Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

"Sonny" Gary Mack Orbison

"Sonny" Gary Mack Orbison

Jan 25, 2016

Obituary: Gary Mack "Sonny" Orbison, 71, of China Grove, NC died at CMS-NE in Concord on January 25, 2016. Sonny was born on Oct. 4, 1944 in Rowan Co., NC the son of the late Fred Orbison and the late Kathleen Faggart. In addition to his parents, Sonny is preceded in death by his brother, Durell Orbison. Sonny had worked...

Danny Jenkins

Danny Jenkins

Jan 24, 2016

Obituary: Danny Thomas Jenkins, our brother, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, went to be with our heavenly Father on January 24, 2016. With his daughter, Whitney, and sister, Shelby, by his side, Danny passed peacefully in his home after being comforted by his family and dear friends during a courageous, five month battle with cancer. He was 55...

Bobby Crowley

Bobby Crowley

Jan 23, 2016

Obituary: Bobby Crowley, 68, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, at his residence. He had been in declining health but death was unexpected. Preceding him in death were his parents Johnnie and Nora Crowley. Born March 27, 1947 in Chesterfield County, SC, Bobby had honorably served his country with the US Air Force. Retired as an electrician from Cabarrus County...

Fred  Marion Beaver

Fred Marion Beaver

Jan 21, 2016

Obituary: Fred Marion Beaver, 85, of Statesville, died and went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday January 21, 2016. He was born in Harmony, NC in 1930, son of late Simpson Marion Beaver and Beulah Gaither Beaver. Fred Beaver was married to Barbara Jean Mann Beaver of Kannapolis, who preceded him in death in 1997. He was...

Marion  C. Mackey

Marion C. Mackey

Jan 20, 2016

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC -- Marion Crawford Mackey, 69, of Kannapolis died at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. His funeral will be held Wednesday 4:00 PM January 20, at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel with Rev. Joey Spry officiating. Private Burial will follow at a later date. The family will receive from 3:00...

Florean  Lovette Clodfelter

Florean Lovette Clodfelter

Jan 18, 2016

Obituary: Florean L. Clodfelter, 96 of Kannapolis went home to be with our Lord on Friday, January 15th. Mrs. Clodfelter was born in 1919 in her parent's home on Main Street, Kannapolis. She was the last surviving child of Mr and Mrs Romey Franklin Lovette of Kannapolis. Her late siblings included Raymond, Edward, Eunice (Colvard) and Baby Lovette. Mrs. Clodfelter...

Blanche  Davidson Sechler

Blanche Davidson Sechler

Jan 17, 2016

Obituary: Blanche Davidson Sechler, 88, of Kannapolis, NC died at Best of Care Nursing Home in Kannapolis on January 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. Blanche was born on December 1, 1927 in Alexander Co., NC, the daughter of the late Roby Davidson and the late Rosa Deal Davidson. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death...

Billie  Doris Davis

Billie Doris Davis

Jan 17, 2016

Obituary: Billie Doris Murphy Davis, of Landis, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Ousie Lee Murphy and Sarah Pennell Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Howard Davis. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Hoyt Murphy,...

Josephine  Birmingham Griffin

Josephine Birmingham Griffin

Jan 15, 2016

Obituary: Josephine Birmingham Griffin, 97, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at CMC North East. Josephine was born April 2, 1918 in Union County to the late John Washington Birmingham and Thelma Brewer Birmingham. She was the former Owner/Operator of Griffin's Food Center in Midway, Kannapolis, which her son Bobby took over. She also worked in the sewing...

Frank Holloway

Frank Holloway

Jan 15, 2016

Obituary: - Frank William Holloway, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at The Parc at Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC after a period of declining health. He was born June 3, 1934 in Gaston County, NC, the son of the late Ernest Gilbert Holloway and Ester Mae Case Holloway. Frank was employed for many years with the former...

James Grisdale

James Grisdale

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: James "Jim" Grisdale, 79, passed away Thursday morning, January 14, 2016, at his residence. Born December 22, 1936 in Cramerton, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph McKnight Grisdale and Geneva Garnell Spargo Grisdale. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brother, Robert Grisdale, sister, Ann Ramey and his wife, Mary "Kat" Joyner....

Clara  Bost Watt

Clara Bost Watt

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Clara Mae Bost Watt, age 59, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after suffering a short period with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 27, 1956 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Joe Colin Bost, Sr. and Doris Jean Hagler Bost. Clara was a 1975 graduate of...

David  A. Duncan

David A. Duncan

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: ------------------------------- Visitation: -------------------------- Service: Graveside service 9:00 AM Thursday January 14, 2016 Interment: Salisbury National Cemetery

Betty Mildred Morefield Morgan Ross

Betty Mildred Morefield Morgan Ross

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary: Betty Mildred Morefield Shuping Morgan Ross, 86, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1929 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Bertie Webster and Enza Vera Fultz Morefield. In addition to her parents she...

Robert  Gary Stegall

Robert Gary Stegall

Jan 13, 2016

Obituary: Robert "Gary" Stegall passed into eternity on January 13, 2016 following an automobile accident. He would have celebrated his 62nd birthday on January 18, 2016. He was born in Union County to the late Charlie and Lavonia Stegall. Gary attended A.L. Brown High School. He worked for many years as a driver for Piedmont Block in Concord, Isenhour Brick...

Rebecca  Strickland Starnes

Rebecca Strickland Starnes

Jan 13, 2016

Obituary: Rebecca Strickland Starnes, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House. Born December 20, 1922 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Carrie Lula Pruett Strickland. Rebecca retired from Cannon Mills after more than 40 years of service and was a lifelong member of Unity United Methodist Church. Rebecca loved...

Jane Littlejohn

Jane Littlejohn

Jan 13, 2016

Obituary: Jane Vernell Short Littlejohn, age 75, quietly passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She spent her last days peacefully at Catawba Regional Hospice House in Newton, NC. Originally of Kings Mountain NC, she resided in Charlotte and Concord, NC during her adult years. Mrs. Littlejohn is survived by her four children; two sons, John C. Littlejohn (Tammy) of...

Manuel Ramos

Manuel Ramos

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: ---------------------- Visitation: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Monday January 11, 2016 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Service: 6:00 PM Tuesday January 12, 2016 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park

Helen Tucker

Helen Tucker

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: - Helen Rushing Tucker, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System-NorthEast, Concord, NC. She was born December 10, 1933 in Chesterfield County, SC, the daughter of the late Lloyd Rushing and Annie Rainwater Rushing. Helen was a 1952 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, the first class at the new high school....

Elnora  Wensil Wonner

Elnora Wensil Wonner

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary: Elnora "Agg" Wensil Wonner, age 87, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her home after 5 years of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 16 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Raymond Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home...