Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 20, 2022

Jolina Marie Teal, 2 ½ year old daughter of Rocky Wayne Teal and Virginia Nichole Carver went to be with the Heavenly Angels on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast Medical Center following a lifelong illness.

Jolina was born August 7, 2019 in New Hanover County, NC.

She was a very strong-willed...

Jan 20, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Faye Tennent Call, 79 of Concord passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord following a short illness.

Pat was born December 18, 1942 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Charlie William Tennent and Robby Louise Bennett Tennent. Also preceding in death was a sister, Louise Beaver....

Jan 20, 2022

Gladys Ann Dell Riggs, 83 years old, of Denver, NC formerly of Ruskin, FL, passed away on January 20, 2022.  Gladys was born on August 28, 1938 in Ruskin, Florida to the late George and Annie Wright Dell.

Gladys worked her entire career in Sales and was a people person.  She was very family orientated and caregiver...

Jan 20, 2022

Cindy McGraw Lail, 60, of Concord, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House, following a long fight with various health issues.

Cindy was born August 23, 1961, in Olney, Texas, a daughter of the late Dorothy Douglas McGraw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Jan 19, 2022

Phyllis Manette Green Brown, 82, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Brian Center of Concord. Her death was unexpected.

Phyllis was born October 29, 1939 in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Leonard Green and Dezree Slawson Green.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 19, 2022

Lyle Ronald Goodman, 75 of Concord went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.

He was born April 8, 1946 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ray Huge Goodman and Katherine Arnoldlee Rayfield Goodman. He is also preceded in death by a daughter,...

Jan 19, 2022

Faye Annie Poole Brown, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born March 4, 1922 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late James David and Nora Lizzie Milsaps Poole. During her younger years, Faye enjoyed dancing, especially ballroom dancing. She spent much of her career in the medical...

Jan 18, 2022

Annie “Ann” Karriker McNeely, 93, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Born January 6, 1929, in Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Ervin A. and Margaret Chambers Karriker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McNeely; a son, Ronnie “Mac”...

Jan 17, 2022

Myra Sue Honeycutt Graham, 72 years old of Martinsville, VA, passed away on January 17, 2022.  Myra was born on May 25, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Frank and Evelyn Perkins Honeycutt.

Myra was a flight attendant for TWA Airlines, retiring many years ago.

She was predeceased by her parents and her...

Jan 17, 2022

Marty Ray Storie "Marty Bill", 57, of the Enochville community passed away Monday, January 17,2022 at his home. His death was unexpected. His funeral service will be held Monday, January 24 ,2022 at 1 pm at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neal Jones officiating.  Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends at the...

Jan 17, 2022

Kenneth Carl Munday, 77 years old, passed away on January 17, 2022.  Kenneth was born on July 6, 1944 in China Grove to the late Robert and Beulah Childers Munday.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.  He worked for 41 + years at Cannon Mills and then went to work for Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts...

Jan 16, 2022

Kelly Nickelson

James Kelly Nickelson, 51, of Kannapolis gained his angel wings and went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2022. Kelly was born February 25, 1970 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Judy Ann Nickelson.

Kelly had worked at several places in his earlier years including Cannon Mills, for the...

Jan 15, 2022

Mary Beauford Harrington Swift, 97, of Kannapolis, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

Beauford was born on January 12, 1925 in Montgomery Alabama, to the late Augustus Harrington and Bessie Teague Harrington Heglar. Educated in the Kannapolis schools, she graduated from J.W. Cannon High School in 1942. After high school, Mrs....

Jan 15, 2022

Judy Wyatt Karriker, 75, of Rowan Co. went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Her death was due to a recent cancer diagnosis.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 19. Funeral services will be held at Whitley’s Chapel...

Jan 13, 2022

Howard Chester Durham, Jr., age 81, of Kannapolis passed away on January 13, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1940 in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late Howard Durham, Sr. and Della Storie Durham. In addition to his parents, Jr. was preceded in death by his brothers Bill, Tom and Guy Durham and his...

Jan 13, 2022

Bennett Frank Overcash, 93 of Concord went to be with the Lord  on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence.

Bennett was born March 10, 1928 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late Bruce Osborne Overcash and Lois Hudspeth Overcash. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Elmina Overcash on July 6,...

Jan 12, 2022

James Kirk McBee JR, 61, of North Charleston, SC passed away on January 12, 2022.  He was born March 26, 1960 in North Carolina, a son of the late Doris Barrier McBee and James Kirk McBee, Sr.  He was a graduate of North Carolina State University.

James was retired.  He was a software engineer for many years...

Jan 11, 2022

Martha Jane Pope Brown, 52, of Rockwell, passed away, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born December 23, 1969 in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Betty Limburg Pope. Martha is survived by her son Buddy Brown of Rockwell; a sister Betsy Pope of Florida; and a cousin Bobby Limburg of Loudon, TN....

Jan 11, 2022

Bryan Javier Ascencion, 28 years old, passed away on January 11, 2022.  Bryan was born on February 27, 1993 to Ponciano Ascencion and Dawn Britt Dancy.

Bryan was a family man who enjoyed playing video games with his daughter.  He loved Batman, skateboarding, cars, going to car shows, and all sports, but was an avid Carolina Panthers...

Jan 10, 2022

Henry Lee Cox, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Monday evening, January 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

Henry was born July 10, 1935, in Rowan County, a son of the late Roscoe Lindsey and Ethel May Bostian Cox. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in...