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Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Clyde  Wilson Demby

Clyde Wilson Demby

Jan 8, 2018

Obituary: Clyde Wilson Demby, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home. He was born January 2, 1941 in Chesterfield Co. SC, to the late Woodrow Demby and Maudie Price Elliott. Clyde was the owner of Demby's Used Cars, starting in 1979, he enjoyed being outdoors, especially on the water. He was a loving husband, father,...

Elizabeth  Oleen Johnson

Elizabeth Oleen Johnson

Jan 6, 2018

Obituary: Elizabeth Oleen Johnson, 88, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly at her home on Jan. 6, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens in Charlotte. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the Johnson family. Visitation: at the graveside Service: Graveside Service 1:00 PM Wednesday January 10, 2018 Gethsemane Cemetery Charlotte,...

Willis  C. (Red)  Parrish

Willis C. (Red) Parrish

Jan 6, 2018

Obituary: Willis C. "Red" Parrish, Sr.,80, of Kannapolis went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018 following several years of declining health. Red was born May 4, 1937 in Guilford County, NC a son of the late Spencer Weldon Parrish and Pearl Juanita Parrish Parrish. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Stacie Holshouser, four...

Dixie Owens

Dixie Owens

Jan 5, 2018

Obituary: Dixie Owens, 77, passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2018 at Five Oaks Manor. Born September 23, 1940 in Buffalo, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late Willis Eadley Jones and Anna Mae Williams Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dean Owens on February 5, 2007, and two brothers,...

Suzanne  Elizabeth Storch

Suzanne Elizabeth Storch

Jan 4, 2018

Obituary: Mrs. Suzanne Elizabeth Carter Storch, 49, of Kannapolis passed away on Dec. 31. She was born in Durham on January 13, 1968, the daughter of Marcia and Alvin Carter. She graduated from West Rowan High School in 1986. She received an undergraduate psychology degree in 1990 and a Master's Degree in Public Administration in 1992 from UNC-Charlotte, where she...

Kenneth  Eugene Upright,  Sr

Kenneth Eugene Upright, Sr

Jan 4, 2018

Obituary: Kenneth Eugene Upright, Sr. 78, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his residence, following a period of declining health. Born December 14, 1939 in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late G.T. and Myrtle Marie Sechler Upright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Upright, Frances James and JoAnne...

Shirley  Susan Vellente

Shirley Susan Vellente

Jan 3, 2018

Obituary: Shirley S. Vellente received her angel wings on the afternoon of December 29th 2017. Shirley was born in Farrell, Pennsylvania on July 21st 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Helen Gutowski, husband Frank J. Vellente & nephew, Devin Gutowski. Survivors include her brother Ralph Gutowski (Kim), niece, Nicole Sinclair, daughters Cindy Vellente of Charlotte,...

Phyllis  Freeman Baucom

Phyllis Freeman Baucom

Jan 2, 2018

Obituary: Mrs. Phyllis Olene Freeman , 80, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She had been in declining health. Phyllis was born June 18, 1937 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late William Anderson Freeman and Ella Mae Sims Freeman. She was also...

Randy Crainshaw

Randy Crainshaw

Jan 1, 2018

Obituary: Randy Colen Crainshaw, age 67, passed away on January 1, 2018. He was born September 7, 1950 to the late Allie Mae Graham Crainshaw and Charlie Colen (Bud) Crainshaw in Concord. In 1966 Randy obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 35 at Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis. He also earned 36 Merit Badges, earned the God and...

Calvin  W. Henry

Calvin W. Henry

Jan 1, 2018

Obituary: Calvin W. Henry, age 90, of Kannapolis passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Henry was born October 13, 1927 in Mecklenburg County the son of the late Franklin Bert Henry and Cora Estelle Price Henry. He retired from Winn Dixie. Calvin was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. He loved fishing, taking care of...

Helen  Kay Doyle

Helen Kay Doyle

Jan 1, 2018

Obituary: Helen Kay Shulenberger Doyle, 79, of Charlotte, formerly of China Grove, passed away on Monday, January 1st, 2018, at home with her family. Born in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late John Miller Shulenberger and Minnie Morgan Shulenberger. She was educated in Landis High School and Lenoir Rhyne and worked in virology and microbiology for her...

Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis

Dec 30, 2017

Obituary: Barbara Linnie James Davis, 79, of Kannapolis passed away on December 30, 2017. She was born June 12, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late T.L. James and Lula Carter James. Barbara retired from Cannon Mills after 37 years where she worked in the Accounts Payable Department. After retiring, she worked at Table Supply. She was a...

Grady Black

Grady Black

Dec 30, 2017

Obituary: Grady K. Black, 82 of Harrisburg, passed away December 30, 2017 at CMC-Main. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday January 3, 2018 at Whitley's Annex Chapel with the Rev. Michael Culler officiating; burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Annex Chapel....

Dylan  Wayne Livengood

Dylan Wayne Livengood

Dec 30, 2017

Obituary: Dylan Wayne Livengood "DD", 22, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, December 30, 2017 at CHS-NE. The Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Whitley's Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Scoggins and Rev. Gene Edwards officiating, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday,...

Mary  Alice Bradley

Mary Alice Bradley

Dec 30, 2017

Obituary: ------------- Visitation: 12:00 to 1:00 PM Saturday December 30, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 1:00 PM Saturday December 30, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: Oakwood Cemetery

John Teague

John Teague

Dec 29, 2017

Obituary: Mr John Gaither Teague, Jr. of Kannapolis, NC passed away December 29, 2017 at the age of 95. J.G. (John), was born April 18, 1922 in Valdese, NC. J.G. was the oldest of 16 children born to John Gaither Teague, Sr. and Lela Munday Teague of Granite Falls, NC. J.G. was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. &...

Gladys Puntch

Gladys Puntch

Dec 29, 2017

Obituary: Gladys S. Sipe Puntch, 98, passed away Friday morning, December 29, 2017 at CHS-Northeast Medical Center. Born April 4, 1919 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Flora Goodman Leonard, and the late John L. Sifford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Bert Sipe, her...

Betty Beaver

Betty Beaver

Dec 29, 2017

Obituary: Betty Sue Kerley Beaver Surrounded by her family, Betty Sue Kerley Beaver went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 29, 2017 at First Wesleyan Church with Rev. Scott Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at the Salisbury National Cemetery at a later date. Her...

Lillian  Alice Deal

Lillian Alice Deal

Dec 28, 2017

Obituary: Ms. Lillian Alice Deal died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at her home after a period of declining health. She was born on March 9, 1936, daughter of Carl M. Deal and Annie Graham Deal. Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Boger (Jim) of Salisbury and Rachel Priddy of Winston-Salem, two brothers, Dr. Edmond Deal (Ann) of King, and Ralph...

Brenda  Sue Lowe

Brenda Sue Lowe

Dec 28, 2017

Obituary: Brenda Sue Lowe, 71 of Salisbury passed away, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at her home. She was born May 31, 1946 in Mooresville, NC to the late Ralph Foster and Helen Mae Meachum Foster. Brenda worked for China Grove Textile in her early years, and then worked in retail till her retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

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