Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 21, 2023

Randy Logan Fortner, 21 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2023.  Randy was born on June 15, 2001, in Cabarrus County to Randy Lee Fortner and Angela Mae Goodman.

Randy attended A.L. Brown High School and went through the Kannapolis City Schools System.  He loved to ride dirt bikes, ATV’s, or anything with...

May 21, 2023

Chad Everette Jackson, 49 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2023.  Chad was born on January 24, 1974, in Cabarrus County to Jack and Nora Diane Goodman Jackson.

Chad loved his family and friends and would do anything to help someone in need.

Chad attended South...

May 21, 2023

Lynda Lee Knight Cobb, 82, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023 after an unexpected and brief illness.

She was born January 4, 1941, in Cabarrus County to the late John Wesley Knight, Sr. and the late Ozell Matilda Beam Knight.

Lynda was a charter member of Royal Oaks...

May 19, 2023

Coy "Jack" Bostic Jr., 74, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born June 12, 1948, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Coy Jack Bostic Sr. and Aileen Dabbs Bostic. Jack was a 1967 graduate of A.L. Brown High School and received his associate degree in applied...

May 19, 2023

Maxine Turner Carter, 98, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Morningside of Concord. Maxine was born on April 20, 1925 in Oakboro, NC to the late Walter Turner and Ruby Strawn Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Ray Carter, and daughter, Judy Lynn...

May 17, 2023

Linda “Kay” Nall Powell, 75 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Linda was born December 28, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late James Webster Nall and Mildred Magaleen Garrett Nall. Also preceding her in death was...

May 16, 2023

Graydene Ross Kidd, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Kidd was born January 13, 1933, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late H.G. (Grady) Ross and the late Hama Castor Ross.  In addition to her parents, Graydene was preceded in death by her husband J. Hoke Kidd; grandson...

May 16, 2023

Christopher Ryan Donahue, 33, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Christopher was born on December 10, 1989 in Cabarrus County NC. Christopher previously worked as a detailer at Cosmo Sports in Hickory. He was very creative and was a talented tattoo artist at Concord Ink with his Uncle. He loved hats and you would never...

May 14, 2023

Laura “Sissy” Ellen Powell Siddall, 63, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2023. Laura was born on January 18, 1960 in Cabarrus County. In her early career, she worked for Piedmont Cleaners. She went on to work for Philip Morris and retired after 20 years. Most recently, she enjoyed working as a manager at Walgreens....

May 13, 2023

H. Wayne Fowler, 80, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home.

Born November 10, 1942, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late J.V. and Matilda Hilton Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joel, Frank, Larry and William Fowler, and sisters, Doris...

May 13, 2023

Troy Marlin Rushing, Jr. of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on May 13, 2023,

at the age of 75 in Concord, North Carolina. He battled a serious illness for several years

showing great courage in facing life’s challenges. He proved to be a man who trusted

God and stayed strong...

May 13, 2023

Patricia “Fody” Mae Boone Gulledge, 75, of Kannapolis, went to be with her father and family in heaven  on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence.

Fody was born on November 24, 1947 in Darlington Co., SC. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Boone and Rosa Dixon Boone. In addition to her parents, she...

May 12, 2023

Chassiti Brianna Wright, 30, of Kannapolis went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 12, 2023, from Tucker Hospice House after a period of battling cancer.

A funeral service to celebrate Chassiti’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 17 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ann Jordan officiating and special speaker, Ken Beaver. Burial...

May 12, 2023

Harvey Dale Callicutt, 85 years old, of Davidson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on May 12, 2023.  Harvey was born on August 4, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Harvey Wade and Goldie Keller Callicutt.

Harvey served his country for 20 years in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam...

May 11, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Harvey Cecil Wilson, Jr., 86 years old, passed away peacefully at his Concord home surrounded by his family.  Harvey was born on September 7, 1936, in Mecklenburg County to the late Harvey Sr. and Mattie Mantooth Wilson.

Harvey spent his career in the plumbing industry and enjoyed gardening as a one of his...

May 8, 2023

Ada S. Fink Sims, 84, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury.

Ada was born on July 12, 1938 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late William Edward Fink and Ethel Riddle Blackwelder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 8, 2023

Eleanor White Foil, 89, of Lincolnton formerly of Kannapolis, died Monday May 8, 2023, at the Greens at Lincolnton after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Futterer officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive...

May 8, 2023

On April 28, 2023 Timothy W. Fosbrink, beloved husband of Cheryl Fosbrink (nee Strohmer), and devoted father of Jeffrey Fosbrink. Dear brother of Donald Fosbrink and loving son of the late William H. Fosbrink, Jr. and Geraldine Fosbrink (Brosnan). Brother-in-law of Theresa and David Shoemaker, Bill and Lenda Strohmer, Robert and Keri Strohmer, Agnes and Thomas Wronka and Craig...

May 6, 2023

Jerry Clark McManus, 78, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023 at The Greens at Cabarrus after an extended period of declining health. He was born December 12, 1944 in Cabarrus County, a son to the late Erwin Clark “Buster” and Letha McManus. He attended Kannapolis City Schools (AL Brown Class of 63) until he joined...

May 5, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Jackson Nash, 91, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5 at his home surrounded by his family after three weeks of declining health.

Tom was born in Athens, Georgia to James and Ruth Bradley Nash but as a child his family relocated to Kannapolis.  He graduated from Cannon High School in 1949. ...