Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 2, 2021

Helen Frances Simpson, 88, entered her Heavenly Home Monday, August 2, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family. Helen fought a brave and courageous battle with cancer and is now in her Heavenly Father's arms, "absolutely"  free of all pain.

She was born November 16, 1932 in Union County to the late Bainer Marsh Simpson and...

Aug 1, 2021

Ruby Ora Godwin Newsom, 96, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday August 4, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. R. Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour...

Aug 1, 2021

David Anthony “Tony” Overcash, 69, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Tony was born on June 18, 1952 in Rowan County to the late Harry Wilson Overcash and Pattie Coan Overcash.

Tony honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He went on to serve as a...

Aug 1, 2021

Velma Agnes Stirewalt Hampton, 98, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Velma was born on September 13, 1922 in Faith, NC to the late Will Stirewalt and Cora Bostian Stirewalt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl Hampton; daughter, Caroll Lumsden; grandson, David Beaver; four...

Jul 30, 2021

Howard George Reeder, 68, of Salisbury passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 25, 1953 in Hawaii, he was the son of the late Edwin Davis and Alfretta Morris Davis Reeder.

Howard enjoyed golfing, watching history movies, and planting flowers.

Howard is survived by his loving wife Patricia Lemmings...

Jul 29, 2021

Mildred “Millie” Louise Barlow Keller, 86, of Charlotte passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her home. She was born July 8, 1935 in Kannapolis, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Eura Walker Barlow.

Millie is survived by her husband, Bob Keller.  Bob & Millie were high school sweethearts, who dated 6 years before marrying in...

Jul 28, 2021

Edward Emerson Edwards, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Tucker Hospice. Born September 2, 1932, in Horry County, SC, he was the son of the late Wiley and Clarkie James Edwards.

During his working years, Red was a Meat Market Manager for Winn Dixie and later worked for WalMart. He was always smiling...

Jul 28, 2021

Kathryn Elizabeth Beaver Upright of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

She was born January 27, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Robert Clifford Beaver and the late Nellie Brawley Beaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, T. Bruce Upright as well as her sister,...

Jul 28, 2021

Terry “Scott” Milem Jr., 54, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 surrounded by loving family. Scott was born on July 18, 1967 in Cabarrus County to the late Terry Scott Milem Sr. and Phyllis Brown Milem, who survives. Scott worked as a Master Electrician for over 30 years. He honorably served his country...

Jul 28, 2021

Linda Brown Barbee, 74, of Concord passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her home. She was born December 3, 1946 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Linn and Lucy Elizabeth Brown. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deanna Leigh Barbee in 1970.

Linda retired from the US Postal Service. She was a...

Jul 27, 2021

Cora Eldreth Curlee, 92, of Concord, passed away, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her home.

She was born March 13, 1929 in Wilkes Co. NC to the late Rev. James William Moore and Gertie Etta Greer Moore.

Cora worked many years at Cannon Mills in the weave room. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening, and reading...

Jul 27, 2021

Daphne Davis Esasky, 83, of Salisbury, passed away, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center.

She was born, August 10, 1937 in Landis, to the late Henry Dewey Davis and Annie Victoria Dunn Davis.

Daphne graduated from Lowrance Hospital School of Nursing in 1958 and served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air...

Jul 26, 2021

Dennis Wayne “Denny” Graybeal, 74, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born December 4, 1946 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Arley Denver Graybeal and Faye Griffin Graybeal.

Denny graduated from A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1965. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill and The University of Texas-Austin. Denny was...

Jul 26, 2021

Patrice Marie Conley Brown, 70, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a short battle with cancer. Patrice was born on March 10, 1951 in Broome County, New York to the late Martin Conley and Virginia Rutledge Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Jul 23, 2021

David W. Moose, age 60, of Salisbury died unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his work.

A graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday July 28. His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 27.

David was...

Jul 23, 2021

Lonnie Eugene Bost of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully Friday, on July 23rd, surrounded by his family and friends, at Atrium Hospice House of Kannapolis.

Mr. Bost was born October 27, 1936 to the late Lonnie Brown Bost and Sylvia Wilson Lowder.

He retired as a commercial truck driver from Consolidated Freight, where he served...

Jul 23, 2021

August 16, 1966 – July 12, 2021

Albert Wayne Carter Jr. (Caveman) passed away Monday July 12, 2021 at his home in Marshville N.C.

Wayne was born August 16, 1966 in Cabarrus County, a son of Albert Wayne Carter Sr. and Ann Carter.  He attended A. L. Brown High School.  Later in life...

Jul 22, 2021

Damon William Hudgens, 48, of Kannapolis, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Damon was born in Florida on January 25, 1973 to the late Jerry Hudgens, and Sharon Riggs Cornelius, who resides in Nebraska.

Damon graduated from AL Brown High School in 1992 and was a 1997 graduate of UNC-Charlotte. He worked as...

Jul 22, 2021

John Winford Browning, Jr. born September 6, 1928 in Kannapolis, NC went to be with the Lord at age 92 on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Novant Medical Center in Mint Hill following a period of declining health. John was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Mary Jacqueline Hallman Browning, who died March 29, 2020; his...

Jul 22, 2021

Myron Franklin Yoder , 86, of Landis passed away Thursday, July 22 at his home after a period of declining health.

A memorial service celebrating Myron’s life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 25 at Blackwelder Park Baptist Church, with Rev. Chad Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from...