Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 20, 2023

Joyce Loudermilk Sweatt Lineberger, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, November 20, 2023, at Big Elm Nursing Center, where she had been a resident.

Born May 29, 1936, in Mooresville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Carl Clifton and Faye Lowder Loudermilk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. Ernest Roy Whitley,75, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Northeast Medical Center in Concord. Death was unexpected.

Ernest was born November 22, 1947 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of the late Clifford Lee Whitley and Alma Fronie Thompson Whitley.

He retired from Cannon Mills, Plt....

Nov 19, 2023

Bobby Franklin Shue, 85 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Bobby was born on March 9, 1938, in Cabarrus County to the late Matthew and Mary Thornburg Shue.

Bobby proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard for 20 years.  After retiring...

Nov 18, 2023

Otis Raymond Tewksbury Jr, also known as Rodeo Ray from Tampa Bay, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 76 in Kannapolis, NC. He was born on December 31, 1946, in Boise, Idaho. Ray, a beloved husband, brother, son, father, stepfather, club brother, and friend, is survived by his loving wife, Kari Sioux (Spicer) Tewksbury, his...

Nov 18, 2023

William Donald Evans, known as “Don”, 91, of 2707 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kannapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Born June 1, 1932, Rowan County, NC, he was the son of the late Rev. William Edwin Evans and the late Armer Collins Evans.

Don loved his family.  Together, they enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2023

Ted Michael, 87, of China Grove, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury. He was born September 1, 1936 in Rowan County to the late Thomas Michael and Lelia Michael. Ted served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as an electrician on the USS Princeton. He worked for Fiber Industries/Celanese in...

Nov 14, 2023

Jamie Lynne Wilhoit Cook, 56 years old, of Landis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2023.  Jamie was born on March 17, 1967, in Rowan County, to the late Grady and Brenda Medley Wilhoit.

Jamie would help anyone in need.  To her, family was very important, especially her grandchildren who were the...

Nov 14, 2023

Edward Eugene Church, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Ed was born on June 6, 1936 in Cabarrus county. He was a cherished son of the late Dallas Church and Mary Bost Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cora and Zeb Bost; brother, Sherwood...

Nov 12, 2023

Harrison Chase Wilhoit, 18, of China Grove left this world all too soon on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Harrison was born on July 29, 2005 in Cabarrus County to his proud loving parents, Rodney Wilhoit and Heather Vannoy. Harrison was a Class of 2023 Graduate of South Rowan High School. In school,...

Nov 12, 2023

Jerry Dennis Bradshaw, 88, of Kannapolis passed away November 12, 2023 at his home. He was born November 18, 1934 in Alexander County, a son of the late Marion Bradshaw and Helen Barnette Bradshaw Morris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kaye Bradshaw in 2020.

Jerry had worked for the US Postal Service in...

Nov 11, 2023

Myrna Dolores Brindle Brown, 80, of Kannapolis departed this earthly world to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family,

Myrna was born January 11, 1943, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Isaac Lafayette Brindle and the late Katherine Elizabeth Lewis Brindle. She was also preceded...

Nov 10, 2023

Katie Sue Overcash Emerson was born to Bruce and Lois Overcash in Iredell County on July 17, 1931. She crossed over to heaven on November 10, 2023 after several years of declining health.

Katie was also preceded in death by her husband, Mason, her only daughter, Gail, and son Alan and her brothers, Charles, David and Ben...

Nov 7, 2023

Bessie Ann Webster Rodgers, 86 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center in Concord.

Bessie was born February 1, 1937 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Lee Ander Webster and Daisy Virginia Watt Webster. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Nov 7, 2023

Charles Gibson Seaford, 75, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A service to celebrate Charles’ life will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 10 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel. Rev. Eddie Spencer will be officiating with military honors conducted by the US Army...

Nov 6, 2023

Per Nelson's wishes, cremation has taken place. Celebration of his Life will be at a later date.

Nov 5, 2023

Frances Elizabeth McClamrock McCombs, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Greens At Cabarrus in Concord.

Frances was born May 30, 1933 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late Allen Harvey McClamrock and Angie Long McClamrock Yost. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 3, 2023

Mildred Ann McCreary "Mitt", of China Grove, N.C, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2023. Mitt was born September 19, 1948 in McDowell County a daughter of Frank and Marie Hensley Mitchell. She was raised in the Little Creek area of Yancy County.

Mitt enjoyed shopping and spending time at the...

Nov 3, 2023

Ophelia Vivian Caldwell Beam, 90, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 3, 2023. Ophelia was born on October 19, 1933 in Burlington, NC to the late Carl Caldwell and Lottie Mull Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beam, and a close cousin, Freda Davis. Ophelia worked...

Nov 1, 2023

Kenneth Alexander Little Sr., 73, of Landis, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023, by the side of his loving wife, Judy. Kenneth, a native of Cabarrus County, was born on December 11, 1949. His father, Coy Little, and his mother, Helen Watkins, preceded him in death. Kenneth was an extraordinarily compassionate, faithful, loving husband and caring brother; among...

Nov 1, 2023

John William Steger, II, 71 years old, of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2023.  John was born on July 11, 1952, in West Virginia to the late John W. Steger, Sr. and Joan Kathleen Dillon Steger.

John had a great sense of humor, who loved to make people laugh and...