Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 29, 2023

Margaret Lavearn Campbell, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023.

Those left to cherish fond memories include 3 daughters, Wendy Kennedy (Malik) of Durham, Lisa Blakney (James) of Kannapolis, and Latika Pharr also of Kannapolis; 3 grandchildren, Eric Ware of Billings MT, Thomas Blakney of Kannapolis, and Latreasure Kennedy; Margaret was also blessed with...

Aug 24, 2023

Charles Avery Clawson, 83, of Kannapolis passed away, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 21, 1940 in Rowan County to the late Raymond Dalton Clawson and Esther Lloyd Clawson. Charles graduated in 1958 from Landis High School. Served two years in the U.S. Army. He served in various positions at...

Aug 23, 2023

Kathy Sue Thomas Ross, 72 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Kathy was born June 24, 1951, in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Richard and Mary Evelyn Woods Thomas.

Kathy was a godly woman who loved her Lord and family.  She loved to sing...

Aug 22, 2023

With deepest sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Jesse Regrut, 26, fiance, son, grandson, little brother, big brother, uncle, family member and friend, on August 22, 2023.

Jesse’s first love was family, followed by anything with wheels; tricycles, skateboards, cars and trucks. He was a cross-country runner, an artist, played basketball and football.

He...

Aug 20, 2023

Cameron Bryant, affectionately known to his friends as Cam or Box, left this world too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and music. He passed away on August 20th, 2023, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on November 2nd, 1992, Cam lived a life...

Aug 18, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Vogt Broome, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. Services will remain private at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

Aug 18, 2023

Robert K. Simpson, 83 of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18, 2023, from Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 23 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....

Aug 16, 2023

David Leon Swift, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 16th 2023 at his home.  David was born September 29th, 1964 in Cabarrus county.  He was the son of the late Raymond Leon Swift, and Mary Beauford (Harrington) Swift.  He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Eugene Swift, and his sister Mary Jean Swift.

David was taken...

Aug 15, 2023

Dwana Robinson Everhart, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born May 4, 1952, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Bennie Leroy Robinson and the late Lily Elnita Ammons Robinson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Calvin Wallace, Grandson, Tyler Jacob...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary “Esther” Safrit Sims, 86, passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at Caremoor Retirement Community, where she had been a resident.

Born June 20, 1937, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Pinkney Safrit and Alice Mae Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel...

Aug 15, 2023

Thomas Gerald Steen, 77 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Thomas was born on August 16, 1945, in Rowan County to the late Lee and Leona Walden Steen.

Thomas proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War...

Aug 14, 2023

Donna Marie Nicastro, 66, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Donna was born on September 17, 1956, in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York City.  She was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas Nicastro and Edna Mae Nicastro.

From her earliest years, Donna was an avid reader...

Aug 12, 2023

Sherry Marcelle Patterson Chesnut, 75, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born on September 4, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC. She was the loving daughter of the late Gaynelle Parker Knowles and Jimmy Knowles, and Clifton “Pat” Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Aug 11, 2023

Walter Edgar Lyman Jr., 80, of Landis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, August 11, 2023.

Walter was born on May 20, 1943 in Iredell County. He was the cherished son of the late Walter Edgar Lyman Sr. and Tince Callaway Lyman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Aug 10, 2023

Bobby Frank Quay, 90, of Kannapolis, NC died August 10, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1933, and was the son of the late Frank C. Quay and Elizabeth Rogers Brown.  Bobby was a lifelong resident of Kannapolis and was a member of the first graduating class of A.L. Brown 1952 class.

Bobby was a member...

Aug 10, 2023

Betty ”Marlene” Greene Taylor, 85, formerly of China Grove, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, August 10, 2023, at Trinity Oaks, where she had been a resident.

Born April 5, 1938, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Howard and Carrie Austin Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2023

Aaron “Douglas” Smith Sr. passed away peacefully at the Tucker Hospice House on August 9, 2023.

He was born in Concord, North Carolina on October 31, 1953, to the late Benjamin Harrison Smith and Myrtle Louise Stancil Smith.

Raised in Kannapolis, NC, Doug was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Most of his career he...

Aug 9, 2023

Randy Trent Power, 43, of Spindale, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday evening, August 8, 2023.

Born October 9, 1979, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of James Terry Power and Kathy Lynn Vanderburg Power.

Growing up, Randy loved camping at Kure beach with his grandpa "Oscar" Vanderburg. They spent their time...

Aug 8, 2023

Joshua Dale Ussery, 40, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Atrium Health Northeast, Concord. Death was unexpected.

Joshua was born April 29, 1983 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Michael Delane Ussery and Teresa Lynn Brown Tucker, both of Concord. He was preceded in death by a brother,...

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara Bowles (90) of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on August 7, 2023.

She was born to Grady and Eva Callicutt and had 2 sisters Ramelle Lentz and Gwen Perdue.

Barbara leaves behind her husband of 72 years Bob Bowles and 3 daughters Freda Kay Green, Lee Ann Presley, and Victoria...