Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Mildred Garrett Nall
Jun 6, 2018
Obituary: Mildred Garrett Nall, 90, of China Grove passed away June 6, 2018. She was born June 9, 1927 in Cherokee County, a daughter of the late Willis and Evelyn Anderson Garrett. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Nall and a granddaughter, Danita Dee Powell Litaker. Mildred was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church. The...

Robert Houser
Jun 5, 2018
Obituary: Robert Lee "Tankerman" Houser, Sr., 76, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at CHS-Northeast Medical Center in Concord. Born November 16, 1941 in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late James Marshall David Houser and Maude Bivens Houser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Jeanette Houser; sisters, Linda Plummer and Sarah Petty;...
Anthony Eugene Yerton
Jun 5, 2018
Obituary: Anthony Eugene "Tony" Yerton, 56, of Concord died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 12 at Pitts School Rd. Baptist Church, with Rev. B. Scott Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at...
Hazel Therrell Beaver
Jun 5, 2018
Obituary: Hazel Therrell Beaver, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Universal Health Care in Concord. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday June 8, 2018 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brad Hargett officiating burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:00 PM Friday prior to...
Michael Owens
Jun 4, 2018
Obituary: Michael Thomas Owens, 69, of Salisbury passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at CHS NorthEast after a very long battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Mike was born November 27, 1948 in Cabarrus County, to the late James Louie Owens and Margaret Thomas Owens. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lesa Bishop-Furr and a brother, William Owens. Mike...
Franklin Frank Deaton
Jun 3, 2018
Obituary: Franklin Deaton, known to friends as "Frank", was born in Erwin TN, on July 25, 1933 and passed away in Concord, on June 3, 2018 at the age of 84. Frank leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Peggy, and his children, Angela (Todd) Meltzner and Steven (Ashlie) Deaton. He will also be missed by his four grandchildren,...
Kathleen Wagner
Jun 2, 2018
Obituary: Pending Visitation: ---- Service: 12:00 PM Saturday June 2, 2018 Memorial Service Living Word Church Interment: 2:00 PM Saturday June 2, 2018 Carolina Memorial Park
Jane Morgan Jones
Jun 1, 2018
Obituary: Jane Morgan Jones, 82, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at Avante of Concord. Born September 2, 1935 in Stanly County, she was a daughter of the late Craig Columbus Morgan and Betty M. Morgan Bost. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Drayton "Pete" Bost and her first husband, Coy Coleman...
James Alex Kerley
May 31, 2018
Obituary: James "Jim" Alex Kerley, 68 of Gold Hill, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence following a period of declining health. James was born June 26, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late James Lawson and Virginia Basinger Kerley. He was also preceded in death by...
Mary Virginia Dwiggins
May 30, 2018
Obituary: Mary Virginia Christy Dwiggins of Kannapolis died peacefully at home on May 30, 2018 after a long illness. Mary was born on March 24, 1930. She was the daughter of Henry Lewis Christy and Thelma Annie Proffitt Christy. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by two brothers, Paul E. Christy and Henry Cornelius Christy. She leaves her...
Jeremy Cramer Kilpatrick
May 29, 2018
Obituary: Jeremy Cramer Kilpatrick, 32, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2018. His funeral will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 29 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Rabon and Pastor Ben Creed officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home from...
Robert Dale Smith
May 29, 2018
Obituary: Robert Dale Smith, 87, of Concord died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 2, at Gilwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. Nathan Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends at the church, the hour...
Merle Dendy Sloan
May 29, 2018
Obituary: Merle Dendy Sloan, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on May 29, 2018 at her home. She was born May 10, 1930 in Cuthbert, Georgia, a daughter of the late William Steiner Dendy and Ethel Atwood Dendy. She was preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Earl D. Sloan, Sr., brother, Thomas G. Dendy and sister, Joyce Dendy Lowery....
Samuel Green
May 28, 2018
Obituary: Samuel (Sammy) Sidney Green, Jr., 55, of Kannapolis passed away on May 28, 2018 at the Tucker Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 25, 1963 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Samuel Green Sr. and Betty Parnell Green. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Green in...
Karen B. Owle
May 25, 2018
Obituary: Karen Owle Karen's life was about three things; God, her Daughter, and her puppies. She could recite at request, many scriptures from the Bible, listened to Preachers at any opportunity she could, often times falling asleep with a sermon on in the background. Although very private and reserved, Karen had many people who loved her and plenty of friends....
Michael Lee Porter
May 24, 2018
Obituary: Michael Lee Porter, 58, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2018 in Richburg, SC, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born November 11, 1959 in Myrtle Beach, SC, Michael was a son of the late Charlie and Geraldine Collom Porter. Michael had received associate degrees in business and HVAC from Rowan Cabarrus Community College. He had retired, due...
James Hugh Meadows
May 24, 2018
Obituary: James Hugh "Jim" Meadows, 78, of Kannapolis, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at CHS-NE, after a brief illness. A memorial service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, May 27 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Futterer officiating. His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday...
Rosa Lee Wensil
May 23, 2018
Obituary: Rosa Lee Wensil, 72, of China Grove, passed away, May 23, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center-North East. She was born October 29, 1945 in Gaston Co. to the late Archie Menius and Houlcie Melissa Menius. Rosa Lee was a graduate of South Rowan High School; she enjoyed traveling and people, and also enjoyed working many years in the family...
Shirley Stottman
May 23, 2018
Obituary: Shirley Louise Fowler Stottman, 83, of Mooresville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at CHC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a short illness. Shirley was born May 11, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Sandy Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Pearson Fowler. She was also preceded in death by four sisters; Mary...
Michael Wingler
May 22, 2018
Obituary: Michael Eugene Wingler, 55, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was born August 12, 1962 in Cabarrus County, a son of Leonard and Sharon Wingler. Mike had retired due to disability where he had worked at Cone Mills and Pactive, Inc. He loved playing the guitar and love to go fishing. Mike was a loving son,...