC-Northeast. Her death was unexpected. Angela was born August 29, 1967 in Cumberland County, NC the daughter of Howard Franklin Cranford and Mary Beth Hendrick King. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 25, 2013 at St. Johns United Church of Christ...

Joe  Ervin Hyde

Joe Ervin Hyde

Feb 18, 2013

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- His loving Saviour welcomed Joe Ervin Hyde, age 91, into His arms Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He had lived at Big Elm Retirement Center, Kannapolis, NC for the past five years. He was able to spend Valentine's Day in Heaven with his wife, Fay Gray Hyde. Survivors include his two daughters, Jody Redmond & husband, Steve; and...

Kinsley  Catherine Fields

Kinsley Catherine Fields

Feb 18, 2013

Obituary: Infant Kinsley Catherine Fields passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at CMC Northeast Medical Center. She was born February 18, 2013 to Tony and Sara Carroll Fields. Kinsley will be remembered as a special little gift from God. Survivors include her parents; two brothers, Brayden Fields and Preston Fields. Paternal grandparents, Ricky and Vickie Fields of Salisbury; maternal great-grandparents,...

Dorothy Harrington

Dorothy Harrington

Feb 17, 2013

Obituary: Pending Visitation: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday February 17, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Service: 3:00pm Sunday February 17, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Interment: Pending

Patsy Ruth Carter Staley

Patsy Ruth Carter Staley

Feb 17, 2013

Obituary: Salisbury, NC- Patsy Ruth Carter Staley, age 82, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after a period of declining health. She was born August 2, 1930 in Orange County, NC, the daughter of late Lawrence Thomas Carter and Odell Ward Carter. Patsy was a 1948 graduate of E.M. Holt High School, Alamance County, NC....

Evelyn  Goble Cline

Evelyn Goble Cline

Feb 14, 2013

Obituary: Evelyn Goble Cline, age 81, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Abbotts Creek Center, Lexington, NC after a period of declining health. She was born September 24, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Ransome David Goble and Nell Simpson Goble. Evelyn was a 1950 graduate of J.W. Cannon High School, Kannapolis, NC. Although a homemaker...

Denise  Sutherland Harrington

Denise Sutherland Harrington

Feb 14, 2013

Obituary: Dorothy Denise Sutherland Harrington, 49, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at CMC Northeast Medical Center in Concord, NC. Denise was born May 21, 1963 in Iredell County to the late Frank and Linda Sutherland. Denise was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, James Harrington; a son, Michael Christopher Harrington of Concord; two grandchildren, Alexis...

Sheila Sherrill

Sheila Sherrill

Feb 12, 2013

Obituary: Shelia Basinger Sherrill- 08/15/1952 - 02/12/2013 Shelia passed on at home while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 12th. She is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, John C. Sherrill; her three sons; Matt Sherrill, Brad Sherrill & wife Laura, and Daniel Sherrill & wife Elizabeth; two grandsons, Sandon Sherrill and Alexander Sherrill and her...

Irma Rosario

Irma Rosario

Feb 11, 2013

Obituary: Irma Caban Rosario, 84, of Kannapolis and formerly of the Bronx, NY, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Big Elm Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health. She was born February 18, 1928 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Bartolo and Filomena Rivera Caban. She was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic...

Janie Margaret Stancil Roberts

Janie Margaret Stancil Roberts

Feb 10, 2013

Obituary: Janie Margaret Stancil Roberts,85, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Morningside Assisted Living, Concord following a period of declining health. She was born March 2, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Sim Caldwell Stancil and Ruth Hartsell Stancil. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where...

Carole  Joyce Oliver

Carole Joyce Oliver

Feb 10, 2013

Obituary: Carole Joyce Coan Oliver, 77 of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her residence. Her death follows a period of declining health. Mrs. Oliver was born on January 10, 1936 in Cabarrus County a daughter of the late Thomas Guy and Viola Estaline King Coan. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a...

Joel  Gwen Howard

Joel Gwen Howard

Feb 10, 2013

Obituary: Joel Gwen Howard, 70, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at his residence. His death follows a period of declining health. Mr. Howard was born on November 6, 1942 in Iredell County, the son of the late Gray and Sarah Vanpelt Howard. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a step-son, Steven...

Stacey  Lynn Mullis

Stacey Lynn Mullis

Feb 10, 2013

Obituary: Stacey Lynn Mullis, 52, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Laurels of Salisbury. Stacey was born November 14, 1960 in Alexander County to the Grady Cole Mullis and Lucille Baity. He was in the U.S. Air Force and he got promoted to Sargent in 1984; he worked from Dyn Corp; and in later years worked for G&S Metal...

Claud Howell

Claud Howell

Feb 9, 2013

Obituary: Pending Visitation: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturday February 9, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Service: 2:30pm, Saturday February 9, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Interment: Carolina Memorial Park

Jerlene Alexander

Jerlene Alexander

Feb 9, 2013

Obituary: Audrey Jerlene Lear Alexander, 84, of Landis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from her home after a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 PM Saturday, February 9 with Rev. Mark Liner (nephew) officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The...

Dorothy "Dot" Mccoy Critz

Dorothy "Dot" Mccoy Critz

Feb 8, 2013

Obituary: Dorothy McCoy "Dot" Critz, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born June 2, 1924 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Sank Sam "S.S." McCoy and Jennie Howard McCoy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gaither Critz on Sept. 20, 1973 whom she married in 1945. She was a...

Luther  Earl Hatley

Luther Earl Hatley

Feb 7, 2013

Obituary: Luther Earl Hatley, 84, passed away Thursday, February 07, 2013 at the Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House. Mr. Hatley was born February 20, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late James Luther Hatley and Elona Scott Hatley. Earl was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church; was retired from the U.S. Kannapolis Post Office; and he was a...