Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Aug 7, 2023

Diane Elizabeth Cooper Winecoff, 77, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 7, 2023. Diane was born on November 28, 1945 in Cabarrus County to the late Dewey Cooper and Flora Smith Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Raymond Winecoff Jr.; sister, Brenda Eudy, and a...

Aug 3, 2023

Sandra Jane Wallace Winburn, 75, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House following a short illness.

She was born April 10, 1950 in Chesterfield County, S.C., a daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Sellers Moore. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Wayne Lyman who...

Aug 3, 2023

Scott R. Norris, 68, of Concord, North Carolina, after a struggle with cancer, went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell E. Norris Jr., brother, Mark Norris, and nephew Avery Quick.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Shue Howard, of Concord, NC; stepson, Bradley...

Aug 3, 2023

Joseph Edward Schelling, Jr., age 70, of Concord died on August 3, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday August 11 at Whitley’s Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Duncan officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM to...

Aug 3, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Cindy Vellente, who departed from us peacefully on August 3, 2023, at the age of 66.

She was born into the loving family of Frank and Shirley Vellente, who preceded her in death.

Cindy leaves behind her loving sister, Tammy Vellente Stearns, her devoted nephews...

Aug 2, 2023

Leza Thomasee Jr., 92, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his home. He was born December 31,1930, in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Leza Thomasee Sr. and Rissie Fletcher Thomasee.

Leza was a veteran serving in the Marines and Navy. He enjoyed traveling and would often go back to Louisiana and enjoyed visiting...

Aug 1, 2023

Phyllis Mae Dillard Crayton, 80, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023, at her home.

Born June 13, 1943, in Cherokee County, she was daughter of the late Claude Saul and Mamie Josephine Garrett Dillard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Curtis Boone; sisters,...