Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 10, 2022

Dennis James Gerlock, 83, of Concord, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Dennis was born on December 16, 1938 in Lancaster, New York. Beloved husband of Shirley Hinckley Gerlock, his loving wife of 59 years. Cherished son of the late Charles Joseph Gerlock and Ruth Helen Brown Gerlock. In addition to his...

Apr 9, 2022

Betty Chloe McCombs Longacre of Sewell,  New Jersey, formally of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 9, 2022.

Chloe was born on May 21, 1930 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to Leo and Rosalie McCombs. She graduated from J.W. Cannon High School, class of 1948. She earned a BS degree from Gettysburg...

Apr 9, 2022

Doris Marie Thompson Russell, 85 of China Grove, went into eternal rest on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Doris was born on October 7, 1936 in Rowan County to the late Robert Thompson and Blanche Stafford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Don Ray Russell; son, William Ray Russell; brother, Bobby Thompson;...

Apr 8, 2022

Carolyn B. Penninger, 82 years old, passed away on April 8, 2022.  Carolyn was born on January 11, 1939, in Asheboro, N.C. to Charlotte and Rev. Paul Bruton. Carolyn spent most her adult life in Kannapolis, NC. She worked many years in the office for Cannon Mills before leaving to go to Piedmont Surgical Clinic until retirement. She was...

Apr 8, 2022

Jerry Thanuel Gardner, 92, of Concord, passed away at home April 8, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born September 7, 1929 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late of Walter and Viola Wright Gardner. Jerry spent his working years as a Doffer at the former Cannon Mills. He was an avid bowler and a...

Apr 7, 2022

Lawrence Dominick Licatese, 78, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2022 at Novant Medical Center, Mint Hill, NC following a period of declining health.

He was born May 11, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Lorenzo Licatese and Jean Lunetta Licatese. Also preceding him in death was his sister,...

Apr 7, 2022

Robert Lee “Bob” Ervin, Jr. age 77, of Concord passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a battle with Covid.

His funeral will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, April 10 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Philip Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 to 4:00...

Apr 4, 2022

Gerald “G” Delton Smith Jr., 45, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2022. Gerald was born on April 4, 1977 in Cabarrus County to the late Gerald Delton Smith Sr., and Wilma Furr Smith, who survives. Gerald was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and painting. He was a die-hard Carolina Panthers fan and loved taking his...

Apr 2, 2022

Martha Ann Thomas Russell “Maw Maw”, 81 years old, of Rockwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2022.  Martha was born on August 9, 1940 in Anson County to the late Hallman Craig and Cornelia Little Thomas.

Martha had a strong faith. She was an active member and the last surviving charter...

Apr 1, 2022

The time on earth was too short for our dear Nolan, who had a personality and character larger than life. There was no one who met him who could ever forget him. He was opinionated and a rebel. Nolan liked to do it his way.  At the same time, he was charming and sweet, kind, hard-working and helpful. He...

Apr 1, 2022

On April, 1st. 2022 Lisa Marie (Shealer) Cline finally arrived home.  Lisa was born on February 27th., 1961, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, following closely behind her twin sister Laurie. Though hundreds of miles would separate in this life their hearts will continue to be inseparable.

Many have been touched by the waves Lisa’s soul made in the waters...

Apr 1, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Edward Christy, 58, of Kannapolis passed away April 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after suffering all his life with health issues. PRAISE THE LORD, HE FINALLY HAS A BRAND-NEW BODY!

Joe’s funeral will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, April 3, at the Enochville Church of God with Rev. David Shoemake and Rev. Carl...

Mar 31, 2022

Michael Shane Griffin, 52 of Landis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Shane was born March 4, 1970 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ronald Terry and Nellie Mae Storey Griffin.

Shane was employed at CMW Machinery in...

Mar 30, 2022

Roy “Leonard” Hunter, 78, of Kannapolis passed away March 30, 2022. He was born December 31, 1943 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Roy and Annie Belle Hunter. He was preceded in death by a step-son, James Michael Winecoff.

Leonard had formerly worked at Cannon  Mills as a fixer in the wash cloth department. He...

Mar 30, 2022

Richard Bradshaw Dorton Jr, 59, of Kannapolis NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a six month battle with cancer on March 30, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born September 10, 1962 in Statesville, NC to Mary H. Dorton and the late Richard Bradshaw Dorton Sr. Richard was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School in...

Mar 30, 2022

Leona Gray Kelly, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away March 30, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born April 18, 1952 in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Nellie Looney Price. Leona spent of her working years as a hairstylist working at Nancy Lynn Hair Fashions. She loved doing hair, makeup, singing, shopping and...

Mar 29, 2022

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Eudy Thomasee, 63, of Kannapolis passed on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 12 at Salisbury National Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 12:00 to...

Mar 29, 2022

Vera Donahue Dudley, 85, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

She was born August 5, 1936 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late john Henry and Minnie Ada Cartner Donahue. Also preceding her in death were her husband,...

Mar 29, 2022

Bonnie Marie Walters Albright, 64, of China Grove died Tuesday March 29, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a hard-fought battle with Covid. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held 11:00 AM Friday April 1st at Whitley's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wesley Kirk officiating. The family will receive friends at Whitley's from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior...

Mar 28, 2022

Cynthia Kay Fletcher Petrea, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on March 28, 2022. She was born February 27, 1941 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Boyd and Beulah Fletcher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas Petrea and her brother, Greg Fletcher.

Cynthia had been a teacher most of her life at Northwest...