Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Bobby P. Shinn
Oct 5, 2017
Obituary: Bobby P. Shinn, 86, of Rockwell, NC died on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast in Concord. Mr. Shinn was born in Dec. 14, 1930 in Cabarrus Co., son of the late Elmer W. and Ruth Lee Elliott Shinn. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife. Betty F. Shinn. Mr....

Jon Dennis Corl
Oct 4, 2017
Obituary: Jon Dennis Corl, 58, passed away Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017 at his home. Born November 15, 1958 in Concord, he was a son of the late Charles Gray Corl and Nellie Allene Hyde Corl. Dennis was a gifted mechanic and had earlier worked for Goodyear. He enjoyed NASCAR and loved his family and friends. He will be greatly...
Pastor Gary Ray Chapman
Oct 2, 2017
Obituary: Pastor Gary Ray Chapman, 72 of Concord, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at CHS-NorthEast surrounded by his family and friends. Pastor Chapman was born on May 4, 1945 in Cabarrus County, the only child of the late Ralph L. Chapman and the late Helen Gilley Chapman. Pastor Chapman graduated from A.L. Brown...
Cathryn F. Cromer
Oct 1, 2017
Obituary: Cathryn Fowler Cromer, 90, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born March 6, 1927 in Franklin County, GA, Cathryn was a daughter of the late Mack and Mayola Haley Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clarence Cromer; a son Joseph "Buddy" Cromer;...
Mildred Kiser
Oct 1, 2017
Obituary: Mildred Elaine Childress Kiser, 80, of Kannapolis passed away on October 1, 2017. She was born April 4, 1937 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late John Lee Childress and Paralee Moon Childress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alexander Kiser. She had formerly worked at Cannon Mills for many years. Mildred loved spending time...

Ruby C. Utley
Sep 30, 2017
Obituary: Ruby Cress Utley, age 92, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House Mrs. Utley was born November 17, 1924 in Mecklenburg County the daughter of the late George B. Cress and Viola Lentz Cress. She was a graduate of Concord High School. Mrs. Utley retired from Cannon Mills in 1989 after 35 years of...

Phillip Graham
Sep 30, 2017
Obituary: Phillip "Phil" Reid Graham, 59, of Landis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte as a result of a motorcycle accident. Phil was born June 12, 1958 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Daniel George and Johnsie Bell Farrington Graham. He was also preceded in death by...
Rayford Eugene Cauble, Sr.
Sep 29, 2017
Obituary: Rayford Eugene Cauble, Sr., 85, of Concord, NC went to be with the Lord Friday, September 29, 2017 at his residence following a period of declining health. Rayford was born January 22, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Franklin Luther Cauble and Sadie Levina Lowder Cauble. He was also preceded in two brothers, Lester Franklin...
Frankie Williams
Sep 28, 2017
Obituary: Frankie Reid "Frank" Williams, 68 of Concord, passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2017, at CHS-University Hospital. He was born March 2, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Lawrence Eugene Williams and Ava Nell Adams Williams. Frank received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UNC Charlotte, Master's of Arts from Appalachian State University & a Doctorate (PhD) of...
Donna Oliver Martin
Sep 26, 2017
Obituary: Donna Oliver Martin, age 44, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her residence. Donna was born July 17, 1973 in Cabarrus County the daughter of the late Johnny Kennedy and Shelveline Spry Dudley. She attended A.L. Brown High School and Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Donna enjoyed spending time with her son, she enjoyed exercise, spending time...
Linda Jean Davis Treece
Sep 24, 2017
Obituary: CONCORD, NC - Linda Jean Davis Treece, 78, of Concord went to her Heavenly home on September 21, 2017 after a battle with dementia. Her family is at peace because Linda had placed her faith and trust in Jesus Christ as her Savior. Linda attended First Baptist Church of Kannapolis. She was born on November 6, 1938 in Concord,...
Madelyne Marie Cook
Sep 24, 2017
Obituary: Madelyne Marie Cook, 22, passed away Sunday evening, September 24, 2017 at CHS-Northeast Medical Center. Born January 6, 1995 in Mooresville, She was a daughter of Michael Anthony Cook and Jacqueline Lynn Steffen Cook. Madelyne was employed at the Smoke Pit in Salisbury, which she greatly enjoyed. A good hearted, joyful and loving young lady, Madelyne never met a...
William Steve Vaughn
Sep 23, 2017
Obituary: William STEVE Vaughn, Sr., 73, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. Steve was born October 9, 1943 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Fred and Lillie Sue Wood Vaughn. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles...
John Hammitt
Sep 23, 2017
Obituary: KANNAPOLIS - John Wayne Hammitt, age 77 of Kannapolis gained his Heavenly reward and was reunited with his Mother Vera, Sisters, Hazel Gentle and Peggy Crowder after many years of declining health on September 18th at Universal Health Care in Concord, John was born January 7, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC. He was the son of Carl and Vera...
Willis Scott Humann
Sep 20, 2017
Obituary: Willis Scott Humann, 71, of Kannapolis passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. He was born September 7, 1946 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Willis and Margaret Hess Humann. He was preceded in death by a son, Brad Humann. Scott was a member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church where he was active in various church activities...
Alice Carolyn James
Sep 20, 2017
Obituary: Alice "Carolyn" James, 79, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Carolyn was born October 26, 1937 in South Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles James and Inez Donnan James. She was a longtime resident of the area. Carolyn had taught at South Rowan High School for many years before retiring. She was a member of...
Dale Bostian
Sep 20, 2017
Obituary: Dale M. Bostian, 68, passed away Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017 at CHS-Northeast Medical Center. Born March 25, 1949 in Mooresville, she a daughter of the late Cecil Noah and Pauline Rogers Stanford. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her son, Keith Bostian, and 2 brothers. Dale graduated from South Rowan High and had retired...
Dorothy Hamilton Taylor
Sep 19, 2017
Obituary: Dorothy Hamilton Taylor, 71, of Rowan County met her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born in McColl, SC on July 3, 1946. Dottie did not start living until she met Joe, a wild-eyed country soul who uprooted their little family to China Grove. Dedicated to provide, she served 30 years in China Grove Textile Mill,...
Lawrence Carl King
Sep 19, 2017
Obituary: Lawrence Carl King, age 56, of Concord passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center Northeast. Mr. King was born March 4, 1961 in Cabarrus County the son of the late Carl Rollan King and Iris Lee Dunlap King. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, racing cars and Big...

Lydia Hernandez Bracero
Sep 18, 2017
Obituary: pending Visitation: 12:00 to 1:00 PM Monday September 18, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 1:00 PM Monday September 18, 2017 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: private