Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 6, 2022

Asonya “Tootie” Dorea Lumsden, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Tootie was born on March 28, 1963 in Salisbury, NC to the late Roy Lumsden and Sylvia Sifford Hardin, who survives. Tootie worked as a fraud investigator for Wells Fargo for over 25 years. She also worked for A.C. Moore for 15...

Nov 5, 2022

Michael Wayne Melton, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, November 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by love.

Born July 13, 1963, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late James Perry and Diane Lefler Melton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Melton.

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Nov 5, 2022

William Henry Whitley Jr., affectionately known as “Jr”, 85, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born November 17, 1936 in Mecklenburg County to the late William Henry Whitley Sr., and Robbie Lee Walters Whitley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dionne Simpson Whitley and his siblings, Walter Ralph Whitley, Fred Henry...

Nov 3, 2022

Cheryl Ballard Covington, 64 of Concord passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord following a period of declining health.

Cheryl was born May 28, 1958 in North Hampton County, VA. a daughter of the late Edward Jackson ad Peggy Ann Ingram Ballard.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters,...

Nov 3, 2022

Elsie V. Daves Tilley, 96, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born October 10, 1926, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Roscoe and Anna Mae Hefner Daves.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Tilley, 2...

Oct 31, 2022

Ricky “Rick” Garland Treadaway, Jr., 42, passed away on October 31, 2022.  Rick was born on December 27, 1979 in Charlotte, NC to Cheryl Thrift Benson and Ricky Garland Treadaway, Sr.

Rick proudly served his country as a Master Sergeant in the US Army retiring after 22 years of dedicated service. He has served at Fort Huachuca,...

Oct 31, 2022

Jeremy Lynn Forstrom, 49, of China Grove, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022 after an extended illness. Jeremy was born on November 10, 1972 in Lincoln County, Oregon. Jeremy was a proud graduate of The Citadel where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He spent his career in banking for the past 20...

Oct 29, 2022

Betty Gaynell Hall, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Living Center of Concord. Gaynell was born May 16, 1944, to the late Kenneth R. and Beatrice Young. She is preceded in death by her husband, Acy Hall and is survived by her brothers, Ron Reid Young and Ken Young. A graveside service will be...

Oct 28, 2022

Scott Monroe Measimer, 55 of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Scott was born April 1, 1967 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Daniel Monroe Measimer, Jr. of Concord and the late Sandra Kay Clayton Measimer.

He was of the Baptist Faith. Scott was self-employed in building maintenance....

Oct 28, 2022

Michael Douglas Bond loving father, husband and son and friend passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 28, 2022 at age 59. A long-time resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, he was a native of Bloomington Illinois.

He served in the U.S. Navy in San Diego and honorably discharged with the distinguished rank of second class...

Oct 27, 2022

Marilyn Carpenter Reeves, 84, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Marilyn was born January 18, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC. She was the daughter of the late James R. Bennett and Helen Cook Bennett. Preceding her in death was her first husband, Melvin Carpenter,...

Oct 27, 2022

Rose Marie Ruff O’Neal, 67, of Kannapolis passed away October 27, 2022. She was born September 19, 1955 in Alamance County, NC, a daughter of the late Fred Earl Ruff and Mildred Louise Riddle Ruff. She was preceded by her husband, George Curtis O’Neal, daughter, Tasha O’Neal, sister, Anita Upright, and brothers, Fred and Michael Ruff.

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Oct 27, 2022

Elouise Lumsden, 99, of China Grove, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Best of Care Assisted Living. She was born on April 14, 1923 in Rowan County to the late Lloyd & Marie Correll Overcash. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Clifford Lumsden; son Dwain Lumsden; two brothers,...

Oct 26, 2022

Diane Elizabeth Bowlin, age 67 of Kannapolis, beloved wife of 35 years to Roger Bowlin, passed away October 26, 2022. Born in Mooresville on February 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert Grey and Ruby Nell Jacks Bustle.  Diane was a lover of all things outdoors. She loved her pretty yards, pretty flowers and loved all...

Oct 25, 2022

David Richard (Dick) Fischbach, of Concord, NC, formerly Matthews, NC passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Dick was born on June 10, 1940, in Williamsburg, Ohio, the only child of Henson (Hans) and (Elizabeth) Sue Fischbach. Dick spent his childhood on a 35-acre farm just outside of town, and as an adult would always reminisce of stories about his...

Oct 23, 2022

Sherry Eury Earnhardt, 66, of Mooresville passed away October 23, 2022 after a courageous battle against ovarian cancer. Sherry was born April 21, 1956 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Jean Eury. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Earnhardt, Sr. and her brother, Barry Eury.

Sherry graduated from AL Brown...

Oct 23, 2022

Kevin Allen Foster, 24, peacefully passed away Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2022, at his residence. He had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.

A special child of God, Kevin was born September 10, 1998 in Rowan County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Florence J. Foster, and a special uncle, Keith Foster....

Oct 22, 2022

Mr. Patrick Henry Cloninger, 97, formerly of Kannapolis, went Home to be with his Lord on October 22, 2022, in Lakeland, FL.   He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, friend and child of the King.  Patrick was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Miller Cloninger who passed away in August of this year.  Patrick is...

Oct 22, 2022

Reba Holmes Hardin, of Kannapolis, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones in Garner, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was 77. Born February 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Wylie Holmes and Lydia Davis Holmes. Reba is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Boyd Eugene Hardin, her son Derek Eugene...

Oct 20, 2022

Mrs. Heidi Thurston, of Kannapolis, NC. Born April 26th 1941 in Copenhagen Denmark, the only child of Elinor and Tage Wibroe. Heidi moved to the United States in 1958 and soon met Chuck Thurston who would become her loving husband of 63 years.

They raised their family in northern Pennsylvania where she worked for the Evening Times...