Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 14, 2020

Hunter Patrick Lang, lovingly known as “Big White,” passed away January 14, 2020, at the age of 18, in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Chris and Carrie Lang. He attended Bradley Middle School and Hough High School where he played football and established lifelong friends. Hunter was an avid sports fan and loved being...

Jan 14, 2020

Larry Carl Weddington, 68, of China Grove, passed away at home unexpectedly Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

He was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1951 to the late Carl Preston Weddington and the late Gladys Goodman Weddington.

Larry graduated from South Rowan High School in 1969. While at South, he was an avid football...

Jan 14, 2020

Mildred Patricia “Patty” Marlowe, 74, of Kannapolis was ushered into Heaven Tuesday January 14, 2020. Born May 10, 1945 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Teague Harris.

During her working years, Patty was employed at Cannon Mills and later at Faith Nursery School.

Patty is survived by her...

Jan 12, 2020

Mooresville-

Robert Alexander Stirewalt, 81, passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born March 18, 1938 in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Will and Agnes Stirewalt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Darrell Lee...

Jan 11, 2020

Winfred B. “John” Galloway, age 94, of Kannapolis, NC died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

John was born September 21, 1925 in Darlington, SC, a son of the late John Jefferson and Cora May Galloway.

John was one of many young men who served heroically in WWII, serving from December 24,...

Jan 11, 2020

Mirta Gomez-Martinez passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

A funeral mass will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Jan 11, 2020

Elda Irene Goudy Canup, 83, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1936 in Camden, NJ to the late Maxon Goudy and Elda Irene Marshall Goudy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Goudy, William Goudy, and Wade Goudy, and sisters, Maxine...

Jan 10, 2020

John William Russell, 82, of Rockwell NC went to be with his Lord on January 10, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1937 to the late Edgar and Dorothy Russell.

Those left to lovingly remember him include his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha Ann Russell, his daughters: Teresa (Gary) Bailey, Helen Clay, and Karen (Jerry)...

Jan 9, 2020

Wilma Elizabeth “Betsy” Matthews Heath, 79, of Concord, N.C.  went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Accordius Health of Concord. She had been in declining health but death was unexpected.

Betsy was born January 14, 1940 in Forsyth County, NC a daughter of the late Luther James Matthews and Wilma Elizabeth Fussell...

Jan 9, 2020

Timothy Anglus Hyman, 60, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Timothy was born on July 3, 1959 in Florence, SC to the late Marvin Eugene Hyman and Jeanette Campbell Hyman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Hyman and two brothers, Michael Hyman and Terry Hyman. Timothy...

Jan 8, 2020

Ms. Jean Rumple Carl, 81 passed away at her home January 8, 2020.

The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00-2:00PM.

Ms. Carl was born Feb 5, 1938.  She was the daughter of Maude Menius Rumple and Earl Litaker Rumple. Jean worked at Kmart for 15 years....

Jan 8, 2020

Kannapolis, NC

Harriet Adams Yates, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health.

A memorial service to remember and celebrate Harriet’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 13 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Vickers officiating. Her family will receive...

Jan 7, 2020

Melvin Ray Coone, 79, of China Grove passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 at Trinity Oaks. Born December 20, 1940 in Rowan County, Melvin was the son of the late Floyd and Carrie Byrd Coone.

During his working years, Melvin worked as an order coordinator at the former Cannon Mills. He was a member of First Reformed...

Jan 6, 2020

Becky Fisher Steele, 66, of Kannapolis passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born December 30, 1953 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late George Thomas Fisher and Helen Glaris Smith Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Calvin Steele in 1990 and a sister, Debbie Fisher.

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Jan 6, 2020

Randy Dale Hudson, 61, of Mooresville passed away at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem on January 6, 2020. He was born September 16, 1958 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Quinnin Edward Hudson and Betty Whitley Hudson Ranson.

Randy had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and at UNC-Charlotte for many years until...

Jan 6, 2020

Martha Jane LeCrone Cooper, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Martha was born June 24, 1938 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Richard  and Martha Jane Reed LeCrone.

Martha was a homemaker. She and her husband...

Jan 5, 2020

Kannapolis, NC Shelba Blondell Moss Arrington, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 after a brief period of illness. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church in Concord with Rev. Bo Sherrill officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 PM prior to the service.  ...

Jan 5, 2020

Katherine Lou Mills Belk, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 at Atrium Health – Cabarrus. Born March 12, 1936 in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ada Little Mills.

Mrs. Belk is survived by her husband, James Belk; 3 daughters, Rebecca Mullins of Kannapolis, Martha Belk of Kannapolis,...

Jan 3, 2020

Phyllis H. Dixon, 63, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.

Born in Rowan County on February 16, 1956, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Lila Pearl Honbarger.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Cheryl Scott and Wanda Joines.

Jan 3, 2020

Murlinda Carolyn Ervin Jordan, 73, of China Grove, went into her heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2020. Born on August 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Arthur David Ervin and Ellen Hartsell Ervin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robby Ervin. During her career, she was a floral...