Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 20, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Payne, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born September 18, 1946, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Tyre Lee and Texie Pharr Payne.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tyre Hugh...

Feb 20, 2021

Annie Lee Brumley Wilkinson, 93, of the Enochville community in Kannapolis, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Novant Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 7th at Bethpage United Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Lewis and Rev. Randy Foster officiating. Burial will follow at...

Feb 20, 2021

Harvey Wayne Osborne, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Harvey was born on October 28, 1938 in Landis, NC to the late Harold Nelson Osborne and Carrie Louise Castor Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Toby Park and brother, Jan...

Feb 19, 2021

Edith Karen Flatley Beall, 77, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 19, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

She was born October 1, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Daum Flatley....

Feb 17, 2021

Amy Nash Ritchie, 53, of Kannapolis passed away February 17, 2021. She was born November 8, 1967 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Harold and Hazel Roberts Nash. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Nash Jordan.

Amy worked at FedEx for 25 years until retiring due to her health. She was...

Feb 17, 2021

Betty Sue Tate Looman, 74, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Accordius of Salisbury.

Betty was born on May 5, 1946 in Mecklenburg county, a daughter of the late George and Virginia Pruitt Tate. In addition to her parents Betty is preceded in death by her loving husband William Thomas Looman and...

Feb 17, 2021

Reta Gainey Wilson, 66 of Mt. Pleasant went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Reta was born July 23, 1954 in Chesterfield County, S.C. a daughter of the late Bennie Gainey Windburn. She was also preceded in death by her siblings John A Galloway,...

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas Eugene “Gene” Williams, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born November 13, 1949 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late James Francis and Margie Louise Williams.

Gene loved fishing and enjoyed boating. He attended Sunrise Baptist Church.

Gene is survived by his...

Feb 16, 2021

Evelyn Bradshaw  Abernathy, 94, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Compass Healthcare of Spencer. She was born December 22, 1926 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Joe Thatcher Bradshaw and Roxie Ervin Bradshaw.  She was preceded in death by her husband, H.H. Abernathy and a grandson,Todd Abernathy.  She was also preceded by her sisters,...

Feb 14, 2021

Helen Frances Sherrill, 86, of Mooresville passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

She was born May 28, 1934 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Claude B. Little and Grace Kiser Little.

Helen retired from Fieldcrest Cannon where she worked many years in the sewing room. She loved spending time with her...

Feb 14, 2021

Oscar D Bowers, 91, of Kannapolis died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. Per Oscars wishes, no public services will be held at this time.

Born December 24, 1929 in Stanly Co.; Oscar was the son of the late Claude and Ruth Hopkins Bowers. Oscar was a lifelong area...

Feb 13, 2021

Rodney Lynn Hobbs, 60, of Easley, SC and formerly of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Rodney was born on September 25, 1960 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Bobby George Hobbs and Ella Sue McCamey Hobbs, who survives. Rodney was a proud graduate of Virginia Tech, where he received a Bachelor’s...

Feb 13, 2021

Billie Jean Cook Kelley, 79 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.

Billie was born February 15, 1941 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Henry Louis Cook and Thelma Adelee Johnson Cook. She was also preceded in death by two...

Feb 13, 2021

Jamin Michael Hodge, 28 years old, unexpectedly went home to be with our Lord Saturday, February 13, 2021. He is the son of Steve Hodge and Sherry Ross Johnson.

Jamin was a loving son, father, cousin, nephew, and friend. He had a “big heart” and the most important thing about Jamin was he knew Jesus Christ and...

Feb 13, 2021

Gail Humberger Smothers, 80, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from her home, following a period of declining health.

Born March 6, 1940, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Pinkston and Elsie Yow Humberger.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Feb 13, 2021

Harold Lester Small, Jr., 83, of Davidson, passed away Saturday February 13, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born July 15, 1937 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Harold Lester and Thelma Eunice Hinson Small.

Harold honorably served his country in the United States Navy. During his working years, he was a...

Feb 12, 2021

Thurman Levon Hyman, 76, of Kannapolis passed away Friday February 12, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born May 18, 1944 in Horry County, SC he was the son of the late Henry and Grace Todd Hyman.

Thurman spent his working years as a Regional Supervisor in the Finance Industry. He was a great provider for...

Feb 11, 2021

Clarence Colon Wellmon, 93, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 11, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Born January 30, 1928, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Grady Monroe Wellmon and Rochelle Smith Wellmon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mae Meismer...

Feb 10, 2021

Sharon Rose King Caskey, 68, of Kannapolis surrounded by family, stepped into

the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

She was born June 16, 1952 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late James and

Pansy King. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Feb 10, 2021

Bobbie Ford Aldridge, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a short illness. Born April 20, 1951 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Grace Patterson Aldridge.

A graveside service to honor Bobbie’s life will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park in...