Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Mar 28, 2022

Barbara Overcash Hurlocker, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, March 28, 2022, at Brain Center Health in Concord, following a period of declining health.

Born July 4, 1949, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Brown Overcash and Myrtle Lorene Patterson Overcash.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 28, 2022

David Edward Taylor, 59 years old, passed away on March 28, 2022.  David was born on September 10, 1962 in Scotland County, NC to the late Joe and Dottie Taylor.

David worked in the textile industry, working for China Grove Textiles and then went to work for Dixie Yarn Company.  David loved to fix and tinker on...

Mar 28, 2022

Vicki Leann Klika, 60, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022 surrounded by family in Concord. Vicki was born on August 4, 1961 in Wisconsin. She was a cherished daughter of Harland Klika and Larue Fryfogle Klika. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Dick Hunt. Vicki spent the majority...

Mar 27, 2022

Carol “Ann” Anderson Scanlon, 81 years old, passed away on March 27, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  Carol was born on May 28, 1940 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Carl H. and Barbara M. Lord Anderson and was raised in Rochdale, MA.

Carol was raised in Rochdale, MA, and was a member of Greenville...

Mar 27, 2022

Janice Lefler Hamilton, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday March 27, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born March 22, 1941 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Clifford W. Sr. and Faye Todd Lefler. Janice spent her working years as a Secretary for the City of Concord's Planning and Zoning Department. A devout Christian,...

Mar 25, 2022

Michael Leon Deal, 54, of China Grove died unexpectedly in North Myrtle Beach, SC on March 25, 2022. He was born June 16, 1967 in Cabarrus County, a son of Joyce DeMarcus Deal of China Grove and the late Otho (Oak) Leon Deal.

Michael was employed at Duke Energy McGuire Nuclear Plant for many years. He was...

Mar 25, 2022

Dustin Scott Downer, 41 years old, passed away on March 25, 2022.  Dustin was born on October 7, 1980 to Fred Downer and the late Dian Downer.

Dustin was predeceased in death by his mother, Sheba Dian Downer and his brother Daniel Downer.  Those left to cherish his memory are his father Fred Downer and his wife...

Mar 25, 2022

Shirley Spencer Shue, 80, of Pine Street in Kannapolis, passed away March 25, 2022 at her home. She was born May 27, 1941 in Gaffney, SC to the late Coley Spencer in 1985 and Myrtle Lucille Upchurch Spencer in 1980. Shirley was a Christian woman, a mother and Grandmother, God was always first then the grandchildren. She was a...

Mar 25, 2022

Kyle “Monk” Burris, 54, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, March 25, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born November 14, 1967, in Concord, he was a son of the late Claude Clinton Burris and Katherine Gaynell Lewis Burris.

Monk was a 1986 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High, where he was a stellar athlete. Receiving a baseball...

Mar 24, 2022

Kenneth G. Hargett, 85, of Concord, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 24, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.

Born February 15, 1937, in Concord, he was the son of the late Clyde Fredrick and Edna Fay Harper Hargett.

Kenneth had honorably served his country with the US Air Force and had retired...

Mar 24, 2022

Judy Elaine Blackwelder Mechum, 71, of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Judy was born November 25, 1950 in Iredell County, NC a daughter of Margaret Lucille Davis Blackwelder of Landis and the late Nathan Willard Blackwelder, Sr. She...