Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 19, 2020

Claude Anders Oxford, Jr., 78, of Midland, formerly of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born December 25, 1941 in Burke County, the son of the late Claude Anders Oxford, Sr. and Ozelle Williams Oxford. In addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Barrier Oxford and grandson Isaac.

May 19, 2020

Renee Conder Culver, 58 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her residence. She had been in declining health.

Renee was born September 5, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, NC a daughter of the late Tommy Joe Conder.Sr. and the late Betty Jean Miller Conder.

Renee had been employed...

May 19, 2020

Wanda Kay Cook Ferrusca, 65, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Wanda was born in Gaston County, NC on August 4, 1954 to the late Albert Cook and Mary Galloway Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Wanda...

May 18, 2020

Margaret Ann, “Margie”, Carpenter, 72, of Salisbury, finished her race, Monday, May 18, 2020 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. She was born on November 17, 1947 in Cabarrus Co, to the late Loyd and Marie Perry. In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Perry. Those left to cherish her memory, two daughters, Jennifer...

May 17, 2020

We say goodbye for now and lay to rest God’s beautiful angel. Vina “Carrol” Wiles, 87, of Kannapolis died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home after a period of declining health. A private graveside service to celebrate her life was held at Carolina Memorial Park with her grandson, Rev. Christopher Wiles officiating. Carrol was born April 29, 1933, in...

May 15, 2020

Kirby Delaine Miller, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House of pancreatic cancer. Kirby was a loving father and family man. Kirby was born in Spencer, NC on August 30, 1937. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pheldoyce Miller Hall and his step-father, Henry W. Hall. Kirby graduated from Boyden...

May 12, 2020

Janet Lee “Gammy” Cookenour Phifer, 71 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Janet was born March 4, 1949 in Sullivan County, Tn., a daughter of the late JC Cookenour and Arlis Marie Parish Cookenour Lane.

Janet was of the Baptist...

May 11, 2020

Larry Wayne Beaver, 76, of China Grove passed away surrounded by family on May 11, 2020.

Mr. Beaver was born in Mecklenburg County to Daisy Aycock Long on April 17, 1944. He married Nancy Louise Slusser on January 12, 1968. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Army, and was awarded the...

May 10, 2020

Becky Lee Randolph, 72, of China Grove passed away May 10, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born on July 17, 1947 in Montgomery Co. West Virginia, a twin daughter of the late Cecil Ray and Margaret “Arlene” Green Randolph. In addition to her parents, Becky is preceded in death by her twin sister, Linda Randolph Shaver and...

May 9, 2020

Lewis Mitchell Rodgers, Sr., 92, passed away Saturday evening, May 9, 2020, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, following a period of declining health.

Born March 1, 1928 in Cabarrus County, Lewis was a son of the late Walter Mitchell and Lucy Smith Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 8, 2020

Michael Darin Torrence, 36, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 8, 2020. Michael was born on April 15, 1984 in Cabarrus County. He worked as a delivery driver for Industrial Supply Solutions. In his free time, he enjoyed blacksmithing, camping, gaming, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and...

May 8, 2020

George Vernon Caudill, 88, passed away at his home in Concord on Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020, with family by his side.  He had been in declining health for the past several years.

Born March 20, 1932 in Ashe County, he was a son of the late Darius Jackson and Ozzie Bare Caudill.  In addition...

May 8, 2020

Kaye Bradshaw Sandra Kaye Bradshaw passed away peacefully May 8, 2020 in Concord, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 6, 1941 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Wriston and Bertha McRae McWhorter. In addition to her parents, Kaye was preceded in death by her twin sister, Faye McWhorter and brother, Tom McWhorter....

May 7, 2020

William Anthony “Tony”  Wade Miller, 59 of Kannapolis passed away May 7, 2020. He was born September 27, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Dale Martin Miller and Phyllis Ellen Thompson Miller.

Tony attended A.L. Brown High School and later obtained his GED. He worked for Airgas driving a truck the last 11 years...

May 7, 2020

Services are private at this time.

May 6, 2020

Teena Reece Wilson, 59, of Mooresville, passed into God’s loving arms May 6, 2020. Born on May 28, 1960 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late James Roland and Earlene Goforth Reece. Teena loved her children, grandchildren and family with all of her heart. Hobbies she enjoyed include reading, cooking, shopping, and traveling. Those left to...

May 5, 2020

Brenda  Q. Austin, 78, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Mooresville, NC) passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 5, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born July 31, 1941 in Mooresville, NC to the late John Frank Queen and Delsie Sue Childers Queen.  She graduated A.L. Brown High School in 1959. She retired in 2004 from S&D...

May 4, 2020

Kenneth Paul Dancy, 71, of Kannapolis passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born April 7, 1949. He was preceded in death by his father, William Paul Dancy.

Kenneth had formerly worked at Dancy’s Hosiery Mill. He enjoyed fishing, doing puzzle books, tomato sandwiches and sitting on his front porch.

A private service will...

May 4, 2020

Pressley Freeze,72, passed away, May 4, 2020, in Mooresville, NC at his home. He was born on November 24, 1947, in Iredell Co., to the late Kenneth and Mary Ellen Freeze.

Pressley worked for Phillip Morris for 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting cars, and antiques, working in the yard, discussing politics (Trump 2020). His...

May 3, 2020

Dennis Paul Johnson Obituary

Dennis Paul Johnson, 64, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on May 3,2020 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  at Whitley’s Funeral Home with a Funeral Service to be held immediately after. A private graveside burial will follow.