Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 16, 2021

Clarence Ousley, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away January 16, 2021, at Atrium Main in Charlotte. He was born May 17, 1944 in Hippo, Kentucky to the late Grover and Alice (Moore) Ousley. He was a retired Norfolk and Southern railroad boilermaker of 34 years. Prior he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Clarence loved to...

Jan 16, 2021

Laura “Myrel” Traylor, 91, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Best of Care Assisted Living, Kannapolis, NC.

She was born in Winnsboro, SC to the late James Rufus and Ethel Virginia Hoover Boyd. Myrel graduated from Winnsboro High School and retired from the offices of Cone Mill, Carlisle, SC. She was a faithful member of First...

Jan 16, 2021

Ronald Edward Lawing, 85 of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. He was born May, 22, 1935 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Leonard Edward Lawing and Ruth Inez Norris Lawing. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Army, he retired from Field Crest Cannon after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing and...

Jan 15, 2021

Charles Eric Crites, 58, formerly of Orlando, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Charles was born August 28, 1962 in Fairfax, Va. A son of the late Richard Thomas Crites and Theresa Mary Hein Crites.

He was a Master Carpenter by trade. Charles...

Jan 15, 2021

Patricia A. Christy, 80, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born, February 15, 1940 in Durham County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Odell and Nannie Mae Lillard Bowman.

Patricia spent her working years in textiles at Cannon Mills. She loved nature, bird watching, and writing poetry....

Jan 15, 2021

James “Jimmy” Leon Carroll, 83, of Davidson, passed away Friday morning, January 15, 2021, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born November 9, 1937, in York, SC, he was a son of the late Lonnie C. and Margaret Johnson Carroll.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy...

Jan 14, 2021

Keith Michael Hoffman, 54, of Lexington and formerly of LaPlace, La. went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Keith was born May 30, 1966 in St.Charles Parrish, La.He son of Raymond and Step mother Linda Dutrie Hoffman.

He was a graduate of St. Charles Catholic High School. At one time...

Jan 14, 2021

Charles Wesley Redfern, 60, of Kannapolis, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday January 14, 2021. Born October 26, 1960 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the Elma Redfern Henderson and the late Alonzo Henderson.

Charles was loved by many. He was recognized for his gait and his laugh. Charles loved repurposing old items,...

Jan 14, 2021

Danny Lee Harrell, 73, of Monroe, passed away January 14, 2021 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe. He was born December 15, 1947 in Cabarrus Co to the late Daniel Wesley Harrell and Oneida Evelyn Slough Harrell. Danny served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he also worked at Cannon Mills for many years, He...

Jan 13, 2021

Andrew Jackson Taylor, age 77, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the W.G. Hefner VA Med. Center in Salisbury, after a sudden illness.

His funeral will be at Tabernacle Baptist Church 1028 Ed Weaver Road in Salisbury at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 19 with Rev. John Melton officiating. The family will receive friends at the...

Jan 13, 2021

Cory Wayne Harrington, 27, of China Grove passed away January 13, 2021. He was born July 28, 1993 in Cabarrus County, a son of Wayne Harrington and the late Mitzi Delayne Martin.

Cory was a very talented artist. He loved spending time with his daughter.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January...

Jan 13, 2021

Jack Alexander Brawley, 93, formerly of 6815 Plyer Road, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Born December 5, 1927, in Iredell County, he was the ninth child of John Henry and Mamie Caroline Caudill Brawley.

On June 12, 1943, Jack married the love of his life, Juanita Harrington.  During most of...

Jan 12, 2021

Bobby Lee Jones, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2021. Bobby was born on June 17, 1955 in Cabarrus County to the late T.C. Pete Jones and Myrtle Jessie Cartrett Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Jones and Charles Jones; and two sisters, Kay Stirewalt...

Jan 12, 2021

Paula Jane (Lund) Witt, 49, of Concord, NC went to the Lord on January 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with Lupus, and then complications from COVID 19, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Known for her quick wit, love of a good joke and handling life’s trials and tribulations with humor, Paula was a friend like no other...

Jan 12, 2021

Ernest Lester Cole, 78, of China Grove died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte due to declining health.

A funeral service will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home at 12:00 PM Friday, January 15 with Rev. Daniel Triplett officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. His family...

Jan 11, 2021

James W. "Jimmy" Jones, Jr. died at his home in Topsail, NC on January 11, 2021 age 71. Jimmy suffered a heart attack on October 25, 2020 while on vacation.  He was rushed to Gainesville Hospital in Georgia to gain strength for major surgery to replace a severely damaged heart valve.  He was able to return to his home...

Jan 11, 2021

Van Steven Pless, 71, of Rockwell Passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan. He was born June 14, 1949 in Topeka, KS to the late Van Page Pless and Wihelmina Bower Pless. Steve was a U.S. Army Veteran Serving during Vietnam War. He retired as a welder at IPS. He loved fishing and loved his pets. He...

Jan 10, 2021

Joseph Bradford Patterson “Brad”, 80, of China Grove, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021.

Brad was born August 24, 1940 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Joseph Cowan Patterson and Margaret Bradford Patterson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother James Patterson and sister Mary Ann Cauble.

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Jan 8, 2021

CHARLES LUTHER POWELL, SR. “BUTCH”

Kannapolis

Charles Luther Powell Sr. “Butch”, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Atrium Health after a brief illness.  He was born September 5, 1946 in Madison, WV and attended Scott High School.

Butch retired from the military after 28 years...

Jan 8, 2021

Shelby Jean Ross Miller, 82, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. She was born October 28, 1938 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Charles Grady Ross and Lillie Mae Clinton Ross. Shelby was preceded in death by her husband, David Miller on August 11, 2010, her son, Jody...