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Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Tony Honbarrier

Tony Honbarrier

Jun 9, 2014

Obituary: Tony Lee Honbarrier, 52, of Wilmington, formerly of Kannapolis died June 9, 2014. He was born August 22, 1961 in Cabarrus County, the son of LaDean Honbarrier Jordan of Kannapolis and the late Jerry Lee Honbarrier. He had formerly worked for Enochville Heating and Air for 13 years. He loved the outdoors and loved people. Funeral services will be...

Helen  Byrd Dickson

Helen Byrd Dickson

Jun 7, 2014

Obituary: Helen Byrd Dickson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Delaine Sherrill in Concord, NC. She had been in declining health for the past year. Helen was born April 22, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Charlie W. Byrd and Lillian Smith Byrd. She was a 1949...

Edna  Cook Bostian

Edna Cook Bostian

Jun 4, 2014

Obituary: Edna Cook Bostian, 81, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at home after a brief illness. Mrs. Bostian was born on May 29, 1933, in Casar, NC to the late Broadus Cook and Maddie Downs Cook. Mrs. Bostian was employed by BellSouth for 39 years and was a member of the Pioneers. Mrs. Bostian was...

Samantha  Renay Lunsford

Samantha Renay Lunsford

May 31, 2014

Obituary: Samantha Renay Lunsford, 21 of Salisbury passed away on Saturday May 31, 2014 at her residence. Her death was unexpected. Samantha was born on August 18, 1992 in Rowan County, the daughter of Marcus Lee Lunsford of China Grove and Karen Renay Hooks Lunsford of Salisbury. Funeral services for Samantha will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June...

Nora  Gulledge Crowley

Nora Gulledge Crowley

May 31, 2014

Obituary: Nora Gulledge Crowley, 83 of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Her death follows a five year period of declining health. She was born in Chesterfield County, SC., a daughter of the late William Harley and Sara Jane Brock Gulledge. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband;...

Wilbur  "Pete Murray

Wilbur "Pete Murray

May 31, 2014

Obituary: Wilbur Bryant "Pete" Murray, 87, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, May 31, at his home after a period of declining health. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, he was known for his steadfast commitment to his family, his honesty, work ethic, sense of humor, and strong will. He was a source of continual amazement to all who knew him...

Garry  C. Compton

Garry C. Compton

May 29, 2014

Obituary: Garry C. Compton, 76, of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at his home. He was born November 24, 1937 in Gaston county, the son of the late Clyde C. Compton and Virginia Bailey Compton. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Steven Compton on April 19, 2009. Garry retired from Cannon Mills Company after...

Tom  Louis Brawley

Tom Louis Brawley

May 28, 2014

Obituary: Tom Louis Brawley, 56, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at CMC-NE. Friends may visit with the family and celebrate Tom's life from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Saturday, May 31 at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel. Tom was born January 10, 1958 in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late Demps L. and Edith...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

May 27, 2014

Obituary: Donald G. Smith, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. He was born August 22, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Lawrence B. Smith and Virginia Goodnight Smith. Don was a graduate of the former Odell High School. He was employed with the...

Gary  Young Howard  Sr.

Gary Young Howard Sr.

May 26, 2014

Obituary: Gary Young Howard, Sr. passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Howard was born July 21, 1934 in Iredell County to the late Grey Obedare Howard and Sarah Vanpelt Howard. Mr. Howard was a United States Air Force retiree; after retirement he was employed by the NC Department of Corrections; he was a member of Thistle...

Rosalie  Huggins Denny

Rosalie Huggins Denny

May 26, 2014

Obituary: Rosalie Kelly Huggins Denny, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after a period of declining health. She was born November 16, 1921 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Samuel E. Kelly and Blanche Kennedy Kelly. Rosalie was a 1939 graduate of the former Cannon High School. She...

David  Quentin Britt

David Quentin Britt

May 24, 2014

Obituary: David Quentin Britt, 73, of Concord, NC died on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on Oct. 9, 1940 in Montgomery County, NC, the son of the late Quentin Roosevelt Britt and the late Carrie Elizabeth Williams Britt. In his early years, David was an insurance agent, then a manager at an insurance company and most recently, a...

Ruth  Ketner Caldwell

Ruth Ketner Caldwell

May 24, 2014

Obituary: Ruth Ketner Caldwell, died on Monday May 19, 2014 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, Salisbury, NC surrounded by a loving family. Funeral services will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel in Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. James Cook on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC. The...

Harold  C. Hyde,  Sr.

Harold C. Hyde, Sr.

May 24, 2014

Obituary: - Harold C. Hyde, Sr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his home after six years of declining health and two days of serious illness. He was born March 17, 1929 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Thomas Cowan Hyde, Sr. and Emma Elizabeth Ervin Hyde. He was the last of ten...

Mary Leah Rice Patterson

Mary Leah Rice Patterson

May 22, 2014

Obituary: Mary Leah Rice Patterson, 85, passed away May 22, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Patterson was born June 25, 1928 in Mecklenburg County to the late Samuel M. Rice and Annie Davis Rice. Mrs. Patterson was an artist, writer. She was a regular contributor to Senior Savvy and she wrote book reviews for the Salisbury Post. She recently published...

Irene Field

Irene Field

May 22, 2014

Obituary: Irene Jones Field passed away peacefully on May 22nd, 2014 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. She was born December 7, 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert William Jones, Sr. and Winnie Mae Kemp Jones. She married Dr. Bob Lewis Field in 1931 and they lived in Salisbury all their married lives. Irene graduated from Fairfield High School in 1925...

Ricky  Everett Keller

Ricky Everett Keller

May 22, 2014

Obituary: Ricky Everett Keller, 54, of Kannapolis left his earthly home for his eternal home on Thursday May 22, 2014 while surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. His funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 26 at Whitley's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chuck Overcash officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His...

Maltie Martha Bailey Chandler

Maltie Martha Bailey Chandler

May 21, 2014

Obituary: Mrs. Maltie Martha Bailey Chandler, 89, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Genesis HealthCare. She had been in declining health but death was unexpected. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by her sister, Rev. Pearlie T. Peterson. Interment will follow...

Carolyn  Jane Shackelford

Carolyn Jane Shackelford

May 20, 2014

Obituary: Carolyn Jane Shackelford, 61 of Kannapolis passed away early Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Tucker Hospice House. Her death follows a period of declining health. Carolyn was born in Cabarrus County on May 14, 1953, a daughter of the late Vivian Furr Carroll. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her husband; Jerry Lee Shackelford...

Ina Belle Garrison Ruff

Ina Belle Garrison Ruff

May 18, 2014

Obituary: Ina Belle Garrison Ruff, 98, of Bessemer City and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Gastonia Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility after a period of declining health. Born May 18, 1916 in Baldwin, Ga., she was the daughter of the late William David Garrison and Mamie Sheridan Garrison. She was also predeceased by her spouse,...

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