Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 9, 2023

Dixie Lee McKenzie-Turner nee Mason, 81 years old, of Statesville, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Dixie was born in South Carolina on February 6, 1942, to the late William Hydrick and Alma Newell Mason.

Dixie was an avid writer and storyteller. She loved to entertain guest with...

Apr 8, 2023

Kathleen Ellen Slate Kicinski, 67 years old, of Kannapolis, previously of New York, passed away on April 8, 2023. Kathleen was born on June 24, 1955, in New York to the late Dale and Carolyn Rangel Slate.

Kathleen started her career with Piedmont Airlines working in their reservations department for 20 + years.  Kathleen went back to...

Apr 7, 2023

Gordon Eugene Campbell, 86, of Mooresville, passed away Friday evening, April 7, 2023, at Five Oaks Manor.

Born February 4, 1937, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin and Edna Bolick Campbell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madelline Donehue.

Mr. Campbell had...

Apr 7, 2023

Council William "Ike" Goble, 79, of China Grove, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home. He was born November 9, 1943, in Flint, MI, to the late Council William Goble Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Bolick Goble. Ike attended Boyden High School, proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp, and was a member of American Legion Post 185....

Apr 7, 2023

Kathy Lynette Allen Everhart, 57, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Friday, April 7, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on December 6, 1965 in Cabarrus County to the late W.K. Allen and Carolyn Haas Allen, who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Vincent Figgs of Concord passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 87 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

His funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Craft officiating, with a reception beforehand from noon – 1:00 p.m.at Whitley’s...

Apr 6, 2023

Daniel Fletcher Cochran passed away on April 6th, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born in 1951. Daniel was a soldier in the United States Army and held many positions after his discharge. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen, and his father, Edley. He leaves behind his loving wife, Dare Foster Cochran. In lieu...

Apr 4, 2023

Edward Patrick Ruane of Kannapolis, NC died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was 79 years old. Ed was born on April 4, 1944, in the Bronx, NY.

Ed attended Andrew Jackson High School and graduated in 1961 and married Linda Ruane. Together, Ed and Linda had 5 children, Eddie, Sissy, Brian, Kimberly,...

Apr 4, 2023

Otis ("Odie") Eugene Webster, age 72, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for a total of 23 years, achieving the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents Wesley...

Apr 4, 2023

Jean Hollaway, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born October 14, 1939 in Chesterfield, SC to the late John Hampton Melton Sr. and Cora Culley Melton. Jean worked as a weaver in Cannon Mills until her retirement. Her, and her husband of 55 years, Herman enjoyed spending time at the...

Apr 3, 2023

Teresa “Terrie” Maness Nance, 67, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Mint Hill Medical Center.

Terrie was born on August 4, 1955 in Mecklenburg Co. She was the cherished daughter of the late Alex Buster Maness and Frances Jane Eudy Maness. In addition to her...

Apr 3, 2023

Christopher Jay McWhorter, 62, of Kannapolis, gained his wings on Monday, April 3, 2023 with his wife and son holding his hand, at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital. He was born February 18, 1961, in Concord to the late Thomas Alexander and Shelby Jean Deal McWhorter. Chris graduated from A.L. Brown in 1979 and graduated from Rowan Tech in Electrical...

Apr 2, 2023

Janelle Warlick Harrington, 87, formerly of China Grove passed away April 2, 2023. She was born May 3, 1935 in Lincoln County, NC, a daughter of the late Zeb Zimiri Warlick and Lura Lackey Warlick. She was preceded by her husband, Roland L. Harrington in 2002, step-daughter, Marge Sellers, brother, John Warlick, sisters, Ruth Turner, Sarah Hembree, Carolyn Eaker...

Apr 2, 2023

Christopher Todd Burris (Chris), 58 years old, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday night, April 2, 2023 at Atrium Health following a brief illness. Chris was born September 12, 1964 in Cabarrus County to Elvin and Phyllis Burris.  He was predeceased by his Father, Elvin Burris, June 8, 2019.  Chris graduated from A. L. Brown High School in 1982 and...

Apr 2, 2023

Kay Linda Lawing Hicks, 80, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Kay was born July 1, 1942 in Iredell County, NC a daughter of the late Rev. L.E. “Buck” Lawing and Ruth Inez Norris Lawing. She was also preceded in...

Apr 2, 2023

Peggy Ann Cline Crayton, 89, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Peggy was born on November 2, 1933 in Cabarrus County to the late Rufus Grady Cline and Verna Mae Tucker Cline. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Matthew Crayton Sr., son, Gary Crayton, and...

Apr 1, 2023

Elaine Woodward Brown, 76, was born in Hartsville South Carolina on October 25th, 1946 and entered into heavenly rest on April 1st, 2023 in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents Bryan Woodward and Dorothy Dixon Woodward and her sister Barbara Jean Woodward. She was sister to Luther Woodward (Wendy), Bennie Woodward (Ruthie),...

Apr 1, 2023

Angel Mae Moran Worthington, 45 years old, of Murrayville, GA, previously of Kannapolis, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2023.  Angel was born in Canton, OH on January 11, 1978 to the late Robert and Debbie Gipson Moran.

Angel was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to many.  Angel was...

Apr 1, 2023

James “Jim” Gerald Pittman Jr., 67, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his residence.

Jim was born on November 28, 1955 in Alpena Michigan. He was a cherished son of June Marie Lyons Pittman and the late James Gerald Pittman Sr.

As a...

Mar 31, 2023

Brenda Ann Goble, 80, of Kannapolis passed away March 31, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in the same hospital she was born. She was born October 7, 1942 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late John Lee Goble and Evelyn Jane Almond Goble. She was preceded by her sister, Jean Morgan.

Brenda retired from Cannon Mills...