Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

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...