Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 4, 2020

William “Bill” Heyworth, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Born February 11, 1940, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy Smeaton Heyworth.  In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Zelma Heyworth; a sister,...

Feb 3, 2020

Brenda Sweezy Carter, 77, of Salisbury passed away, Monday, February 3, 2020 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.

She was born April 22, 1942 in Cleveland Co. to the late Franklin Curtis Sweezy and Lula Sophia Poole Sweezy.

Brenda was a RN at Rowan Memorial Hospital spending most of her time in ICU for most of...

Feb 3, 2020

Alice Mishak Stamey, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday February 3, 2020 at her home after a period of declining health.

Born on April 8, 1937 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Zoie Smith Mishak. A 1956 graduate of China Grove High School, Alice was a member of Unity Baptist Church....

Feb 3, 2020

Martin Howard (Papaw) Casper, 94 of Kannapolis passed away on February 3, 2020 at the Living Center in Concord. Howard was born on January 22, 1926 to the late Martin and Grace Casper. He was a lifetime resident of the area and an active Cub Scout leader of Troop 35 at his church. He served his country in World...

Feb 2, 2020

Rita Irene Johnson Hendley, 71, of Landis, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2020. Born on January 13, 1949 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Jay Edward Johnson and Grace Morris Johnson Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur “Buddy” Johnson. Rita worked at Cannon Mills as...

Feb 1, 2020

Lloyd Elwood Ketner of Kannapolis, 90 years of age, born in Franklin Township, Salisbury, NC on July 26, 1929 answered the high calling  of the Lord Jesus Christ and went to his heavenly home ( Philippians 3:14) on February 1, 2020.

He was the son of the late Charles Adam Ketner and Mary Lee Troutman Ketner. He...

Jan 31, 2020

Corbert Ray Pate “Ray”, 73, peacefully entered into eternity on Friday, January 31, 2020, at

Liberty Lane VA Hospice House in Salisbury, NC at 3:33 pm, surrounded by his loving family.

He had been in declining health for several years, but is now free of pain and dancing in Glory

with his Lord...

Jan 29, 2020

Betty McDuffie Goodnight Pethel, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away, January 29th, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice Home. She had been gently cared for by the staff and administrators at Best of Care for several years of declining health.

Betty was born August 23, 1935 in Franklin County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Earl F. and Eunice...

Jan 29, 2020

Concord-

Mary Jo Gill, 91, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 14, 1928 in Weirton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Mary Ann Young Harris.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gill,...

Jan 23, 2020

Salvatore Louis LaCivita, 76, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Salvatore was born on April 3, 1943 in East Walpole, Massachusetts to the late Louis LaCivita and Columbia Grosso. Salvatore honorably served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a strong man who was always optimistic and positive....

Jan 22, 2020

Earl Ray Poole, 87, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Ray was born August 7, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Earl James Poole and Mary Lou Edison Poole.

He was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Jan 21, 2020

Johnnie William Harrell III, of Kannapolis passed away on January 21, 2020. He was born October 10, 1963 in Cabarrus County, a son of Martha Lee Harrell of Kannapolis and the late Johnnie William Harrell Jr.

Johnnie was a graduate of A.L. Brown High where he played in the band. He then went to Central Wesleyan College...

Jan 21, 2020

Lewis Gray London, 84, of Shelby and formerly of Mooresville, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Gray was born in Iredell County on March 25, 1935 to the late James Lewis London and Naomi Elizabeth Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dora London, and siblings Robert...

Jan 21, 2020

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Robert “Bob” Smith Misenheimer passed away in the comfort of his home. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and the loving husband of Bernie (Hileman) Misenheimer for 62 years.

Bob was born to Chester and Lula (Riley) Misenheimer on August 8, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC. Following his United...

Jan 20, 2020

Jeffrey Dale Carter, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness.

He was born September 21, 1956, in Iredell County to the late L.M.Carter and Faye Yost Carter. As a young man, Jeff earned his Eagle Scout award. . Jeff was a...

Jan 20, 2020

Salisbury-

Jeffrey “Johnny” Fields Wilson, 70, peacefully passed away and went to be with his Lord, Monday, January 20, 2020, from Atrium Health Cabarrus, with his family by his side.

Born May 20, 1949 in Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Jack Wade Wilson and Evelyn Curry Wilson.  In addition to his...

Jan 17, 2020

William “Bill” Thomas Looman, 77, of Davidson went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a short illness.

Bill was born July 12, 1942 in Raleigh County, WV, a son of the late John Jefferson and Mary Virginia Furr Looman.

He was of the Pentecostal Faith....

Jan 16, 2020

Kelly Daniel Taft Beheler, 55, was called home to heaven on January 16th, 2020. Kelly was born in Gastonia, NC on June 25th, 1964. Throughout his life, Kelly worked as a heavy machine operator for the city. A Husky for life, Kelly graduated from Hunter Huss high school in 1982. Known for his kind soul and huge loving heart,...

Jan 15, 2020

James “Jim” Mitchell Goforth, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born May 11, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late William Woodrow Goforth and Mary Dennard Goforth. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Barbee.

Jim was a retired veteran of the US Army for 3 years and...

Jan 15, 2020

Kannapolis-

Tonda Overcash Hollars, 44, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.

Born June 9, 1975 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of Hal and Susan Branch Overcash.

In addition to her parents, family members include her stepmother, Linda Overcash; her son, Trey Hollars (Kristen);...