Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Annie Mae Basinger Davis
Jul 17, 2015
Obituary: Ann Basinger Davis, 80, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015. She was born March 28, 1935 in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of the late Marvin Reid (Pony) Basinger and Myrtle Castor Basinger. Ann, much like her late husband, always took it upon herself to better her commitment to her family, her faith, and...
Howard Edward Meeks, Jr.
Jul 16, 2015
Obituary: Mr. Howard Meeks Jr., 82, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born December 28, 1932 in Nelson County, Virginia to the late Howard and Helen Falls Meeks. Howard enjoyed showing cars at the Cruise-In and Car Shows. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in...
Harry Thomas Albright
Jul 14, 2015
Obituary: Harry Thomas Albright, age 83, of Harrisburg, formerly of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Oaks at Town Center in Harrisburg, after a period of declining health. Harry was born February 22, 1932 in Rowan Co., a son of the late Jesse Thomas and Charity Marie Dobbins Albright. A life-long area resident, Harry graduated from Rowan Tech,...
Pansy Bare
Jul 13, 2015
Obituary: Pansy Bare, age 94, passed away about 1:30 AM this morning. She was the wife of Lonnie Bare, who preceded her in death. Together they served as a pastoral couple for the Church of God for about 30 years, including a time on the staff of the Church of God Home for Children in Kannapolis, NC. Mom had continued...
Margaret Sherill Gardner
Jul 13, 2015
Obituary: Margaret Virginia Sherrill Gardner, age 94, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at First Assembly Living Center, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. She was born August 18, 1920 in the Woodleaf section Rowan County, NC, the daughter of the late Albert Leroy Sherrill and Minnie Lawrence Benfield Sherrill as their only child. Margaret was a...

Margaret Gardner
Jul 13, 2015
Obituary: Concord, NC- Margaret Virginia Sherrill Gardner, age 94, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at First Assembly Living Center, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. She was born August 18, 1920 in the Woodleaf section Rowan County, NC, the daughter of the late Albert Leroy Sherrill and Minnie Lawrence Benfield Sherrill as their only child. Margaret...
Michael Ray Horne
Jul 12, 2015
Obituary: Michael Ray Horne passed away July 12, 2015 in his home. Born May 11, 1971, he was a devoted father and grandfather. Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting. A fan of NASCAR, he always cheered for the Earnhardts. Michael owned and operated his construction company for 30 years. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 4:00...
Carrie Lee Potts Trull
Jul 12, 2015
Obituary: Carrie Lee Potts Trull, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Kannapolis died July 12, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born July 31, 1941 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Fred Potts and Katy Johns Potts. She was preceded in death by a son, Marc Trull in 2012. Carrie retired from Belk's in Concord after...
Mozelle Miller Rivers
Jul 12, 2015
Obituary: Mrs. Mozelle Miller Rivers, 92, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2015 following a brief illness. Mozelle was born December 16, 1922 in Ashe County, NC a daughter of the late Philmore and Myra Mash Miller. Her husband, John E. Rivers preceded her in death June 29, 1986. She was a charter member...
Sylvia Lea Coleman
Jul 12, 2015
Obituary: Sylvia Lea Coleman completed her journey at Tucker Hospice House on July 8, 2015 and was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior that day after a brief illness. Sylvia was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 27, 1938. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bob Coleman of Mt. Pleasant, NC. her son,...
Soua Xiong Vang
Jul 12, 2015
Obituary: Pending Visitation: Friday 2:00 till 9:00 PM July 10, 2015 Saturday 9:00 AM till 9:00 PM July 11, 2015 Whitley's Annex Chapel Service: Sunday July 12, 2015 Vang Cemetery, Polkton, NC Interment: Pending
Phine (Jose) Skakey
Jul 11, 2015
Obituary: Josephine Henriette Smulders Skakey, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was born April 7, 1934 in Helmond, The Netherlands, the daughter of Antonius Josephus Smulders and Anna Helena Prevoo Smulders. Jose was employed for many years as an administrator in banking. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter...
Ruth Sigmon Jordan
Jul 11, 2015
Obituary: Ruth Lee Sigmon Jordan, 82, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was born December 8, 1932 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Seth Odell Sigmon and Edna Gurley Sigmon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Jordan in 2002 and two sisters, Mildred Leatherwood and Frances Nicholson. Ruth retired from...
Martha Pauline Long Parham
Jul 11, 2015
Obituary: Martha Pauline "Polly" Long Parham, 80, of Kannapolis; until due to declining health had to move to Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the nursing center. Polly was born August 28, 1934 in Polk Co. Tenn. a daughter of the late Homer Harrison...
Sarah Goodwin Weaver
Jul 8, 2015
Obituary: Sarah Frances Goodwin Weaver, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after a period of declining health. She was born January 24, 1925 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the daughter of the late William Lawrence Goodwin and Sarah Cathaleen Smith Goodwin. Sarah was a 1943 graduate of J.W. Cannon High School, UNCC...
David Lee Rea
Jul 8, 2015
Obituary: David Lee Rea, age 52, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville after a period of decline. His funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Adams and Rev. Anthony Redfearn officiating. Burial will follow at Kannapolis Cemetery. The family will...
J.C. Sellers
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary: J.C. Sellers, age 94, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Liberty Lane Hospice at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury after several years of declining health. He was born April 9, 1921 in Chesterfield County, SC, the son of the late Charlton Sellers and Mollie Griggs Sellers. J.C. was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company,...
Lois Isenhour Freeman
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary: Lois Isenhour Freeman went to her Heavenly home on Monday, July 6, 2015. Lois was born in Gaston County, NC, the daughter of the late Joseph Broadus Short and Sarah Elizabeth (Sally) Green Short. She attended Gaston County Schools and Rowan Community College. She was owner & operator of the former Bon Marche' dress shop in Kannapolis for many...
John Gary Donahue
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary: John Gary Donahue, 38, of Concord died at his residence on July 1, 2015. Death was unexpected. John was born on January 3, 1977 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Nelda Price Donahue and Gary E. Donahue of Concord. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Pauline Price and his...
Patricia Phillips
Jul 2, 2015
Obituary: Mrs. Patricia Ann Phillips, 66, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015, after an extended illness. She was born November 9, 1948, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Walter Lynn and Lieu Ella Walls Copeland. Patricia grew up in Blacksville, West Virginia where she graduated from Clay Battelle High School in 1966. She attended Trumbull County Joint...