Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Sep 13, 2019

“More than anything else, she loved us with all of her heart.” Helen Willene Boggs, our strong loving mother of 87 years, entered her Heavenly home on September 13, 2019. She was born in Cabarrus County on July 11, 1932 to Cypher and Helen (Goodnight) Ferguson. Mom graduated from J.W. Cannon High School in 1950 where she met the...

Sep 13, 2019

Rachel M. Aycock, 92, of Concord, passed away at her home, Friday, September 13, 2019.

She was born August 14, 1927 in Cabarrus Co. to the late William M. Munson and Elizabeth P. Munson.

Rachel retired from Fieldcrest Cannon plant 4. She and her husband were foster parents for over 20 years, and she enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2019

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James H. Dees, 93, previously of Sebring, FL, passed away Wednesday evening, September 11, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born November 5, 1925, in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late William Oscar and May Falton Dees. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stenis Dees,...

Sep 11, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathi Minette (Hendley) Murph. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 6, 2019

Sherry Anderson Campbell, 86, of Kannapolis died Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Sherry was born November 9, 1932 in Horry Co. SC, the daughter of the late Clyde and Costie Anderson. In addition to her parents, Sherry was preceded in death by her brother...

Sep 6, 2019

Sep 5, 2019

Peggy Cannon Daniels Gardner left this Earth to join her Heavenly Father on September 5, 2019 at the age of 90. Peggy was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. Her charm, kindness and sense of humor made her the wonderful person she was.

She was passionate about family, faith, service to God and her community....

Sep 3, 2019

Mary Walton Crook Beaver, 92 of Granite Quarry went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center. She had been seriously ill three weeks.

Mary was born June 8, 1927 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Jacob Franklin Crook and the late Maude Irene Walton Crook....

Sep 2, 2019

Anita Marie Starnes, age 60, of Landis, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2019 after a brief illness. Born on August 10, 1959 in Rowan County, she was daughter of the late James Alton Starnes and Sonjia Sechler Starnes.

Aside from her mother, Anita is survived by a son, Chad Phillips of Burlington; a daughter, Wendy Marie Carpenter;...