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Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Larry  James Sheets

Larry James Sheets

Feb 3, 2013

Obituary: Larry James Sheets, 69 of Concord, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at CMC-NorthEast. His death was unexpected. Mr. Sheets was born on August 30, 1943 in Wilkes County, NC, a son of the late Larmon and Rebecca Wingler Sheets. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers; Guy and Clyde Sheets, two...

James Kimrey

James Kimrey

Feb 3, 2013

Obituary: James "Lance" Kimrey, 54, of Rockwell died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at his home. His death was unexpected. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 7 at Memorial United Methodist Church, Kannapolis with Rev. Jim Brookshire officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home from 6:00...

Rosa  L. Gragg

Rosa L. Gragg

Feb 2, 2013

Obituary: Miss Rosa Lee Gragg, age 96, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Carriage House of Caremoor Retirement Center, Kannapolis, NC. She was born October 27, 1916 in Buncombe County, NC, the daughter of the late Melvin and Arra Lewis Gragg. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by five sisters, Vernice, Eugenia, Bessie, Ally,...

Daniel "Danny" L Whitt

Daniel "Danny" L Whitt

Feb 2, 2013

Obituary: Daniel Lee Whitt, age 71, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after several months of declining health. He was born November 20, 1941 in Durham County, NC, the son of the late Eddie Carlton Whitt and Edna Lacks Whitt. Danny was employed with Belk's Department Stores in Roxboro, NC and later Carolina Mall in...

Louise  Mclaurin Wentz

Louise Mclaurin Wentz

Feb 2, 2013

Obituary: Louise McLaurin Wentz, 98, passed away Saturday, February 02, 2013 at Universal Health Care. Mrs. Wentz was born July 8, 1914 in Anson County to the late William David McLaurin and Virgie Murph McLaurin. Louise worked in the mill for many years and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Griffin of Okatie, S.C., Judy Starnes...

Daniel  Lee (Danny)  Whitt

Daniel Lee (Danny) Whitt

Feb 2, 2013

Obituary: Daniel Lee Whitt, age 71, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after several months of declining health. He was born November 20, 1941 in Durham County, NC, the son of the late Eddie Carlton Whitt and Edna Lacks Whitt. Danny was employed with Belk's Department Stores in Roxboro, NC and later Carolina Mall in...

Keith  Andrew Mccurrach,  Jr.

Keith Andrew Mccurrach, Jr.

Jan 31, 2013

Obituary: ---------- Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday January 31, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 8:00 P.M. Thursday January 31, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Interment: Private

Marvin  W. Helms

Marvin W. Helms

Jan 30, 2013

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Marvin W. Helms, age 94, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. He was born August 31, 1918 in Union County, NC, the son of the late Lewis C. Helms and Arilla Simpson Helms. He moved to Kannapolis in 1942. Marvin was self-employed for most of his life as watch repairman. In...

Annie  Boyd Sanders

Annie Boyd Sanders

Jan 30, 2013

Obituary: Annie Boyd Sanders, 92, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at CMC Northeast. Mrs. Sanders was born December 7, 1920 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Theodrick Powell and Annie Powell. Annie worked for many years at Sears, and she was a member of Kerr Memorial Baptist Church; She loved to travel, loved...

Dorothy Jean Hethcock Goodson

Dorothy Jean Hethcock Goodson

Jan 30, 2013

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Dorothy Jean Hethcock Goodson, age 85, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Brian Center, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. She was born December 11, 1927 in Stanly County, NC, the daughter of the late Fulton Leroy Hethcock and Nell Furr Hethcock. She was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant #1 Cotton Dept....

Madie  Barringer Deal

Madie Barringer Deal

Jan 29, 2013

Obituary: Madie Magdaline Barringer Deal, 88, of Kannapolis, died on Jan. 29, 2013 at Brightmoor Retirement Center in Salisbury, NC. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 pm, Friday at Whitley's Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove, NC. Visitation: 4:00-6:00 PM, Friday February 1, 2013 at Whitley's Funeral Home. Service: ------- Interment: Saturday at Greenlawn...

John  Edwin Long

John Edwin Long

Jan 28, 2013

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- John Edwin Long, age 70, died unexpected on Monday, January 28, 2013 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC. John was born December 2, 1942 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Willis Abernathy Long and Margaret Elizabeth Lee Long. John was employed with Harris-Teeter, Matthews, NC as a computer programmer. In earlier years he worked for the...

Willie  Dean Middleton

Willie Dean Middleton

Jan 27, 2013

Obituary: Dean Middleton Willie Dean Middleton Jr., of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the age of 77. Dean worked with colleges in food service management. Automatic Retailers of America and Professional Food Service Management were former employers. At various times in his life Dean served as a Sunday School teacher, Cub Scout Master, President of Midway Merchants...

Edwin  Ray (Eddie)  Pauley

Edwin Ray (Eddie) Pauley

Jan 26, 2013

Obituary: Edwin Ray "Eddie" Pauley, 54, of Kannapolis N.C., formerly of Beckley, W.V., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1958 in Winfield, Alabama, the son of the late Rev. George Elden Pauley Sr. and Dorothy Riggs Pauley. Eddie was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, attended Freewill Baptist...

Ruth Wilkes

Ruth Wilkes

Jan 26, 2013

Obituary: Ruth Ellen Harrington Wilkes, 68, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at CMC-NorthEast. She was born November 13, 1944 in Union County, the daughter of the late John Thomas Harrington and Maude Ellen Plyler Harrington. She retired from Wal-Mart in Concord after 22 years. She loved flower gardening, word search puzzles and watching her hummingbirds. She...

Leslie Avant

Leslie Avant

Jan 24, 2013

Obituary: Leslie W. Avant, age 92, of Kannapolis passed away January 24, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC. Mr. Avant was born June 12, 1920 in Danville, VA and was a long time member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church in Kannapolis, NC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps (later U.S. Air force) and served...

Betty  Jane Reinders

Betty Jane Reinders

Jan 24, 2013

Obituary: Betty Jane Mincey Reinders, 74, of Davidson passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her residence. Her death follows a period of declining health. Mrs. Reinders was born on December 7, 1938 in Moore County a daughter of the late Frank and Oma Mann Mincey. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by five brothers and...

Gary  Melton Sweatt

Gary Melton Sweatt

Jan 24, 2013

Obituary: Gary Melton Sweatt, 64, of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at CMC-NorthEast. He was born December 20, 1948 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Eugene and Doris Haskins Sweatt. Gary owned and operated Plain or Fancy Catering in Kannapolis since 1992. He loved to cook, travel but most of all he enjoyed spending time...

Mary  Goodnight King

Mary Goodnight King

Jan 23, 2013

Obituary: Mary "Belle" Goodnight King, age 84, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at CMC-NE after a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, January 28 at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Brookshire officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will be at her home, 905 Hoke St....

Paul  Nicholson White

Paul Nicholson White

Jan 23, 2013

Obituary: Paul Nicholson White was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on his 99th birthday on January 20, 2013 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center, Yadkinville. Paul was born January 20, 1914 in Davie County to the late B.F White and Clementine Boyd White. He received his education at the former Noah's Ark School in Davie County....

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