Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 30, 2020

Dorothy “Carole” Reynolds Sides, 75 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Carole was born November 8, 1944 in Caldwell County, NC a daughter of the late Robert Glenn and Ersie Faye Eller McGuire.

She had been employed in retail...

Jun 30, 2020

Walter Charlie Pressley Sr., 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Born on August 6, 1932 in Cabarrus County, he was son of the late Walter Henry Pressley and Carrie Elizabeth Burkett Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Pressley in...

Jun 30, 2020

Brian Keith Wallace, 49, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, June 30, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born October 29, 1970 in Monroe, NC, Brian was a son of the late Verman Carldon Wallace and Brenda Sue Thomas Wallace.  An outdoorsman, Brian loved hunting and fishing and just being outside. He enjoyed the...

Jun 30, 2020

Rondall “Bub” Shirley, 85, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born January 18, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Hoke Smith Shirley and Kelsie Pitts Shirley. He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Callie Jo Shirley.

Bub owned and operated Heat & Frost Insulation for many years....

Jun 30, 2020

Timmond “Tim” Hunter, 76, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, July 3 followed by a graveside service at 11:30 AM at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. James Pauley officiating.

Jun 29, 2020

Anne Elizabeth “Betty” Mullins Lockee, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2020, at her residence.

She was born in New Orleans, LA, on July 19, 1939, the daughter of the late James Raymond and Cecilia Meehan Mullins.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 28, 2020

Michael Eugene Murph Sr., 63, of Hickory, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Ocean Isle Beach. He was born January 12, 1957, in Cabarrus Co. to Shirley Ann Dudley Murph and the late Claude Ray Murph. Michael worked for Hendricks Mercedes for 27 years. Michael enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, Van Clubs. He loved spending time with his children...

Jun 28, 2020

Mary C. “Betty” Wilhelm, of Kannapolis, formerly of China Grove, passed away Sunday June 28, 2020. Born April 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Benson Cartner. Her beloved husband, Joe Wilhelm preceded her in death in 1979.

During her working years, Betty was employed by Hoechst – Celanese. She loved spending...

Jun 27, 2020

Robert A. “Bob” Hathcock, 84, of Concord passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 5, 1936 in Stanly County, a son of the late Guilford and Daisy Beaver Hathcock.

Bob was a graduate of Odell High School. Bob had retired from Hoechst-Celanese after many years of service. Bob was a veteran...

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...