Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Sep 18, 2021

Penny Sue Green Hunter, 53, passed away on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Green and her father-in-law, John Hunter Sr. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years Steve Hunter; father, Ernest Green; two sons, Chris Scott and Tyler Scott; three daughters, Amber Hunter, Jordan Eudy, and Cierra Hunter;...

Sep 17, 2021

Penny Ann Brown Fortner, 63, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Penny was born on August 16, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Ross Macwee Brown and Helen Beck Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Randy Fortner and Alan Huffman.

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Sep 17, 2021

Cecil Allen Orbison, 53, of Rockwell went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast following a one month illness.

Allen was born January 2, 1968 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Cecil Brown and Peggy Carolyn Wagoner Orbison.

He was of the Methodist Faith,...

Sep 17, 2021

Reverend Dr. Harry Truman Ferguson, 75, of China Grove, NC went home to be with his Savior on September 17, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Harry was born September 26, 1945 in Union County, NC to the late Rev. E.M. Ferguson and the late Ethel Helms Ferguson. Harry attended Winecoff High School. He went on to receive...

Sep 16, 2021

Donalene Hunsucker Reece Coker, 59, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday evening, September 16, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born October 18, 1961, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wayne and Pansie Elizabeth Bost Hunsucker. In addition to her parents, Donalene was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Sep 16, 2021

Paul Stephen Webster, 72, of Faith, passed into the loving arms of the Lord September 16, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born February 10, 1949 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Paul and Frances Webster. During his working years, he filled many roles with P.H. Jones Construction Company. Paul is of the Baptist...

Sep 16, 2021

Bess Oxendine, 88, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Bess was born on July 12, 1933 in Pennsylvania to the late Raleigh Lee Holland and Pearl Shook Holland. Bess spent her childhood in Franklin, NC before moving to Kannapolis. Bess devoted her life to teaching and taught English at A.L. Brown High School...

Sep 15, 2021

Hilario Arellano-Rubio falleció septiembre 15, 2021 a la edad de 69 después de una batalla contra el COVID.

Nacido en Guerrero, Mexico Octubre 29, 1951. Hilario fue un gran esposo, papá, y abuelo. Querido por muchas personas, siempre estaba disponible para todos. Era un hombre trabajador qué nos enseñó cómo trabajar y luchar por todo lo que...

Sep 14, 2021

Jewel Dean Brigman Icard February 16, 1937 - September 14, 2021 Dean's life of service ended Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Dean spent most of her childhood in the mill village of Kannapolis. At a very young age, she became the maternal presence in the lives of her younger brothers and sisters. Others later came under her motherly wing and...

Sep 14, 2021

Terry Ann Lackey Patrick, 65, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away at her home Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021. Terry was born May 11, 1956, in Cabarrus County, to the late Chester and Jackie Hamrick Bost. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her much loved twin sister, Sherry Bost Trexler. Terry had been in the...

Sep 12, 2021

Thurman Austin Perry, 86, of Kannapolis passed away at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Sunday, September 12, 2021 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 15,  at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Bostic officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Sep 12, 2021

Billie Jean Hipsley of Concord, NC passed away on September 12, 2021 at Accordius Health at Concord. Billie was born in Pine Bluff, Wyoming on June 1, 1932 to the late James and Helen Mae Harvey. She was preceded in death by her parents Capt. Alex F. Ruth and Helen Mae Ruth and James Harvey. Husbands Frank M. Williams...

Sep 11, 2021

Marie Elizabeth Walker Wallace, 92, went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Saturday September 11, 2021, after a period of declining health. Born July 25, 1929 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Paul Alexander and Mary Cress Walker.

Marie attended and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Lenoir Ryne College....

Sep 10, 2021

Terry Wayne Pittman, 48, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1972 in Cabarrus Co. to Roy Lee Pittman and the late Patricia Ann Hardin Pittman. Terry really enjoyed life. Most of all Terry loved spending time with family especially his granddaughter. He also loved...

Sep 9, 2021

Mack Larry ”Snag” Sechler, 74, of Kannaolis, passed away peacefully September 9, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, with  his loving wife by his side, following a brief illness.

Mack was born on May 18, 1947, in Rowan County, to the late Hubert Larry and Nellie Louise Almond Sechler. In addition to his parents, Mack is preceded in...

Sep 9, 2021

Bobbie Evelyn Graham Hammett, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday September 9, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1943 in Ashe County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Trevia Sullivan Graham.

During her working years, Bobbie worked as a medical secretary and later in the registration department at the CMC...

Sep 8, 2021

Larry Wilson Hayer, 83 of Kannapolis passed away September 8, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus due to complications of Covid - 19. He was born February 19, 1938, in Mooresville, NC, to Andy and Mary Towell Hayer.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gay Nell Clayton Hayer.

He grew up...

Sep 7, 2021

Janet Mills Watkins, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

She was born April 10 1953 in Union Co. to Doris Williams Mills, and the late Arnold Mills.

Janet retired from the State after working for both Cabarrus County and Rowan County schools in the finance department. Janet enjoyed...

Sep 6, 2021

Margaret "Nell" Compton, 80, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2021, at Transitional Health Services, following a period of declining health. Born May 17, 1941, in Athens, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Alton and Erlene Wright Roland. Nell grew up in Selma, AL, moving to Kannapolis in 1961. Earlier in life, she had worked for Cannon...

Sep 6, 2021

Phillip “Gene” McGuire, Sr., 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, September 6, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born March 9, 1942, in Wilkes County, NC, Gene was a son of the late Robert Glenn and Ersie Faye Eller McGuire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Wayne McGuire; a...