Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 23, 2021

Carolyn Lugene Barnhardt Wike, born January 8, 1943, met her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kenneth Barnhardt, Sr. and Rena Jane Wentz Barnhardt; brothers, James Kenneth Barnhardt, Jr., Gerald Guy Barnhardt; husband, Robert Forrest Wike and two sons, Robert, “Robbie” Forrest Wike, Jr. and David Jonathan...

Jun 22, 2021

Nancy Freeze Clayton, 83, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at home in Landis, NC surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Landis, NC on July 18, 1937.  Nancy was a daughter of the late Herbert Edgar Freeze and Dorothy Correll Freeze and was the tenth of twelve children. In addition to her...

Jun 22, 2021

Shirley Ruth Messer Frazier, 80, of Gastonia and formerly of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Shirley was born on June 5, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Arthur Henry Messer and Beulah Boyd Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Eric Frazier, and two...

Jun 21, 2021

Hughla “Joy” Bailey, 85 of Mannington West Virginia and formerly of Raceland, Kentucky, went to be with her lord on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.

Hughla was born April 15th, 1936 in Marion County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Oscar Hugh and...

Jun 19, 2021

Sarah Jane Widenhouse Taylor, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born January 24, 1935 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Zeb Vance and Myrtle Irene Black Widenhouse.

During her working years, Sarah was a Station Attendant for Amtrak. She enjoyed cooking and sewing.

Jun 19, 2021

Billy Daniel Bowles, 58, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 19, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born April 25, 1963, in Charleston, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Billy David Bowles and Janis Green Bowles.  In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his brothers, Brian and Barry...

Jun 18, 2021

Johnnie L. Aldridge, 72, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home. He was born February 18, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Arthur Lee Aldridge and Grace Patterson Aldridge. Johnnie worked for Cannon Mills for many years till his retirement. He was a member of God's Church of Faith and loved going to church...

Jun 18, 2021

Kristen Marie Goodwin, 25 of Columbia, SC, and formerly of Kannapolis passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on June 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born July 31, 1995 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of Kevin Joseph and Tina Elaine Chapman Goodwin.

Kristen, a 2013 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus really enjoyed the...

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...