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Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Charles  Monroe Dixon

Charles Monroe Dixon

May 8, 2016

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Charles Monroe Dixon, 67, of Kannapolis died at his home on Sunday, May 8, 2016 after a period of declining health. His funeral will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 11, at Second Baptist Church at 807 Sweet Gum Street in Kannapolis with Rev. Gary Scoggins and Rev. Chuck Overcash officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina...

Brenda Meeks-Murdock

Brenda Meeks-Murdock

May 7, 2016

Obituary: Brenda Kay Meeks-Murdock, 66, of China Grove, NC went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2016 at CHS-NorthEast Medical Center following a period of declining health. Brenda was born August 20, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, NC a daughter of the late Charlie Bennie Ransom Meeks and Edith Virginia Grindstaff Morris. Brenda was of the Baptist Faith. She...

Ruby  Osborne Tutterow

Ruby Osborne Tutterow

May 6, 2016

Obituary: Ruby Osborne Tutterow, 84, of China Grove died at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis on May 6, 2016 after a period of declining health. Ruby was born on February 9, 1932 in Stanly Co., NC a daughter of the late John R. and Elemer Rowland Osborne. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Jessie  Leigh Haynes

Jessie Leigh Haynes

May 6, 2016

Obituary: Rockwell-Jessie Leigh Haynes, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, May 6, 2016. Born March 14, 1986 in Cabarrus, NC, he was a son of the late James Ray Haynes, Sr. and Laura Ann Bolin Haynes. A 2004 graduate of South Rowan High, Jessie had furthered his education at ITT Tech. Employed with Manufacturing Structures. He loved spending...

Robin  Dawn Bruce

Robin Dawn Bruce

May 4, 2016

Obituary: Robin Dawn Cox Bruce, 60, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at her home. She was born November 25, 1955 in Cabarrus Co. to Hazel Cox and the late Billy (Bill) Cox. Robin graduated from A.L. Brown and received her Registered Nursing degree from Cabarrus College of Health Science. She was a R.N. for Hospice, she also...

Ernest  Lee Harrold,  Sr.

Ernest Lee Harrold, Sr.

May 3, 2016

Obituary: -- Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday May 2, 2016 Eastway Church of God Charlotte, North Carolina Service: 11:00 AM, Tuesday May 3, 2016 Mountlawn Memorial Park North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Interment: Mountlawn Memorial Park North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Joe Wentz

Joe Wentz

May 2, 2016

Obituary: Joe Phillip Wentz, 86 years of age of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully from the arms of his loving family to the loving arms of our Lord and savior on Monday, May 2, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Wentz was born July 26, 1929 to the late Avery Parks and Gertrude Wentz. He was also preceded in death by...

Velvia Crumbley

Velvia Crumbley

May 2, 2016

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Velvia Kelly Crumbley, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, May 2, 2016. She passed on at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC. She was born August 30, 1920 in Richmond County, NC, the daughter of the late Leslie and Gracie Kelly. Velvia made her home in Kannapolis for over...

Richard  Lee Bost

Richard Lee Bost

Apr 30, 2016

Obituary: Richard Lee "Magoo" Bost, 57, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday April 25, 2016 at his residence following a battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1959 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Clyde Caldwell and Amylee Bonnie Wiles Bost. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Linda and...

Paul  Allen Hollifield

Paul Allen Hollifield

Apr 29, 2016

Obituary: Paul Allen Hollifield, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 29, 2016. He had been in declining health for about two years. He was a loving husband and father who will be missed for his optimistic viewpoints on life. He was born in Troutman, NC on May 10, 1926 to the late Edward W....

Peggy Kincaid

Peggy Kincaid

Apr 27, 2016

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC1935 in Rowan County, the daughter of the late David Thomas Kincaid and Rena Thompson Kincaid. Peggy retired from Fieldcrest-Cannon after many years. She enjoyed watching Nascar racing. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Mike Hubbard. Burial will...

Y (Bill)  Cox

Y (Bill) Cox

Apr 27, 2016

Obituary: Billy (Bill) Columbus Cox, 87, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born February 24, 1929 in Rowan County, the son of the late John Franklin Cox and Ollie Mae Gales Cox. He was the youngest of 12 children. He was preceded by 6 brothers, Wendell (Doc) Cox, Rev. Clyde...

Karl  E. Fisher

Karl E. Fisher

Apr 26, 2016

Obituary: Karl E. Fisher, Sr., age 92, of The Parkway at Piedmont Crossing, 100 Hedrick Drive, Thomasville, NC - died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Hospice House of High Point, NC. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Whitley's Funeral Home, Kannapolis, NC from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. A graveside service will be held immediately...

Lissie  Mae Flynn

Lissie Mae Flynn

Apr 25, 2016

Obituary: Lissie Mae Tilley Flynn "Sister", age 96, of Kannapolis, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, April 25, 2016, after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28 at Whitley's Funeral Chapel, with her nephew, Jeffrey Charles Freeze and Rev. Curtis Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial...

Rachel  Smith Christy

Rachel Smith Christy

Apr 24, 2016

Obituary: Mrs. Rachel Smith Christy, loving wife, mother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at CHS NorthEast. She was born on July 27, 1934, to the late Rachel Cline and Willie Lequeux Smith. Along with her husband, Steve, she owned and operated Christy's Nursery, a Concord landmark for more than fifty years. Prior to joining Steve in...

Leona Ingram

Leona Ingram

Apr 24, 2016

Obituary: Leona Graybeal Ingram, age 92, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Caremoor Retirement Center, Kannapolis, NC after four months of declining health. She was born September 12, 1923 in Ashe County, NC, the daughter of the late Arley Lee Graybeal and Annie Church Graybeal. Leona was a 1940 graduate of Cannon High School. She worked for the former Cannon...

Robert  Lee Simmons

Robert Lee Simmons

Apr 20, 2016

Obituary: Robert Lee Simmons, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1932 in Cumberland County, NC, the son of the late Grady Lee Simmons and Fannie Elizabeth Williamson Simmons. Bob was employed as a butcher/meat cutter for fifty-five years having worked at Bi-Lo...

Richard  Michael Brenner,  Jr.

Richard Michael Brenner, Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

Obituary: Richard Michael (Rick) Brenner, Jr. age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home. He was born August 6, 1956 in Hillsborough County, Florida, the son of Mildred Alice McDonald Brenner of Tampa, FL and the late Richard Michael Brenner, Sr. Rick was a 1975 graduate of Jefferson High School, Tampa, FL and a 1979...

Mary Lena Richardson Bristow

Mary Lena Richardson Bristow

Apr 18, 2016

Obituary: Mary Lena Richardson Bristow, 88, of Concord, NC went to her Heavenly home on Monday, April 18, 2016. Mary Lena was born February 3, 1928, in Rockingham, NC to Clinton and Easdale Taylor Richardson. After graduating from Ellerbe High School, she first worked in textiles. Later, she began work for the Richmond County Schools Food Service from which she...

Emery  Lee Butler

Emery Lee Butler

Apr 17, 2016

Obituary: Emery Lee Butler, 97 of Enochville passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 while at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Emery was born April 22, 1918 in Rowan County, a son of the late Earl McLean Butler and Lottie Overcash Butler. He was a life-long...