Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 9, 2020

Lewis Mitchell Rodgers, Sr., 92, passed away Saturday evening, May 9, 2020, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, following a period of declining health.

Born March 1, 1928 in Cabarrus County, Lewis was a son of the late Walter Mitchell and Lucy Smith Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 8, 2020

Michael Darin Torrence, 36, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 8, 2020. Michael was born on April 15, 1984 in Cabarrus County. He worked as a delivery driver for Industrial Supply Solutions. In his free time, he enjoyed blacksmithing, camping, gaming, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and...

May 8, 2020

George Vernon Caudill, 88, passed away at his home in Concord on Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020, with family by his side.  He had been in declining health for the past several years.

Born March 20, 1932 in Ashe County, he was a son of the late Darius Jackson and Ozzie Bare Caudill.  In addition...

May 8, 2020

Kaye Bradshaw Sandra Kaye Bradshaw passed away peacefully May 8, 2020 in Concord, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 6, 1941 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Wriston and Bertha McRae McWhorter. In addition to her parents, Kaye was preceded in death by her twin sister, Faye McWhorter and brother, Tom McWhorter....

May 7, 2020

William Anthony “Tony”  Wade Miller, 59 of Kannapolis passed away May 7, 2020. He was born September 27, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Dale Martin Miller and Phyllis Ellen Thompson Miller.

Tony attended A.L. Brown High School and later obtained his GED. He worked for Airgas driving a truck the last 11 years...

May 7, 2020

Services are private at this time.

May 6, 2020

Teena Reece Wilson, 59, of Mooresville, passed into God’s loving arms May 6, 2020. Born on May 28, 1960 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late James Roland and Earlene Goforth Reece. Teena loved her children, grandchildren and family with all of her heart. Hobbies she enjoyed include reading, cooking, shopping, and traveling. Those left to...

May 5, 2020

Brenda  Q. Austin, 78, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Mooresville, NC) passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 5, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born July 31, 1941 in Mooresville, NC to the late John Frank Queen and Delsie Sue Childers Queen.  She graduated A.L. Brown High School in 1959. She retired in 2004 from S&D...

May 4, 2020

Kenneth Paul Dancy, 71, of Kannapolis passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born April 7, 1949. He was preceded in death by his father, William Paul Dancy.

Kenneth had formerly worked at Dancy’s Hosiery Mill. He enjoyed fishing, doing puzzle books, tomato sandwiches and sitting on his front porch.

A private service will...

May 4, 2020

Pressley Freeze,72, passed away, May 4, 2020, in Mooresville, NC at his home. He was born on November 24, 1947, in Iredell Co., to the late Kenneth and Mary Ellen Freeze.

Pressley worked for Phillip Morris for 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting cars, and antiques, working in the yard, discussing politics (Trump 2020). His...

May 3, 2020

Dennis Paul Johnson Obituary

Dennis Paul Johnson, 64, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on May 3,2020 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  at Whitley’s Funeral Home with a Funeral Service to be held immediately after. A private graveside burial will follow.

May 3, 2020

Richard (Rick) Lloyd Stamey, 72 of Kannapolis, following a period of declining health, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Rick was under the care of Hospice and Palliative care of Cabarrus County, and passed in the residence of his oldest son.

Rick was born March 29, 1948 in Iredell County. He is...

May 2, 2020

Rockwell, NC

William “Lee” Rollings, 89, of Rockwell, formerly of Landis, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home after a period of declining health.

A graveside service to celebrate Lee’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 5 at West Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Gene Beaver officiating.

Lee was...

May 1, 2020

Timothy Louis "Tim" Reissig passed away May 1, 2020 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 9, 1965 in Mecklenburg County.

Always smiling, Tim loved music, people and the beach, particularly Destin Beach, Florida.

Tim is survived by his loving wife Amanda Reissig; son Cameron Reissig; daughter...

May 1, 2020

Brian Michael Hager, 46 of China Grove, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday May 1, 2020.  Brian was born January 14, 1974 in Hillsborough County, Florida a son of Michael Wayne Hager and Glenda Donaldson Hager.

Brian enjoyed all things outdoors especially tinkering with things to fix (lawn mowers, tillers, motors...

May 1, 2020

Barbara Kay Clodfelter Funderburk, 80, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, May 1, 2020, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis, following a brief period of declining health.

Born October 17, 1939 in Rowan County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Lee Davis Clodfelter and Dorothy Mae Correll Clodfelter.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 30, 2020

Harley Nichole Messina, 25 of China Grove went to be with the lord on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence. Death was unexpected due to health complications.

Harley was born February 1, 1995 in Rowan County. She was the daughter of Chris and Denise Messina , Melinda Sutton (Jerry) and Curtis Saunders (Denise).

Harley...

Apr 30, 2020

Helen S. Whitaker, 98, formerly of Kannapolis N.C., passed away April 30, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Albemarle. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 with Pastor Wade Eason officiating.

Mrs. Whitaker was born September 1, 1921 in Cabarrus County to John Henry and Sarah Elizabeth Shoaf.

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Apr 29, 2020

Martha Ann Barnhardt, 96, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020. She was born January 17, 1924 in Concord, NC, a daughter of the late Jack and Julia Joyner Goodman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Harry Barnhardt, son, Mark Barnhardt who passed in 1974, three brothers, Dorsett, David, and Greg Goodman...

Apr 29, 2020

Carolyn Reece Goldston, 88, of Kannapolis passed away April 29, 2020 at her home. She was born September 19, 1931 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Ray Reece and Josie Lindsey Reece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Goldston on September 25,  2002.

She had worked at Cannon Mills in her earlier...