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Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Helen  Moss Coone

Helen Moss Coone

Apr 24, 2019

Obituary: Helen Moss Coone, 70, of Mooresville died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home after battling early onset dementia for over 11 years. Services will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday, April 27 at Whitley's Funeral Chapel with her nephew, Rev. Derrick Adcock, officiating. Burial will follow at Kannapolis Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home...

Scott  Lamar Brown

Scott Lamar Brown

Apr 22, 2019

Obituary: Kannapolis- Scott Lamar Brown, 50, passed away Monday afternoon, April 22, 2019, at CHS-Main Hospital in Charlotte, following a brief illness. Born September 4, 1968, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of Shelby Jean Lambert Brown and the late Melvin Lee Brown. Scott was a graduate of A.L. Brown High and had earned an associate degree in machining....

Taska  Sikes Smith

Taska Sikes Smith

Apr 21, 2019

Obituary: Taska Sikes Smith , 76, of Mooresville, formerly of Kannapolis, died Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Genesis Healthcare in Mooresville, surrounded by family after a period of declining health. A funeral service to celebrate Taska's life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 26th at Whitley's Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family...

Thomas  Carl Funderburk

Thomas Carl Funderburk

Apr 20, 2019

Obituary: Mr. Thomas Carl Funderburk, 72, of Kernersville, formerly of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem following a period of declining health. Thomas was born May 19, 1946 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Carl Brastian Funderburk and Kathleen Karriker Funderburk. Also...

Harold W. Morefield,  Sr.

Harold W. Morefield, Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

Obituary: Harold W. Morefield, Sr., 91, of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2019; one day prior to his 92nd birthday. What a glorious birthday he celebrated with Jesus! Harold was born April 19, 1927 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Bertie Webster and Enza Vera Fultz Morefield. He was...

Donald Paul

Donald Paul

Apr 18, 2019

Obituary: Concord- Donald Howard Paul, 80, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House. Donald was born October 9, 1938, in Corry, PA, living most of his life in Essex Junction, VT. He had honorably served his country with the US Air Force. Mr. Paul retired from trucking, having driven for Abelove Linen, Millbrook Bread and Drakes...

Howard  Lewis Godfrey

Howard Lewis Godfrey

Apr 17, 2019

Obituary: Howard Lewis Godfrey, 95, of Kannapolis died April 17, 2019 at Tucker hospice house after a brief illness. Graveside services will be Monday, April 22 at 2 P.M. at Carolina Memorial Park with the Reverend David Troutman and the Reverend Jason Barber officiating. Howard was born April 16, 1924 in Mecklenburg County to Lewis Claude and Nettie McManus Godfrey....

Joan Henrickson

Joan Henrickson

Apr 14, 2019

Obituary: Joan Ethel Trevelyan Henrickson, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley NC. She was born December 8, 1924 in England to the late Samuel William Trevelyan, and Evelyn Winifred Bryant Trevelyan. Joan attended the Royal Masonic School for Girls. In 1942 while working to support the war effort, she met...

Earl  Henderson Pethel,  Jr.

Earl Henderson Pethel, Jr.

Apr 14, 2019

Obituary: Kannapolis- Earl Henderson Pethel, Jr., 65, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House, following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Earl was born June 18, 1953, in Cabarrus County, a son of Virginia Luke Pethel and the late Earl Henderson Pethel, Sr. Earl walked to McKnight Elementary School, attended Cannon Junior High and A.L. Brown High...

Patricia James

Patricia James

Apr 14, 2019

Obituary: Patricia (Pat) Ann Deese James, 80, of Kannapolis passed away April 14, 2019 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born December 2, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Henry and Esther Reynolds Deese. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Neal James. Pat was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School Class of...

Delmis  Voughn Thomas

Delmis Voughn Thomas

Apr 11, 2019

Obituary: Delmis "Del" Voughn Thomas, 66, of China Grove died unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Thomas' life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 19 at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. James Pauley officiating. A time fellowship with the family will be held at the church's family life center after...

Peggy Ann Snider Leonard

Peggy Ann Snider Leonard

Apr 9, 2019

Obituary: Peggy Ann Snider Leonard, 70, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Atrium Health - NorthEast from injuries resulting from a car accident. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 27 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Ms. Judy Cochran officiating. Family will visit with friends after the service. Peggy was born June...

Brandon  A. Akers

Brandon A. Akers

Apr 9, 2019

Obituary: Brandon Akers, 25, of Wilmington passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2019. Visitation will be held at 12:30 - 2:00 PM with the funeral service following directly after at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel. Brandon was born November 30, 1993 in Mecklenburg County. He resided with his Parents Robin and Phillip Funderburk Jr. in...

Patricia Connell

Patricia Connell

Apr 9, 2019

Obituary: Patricia "Pat" Greene Connell, 79, of Landis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born November 21, 1939 in Rowan County, daughter of the late Charles Howard Greene and Carrie Austin Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...

Charles Sechler

Charles Sechler

Apr 8, 2019

Obituary: Charles Herman "Buddy" Sechler, 94 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence. Death was unexpected. Buddy was born June 3, 1924 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late James Wertz Sechler and Carrie Combs Sechler. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death...

Johnsie  Winecoff Brown

Johnsie Winecoff Brown

Apr 7, 2019

Obituary: Salisbury- Johnsie Winecoff Brown, 94, passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2019, at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, where she had been a long time resident. Born November 18, 1924 in Kannapolis, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Heilig Winecoff and Vivian Hurlocker Winecoff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Arthur  Clement Reinders

Arthur Clement Reinders

Apr 6, 2019

Obituary: Arthur Clement (Art) Reinders, 79, of Davidson passed away April 6, 2019 surrounded by his family, at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born December 26, 1939 in Elyria, Ohio, a son of the late Clement H. and Norma Yates Reinders. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Mincey Reinders, brother, Russell and sister, Nancie. Art...

Johnnie  W. Harrell,  Jr.

Johnnie W. Harrell, Jr.

Apr 5, 2019

Obituary: Johnnie William Harrell Jr., 84, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at home following a period of declining health. He was born January 16, 1935, in Cabarrus County to the late John W. Harrell Sr. and late Maud Ray Harrell. In addition to his parents was preceded in death by his Sister, Mary Harrell Cline. Mr. Harrell...

Harold Whitley

Harold Whitley

Apr 4, 2019

Obituary: --------- Visitation: ------- Service: Graveside Service 2:00 PM Thursday April 4, 2019 Oakwood Cemetery Concord, NC Interment: Oakwood Cemetery

Donald  Bruce Jenkins

Donald Bruce Jenkins

Apr 3, 2019

Obituary: Donald Bruce "Smiley" Jenkins, 72, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health. Donald was born February 16, 1947 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late John McCoy Jenkins and Bertha Jewett Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and...

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