Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Gracey H. Mcintrye
Nov 24, 2016
Obituary: Mrs. Gracey H. McIntyre, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Transitional Healthcare. She was born August 12, 1922 in Chesterfield, SC to the late Ellet Williams and Jessie and Mary Tarlton Grooms. Gracey loved fishing, loved children and cared for many children throughout her lifetime, she also loved spending time with her family. She was...
Janette Cauble Seymour
Nov 23, 2016
Obituary: Janette Cauble Seymour, 89, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health. She was born July 12, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Jacob Monroe Cauble and Esther Gertrude Brady Cauble. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Olin Miles
Nov 23, 2016
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Olin W. Miles, 80, of Kannapolis went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2016. How beautiful Heaven must be. Born July 15, 1936 in Chesterfield County, SC, he was the son of the late Dewey L. Miles and Angie Tucker Miles. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Jordan. The Miles...
Billie Brown Kizziah
Nov 23, 2016
Obituary: Billie Rebecca Brown Kizziah, 89, passed away Wednesday evening, November 23, 2016 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born November 15, 1927 in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late John Boyden Brown and Bessie Mae Schenck Brown. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence Kizziah, a son Alvin Kizziah, brothers Boyden...
Steven Murray
Nov 23, 2016
Obituary: KANNAPOLIS - Steven Dallas Murray, 64, of Florida Avenue, died Wednesday, November 23, after a period of declining health. A lifelong native of Kannapolis, he steadfastly lived life on his own terms, with his own clock, and with a will and independence unmatched by those around him. Known as "Cricket" to his oldest friends, he lived his entire life...
Wallace Hinnant, Jr.
Nov 22, 2016
Obituary: China Grove-Wallace Powell "Bud" Hinnant, Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home. Bud was born July 26, 1959 in Ridgeway,SC, the son of the late Wallace Powell Hinnant Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Gulledge Hinnant. Bud loved all of his family, including his "adopted childen". He was a member of the Lions Club and enjoyed...
Ruth Weddington
Nov 20, 2016
Obituary: Ruth Stirewalt Weddington, 73, passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House. Born January 31, 1943 in Cabarrus County, Ruth was a daughter of the late Maulice and Annie Mae Blackwelder Stirewalt. In addition to her parents, those preceding her in death include her husband, William L. Weddington and four brothers. Ruth graduated from Winecoff High...
Christine Purser Almond
Nov 17, 2016
Obituary: Christine Purser Almond, 96, of Concord passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Five Oaks Manor following an illness of one month. Christine was born July 29, 1920 in Union County, NC a daughter of the late Silas Lester and Luda Long Purser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Almond, five brothers; Lee, Hoyt,...
Priscella Goodman
Nov 16, 2016
Obituary: Mrs. Priscilla Goodman of Kannapolis passed away November 16, 2016 after an extended illness. She was born March 2, 1935 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Nathan Henry James and Cassie Adams James. Priscilla enjoyed her work at Linn-Corriher Mill as a supervisor, but most of all she enjoyed her flowers and being with her family. She was preceded...
Myrtie Reynolds
Nov 16, 2016
Obituary: pending Visitation: None Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday November 16, 2016 Carolina Memorial Park Interment: Carolina Memorial Park
Leila Kemp
Nov 15, 2016
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Leila Mae Sweat Kemp, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Brian Center, Concord, NC where she had lived the past two years. She was born December 20, 1923 in Marion County, SC, the daughter of the late Walter Sweat and Martha Berry Sweat. Leila was employed with the former...
Roy William Howard
Nov 13, 2016
Obituary: Roy William Howard, 87, of Landis passed away on November 13, 2016. He was born March 31, 1929 in Cobb County, Georgia, a son of the late Clarence Paul Howard and Nellie Pruitt Howard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Blondie Holbrook Howard, brothers, Carl and Clay Howard, sisters, Martha Anderson and Sarah Frey....
Louise Hooper Tate
Nov 13, 2016
Obituary: Louise Hooper Tate, 86, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born April 16, 1930 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Rev. Lock Millard Hooper and Maggie Marie Lunsford Hooper. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Monroe Tate, sisters, Hazel Brotherton, Mary Hall, brothers,...
Mary Adams
Nov 12, 2016
Obituary: Mary Lawing Adams, 76, of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born November 27, 1939 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Ray and Ida Mae Goodnight Lawing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Thomas Harrison
Nov 12, 2016
Obituary: Thomas Edison Harrison, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016 with his beloved wife and daughters by his side. He was born October 15, 1931 in Wake County, NC to the late Annie Frances Lowery and Onnis Hugh Harrison Sr. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family. Thomas...
Max William Haynes
Nov 12, 2016
Obituary: Max William Haynes, age 80, of China Grove died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a period of declining health. A funeral to celebrate his life will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home at 1:30 PM Monday, November 14 with Rev. John Melton officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. His family will...
Carlos Moore
Nov 10, 2016
Obituary: Carlos Joe Moore, 73, passed away into eternal life with God and Jesus Christ on November 10, 2016. He died surrounded by family and friends. He fought a 2 year battle with cancer and his health rapidly declined over the last week. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 13, 2016 At Trinity United Methodist Church,...
Infant Joshua Simmons
Nov 10, 2016
Obituary: China Grove, NC Joshua Lawrence Simmons, 8 days old, infant son of James and Julie Simmons died November 10, 2016. Funeral is 1:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at Whitley's Chapel. Visitation is 1 hour prior. Visitation: 12:00 to 1:00 PM Tuesday November 15, 2016 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 1:00 PM Tuesday November 15, 2016 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel...
Robert Hamilton
Nov 9, 2016
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Robert Jackson Hamilton, Jr., 65, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was born March 12, 1951 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Marion and Phyllis Poteat Hamilton. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hamilton. Visitation: private Service: private Interment:...
Myrtle Whitehead
Nov 9, 2016
Obituary: Myrtle Farrell Whitehead, 88, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at CHC-Northeast Medical Center. She had been in declining health but death was unexpected. Myrtle was born September 25, 1928 in Chatham Co. NC, a daughter of the late Roscoe Middleton Farrell and Myrtle Angie Johnson Farrell. In addition to her parents...