Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 17, 2021

Frontus “Gene” Hunter, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday evening, June 17, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born June 20, 1941, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Henry Perry Hunter and Nettie Mae McIntyre Hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 17, 2021

William “Willie” Boyd Alexander, 58, of Rockwell died unexpectedly at his home on June 17, 2021.

A memorial service honoring Willie's life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at New Beginnings Church, 1914 Central Drive, Kannapolis, with Rev. Robert Earnhardt officiating.

Willie was born April 24, 1963 in Cabarrus Co.,...

Jun 15, 2021

John Otto “J.O.” Dayvault Jr., 94, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. J.O. was born February 1, 1927 in Cabarrus County, to the late John Otto Dayvault Sr. and Laura Murph Dayvault. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Ray...

Jun 15, 2021

Clara Jo Overcash (known to most as Mama Jo), 91, went to her heavenly home on June 15, 2021, after a period of declining health.

Born January 17, 1930, in Rowan County she was the daughter of the late John H. and Odessa Spears.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Verlan...

Jun 14, 2021

Shirley Deal Childers, 83, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Heritage Place assisted Living Center in Statesville, after a period of declining health.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 19, at Whitley’s Funeral Home and her funeral will be at noon at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev....

Jun 13, 2021

Myrtle Mae Williams Lowder, 92, of China Grove passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born November 23, 1928 in Jetersville, Virginia, a daughter of the late George Bryant Williams and Annie Edwards Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Lowder, sisters, Mildred Overcash and Josie “Tot” Young and brother,  ...

Jun 13, 2021

Jimmy Mack Langston Sr., 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born September 17, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late David and Margie Allmon Langston.

Jimmy coached Little League Baseball through the YMCA for many years. A huge baseball fan, he enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves...

Jun 13, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Meeks Rowell, 91, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Sunday, June 13, 2021 Helen was born on October 27, 1929 in Anson County, NC to the late James Walter Meeks and Effie Gaddy Meeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Ray Dillon Rowell; son,...

Jun 12, 2021

Lita Grey Bost Sheffield, 87, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman Kansas. Born 1 Sep 1933 in China Grove, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Coyt James Bost and Clara Eva Bost (Moore).  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James D Sheffield Sr, two of...

Jun 12, 2021

David “Ellison” Neal, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, John Thomas Neal, his parents, John Samuel Neal and Annie Belle Wike Neal Rogers, and his brother, Dr. Larry Kent Neal. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary...

Jun 12, 2021

Nelda Arlene Donahue, 77, of Kannapolis, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Nelda was born on September 17, 1943, to the late Claude Heath Donahue and Lila Walden Donahue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Eldon Donahue. Nelda graduated from A.L. Brown High School Class of 1960. She...

Jun 10, 2021

Lennie Cornelia Dewese Guinn

Lennie Cornelia Dewese Guinn went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2021 after a short period of declining health. She was born August 22, 1933 in Iredell County.  She was a devout Christian who fought a good fight, she finished her course and she kept the faith. She...

Jun 9, 2021

Walter “Sidney” Wilson II, 55, passed away on June 9th, 2021 in Charlotte, NC at Atrium Health. Sidney was born in Concord, North Carolina to Walter Sidney Wilson and Mary Ann Young Wilson on May 21, 1966.  As a long-term resident of Kannapolis, NC Sidney graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High in 1984 and attended UNC-Charlotte. He worked for BV...

Jun 9, 2021

Barbara Pulliam Watkins, 67, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, June 9, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.

Born February 7, 1954, in Royston, GA, she was a daughter of Loreine Fleeman Pulliam of Kannapolis and the late Henry “Buck” Pulliam.

Earlier in life, Barbara had worked as a fitter for...

Jun 8, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” Lovette Peacock, 87, after an extended illness, has gone to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Dorothy was born on January 15, 1934 in Rowan County to the late Jesse and Freda Lovette. She was a graduate of Boyden High School, Salisbury, NC, Class of 1952. Dot married her high school sweetheart, Jimmie, and they...

Jun 5, 2021

Janet Allene Bible, 77, of China Grove, NC, formerly of Coldwater, Michigan passed away peacefully at home June 5, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born February 28, 1944 in Battle Creek, MI, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Theta Arlene Knapp Walker.

Janet attended church at First United Methodist Church in Landis....

Jun 5, 2021

Ree Bryan Belk, 90, of Kannapolis, passed on Saturday June 5, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. She was born in Greensboro, GA to the late Jesse Peek Bryan and Claudia Burnette Bryan Moore. Ree retired from Linn-Corriher Mills. She loved her flowers and sewing. She was a member at Blackwelder Park Baptist Church. She is preceded...

Jun 5, 2021

Patsy H. Greeson, 84, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 5, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born November 2, 1936, in Roane County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Willis “Speedy” Herrell and Beatrice Ayers Herrell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jaquita Rose and her much loved...

Jun 4, 2021

Reid McConnell, III, 65 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Reid was born March 5, 1956 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Felix Reid McConnell, Jr. and Marion Louise Groce McConnell Nickelson.

Reid was a professional painter for many...

Jun 4, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Richard Mullinax , 45, of Salisbury died at his home on June 4, 2021. His death was unexpected.

Private burial of cremains has taken place at the National Cemetery in Salisbury and a memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 1st Reformed Church in Landis at 12:30 PM Saturday July...