Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 9, 2020

Doris Simpson Godwin, 86, of Concord, went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Doris was born on August 23, 1933 in Cabarrus County to the late James Grady Whittington and Margaret Ann Simpson. Doris was a faithful and lifelong member of Westford United Methodist Church. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed quilting and sewing. She...

Jun 9, 2020

Alson Edmon (Eddie) Fortson, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 9th. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Geraldine Heath Fortson. He was the son of the late Alson Edmon Fortson and Hester Bruce Fortson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Sister Jeanette Torrence and Brother Bruce Fortson....

Jun 8, 2020

Charles D. Brown, 88, passed away at home Monday, June 8, 2020, with his family by his side, following a period of declining health.

Born January 20, 1932 in Weakley County, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Alton and Elma Dawson Brown.   In addition to his parents, preceding him in death was his brother, Ruben...

Jun 8, 2020

Kannapolis, NC

Linda Leigh Norwood-Hart, 56, of Kannapolis, formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away early Monday Morning, June 8, 2020 after a seven year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Linda’s Celebration of Life will begin at 2:30 PM Thursday, June 11 at Jackson Park United Methodist Church. Her memorial service will begin at 3:30 PM Thursday...

Jun 7, 2020

Gertrude Melton Belk, 94, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Gertrude was born on September 17, 1925 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Richard Melton and Pinkey Robertson Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George James Belk and by her grandson Gary Belk,...

Jun 6, 2020

Donald Ray “D.R.” Steele, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away June 6, 2020 at Caremoor Retirement Center. Born June 15, 1935, in Rowan County he was the son of the late Harvey Oneil and Doris Edna Hawkins Steele.

During his working years, D.R. owned and operated D.R. Steele Grading.

Aside from his parents, he was preceded...

Jun 5, 2020

Jeffrey Roger “Jeff ” Ferguson , 49, passed away at the beach Friday morning, June 5, 2020, following a period of declining health, with his loving family by his side.

Jeff was born August 19, 1970, in Concord, NC, and graduated from South Rowan High in 1988. An amazing son, brother and uncle, Jeff loved...

Jun 5, 2020

Rheba Crouch King, 65, of Concord passed away, Friday, June 5, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. She was born February 6, 1955 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Leonard Crouch and Ruby Pennell Crouch. Rheba was a graduate of South Rowan High School, she worked at Cannon Mills for 20+ years, and she then went to work for AYN...

Jun 4, 2020

Patty Faye Boone Burr, 63, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday morning, June 4, 2020, at CMC-Northeast Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

Born October 4, 1956, in Newport News, Virginia, Patty was the daughter of the late James Otis Boone and Ruby Lee Bradshaw Boone.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jun 2, 2020

Jesse Franklin Kerley, Sr., 68 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence.

Jesse was born August 21, 1951 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late James Lawson Kerley and Virginia Basinger Kerley. A daughter, Angela Michelle “Angie” Kerley also preceded him in death Oct. 7, 2018....

May 29, 2020

Alice Elizabeth “Libby” Hunsuck, 93, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born April 3, 1927 in Hickory, NC. Daughter of the late Victor G. Shuford and Edythe H. Shuford, she attended Hickory City Schools and Lenior Rhyne College. In addition to her parents, Libby is preceded in death by her...

May 28, 2020

William Kenneth “Ken” Fortner, age 81 of Concord went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House of Cabarrus County.

Ken was born October 21, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Horace and Reba Smith Fortner.

Ken was retired from 36 ½ years in the...

May 27, 2020

Van Daniel Cobble, 31, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Van was born on February 7, 1989 in Cabarrus County. He attended Northwest Cabarrus High School. He loved going fishing and was a big fan of Duke Basketball. Most of all, he loved his family and dearly loved his two children. Those left to cherish his...

May 27, 2020

Beverly Ann McElrath Reynolds, 86, of Concord, NC, passed onward to her eternal reward Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She passed surrounded by her husband and children at the Laurels of Salisbury, where she resided the past 7 months. Beverly was born October 27, 1933 in Kingston, NY to the late William and Dorothy and William McElrath. She is preceded...

May 27, 2020

Amanda Marie Bumgarner Foil (Jolly), 90, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020, at home surrounded by loving family members.

Born April 30, 1930 in Taylorsville, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie J. and Rella Mae Russell Bumgarner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Paul Foil;...

May 27, 2020

Maria Ruberta Jimenez Vazquez Verdicchio, 93, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, May 28. Burial services will be held at Palm Bay, FL at a later date.

Maria...

May 26, 2020

Larry Lee Hund, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2020. Born January 27, 1942 in Midland, MI, he was the son of the late Lawrence Hund and Laura Shangle Hund Jungman. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son Larry Lee Hund, Jr.

Larry is survived by his loving...

May 25, 2020

William “Bill” Benson Goins, 64, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020. Bill was born on October 5, 1955 in Charlotte, NC. He was a people person and always the life of the party. He would make someone feel like family in just a matter of minutes. He loved to laugh, sing karaoke,...

May 24, 2020

Rhonda Lee Tharp, 51 of Jacksonville, Fl. and formerly of Concord went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Rhonda was born August 26, 1968 in Mecklenburg County, NC, a daughter of Charlotte and Ken Snodgrass of Concord.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 22, 2020

Harry Lee Karriker, Jr., 73, of Rowan Co. died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. His death was unexpected.

His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, May 25, 2020. Funeral services will be held at Whitley’s Chapel at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with Rev. Bennie...