Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 22, 2022

Margaret Thompson Ridenhour, 94, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, April 22, 2022, at her home.

Born May 31, 1927, in Gaston County, she was a daughter of the late Jack Thompson and Emma Barnhardt Thompson.

Mrs. Ridenhour had retired as distribution supervisor after many years of faithful service in the textile industry, having...

Apr 18, 2022

Rachel Marie Donahue Whitley, 78, of Kannapolis died Monday, April 18, 2022 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis after a brief period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Rachel’s life will be held at Kannapolis Church of God on Friday, April 22 with family receiving friends from 12:30 to 2:00 PM in the sanctuary; followed...

Apr 18, 2022

Pauline “Nanny” Ross, 97, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, April 18, 2022, at the Brian Center in Concord, where she had been a resident.

Born May 11, 1924, in Danville, VA, she was a daughter of the late J.H. and Ludie Mefford Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Apr 17, 2022

Timothy Goodman, 66 of Kannapolis passed away, Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

He was born January 3, 1956 in Cabarrus Co. to the late J.T. Goodman, and Priscilla James Goodman.

Tim graduated from A.L. Brown, then joined the U.S. Air Force, he worked in the detailing department at Honda of Concord, he...

Apr 16, 2022

Charley Gregory Hoffman, 78, of China Grove, went into his heavenly home on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Charley was born on July 4, 1943 in Rowan County to the late Howard Hoffman and Mary Sutton Hoffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Gary Hoffman. Charley honorably served his country in the...

Apr 15, 2022

Harold Wayne Honeycutt, 75, of China Grove, passed away, Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home. He was born August 21, 1946 in Stanly County to the late RV Burris and Clara Honeycutt Burris. In addition to his parents, he was reunited in death with his loving wife of 56 years, Wanda Sue Honeycutt; and his brothers, David and...

Apr 14, 2022

Tammera “Tammy” Lynn Childers, 64, of Kannapolis went to join her family in heaven Thursday, April 14th 2022 after a brief battle with pneumonia at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Tammy was born November 21st 1957 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital in Concord to the late Charles and Viola Childers. She moved back to Concord in 1972 after...

Apr 13, 2022

Kathleen Elizabeth "Kathy" Mountford Ervin, 75, of Concord died April 13, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House after an extended period of declining health.

Kathleen was born on March 21, 1947 in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late Paul C. and Ella Mae White Mountford. She attended Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, VA. In her early...

Apr 10, 2022

Chevy James Petrea, 6 years old went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2022.  Chevy was born on August 11, 2015 in Concord to James and Kristina Keating Petrea.

Chevy loved his younger siblings who he called “Bubba & Sissy”.  He was artistic and loved music.  He loved being outside fishing and riding...

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...