Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Robert Conrad Hinson
Aug 9, 2014
Obituary: Robert Conrad Hinson, 71 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully with those who love him by his side. Mr. Hinson was born on August 6, 1942 in Mecklenburg County. In addition to his family and friends he is survived by his wife of thirty one years, Margaret Gilleland Hinson of the home. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and tradesman...
Charles David Kerley
Aug 9, 2014
Obituary: Charles David Kerley, 57, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1957 in Rowan County. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.R. Kerley and Edna Bentley Kerley who were from the Taylorsville community and his sister Carolyn Gilreath of Raleigh. He is survived by his wife,...
Mary Goolsby Mcknight
Aug 9, 2014
Obituary: Mary Goolsby McKnight of Kannapolis died at home on Saturday, August 9th, 2014. She was born February 27th, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late C. McNeil Petrea and Forrest Hoppers Petrea. Mary worked for 5 years in the Accounts Payable department of Cannon Mills before going to CPCC for an Associate's Degree. Mary was a member of Phi...
Billy Joe Mcmanus
Aug 8, 2014
Obituary: Billy Joe McManus, age 56, of Kannapolis died Friday, August 8, 2014 after a sudden illness. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 16. A memorial graveside service will be held at Union Hill Baptist Church, Pageland SC at a later date. Billy Joe was born February 3, 1958 in...
Cynthia Elaine Williams
Aug 7, 2014
Obituary: Cynthia Elaine Williams, 61, of 4145 Strider Circle, Kannapolis, NC died at CMC-NorthEast in Concord on August 7, 2014. She was born on July 12, 1953 in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Ethridge Williams and Minnie Elizabeth Kirkley Williams. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Trebe, three brothers; Dennis...
Clyde Samuel Ross, Sr.
Aug 7, 2014
Obituary: Clyde Samuel Ross, Sr. 70 of Concord passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at CMC-NorthEast following a period of declining health. Mr. Ross was born in Rowan County on October 1, 1943, a son of the late Kimzy and Julia Sanderland Ross. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 4 brothers and sisters. Mr. Ross...
William Edward Gunnell
Aug 7, 2014
Obituary: William Edward "Butch" Gunnell, 67, of Concord, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 at his home. He had lived in the Kannapolis area most of his life. Mr. Gunnell was born on June 6, 1947, in Cabarrus Co. NC, the son of the late Clyde Edward Gunnell and the late Patricia Vannoy Gunnell. He retired from Lefler Electronics in 2013....
Billy Dupree Cochran
Aug 2, 2014
Obituary: Billy D. Cochran, 84, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord. He had been in declining health but death was unexpected. Billy was born September 15, 1929 in Jackson County, Ga., a son of the late Benjamin Frank Cochran and the late Ethel Cordia Self Cochran. In addition...
Nancy Brandon Featherstone
Aug 2, 2014
Obituary: - Nancy Brandon Featherstone (Belle), 93, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC. She was born July 3, 1921 in York County, SC, the daughter of the late Ernest Neil Brandon and Nannie Quinn Brandon. Nancy was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant One, where she was a cloth inspector in...
Evelyn J. Torrence
Aug 2, 2014
Obituary: - Jeanette Fortson Torrence, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Gordon Hospice House, Statesville, NC after a brief illness. She was born January 11, 1937 in Madison County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Alson Edmond Fortson, Sr. and Hester Elizabeth Bruce Fortson. Jeanette was employed with the former Cannon Mills...
Henry Eugene Mayhew
Aug 2, 2014
Obituary: Henry Eugene Mayhew, 57, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Five Oaks Nursing Home. Henry was born January 12, 1957 in Iredell County to the late Arnold Mayhew and Olean S. Sherrill who survives. He worked in retail sales and was of the Presbyterian Faith. Survivors include his mother, Olean S. Sherrill of the home; step-sister, Ranna (Pat) Platt...
Pamela Cramer Middlemiss
Aug 1, 2014
Obituary: Pamela Cramer Middlemiss, age 54, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2014 at her home. She was born March 9, 1960 at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital in Maryland, the daughter of Edward Turocey of Margate, Florida & the late Florence Chamberlain. Pamela was a graduate of CCRI in Rhode Island and received her master's degree at UNCC. During...
Matthew Thomas Durham
Aug 1, 2014
Obituary: Matthew Thomas Durham, 46, of Rockwell went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2014. Death was unexpected. He was born July 30, 1968 in Hamden County, Ma. Son of Ann Mary Desabrais Robinson of Kannapolis and the late Thomas Edward Durham, Sr. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church of Kannapolis. Matthew was a carpenter...
Josephine Gragg Fender
Aug 1, 2014
Obituary: Josephine Gragg Fender, age 93, of Concord died at the Carriage House of Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis on August 1, 2014. She was born February 16, 1921 in Buncombe Co., NC, the daughter of the late Melvin and Arra Lewis Gragg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fate Fender, her infant...
Joyce Marie Honeycutt
Jul 31, 2014
Obituary: Joyce Marie Honeycutt, age 73, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC after a lengthy illness. She was born September 27, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Glen William Beach and Inez Lucille Kluttz Beach. Joyce was employed as a preboarder at various local hosiery mills over the years until her...
Lucile Morton
Jul 30, 2014
Obituary: Lucile R. Morton, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Charlotte, where she was affectionately known as "The First Lady". She lived at Sunrise where her son Steve serves as activities assistant. Mrs. Morton was born December 16, 1922 in Chambers County, Alabama to the late Ellis Redmond and Chessie Foster Redmond. She...
Jack George King, Jr.
Jul 29, 2014
Obituary: Jack George King, Jr., 66, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health. Jack was born February 9, 1948 in Cumberland County, Tenn. son of the late Jack George King, Sr. and the late Helen Gladys Lepley King. He was a member of Socrates Baptist...
Roy Paul Pittman
Jul 28, 2014
Obituary: Roy Paul Pittman, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2014 on arrival at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. He was born August 6, 1938 in Chesterfield County, SC, the son of the late Claude Pittman and Elizabeth Oliver Pittman. He moved to live in Kannapolis in the early 1960's. Paul worked at Rowan Mills...
Wayne Mcarthur Hilton, Sr.
Jul 28, 2014
Obituary: Wayne McArthur Hilton Sr., 72 of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health. Mr. Hilton was born in Cabarrus County on July 3, 1942 a son of the late Ralph R. and Lottie Bolick Hilton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1...
Barbara Garmon Copeland
Jul 28, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Garmon Copeland, age 77, of Salisbury, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at her home after a brief illness. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 31 at North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church with Rev. Ronald Haithcock, Rev. Jesse Garmon, Rev. Steve Beam and Rev. Edwin Luther officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park....