Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 22, 2020

Ann Louise Widenhouse of Spartanburg, SC formerly of Kannapolis, entered in to Heaven October 22, 2020,  joining her beloved mother and father, Margaret and Jim Widenhouse of Kannapolis. She was born on June 15, 1961.

Ann grew up in Kannapolis and graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1979. She attended Elon University and graduated from UNC-Charlotte...

Oct 22, 2020

Taylor Elizabeth Honeycutt, 24, of Kannapolis, left this world all too soon on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Taylor was born on June 11, 1996 in Cabarrus County. She was a class of 2014 graduate of the Rowan County Early College High School. Taylor loved to be creative with make-up and always had a zest for life. Those left to...

Oct 22, 2020

Brenda Gulledge Rowell, 63, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born July 16, 1957 to Emma Gulledge and the late Bennie Ray Gulledge. Brenda was very proud that she was one of the first women volunteer firefighter in Kannapolis, she also worked in the communications of Kannapolis Police Department where she...

Oct 22, 2020

James Donald Ivey, Jr., 61, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born September 27, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Amalia Flores Ivey Pike and the late James Donald Ivey.

James spent his working years as a lead heavy equipment operator. He loved Carolina Panthers football,...

Oct 21, 2020

Doris A. Gentle, 84, of Kannapolis passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Royal Oaks Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Downs officiating. She was born March 5, 1936 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Carl William Mabry and Nola Irene Hartsell...

Oct 21, 2020

Melody Rae Ping Miller, 65, of Kannapolis passed away on October 21, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born May 23, 1955 in Pierre, South Dakota, a daughter of the late Duane Dayrl and Jean Baker Ping.

Melody worked with her husband in San Diego for many years. She was a previous director of WAM...

Oct 20, 2020

Jerry Alexander McWhorter, 79, of China Grove, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Med. Center in Charlotte.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, October 25 at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Concord with Rev. Lowell McManey and Pastor Bobby Dionne officiating. His family will receive friends following the...

Oct 20, 2020

Elizabeth “Frances” Covington Dowell, 90, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab. Salisbury after a period of declining health.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 23 at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Wade Easom officiating. Her family will receive friends at the graveside 30 minutes prior...

Oct 20, 2020

Iva Virginia Brock, of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

She was born March 4, 1940 in Rockingham N.C. a daughter of the late Willie and Bertha Odom Brown. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Brown and three sister, Leona Ferguson, Ila...

Oct 19, 2020

Kannapolis, NC

Mrs. Linda Diane Myrick Speight, 74 of Landis went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Transitional Health Care Center following a period of declining health due to Parkinsons.

Diane was born February 10, 1946 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late James David Myrick and Georgia...

Oct 18, 2020

Franklin (Frank) Monroe Sawyer, 77 of Kannapolis passed away on October 18, 2020. He was born August 12, 1943 in Ashe County, a son of the late Ernest Hampton Sawyer and Mary Neely Sawyer.

Frank worked at Cannon Mills most of his life. He enjoyed walking and playing monopoly on the Wii.

Frank is survived...

Oct 18, 2020

Lonnie Junior Hunsucker, 90, went to meet his Maker on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020.  He was a devoted husband, father, “Papaw”, brother and loyal friend to all. Lonnie was born in Concord, NC on Dec. 18, 1929 to the late Edna Sherrill Hunsucker and Lonnie Lee Hunsucker.

As a life-time resident of Concord, he left town only...

Oct 18, 2020

William Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss, 74, of Kannapolis passed away October 18, 2020. He was born July 22, 1946 in Cabarrus County, son of the late Mason and Lucille Moss. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Coone.

Arnold retired from Terry Products where he was a supervisor for many years. He was...

Oct 18, 2020

Debra Jean Julian Benton, “Debbie”, 62 of Concord, died Sunday October 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20 and then a graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park at 2:00 PM with...

Oct 17, 2020

Nelly Dominga Alosi, 88, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Private services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date in New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Oct 16, 2020

A. Wayne Cook, 86, died October 16, 2020 at home on his New Moon Farm, land farmed by his ancestors for 200 years. Wayne possessed the soul of a poet, the spirit of a cowboy, and the heart of a hero. He loved his children immeasurably, teaching them the “Good Morning Song,” and to “listen to the words” of...

Oct 15, 2020

Delvin Kenneth Jones, 62, of Queens New York, went into his heavenly home on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home in Concord, NC. Delvin was born on March 16, 1958 in Jackson County, Oklahoma to the late Delvin Kimbrough Jones and Anita Cramer Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Keith...

Oct 14, 2020

Judy Seaman Holloway, 76, a beloved mother, wife and friend, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 14, 2020.

Known for her sense of humor and infectious laugh, Judy loved entertaining and celebrating life’s special events with her family and friends. Teaching youth kept her young-at-heart where she playfully inspired and propelled her students to succeed.   Judy cherished her...

Oct 12, 2020

Gertie Carter Wilkerson, 100, 0f Kannapolis died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

Funeral Services will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Dean Hunter and Rev. Curtis Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive...

Oct 11, 2020

Troy Wayne Dorton, 85, of China Grove, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11 2020. Wayne was born on May 3, 1935 in Rowan County to the late Roy Lee Dorton and Nora Safrit Dorton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruby Elouise Christenbury Dorton in 2019; two...