Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Jan 2, 2020

Danny Allen Wilson, 52, of Kannapolis passed away on January 2, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 3, 1967 I Cabarrus County, a son of Brenda Goodman Shore of Kannapolis and the late Billy Allen Wilson.

Danny worked for the VA Medical Center for many years. He was a veteran of...

Jan 2, 2020

Edith Auten Sipes, 58, of Salisbury went home to Heaven on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from her home. Her death was unexpected.

The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. with her funeral following at 2:00 PM Saturday in Whitley’s Chapel with Rev. Roger Steadman officiating.

Jan 2, 2020

Richard Lee (Rick) White, 70, of Mooresville passed away January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born June 30, 1949 in Iredell County, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Helms White.

Rick was a long haul truck driver for many years. He had formerly worked for Q Carriers and Tyson Foods, as well as...

2020

Wendi Louann Melanson Goodwin, 54 of Kannapolis, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home following a short illness.

Wendi was born April 12, 1966 in Blackfoot, Idaho; daughter of the late Louis and Barbra Melanson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Melanson.

Wendi had a larger...

2020

Bobby Dale Smith, Sr., 68, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Bobby was born June 1, 1951, in Surry County, NC a son of the late James Bert and Opal Marshall Smith. He was also preceded in death...

2020

Gene Leonard Brown, 78, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast, Concord following a short illness.

Gene was born August 10, 1941 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late Jim W. Brown and Elizabeth Viola Anderson Brown.

In addition to his parents he...

Jan 1, 2020

Melba Leitch White Pearson, 86, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

She was born March 16, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Etta Spears Leitch.

In addition to her parents she...

Jan 1, 2020

Ronnie Therrell Walden passed away January 1, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus at the age of 73.

He loved God and was a strong man of faith.  If you talked to him for more than a minute, his love for his family was going to become the conversation.  Over the course of his life Ronnie worked in...

Dec 30, 2019

Marianne Starnes Meyerholtz, 55, of Salisbury passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 while at Genesis Healthcare after a period of declining health.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday, followed by a memorial service in Whitley’s Chapel at 6:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Upright officiating.

Marianne...

Dec 29, 2019

Ronald Marsh Perry, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 24, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Wilson Marsh Perry and Minnie Lee Crowe Perry. Ron honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed his career...

Dec 29, 2019

Tony Howard Allen, 74, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. He was born December 21, 1945 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Jack Howard Allen and Mildred Browning Allen.

Tony had formerly worked for Cannon Mills and Fluor Daniel, Inc for many years.

Tony’s family...