Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Kathleen Fisher
Mar 15, 2013
Obituary: Kathleen Franklin Fisher, 83, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at CMC Northeast Medical Center. Mrs. Fisher was born in Greenwood, S.C. on November 2, 1929 to the late Thurman Carter Franklin and Birdie Franklin Alexander. Kathleen worked for Cannon Mills Company Plant #1 and she was a member of the House of Prayer Church. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly...

Ethel "Pauline" Hamilton Barnhardt
Mar 15, 2013
Obituary: Concord, NC- Ethel "Pauline" Hamilton Barnhardt, age 85, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family and friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Universal Healthcare, Concord, NC. She was born October 27, 1927 in Rowan County, NC, the daughter of the late Claude Wilson Hamilton and Omie Tilley Hamilton. Pauline was a homemaker for most of...
Cathy Elaine Jones
Mar 13, 2013
Obituary: Cathy Elaine Jones, 55 of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Novant Health in Charlotte. Her death follows a period of declining health. Cathy was born on May 26, 1957 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of Morris R. Jones of Salisbury and the late Betty Mae Brown Jones. Cathy was a licensed cosmetologist and beautician and...
Donald Wesley Smith
Mar 12, 2013
Obituary: Donald Wesley Smith, 92, of Kannapolis and formerly of Flint, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born July 29,, 1920 in Presque Isle, Michigan, a son of the late Starr W. Smith and Arlene McMillian Smith. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Smith,...
Linda Scoggins Hughes
Mar 12, 2013
Obituary: Linda "Diane" Scoggins Hughes, 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at CMC-NE. Her death was unexpected. Diane was born January 17, 1955 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late George and Sally Graham Scoggins. She was a life-long area resident and member of 2nd Baptist Church, Kannapolis. She loved...

Columbus Lee Upright
Mar 10, 2013
Obituary: Columbus Lee Upright, 87, of 8228 Smith Road, Kannapolis and formerly of Freeze Road, Kannapolis died at Big Elm Nursing Center on March 10, 2013. Mr. Upright was born on Jan. 3, 1926 in Iredell Co., NC the son of the late Andy Upright and the late Ada Moose Upright. He was employed by Cannon Mills Co. where...
Lelia Moss Wheeler
Mar 10, 2013
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Lelia Christie Moss Wheeler, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after a period of declining health. She was born April 30, 1931 in Rowan County, NC, the daughter of the late Jay W. Christy and Katie Belle Jones Christie. Lelia was a graduate...
Carol Sechler Wright
Mar 9, 2013
Obituary: Carol Sechler Wright, 76, of Landis died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at CMC-NE Concord after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12 with Rev. Lane Sapp and Rev. Dallas Prestwood officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside service. Carol was born December...
Mary Elizabeth Dancy Hare
Mar 8, 2013
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Dancy Hare, 83, of Kannapolis died Friday, March 8, 2013 at CMC-NE after 18 months declining health. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM...
Sadie Smith Minton
Mar 7, 2013
Obituary: Sadie Ree Smith Minton, 96, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a brief illness. She was born July 16, 1916 in Wilkes County, NC, a daughter of the late Lloyd Preston and Ellie Bobis Carrell Smith. She moved to Kannapolis from Brushy Mountain at age thirteen...
Margaret Edgison King
Mar 7, 2013
Obituary: Margaret Edgison King, 81, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday March 7, 2013 at CMC-Northeast after a short period of declining health. Born December 16, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Millard W Edgison & Mabel Childress Edgison Griffin. She was a faithful member of Unity Baptist Church up until her declining health. She loved to sing and...
Mary H. Seabolt
Mar 7, 2013
Obituary: Mary Euldine Harrelson Seabolt, age 90, went from her earthly home to her heavenly home on March 5, 2013 after a period of declining health. She was born December 9, 1922 in Laurens County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Lawton William Harrelson and Mary Elizabeth Clark Harrelson. She had made Kannapolis her home since January of 1953. Mrs....
John Henry Steele
Mar 6, 2013
Obituary: John (PaPaw John) Henry Steele, 85 of Rockwell passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 with his family by his side. His death follows a brief illness. Mr. Steele was born on January 28, 1928 in Rowan County, a son of the late David Vance and Lena Mae Cox Steel. In addition to his parents...
Sidney Frances Moon
Mar 5, 2013
Obituary: Miss Sidney Frances Moon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She had resided at the Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House prior to her death. Born in Madison Co. GA on April 24, 1918, she was one of six children born to the late Charles Gilliam Moon and Woodie Meadows Hunt Moon. She is survived by her...
Ashton Cassells
Mar 4, 2013
Obituary: Pending Visitation: 5:00-7:00P.M. Monday March 4, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home. Service: 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 4, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: At a later date.
Gary Edward Haltom
Mar 4, 2013
Obituary: Gary Edward Haltom, 74, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 4, 2013 at CMC Northeast Medical Center. Mr. Haltom was born September 20, 1938 in Rowan County to the late Spencer and Nell Bradshaw Haltom. He was preceded in death by a brother Jack Haltom. Gary was a U.S. Airforce Veteran; retired firefighter from the City...
Ralph Johnston, Jr.
Mar 2, 2013
Obituary: Ralph J. Johnston, Jr. (1943 to 2013) was born in Cabarrus County to Ralph and Mildred Hunsucker Johnston. Ralph was a fine Christian and loyal servant of God. Secondarily, he was a distinguished educator, widely respected in his field. Ralph gave freely to anyone in need and was always the first to volunteer. He passed quietly on March...
Katie Laney Helms
Mar 1, 2013
Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Katie Laney Helms, age 92, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at her home after a period of declining health. She was born December 3, 1920 in Union County, NC, the daughter of the late Malcom K. Laney and Henrietta G. Laney. She was a high school graduate of Indian Trail High School, Indian Trail, NC. Katie was...

Harold Lee Patterson
Feb 28, 2013
Obituary: Pending Visitation: 10:30-11:00 A.M. Thursday February 28, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 11:00 A.M. Thursday February 28, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel Interment: Private
Howard Reed Hall, Jr.
Feb 27, 2013
Obituary: Howard Reed Hall Jr., 54 of Blowing Rock, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was born August 23, 1958, the son of Howard R. Hall Sr. and Camilla (Millie) Hall of Kannapolis. Reed was a graduate of Appalachian State University. He was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1976 and was an Eagle Scout. In addition...