Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Ellen Fesperman Overcash, 80, passed away Wednesday evening, March 24, 2021, at The Citadel of Salisbury, where she had been a resident.

Born August 8, 1940, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Donald Lee and Willis Elizabeth Torrence Fesperman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 24, 2021

James Ray Fink, passed away peacefully March 24th at Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabbarus.

Born October 21, 1944 in Ashe County, James was the son of the late Earl Fink and Ola Miller Sechler.

James spent his career as an auto mechanic, beginning at Beasley Cross Chevrolet. He was also a Service Manager at...

Mar 24, 2021

Wiley “Pete” Gilbert Mash, 83, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24,2021 at Glenn Kiser Hospice.

Pete was born in Wilkes County, on September 15, 1937, a son of the late Mont and Clara Mash. In addition to his parents Pete was preceded in death by his brothers Hobard, Clayton, Arvil, Wayne, James, and...

Mar 23, 2021

Edith (Edee) Furr passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was 91. Preceded by her husband Robert Furr and grandson Christopher.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Linda Childress (Wayne) son Michael Furr (Harriet). Her grandchildren Brian Childress (Krista) and Lori Lane (Josh), great grandchildren Kristin Furr, Kortlynn and Adalynn who were the joy...

Mar 21, 2021

Joyce Ann Eudy Holland, 79, of Concord died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 24 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sonny Waller officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral...

Mar 20, 2021

Sadie Query Hefner, 94, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home after a recent decline in health. Sadie was born in Cabarrus County on June 3, 1926. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Leon Query Sr. and Winnie Yerton Query. She married J.D. Hefner in September 1946. They were married for 68...

Mar 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Creswell, 88, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence.

Bob was born in Cabarrus County, on June 7, 1932, a son of the late Arthur Lee Creswell and Ada Bell McGuirt Creswell. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister Betty Ervin.

Mar 20, 2021

Robert Banks Campbell, 96, of Kannapolis passed away on March 20, 2021 at his home. He was born September 28, 1924 in Rowan County, a son of the late Howard and Katie Overcash Campbell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Cooke Campbell and daughter in law, Shirley Howell Campbell.

Robert worked for Central Distributing...

Mar 20, 2021

Blanche Herman Donahue, 96, of Kannapolis died peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

A private graveside service will be held.

Blanche was born January 21, 1925 in Alexander Co., a daughter of the late Ray and Maebelle Pennell. As a young adult she moved to this area to work in the mill....

Mar 19, 2021

Camden William Cohick, 20, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Friday morning, March 19, 2021, at Western Carolina University.

Born November 6, 2000, in Concord, North Carolina, Camden was the son of Keith and Robin Cook Cohick of Salisbury, North Carolina. He is also survived by is his loving sister, MacKenzie Cohick. Camden was preceded in death...

Mar 15, 2021

Steven Glenn Deal, 67, of China Grove, entered into eternal rest, Monday, March 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born April 5, 1953 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Claude Brown Deal and Edith Ann Kluttz Deal.

During his working years, Steve worked as a diesel mechanic. He enjoyed NASCAR, Carolina...

Mar 14, 2021

David Raymond Winecoff Jr., 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on April 11, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late David Raymond Winecoff Sr. and Mildred Kiser Winecoff. David was a farmer his entire life. He also worked as a...

Mar 13, 2021

Marian Autry Preslar, 98, of Concord, passed away, Saturday March 13, 2021 at The Gardens of Taylor Glen.

She was born January 14,1923 in Union Co. to the late Jesse Autry and Alma Kelly Autry.

Marian was a member of Pitts Baptist Church for many years. She and her late husband Mark traveled throughout the...

Mar 10, 2021

Norma L Ballard, 81, of Kannapolis, passed into eternal rest March 10, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born April 2, 1939 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Abner Frank and Ethel Lorraine Benge Sharpe.

Norma and her husband Charles owned and operated Allied Finance Company in Kannapolis for many years. She...

Mar 9, 2021

Deborah Jane Lunsford Gillespie, 71, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord from her home, on Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021, form natural causes.

Born November 17, 1949, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey Lunsford and Mary Sue McDuffie Lunsford.

Mrs. Gillespie is...

Mar 8, 2021

Larry Howard Cashion, 81, passed away Monday morning, March 8, 2021, at his home in Swannanoa, following a period of declining health.

Born February 29, 1940, in Salisbury, he was the son of the late William Howard and R.V. Nance Cashion.

Larry was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and had honorably served his...

Mar 7, 2021

Nickey Earl Wright, 61, of Plantation FL, formerly of Cabarrus County, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2021.

Nickey was born in Cabarrus County, on October 9, 1959. He was a son of Betty Sue Smith Lafferty and the late Bonnie Lee Wright.

Nickey graduated from AL Brown, class of 77. He spent his career...

Mar 7, 2021

Ethel Anne "Ducky" Freeley, 86 of Kannapolis, passed peacefully into the Lord's hands on March 7, 2021 after a long illness. She was born March 31, 1934 in Old Forge, NY to the late Jack and Nellie Stalley. She would meet her husband to be Gordon J. Freeley while attending high school. They raised five children in Old Forge...

Mar 7, 2021

Mary Lee Burnette McCorkle, 77, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Mary Lee was born September 17, 1943 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Bernard Leonard Burnette and Maudie Lee Burgess Burnette Ramsey. She was...

Mar 6, 2021

Randy Dean Little, 56, of Troy, NC passed away March 6, 2021. He was born March 30, 1964 in Mecklenburg County, a son of  Carol Osborne Gordon of Santee, SC and the late Harold Owen Little. He was preceded by a sister, Dawn Marie Gordon.

Randy was a talented builder for many years. He also was an...