Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 3, 2019

James LARRY Stroup, 71, of Kannapolis went to be the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Atrium Health, Cabarrus following a short illness.

Larry was born December 27, 1947 in DeKalb County, Ga. a son of the late James Arthur and Martha Lee Whitley Stroup. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Starnes...

Oct 3, 2019

Earnesteene Ann Griffin Hill, 71, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1948 to the late Mark Edward Griffin and Evelyn Byrum Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Hill. Earnesteene was a long-time member of Midway United Methodist...

Oct 2, 2019

Lexington-

Peggy Jean Griffith Drye, 85, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019, at Lexington Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Born January 25, 1934 in Davie County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Wilson Griffith and Elsie Muriel Hellard Griffith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 30, 2019

Kannapolis-

Rose McLeod Funderburke,71, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, September 30, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born August 27, 1948 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Rose was a daughter of the late William and Nellie Victoria Bishop McLeod.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Victoria Funderburke; 2 sisters...

Sep 29, 2019

Samuel “Sam” W. Pressley, 90, of Landis passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born September 25, 1929 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Bruce and Elizabeth Pressley. He was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters.

Sam spent 5 years in the US Navy from 1946-51. Two years at the Naval...

Sep 29, 2019

Laurel Dell McGuire, 41, of China Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Laurel was born in Cabarrus County on January 15, 1978. She was a 1999 graduate of South Rowan High School. Laurel loved taking trips with her family to the NC Asheboro Zoo. It was her favorite place in the world. Those left to cherish her...

Sep 28, 2019

Lynne Doris Bisbee Tiefenauer Mercier, 70, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Atrium Health, Concord. Born November 20, 1948 in Brockton, MA, she is the daughter of the late William Edward and Sarah Edith Blumberg Bisbee.

Lynne is survived by her daughter Michelle Richards and husband Tony of Cave Creek, AZ and her...

Sep 27, 2019

Raymond (Ray) Howard Troutman Jr., 61, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Statesville.

Born July 26, 1958 to R. Howard Troutman and the late Myrtle Brawley Troutman, Ray was the kind of happy spirit that you always remember.  He had many friends and family and loved them all. ...

Sep 27, 2019

Billy Ray Whitlow, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mooresville, NC on December 19, 1946 to the late Ray and Faye Whitlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Whitlow and a step-son, David Parson. Billy...

Sep 25, 2019

Martha Crisco Pless, 71, of China Grove, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at The Tucker Hospice House.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 30, 2019 at Whitley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. R.J. Beaver Hammond officiating, burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held from 4:00...

Sep 24, 2019

Paulette Baynard Holloway, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born on May 16, 1951 in Rutherford County, she was daughter of the late Rev. Paul L. Baynard and Annie Stewart Baynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lewis Baynard, Hicks Baynard, and Betty Lou...

Sep 24, 2019

Bobby G. Brown,80, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his residence. Bobby was born August 15, 1939 in Madison County, Ga.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 27, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church, Kannapolis conducted by Pastor James Pauley. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at...

Sep 23, 2019

Patricia Ann Pittman, age 71, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 23, 2019 at CMC Northeast. Born on December 9, 1947 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna Fortner Hardin.

Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Donna Pittman. Patricia is survived by her husband, Roy...

Sep 22, 2019

Kannapolis-

Jackie Colene Rogers Martin, 96, passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2019, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief period of declining health.

Jackie was born September 3, 1923 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late Joe and Lillie Mae Wilhelm Rogers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sep 20, 2019

On Friday, September 20, 2019, Eric Lawrence Willis of Mooresville NC passed away at the age of 54. Eric was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and served 28 years as a firefighter in Statesville NC. Eric was a loving husband and father of two sons. He was a warm, kind, beautiful, compassionate, and generous and loved...

Sep 20, 2019

Deborah Jean Tinsley, 67, of China Grove died September 20, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville after a period of declining health.

A funeral to celebrate Deborah’s life will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 24 at Bethel Wesleyan Church with Rev. Joe Harding officiating. Her family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 to...

Sep 19, 2019

David Lane Stanley, 61, of Concord, formerly of San Antonio TX, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 19, 2019.

A memorial service to celebrate David’s life will be held at 6 PM Monday, September 23 at Sharon Baptist Church, 2628 Shady Lane Concord, NC 28027, with Rev. Dr. James Strickland officiating. His family will receive friends at the church...

Sep 17, 2019

Christine Dellinger, 86, of Kannapolis, N.C. passed away Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at Hospice of Cabarrus county. She was the daughter of the late Harmon Teal and the late Bertha Chavis Teal of Kannapolis. Christine worked for Cannon Mills and then she retired from The Children’s Center where she worked for 25 years.

Christine is survived by...

Sep 15, 2019

Louise Walker Gunner, 93, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 while at Best of Care in Kannapolis after 6 years declining health.

There will be a graveside service held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 18 at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to...

Sep 15, 2019

Rev. Herman Charles Absher, 82 of Rockwell went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. He was born January 6, 1937 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late William Alfred Absher and Bessie Teague Absher.

He graduated from Landis High School, Garner...