Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Sep 10, 2022

Nancy Connell, native of Mint Hill, NC went to live in her heavenly home early on the morning of September 10, 2022.

Born, January 24, 1930 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Helen Hall Lee.

Nancy was loved by so many and touched so many lives with her work...

Sep 8, 2022

Deborah Ann Philbeck

On September 8, 2022 Debbie gained her angel wings and went Home.

Debbie was born in Detroit, Michigan. Debbie was one of four sisters. At 16 years old she and her family moved to North Carolina where Debbie attended Andrews High School. At the age of 25 Debbie gave birth to her...

Sep 8, 2022

Vernon Chester Gibson, 74, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Northeast Medical Center surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.

He was born July 27, 1948 in Dauphin Co. Pa. a son of the late Vernon Fitzpatrick and Dorothy Elizabeth Gibson.

Vernon was a Christian...

Sep 8, 2022

Judy Evelyn Lancaster Talbert, 82, of Concord, died at her home on September 8, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Her family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 PM Monday, September 12 at Whitley’s Funeral Home; following with a graveside service at Carolina Memorial Park at 2:00 PM.

Born April 8, 1940 in...

Sep 7, 2022

John Michael Overcash, 62, of Winston Salem, previously from Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Michael graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 1978 and became a Master Jeweler. He worked at several jewelry stores designing and making all types of jewelry for many customers until his health declined. Michael loved to collect...

Sep 7, 2022

Crystal LeVone Correll Dease, 61, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022, at her home, surrounded by love.

Born April 27, 1961, in Duval County, Fl, she was a daughter of the late Richard Eugene and Betty Frances Booth Correll. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Tommy Sullivan and Phil...

Sep 7, 2022

Allie Vannoy Barnhardt Lee, 97, of Kannapolis, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to reunite with her loved ones Wednesday, September 7th.

Allie was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, February 4th, 1925 to the late James Rufus Vannoy and Annie Yates Vannoy, also deceased.

Allie was a machine...

Sep 7, 2022

Charles Lucas Lamberth, 79 years old, of Roxboro, NC, formerly of Concord, NC passed away on September 7, 2022.  Charles was born on September 12, 1942 in Roxboro, NC to the late Charles William and Maxine Adams Lamberth.

Charles proudly served his Country in the US Navy serving on the USS Forrestal.  He was a retired cable...

Sep 4, 2022

Angela Shue Simmons, 49, of China Grove, passed away, Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan.  She was born February 21, 1973 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Roy Eugene Shue and Shirley Juanita Spencer Shue.

Angie enjoyed life and all that came with it, she loved many things; singing was one of her favorites, cooking,...

Sep 4, 2022

Ruth May Lydick Brawley, 75, of Concord, transitioned from her earthly body to her spiritual body September 4, 2022. Ruth was born in Massachusetts July 22, 1947. She spent her working years in the banking industry. Ruth did everything with her heart. She enjoyed helping people, having fundraisers, even adopting families for Christmas giving. Ruth is survived by her...

Sep 4, 2022

Sarah Jane Grooms, 88, of Rockwell formerly of Kannapolis passed away peacefully September 4, 2022 in Rockwell, NC surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 22, 1934 in Anson Co., Sarah was a daughter of the late Rowland and Loffie Williams Goodale. In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by four of her...

Sep 2, 2022

Chris Lawrence Vanston, 64 years old, of Kannapolis, previously of Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana, passed away on September 2, 2022.  Chris was born on October 30, 1957 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the late Lawrence and Arleene Orebeck Vanston.

Chris was the owner/operator of Vanston Horticulture in Arkansas for 8+ years.  Prior to this, he took over...

Sep 1, 2022

Gale R. Bennett Johnson, 69, of Kannapolis, formerly of Erie PA, died Thursday September 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord after a period of declining health. Private services will be held at a later date.

Born October 28, 1952 in Erie PA, Gale was the daughter of Ralph and Margaret Gentile Bennett. In addition to...

Aug 31, 2022

Annie Marie Morgan Nunn, age 93 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31 2022 at her son’s residence.

Ann was born April 20, 1929 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Gilbert and Lillian Stiller Morgan. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 38 years, Sam Akers Nunn,...

Aug 30, 2022

James “Michael” Beaver, 81, of Mount Gilead, formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Duke University Hospital after a period of declining health.

Michael was born on May 18, 1941 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Mack Kenneth Beaver and Rozella...

Aug 30, 2022

Janet Lee Eades, nee Burton, 89, passed from this physical world on August 30, 2022. She was born on September 28, 1932 in Pleasant Plain OH.   She is survived by Kerrilou Carpenter (nee Eades), daughter, Frankie Edna Eades Keefe, daughter-in-law and Marilyn Gail Bradley (nee Burton), sister.  Her cherished grandchildren:  Krystal Eades, Philip Eades, Laurel Harmon and Kira Harmon. ...

Aug 30, 2022

Samuel Stephen Manriquez, 65 years old, of Landis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 30, 2022.  Sam was born in Flint, Michigan on August 19, 1957 to the late Henry and Doris Tanner Manriquez.

Sam was a graduate of Mooresville High School class of 1975.  He was a musician since the...

Aug 29, 2022

Elsie Miller Vickers, age 89, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Elsie was born December 21, 1932, in Burke County, NC a daughter of the late David Henry Miller and Junie Bell Greenhill Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Aug 28, 2022

Sue Byrd Eury, 83 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 28, 2022.  Sue was born on October 28, 1938 in Cabarrus County to the late Vernon and Robbie"Jack" Cook Byrd.

Sue had a larger-than-life personality; she never met a stranger.  She was a graduate of Concord High School in...

Aug 27, 2022

Catherine Griggs Freeze, 87, of Rockwell, NC, died Saturday, August 27 at her daughter's home after a period of declining health.

She was born May 31, 1935 in Patrick SC, a daughter of the late John A. and Mary Jane Freeman Griggs. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by 4 husbands, Raymond Polson,...