Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 26, 2020

Boyd Cauble, 72, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 26, 2020.  A proud native of Kannapolis, NC, he attended Odell High School, where he was student body president.  He served in the US army reserves,  A company, 1st battalion, 485th regiment, 108th division.

Boyd received an undergraduate degree from UNC Charlotte and a master's...

Jun 26, 2020

Mary Ann Patterson Cauble, 88, of Concord passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born February 1, 1932 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Bradford Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Rayford Cauble, Sr.

Mary Ann retired from the former...

Jun 25, 2020

Doris Lee Freeze Stillwell, 87, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Transitional Health Services. Doris was born on May 20, 1933 in Landis, NC to the late Herbert Edgar Freeze and Dorothy Correll Freeze. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Elbert Freeze, Leonard Freeze, Glen...

Jun 25, 2020

Lucille D. Davis Bittle Yancey, 77, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Lucille was born April 8, 1943 in Murphy, NC to the late Ira Davis and Anna Lou Grogan Allen Davis Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Bittle, Charles Ingle and Joe Yancey,...

Jun 24, 2020

Marilyn Ann Mearing, 64, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born December 5, 1955 in Rowan County, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Lawrence Richard Freeman, Sr. and Annie Lou Ballard Freeman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a baby sister,...

Jun 24, 2020

Aundra Lavonne Richardson, 80, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born April 3, 1940 in Rowan County, a son of the late Luther Thomas Richardson and Mary Lula Deese Richardson.

Aundra retired as a computer programmer from TarCon, Inc.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Aundra loved fishing, playing...

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Huldah Thomas was born August 2, 1925 in Ruby, South Carolina to father William Thomas Collins and mother Lydia Jane Sellers Collins. Huldah lived in Kannapolis, North Carolina from the time she was married to her husband, William Alma Thomas, in 1945 until 2015 when she and “Bill” moved into assisted living in Salisbury, North Carolina.  She passed...

Jun 22, 2020

Nancy Carol Childers Earley, 83, of Kannapolis passed away June 22, 2020.  She was born June 26, 1936 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Lewis and Edna Sloop Childers.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Jones.

Nancy was a Registered Nurse having worked at various places throughout her lifetime, the last being...

Jun 21, 2020

Leonard Wingler, 83, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on June 21, 2020 at Atrium Health in Concord after suffering from a short illness. A shining light went out this day in our lives but we take comfort that he has found peace in the loving arms of the Lord.

A native of Wilkes County, NC, he was...

Jun 21, 2020

David Wilson Cannon, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday evening, June 21, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born February 23, 1960, in Cabarrus County, David was a son of the late Hubert and Hazel Weaver Cannon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert W. Weaver,...

Jun 18, 2020

Juliann Cline Wood, 69, of Landis, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

Her visitation will be at Whitley’s Funeral from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Saturday, June 20 with a graveside service following at Carolina Memorial Park at 2:00 PM Saturday with Rev. Scott Wheeler officiating.

Juliann...

Jun 17, 2020

Calvin Wallice Dover, 81, of China Grove passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home. He was born April 22, 1939 in Lexington, Georgia, a son of the late Jesse Claude Dover, Sr. and Mary Inez Brooks Dover. He was preceded by his brother, Jesse Claude Dover, Jr.

Calvin retired from BellSouth after 30 years. He...

Jun 16, 2020

Erin Whitley Campbell, 25, of Kannapolis, unexpectedly passed away June 16, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born, October 16, 1994 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of Billy Whitley and Tammy Martin.

Erin previously worked as a Veterinary Technician. She was an animal lover, who also enjoyed fishing, riding ATVs, loved spending time with friends, and...

Jun 15, 2020

Alisha Marie Clark, 33, of Matthews, formerly of Kannapolis, unexpectedly passed away Monday June 15, 2020. Born January 31, 1987 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of Gary and Marleen Marshall Clark.

Alisha loved painting with her daughters, Keerstin and Allyson, loved taking them swimming, riding bicycles, and having their movie...

Jun 14, 2020

Craig Wilson Pressley, 74, completed his earthly journey and received his wings of glory on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from the Salisbury VA Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

Born March 25, 1946 in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Reece and Rachel Thomas Pressley.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Jun 14, 2020

David Ray Oliver, 71 of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.

His funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dave Cash and Rev. Tracy Love officiating. Family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from...

Jun 11, 2020

George Carroll Belk, 73, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born October 7, 1946 in Jefferson, SC, a son of the late George James Belk and Gertrude Melton Belk.

George retired from PremTech and Cannon Mills. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Army....

Jun 10, 2020

Blanche Almond Barbee, 70, of Gold Hill, passed away, Wednesday June 10, 2020 at her home. She was born October 5, 1949 in Stanly Co. to the late Fred Jerome Almond and Fannie Ella Efird Almond. Blanche was a great listener she was like a therapist to those who shared their problems with her. She enjoyed collecting glass figurines...

Jun 9, 2020

Voncile “Mawmaw” Shuffler Hall, 84, of China Grove passed away June 9, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. She was born October 31, 1935 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Homer and Margie Hill Shuffler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Glen Hall and a daughter, Fonda Hall Brinkley.

Voncile had previously worked at...

Jun 9, 2020

Frankie A. Linker of Greensboro, (Formerly of Kannapolis) passed away peacefully at Cone Health on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Born in Cabarrus County, of the late Cecil E. Aycock Sr. and Patricia A. Aycock. A daughter, Angela Michelle (Angie) Schenck preceded her in death, October 7, 2018. Frankie was a Christian and a member of Eastwood Baptist Church. She worked...