Obituaries — June 11, 2008

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Obituaries — May 28, 2008

Narvie Wilson Narvie Claudette Long Wilson, 73, 2904 Kirk Ave., died May 20, 2008, at her residence. Born Sept. 26, 1934, in Rowan County, Mrs. Wilson was a daughter of the late William Richardson and Maggie Caldwell Long. She was a graduate of Aggrey Memorial High School, Landis, and Winston-Salem Teachers College with a B.S. in elementary education. She taught in Montgomery and Rowan counties, retiring from China Grove Elementary School. A member of Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church, she served as the... 

Kannapolis obituaries — Week of 5/21/08

‘Becky’ S. Jones LEXINGTON — Rebecca “Becky” Anne Smith Jones, 48, Lexington, formerly of Charlotte, died May 14, 2008, at Lexington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jones was a daughter of Harry and Betty Jane Cable Smith, Midland. She volunteered at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Kannapolis, while her children were there and at Southwood Elementary School, Lexington. She attended Covenant Church of Harrisburg. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include husband Gregory Lee “Greg” Jones;... 

Obituaries — Week of 5/7/08

Frances C. Bailey Frances Louise Cornelius Bailey, 82, 200 E. 31st St., Kannapolis, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Born April 18, 1926, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late James and Hassie Beatty Cornelius. She attended Rowan County schools and graduated from Aggrey Memorial High School. She retired from Cannon Mills. A member of Sill’s Creek AME Zion Church, she was a Deaconess, life member and a member of the Parent Body Oversees Missionary. She... 

Obituaries, 4/30/08

Edith Mae Adams Edith Mae Cavin Adams, 81, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Born Aug. 31, 1926, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Banks Eugene and Bessie Mae Cagle Cavin. She retired from Cannon Mills Co. Plant 1 Sheet Department. She was a  member of Midway Baptist Church, where she had played piano for many years. Survivors include her husband, Hubert Adams; son Troy Harwell of Kannapolis; daughter Mildren Hunter of Kannapolis; brothers Charles Cavin of Texas, Jim, Gene... 

Obituaries — Week of 4/23/08

‘Edd’ Correll Clayton Edward “Edd” Correll, 82, 407 Oakdale Ave., Kannapolis, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at his home. Born March 29, 1926, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late James William and Emma Elizabeth Carter Correll. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II in the Normandy Invasion in the European Theater and in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Pilot Freight Carrier as a driver after 37 years. He was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist church. He was... 

Obituaries, 4/16/08

J. Carlyle Rutledge J. Carlyle Rutledge, 98, of Kannapolis, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born Dec. 28, 1909, in Stanley, he was a son of the late Joe Graham and Virginia Moore Rutledge. He graduated from Stanley public schools and had perfect attendance from first grade through college. He graduated in 1930 from Weaver College, which merged with Brevard in 1934. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1932 and UNC School of Law in 1935. He established his own practice in Kannapolis... 

Obits for April 9, 2008

Milton Earl Lane CONCORD — Milton Earl Lane, 82, Concord, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Morningside Assisted Living. Born Feb. 22, 1926, in Marion County, S.C., he was a son of the late Aubrey Earl and Maebeth Capps Lane. He was an electrical systems supervisor with the city of Concord. He was active in his church, First Baptist Church of Concord. When he retired, he was a tour guide for Philip Morris and volunteered at CMC-NorthEast. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Drye Lane, on Sept.... 

Joe B. Trexler

CONCORD — Joe Bennett Trexler, 78, 761 Firelight Court, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Hunter Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born Oct. 13, 1929, in Anson County, he was a son of the late George Washington and Kate Redfearn Trexler. He was a shipping and receiving clerk at Overnight Transportation in Charlotte. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include wife Peggy W. Trexler; son Wallace Ben Trexler, Texas; daughters Sharon Taylor, Charlotte, and Teresa Mock and Debbie Trexler, both... 

Calvin E. Massey

CONCORD — Calvin Eugene Massey, 53, formerly of Concord, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation, Nebo, after being in declining health for several years. Born Sept. 1, 1953, in Concord, he was the son of the late Verlene Johnson Massey and Luke Hendrix. He was educated in the public schools of Cabarrus County. He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Neal. Survivors include his brothers, Luther Ray Massey, Charlotte, and Dennis Elton Johnson, Hopewell, Va.; and sisters... 

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