Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Betty Jo Gilbert Freeman
Jan 31, 2015
Obituary: Concord, NC- Betty Jo Gilbert Freeman, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC after a short illness. She was born March 13, 1941 in Rowan County, NC, the daughter of the late Rastus Gilbert and Geneva Mae Davis Gilbert. Betty was employed as an office manager for many years at the former Piedmont Block Company...
Mary Belle Cashion Hill
Jan 31, 2015
Obituary: Mary Belle Cashion Hill formerly of Kannapolis passed away on January 31, 2015 at The Brian Center of Concord after 7 years of declining health. She was born on April 26, 1923 in Cabarrus County the daughter of the Late Zeb Vance Cashion, Sr. and the Late Lillian Holbrooks Cashion. She was a life-long area resident and attended Eastwood...

Annabelle "Annie" Davis Osborne
Jan 31, 2015
Obituary: Edith Annabelle Davis Osborne, 95, of Woodleaf, formerly of Kannapolis died Saturday, January 31, 2015. Her family invites everyone to come to Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM to celebrate Annie's life. Burial of cremains will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation: 2:00 to 3:00 PM Wednesday February 4, 2015 Whitley's...
Terry Allen Roseman
Jan 31, 2015
Obituary: Mr. Terry Allen Roseman, 74, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Death was sudden and unexpected. Mr. Roseman was born June 24, 1940 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Marvin Lee and Addie Mae Stirewalt Roseman. He was a 1958 graduate of Landis High School and attended Pfeifer...
Lucy Carithers Cox
Jan 31, 2015
Obituary: Lucy Carithers Cox, 86, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Five Oaks Nursing Center. Mrs. Cox was born March 10, 1928 in Madison County, Georgia to the late John Carithers and Reba Owens Carithers. Lucy was married to the late Graham Cox who preceded her. She was a loving simple homemaker; was a member of Bethany Bible...
Flora Templeton Sweet
Jan 30, 2015
Obituary: Mrs. Flora Templeton Sweet, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2015 at the Tucker House of Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County after a brief illness. The daughter of the late Reverend Raymond and Neta Calloway Templeton of Mooresville, Flora was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Edward...
Linnie Campbell Nesbitt
Jan 29, 2015
Obituary: Linnie Campbell Nesbitt, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at her home after a period of declining health. She was born March 4, 1930 in Rowan County, NC, the daughter of the late Howard Taylor Campbell and Katie Overcash Campbell. Linnie was an administrative assistant actively involved with the former office of Dr. Earl Correll in...
Lucille Rodgers Moss
Jan 28, 2015
Obituary: Lucille Rodgers Moss, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at her home after short period of declining health. She was born January 28, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Walter Calvin Rodgers and Ethel Canupp Rodgers. Lucille was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant One, Wash Cloth Dept. for thirty...
Robert Mckee Taylor, Jr.
Jan 28, 2015
Obituary: Robert McKee Taylor, Jr. 82, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Liberty Lane Hospice at the VA in Salisbury, NC. Mr. Taylor was born in Cabarrus County September 30, 1932 to the late Robert Lee Taylor and Elizabeth P. Taylor. Robert served in the US. Army Airborne for 3 years; he retired from the U.S. Air Force...
Kenneth Max Dayvault
Jan 27, 2015
Obituary: Kenneth Max (Babe) Dayvault, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home after a short illness. He was born April 12, 1928 in Rowan County, NC, the son of the late Davidson Henderson Dayvault and Myrtie Patterson Dayvault. Babe was a 1947 graduate of J.W. Cannon High School where he was a star athlete playing...
Cathy Bryant Crowley
Jan 27, 2015
Obituary: Cathy Bryant Crowley, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at CMC-Main, Charlotte, NC. She was born January 6, 1951 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Richard T. Bryant and Mary Frances Cameron Bryant. Cathy was a 1969 graduate of A.L. Brown High School and a graduate of the former Rowan Technical Institute....
Phyllis Breslin
Jan 25, 2015
Obituary: Phyllis Ann Smith Breslin, 72, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her residence. Death was unexpected. Phyllis was born October 27, 1942 in Queens, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Virginia Smith. She was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Concord, where she was a greeter, a...
Earl Baxter Lentz, Sr.
Jan 24, 2015
Obituary: Earl Baxter Lentz, Sr., 80, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Transitional Health Services. He was born June 5, 1934 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Homer B. Lentz and Bertha Gilland Lentz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Helms Lentz on July 21, 1998. Earl retired from A.L. Brown...
Phyllis Sossamon Godfrey
Jan 24, 2015
Obituary: Phyllis Sossamon Godfrey, 79, of Concord passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at CMC-NE. Her funeral will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 31 at Memorial Baptist Church in Kannapolis with Rev. Tim McQueen officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at...
Elaine Morrison Linn
Jan 23, 2015
Obituary: Elaine Morrison Linn went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the age of 95. She was born Elaine Morrison on September 7, 1919, daughter of the late William Brown Morrison and Mollie Earnhardt of the Odell community. She married Robert Montgomery Linn on April 12, 1941, who preceded her in death. Elaine leaves...
James Barnhardt
Jan 23, 2015
Obituary: James Kenneth Barnhardt, Jr., 76, of Kannapolis passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at CMC-NorthEast. He was born July 16, 1938 in Iredell County, the son of the late James Kenneth Barnhardt Sr. and Rena Wentz Barnhardt. He was preceded in death by a son, James Kenneth Barnhardt, III on Nov. 23, 2014. He retired from Cannon Mills...
Mark Wayne Haney
Jan 23, 2015
Obituary: Mark Wayne Haney, 57, died at his home on Friday, January 23, 2015, following an extended period of declining health. Mr. Haney is survived by Ted W. Haney, father, Polly M. Haney, step-mother, and Timothy W. Haney, half-brother, all of Charlotte; Amy H. Rucker, daughter, and Devin Rucker, grandson, of Kannapolis; his long-time companion, Tracey Thomas, and a number...
James Martin
Jan 21, 2015
Obituary: James Arnold Martin, 84, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at CMC-NorthEast. He was born June 11, 1930 in Iredell County, the son of the late Lee and Louise Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Tarlton Martin. James retired from Lance, Inc. after many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and raising...
Ruby Mae Bailey Ricketson
Jan 20, 2015
Obituary: Ruby Mae Bailey Ricketson, 88, of Salisbury died at her home on Jan. 20, 2015. Ruby was born in Cooleemee, NC on July 29, 1926, the daughter of the late Farris Bailey and the late Myrtle Gullett Bailey. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, William Harris, her second husband, George Ricketson...
Perry Lee Fields
Jan 20, 2015
Obituary: Sgt. First Class Perry Lee Fields (Retired) died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 20, after several years declining health. He was born June 18, 1929 in Kannapolis to the late Henry and Stella Moser Fields. Perry attended Winecoff School where he was recognized for his athleticism. He was a fan favorite while playing American Legion baseball,...