Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Mary Clay
Aug 2, 2016
Obituary: Mary Ann Robinson Clay, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Brian Center, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. She was born August 12, 1953 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Bennie Leeroy Robinson and Lillie Elnita Ammons Robinson. Mary was employed for many years as a caregiver for Cabarrus Home...
Lewis Fisher
Aug 1, 2016
Obituary: Lewis Edward Fisher, 72, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2016. "Ed" was born April 19, 1944 in Charlotte, NC, the son of Locke Craig Fisher and Edith Pauline Chapman Fisher. After a tour of duty in Vietnam serving with the US Air Force, he returned home and married Pauline Weatherly and became a father...
Louise Little Mcquay
Aug 1, 2016
Obituary: The world lost one of its most creative children on Friday, July 29, 2016 when Louise Little McQuay peacefully passed away at the Tucker Hospice House, with her daughter Terry by her side. For 87 years, those fortunate enough to cross her path saw their lives enriched by her infectious smile, sharp wit, and her devoted friendship. Louise was...
Laura Cathy Demarcus
Jul 31, 2016
Obituary: Laura Cathy DeMarcus, age 55, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System-NorthEast, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. She was born January 20, 1961 in Iredell County, NC, the daughter of the late Marvin Eugene DeMarcus and Gladys Catherine Furr DeMarcus. Cathy was employed working in the cotton mill industry for many years...
Dennis Ray Speagle
Jul 31, 2016
Obituary: Dennis Ray Speagle, 68, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at CMC- NE. He was born November 30, 1947 in Concord to the late Frank and Beulah Leigh Speagle. Memorial service will be held 3PM, Friday, Aug. 5 at St. James Lutheran Church Concord, with the Rev. Tony Bradshaw officiating, receiving of friends will follow after the...
Joyce Smith
Jul 30, 2016
Obituary: Mrs. Joyce Ann Dowell Smith, 80, of Monroe and formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Brookdale Monroe Square in Monroe following short illness. Joyce was born June 17, 1936 in Union County, a daughter of the late Dock and Dollie Dyson Dowell. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was...
Valerie S. Correll
Jul 30, 2016
Obituary: Landis- Valerie Sowers Correll passed away on July 30, 2016 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Correll was born August 16, 1924 to Rufus Sowers and Vernie Beaver Sowers. She retired in 1986 after 33 years of service with Concord Telephone Company as an operator. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children,...
Mark Anthony Robinette
Jul 29, 2016
Obituary: Mark Anthony Robinette, 54, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House. Born April 30, 1962 in Cabarrus County, Mark was the son of Jewell Biggers Robinette of Kannapolis and the late William Edward Robinette. In addition to his father, preceding him in death were his grandparents Wade and Mary Lee Biggers, and John and...
Frank Everette Foil
Jul 29, 2016
Obituary: Frank Everette Foil, age 92, of Kannapolis died Friday, July 29, 2016 at Big Elm Nursing Center, after a period of declining health. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, August 1 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frederick Guy officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. The family will...
Patricia James Cline
Jul 25, 2016
Obituary: Patricia James Cline, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, July 25, 2016 after a period of declining health. She was born February 7, 1941 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Edgar Brewer James and Dorothy Louise Shoemaker James. Pat was retired from the Rowan County Schools System after twenty-five...

Maywood Lawrence Todd, Sr.
Jul 24, 2016
Obituary: Mr. Maywood Lawrence Todd, Sr. 73, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at CHC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord. Death was unexpected. He was born July 19, 1943 in Chesapeake, Va. a son of the late Norman Lee Todd, Sr. and the late Gladys Parker Todd. Mr. Todd was a veteran of the US...
Lawrence Todd Sr.
Jul 24, 2016
Obituary: Mr. Maywood Lawrence Todd, Sr. 73, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at CHC-Northeast Medical Center, Concord. Death was unexpected. He was born July 19, 1943 in Chesapeake, Va. a son of the late Norman Lee Todd, Sr. and the late Gladys Parker Todd. Mr. Todd was a veteran of the US...
Judy Webster
Jul 23, 2016
Obituary: Judy Webster, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at CMC-North East. She was born July 30, 1940 in Rowan Co. She was a member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church. Judy worked in plant 1 in the supply room at Fieldcrest Cannon mill until she retired in 2003. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren. Her...
Jeremy Adam Childress
Jul 22, 2016
Obituary: Jeremy Adam Childress, 35, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2016 at his residence. Born March 14, 1981 in Concord, Jeremy was the son of Danny and Robin Baynard Childress. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Hicks and Doris Baynard. A 1999 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Jeremy furthered his education by receiving a Bachelor's...
Ralph Franklin Butler, Jr.
Jul 21, 2016
Obituary: Ralph Franklin "Junior" Butler, Jr., 56, of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center from work related injuries. His funeral will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 25 at Unity United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Whittington and Rev. Carl Settle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family...
James L. Odell, Sr.
Jul 20, 2016
Obituary: James L. Odell, Sr., age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC. He was born March 18, 1928 in Rowan County, NC, the son of the late Walter C. Odell, Sr. and Lizzie Ritchie Odell. He was a 1945 graduate of the former J.W. Cannon High School. James was vice-president of the...
Benjamin Jason Bird
Jul 19, 2016
Obituary: Benjamin Jason (B.J.) Bird, 33, passed away on July 19, 2016. He was born September 9, 1982 in Mercer County, West Virginia, the son of Cassy Mabe and the late Ben A. Bird. B.J. loved his animals, especially his dog, Maggie that preceded him in death. He liked to camp, fish and being with his friends. Funeral services will...
Chloie Bass
Jul 18, 2016
Obituary: Chloie Lee Miller Bass, 90, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Genesis Healthcare, following a period of declining health. Chloie was born June 4, 1926 in West Jefferson, N.C., a daughter of the late Dan and Letha Viola Dillard Miller. In 1988, Mrs. Bass retired from Cannon Mills after many years of dedicated service. A loving and devoted...
William Pethel
Jul 17, 2016
Obituary: CSM William F. Pethel, USA (RET) born March 4, 1932, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 17, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, July 24, at 4pm at Whitley's Event Center, adjacent to Whitley's Funeral Home, 1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083. A graveside service...
Jennifer Michelle Sullivan
Jul 16, 2016
Obituary: Jennifer Michelle Sullivan, age 34, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 20 at North Kannapolis Baptist Church. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jennifer's name may be made to "Catering to cats and dogs", C2CND, P.O. Box 123, Cornelius, NC...