Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 10, 2021

Dorothy Ann Dishmon Stirewalt, age 62, of China Grove passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 15 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stan Riddle officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Her family will greet friends briefly...

Apr 10, 2021

Kenneth Lee Wheeler, 29, born July 1,1991, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2021.

He is survived by 2 children, Gavin and Wesley Wheeler, his father and stepmother Leroy and Jean Wheeler, his father in law Charles Kash, 6 brothers and 1 sister and many aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was proceeded in...

Apr 10, 2021

Donald Mason Burrell, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home. Donald was born January 11, 1947 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late George Columbus Burrell Jr. and Helen Sarah Arrowwood Burrell. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, April 16, 2021 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour...

Apr 10, 2021

Wrenn Harrington Rhodes, 93, of Kannapolis, died peacefully Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Wrenn was born October 4, 1927 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 1944 and began...

Apr 9, 2021

William Glenn Clodfelter, 85, of 8711 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, he passed away Friday April 9, 2021 at The Brian Center of Concord. A memorial service will be held at a later date, at other times the family will be at 8711 Mooresville Road Salisbury, NC 28147 He was born January 29, 1936 in Rowan Co. to the late Davis...

Apr 8, 2021

Kenlynn Sue “Lynn” White, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday April 8, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born January 10, 1963 in Alexandria, VA she was the daughter of George Robert Waycaster, Jr. and the late Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster.

Lynn enjoyed many things including crafting and scrapbooking. She loved decorating for all holidays and special occasions,...

Apr 6, 2021

Arthur Manuel Crooms, 99, of Kannapolis went to be with Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.

Arthur was born March 13, 1922 in Houston County, Alabama a son of the late Elbert Wesley Crooms and Nettie Webb Crooms.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...

Apr 6, 2021

Elbert Fletcher Thomas, Jr. Mr. Elbert "Bert" Fletcher Thomas, Jr., 86, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, after several weeks of declining health. Mr. Thomas was born March 11, 1935 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of the late Elbert Fletcher Thomas Sr. and the late Bernice Baker Craven. Mr. Thomas was a 1953 graduate...

Apr 4, 2021

Kenneth Wyatt Carlton, 82, passed away Easter morning, April 4, 2021, at his sister’s home, following a brief period of declining health.

Kenneth was born March 27, 1939, in Rowan County, the son of the late Blume Lawson Carlton and Minnie Pauline Goble Carlton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...

Apr 3, 2021

Olivia Fink Anderson, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday April 3, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born April 17, 1941 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Novella Holshauser Fink.

She really enjoyed flowers, working in the yard, and spending time with her family, playing with her dog and cooking....

Apr 2, 2021

Mary “Ethel” Wells Wellmon, 94, of Landis, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 2, 2021.

Ethel’s funeral will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 6 with Rev. Mike Austin officiating.  Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Her family will receive friends at the funeral...

Apr 1, 2021

Kenny Wayne Tucker, 50, of Kannapolis passed away April 1, 2021. He was born December 4, 1970 in Maryland, a son of the late Larry Wayne Tucker and Loraine Tucker.

Kenny owned and operated Kenny Tucker’s Well and Septic business. He enjoyed riding his four wheelers, being outdoors, fishing and building things with his hands. He was...

Mar 31, 2021

Brendel Gertrude Campfield Pruitte, 69, of Mooresville, went into her heavenly home on March 31, 2021. Brendel was born on May 26, 1951 in Buncombe County, NC. She was a daughter of the late Ralph Campfield and Sue Griffin Campfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Campfield Jr. Brendel loved spending...

Mar 31, 2021

Benny Joe Mckheean, 74, of China Grove, walked into heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Angela Burris officiating. He was born February 21, 1947, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Joe and Joyce Jefferson Mckheean....

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. William “Bill” Lee Whitley was born in Kannapolis, NC on May 19, 1923. He was a son of the late W.H. Whitley, Sr. and Robbie Lee Walters Whitley. He attended the local Kannapolis schools, Davidson College, and Duke University.

In October of 1948, he married Johnette Padgett in the Duke University Chapel. Johnnette passed away  September...

Mar 30, 2021

Angela Denise Dixon Sawyer, 50, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Angela was born in Cabarrus County, on October 13, 1970, a daughter of the late Hayward Dixon and Rebecca Smith Dixon. In addition to her parents, Angela was preceded in death by her two brothers, Roy Lee Dixon and Bucky Edward Dixon.

Mar 30, 2021

Nathalane Murphy McCorkle, 88, passed away Tuesday morning, March 30, 2021, at Best of Care Assisted Living, where she had been a resident.

Born January 13, 1933, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Ousie Lee and Sarah Janel Pennell Murphy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 30, 2021

Barbara Jean Rost, 81, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Barbara was born April 8, 1939 in Adams County, Ill. The daughter of the late Henry Hank Kay and Edna Laura Hauser Kay. In addition...

Mar 29, 2021

Georgia “Reaba” McCraven Hardesty, 89, of Davidson passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her daughter’s home after a period of declining health.

A memorial service to celebrate Reaba’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 1st at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Settle. Her family will speak to friends at the end...

Mar 25, 2021

Jack Worth Lail, Sr. 95, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2001 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Jack was born January 8, 1926 in Catawba County, NC a son of the late Charles Vester Lail and Alice Pearl Buff Lail. He was also preceded in death by four brothers. His...