Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 14, 2021

China Grove-

Cora Burris Honbarger, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health, but death was unexpected.

Born in Rowan County on April 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Green Thomas Burris and Etta Mae Mabe Burris. In addition to her parents,...

Apr 14, 2021

James Brady Burris Sr., 94, of Concord, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. James was born on February 9, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Adam Burris and Ethel Blackwelder Burris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Louise Burris; second wife, Sylvia Ann Jackson Burris;...

Apr 12, 2021

James Johnson Austin, 44, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021. Death was unexpected.

James was born December 26, 1976 in Rowan County, NC a son of Robert Hoyle Austin, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Ga. and Cindy Walters Austin of Kannapolis.

He attended Salisbury High and West Rowan High...

Apr 12, 2021

Phyllis S. Spry 89, of China Grove, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2021 after an extended illness . Phyllis was born September 21, 1931 in Rowan County, the daughter of Aaron Hill Spry and Myrtie Lee Hellard Spry.

Phyllis was a lifetime member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church where...

Apr 12, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Key Morris, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Debbie was born on May 30, 1961 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Key and Christine Crews Key, who survives. Debbie worked at Cannon Mills before becoming a customer service representative at Wal-Mart. She was a faithful member of First...

Apr 11, 2021

On April 11, 2021, Debra “Debbie” “Ma” Dale Nicholson Barnhardt was lifted up by the Good Lord in a peaceful sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Kenny” Barnhardt, III.

Survivors include her mother, Merle Fortson Upright and Step-Father Calvin Upright both of Kannapolis, along with two sisters, Pam King and Starr Hinson both...

Apr 11, 2021

Tony Ray Mitchell, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Tony was born on June 12, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Benjamin Allan Mitchell and Clara Mae Donahue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Mitchell. Tony previously worked in construction and for Miller Plumbing before...

Apr 10, 2021

Judith A. Thomas (Worthington), age 67, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 10, 2021, while on vacation in Hilton Head, SC.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 16 at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. James Pauley officiating, Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at the...

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...