Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 22, 2021

Clarence Donald “Don” Simmons, 84, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, May 22, 2021. He passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health.

The family wishes to invite everyone to gather together to celebrate Don's life with a time of remembrance at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel on Saturday, May 29, from...

May 21, 2021

Mary Katherine Howell White, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born March 22, 1938 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Myrtle Harvell Howell.

Mary had a green thumb, loved growing flowers, especially roses, cooking, with the favorite dessert being cherry yum-yum, watching...

May 21, 2021

Rose “Rosie” Cook Ray, 67, went to be with her Heavenly father on Friday evening, May 21, 2021, from her home.

Born July 15, 1953, in Rowan County, Rosie was a daughter of the late Grover Junior Cook and Ruby Rebecca Basinger Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene...

May 20, 2021

Linda “Lynn” Kay Howlett Williams, 73, of China Grove, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2021 at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health. Lynn was born on September 30, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Carl and Loree Barnhardt. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 35 years,...

May 18, 2021

Delsie May Lawing Maples, 84, of Charlotte, went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Delsie was born on June 30, 1936 in Cabarrus County to the late Ralph Portman Lawing and Lillian Lee Corley Lawing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ray Hope Maples, who just recently passed...

May 17, 2021

Bertie Catherine Thompson, 88, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Kiser Hospice House after a period of declining health. Born January 12, 1933 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Zola Wilkinson Allman.

Bertie spent most of her life as a homemaker and loving wife to her beloved husband...

May 15, 2021

Joann Kemp Deaton, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Pruitt Health Union Pointe. Joann was born on October 3, 1947 in Cabarrus County to the late Joseph Green Kemp and Leila Sweat Kemp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Guy Donald Deaton in 2019. Joann...

May 14, 2021

Daniel Dee “Big D” Martin, 53, of Kannapolis; died unexpectedly Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 19 at Landis Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Austin and Rev. Jim Grigg officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn. His family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00...

May 14, 2021

Bessie Lee Horne Mills, 88, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Big Elm Nursing Center. Bessie was born on May 30, 1932 in Anson County, NC to the late Jack Horne and Bessie Caudle Horne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Heath Walter Mills...

May 12, 2021

Jamie Allen Hunter, 40, of Landis died at Novant Health Presbyterian in Charlotte on May 12, 2021. His death was unexpected.

His funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 18 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel­­ with Dennis Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the...

May 12, 2021

Jack Melton Bost, 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021.

Born December 19, 1927, in Cabarrus County, Jack was the son of the late Lee Roy and Beulah Mae Haney Bost.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Strube.

Mr. Bost had...

May 11, 2021

Peggy Austin Linn, 86 of Kannapolis passed away May 11, 2021. She was born August 22, 1934 in Union County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Tom Linn in 2013.

Peggy was a teacher’s assistant for 27 years, mostly at the former Woodrow...

May 10, 2021

David "Sean" Stafford, 50, of Concord died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13 with Rev. Roger Bostic officiating. The Family will receive attendees at the Cemetery. Sean was born August 4,1970 in Cabarrus Co. He was a son of...

May 8, 2021

Jerry "JW" Wayne Page, 71, went to his heavenly home on May 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after two months of serious illness.

JW is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joann booth Page and son Mark Page, both of the home, son Robert Page and wife Tamara, Grandson James Page, Granddaughters Anna Page, Magon...

May 7, 2021

Susan Polk Rowe, 71, of Concord, passed away Friday May 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born July 19, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Eugene Polk and Omega Jean Davis Priest.

Susan spent her working years mainly as an administrative assistant in the banking industry. She enjoyed line...

May 7, 2021

Nancy L. Beaver, 76, of China Grove, passed away Friday morning, May 7, 2021, at her home.

Born June 17, 1944, in Aliquippa, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Jean Gender.  In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Beaver, and a grandson, Ben Thomas.

May 6, 2021

Edward Eugene "Eddy" Stillwell, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday May 6, 2021 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 6, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late George Theodore Stillwell and Mary Alice Brown Stillwell. Eddy served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he was a line man for Pike...

May 5, 2021

Richard Elwood Morrison, 84, of Concord passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Richard was born June 2, 1936 in Guilford County, NC a son of the late John Wakelon Morrison and Ruby Irene Hill Morrison.

Richard was a very strong man who was selfless;...

May 5, 2021

Louise Overcash Elwood, 89, of Concord died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Concord Place Assisted Living after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at noon Friday, May 7 at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Concord with Rev. David Cochran and Rev, Charlie Gibbons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family...

May 3, 2021

Mabel Sue Doss Ballard, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. She was born February 21, 1933in Stokes County, a daughter of the late William Hobert Doss and Beatrice Speaks Doss.

Mabel formerly worked at several hosiery mills in the area before retiring.  She attended Passion Ecclesia Church.

Funeral...