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Bonnie LeQuire Kannapolis
Bonnie Marie (West) LeQuire, age 103, passed away December 4, 2022. Born in Rockwood, TN on November 11, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Trudie West. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 8th, 12 PM at Midway United Methodist Church, 708 S. Main St., Kannapolis, with Pastor Craig Allen to officiate. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Full obituary with updated biography to follow.
Bonnie Marie (West) LeQuire, age 103, passed away December 4, 2022. Born in Rockwood, TN on November 11, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Trudie West. Funeral Services will be held...
James Anderson Kannapolis
James Warren Anderson, 52 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center. Death was unexpected.
James was born April 29, 1970 in Iredell County NC a son of Linda Elaine Chavis of Kannapolis and the late James Samuel Anderson.
He was a 1989 graduate of South Rowan High School. He installed windows and siding for construction companies. He was a veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. He enjoyed building train sets and watching...
James Warren Anderson, 52 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center. Death was unexpected.
James was born April 29, 1970 in...
Evelyn Magdalene Pless Raye, 98, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 2, 2022. Evelyn was born on June 24, 1924 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Henry Luther Pless and Ezella Mae Hathcock Pless. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband James Edward Raye; son, James Raye Jr; two sisters, Blanche Ramseur and May Baker; and five brothers: Joe, Henry, John, Paul and Warren Pless. Evelyn was the...
Evelyn Magdalene Pless Raye, 98, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 2, 2022. Evelyn was born on June 24, 1924 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished...
Patricia Kidd Kannapolis
Patricia Eugenia Mullis Kidd, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House.
She was born November 7, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the youngest daughter of Thomas Lee Mullis and Lena Caudle Mullis.
She was employed many years with Cannon Mills Co. prior to an early retirement. She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her husband of 59 years, family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling with friends and the senior’s church groups. She...
Patricia Eugenia Mullis Kidd, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House.
She was born November 7, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the youngest...
Joyce Patterson Kannapolis
Joyce P. Patterson, 86, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, at Best of Care Assisted Living, where she had been a resident.
Born August 11, 1936, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late John and Vernie Burgess Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and a sister.
Joyce had been owner and operator of Nationwide Insurance Agency in Kannapolis for more...
Joyce P. Patterson, 86, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, at Best of Care Assisted Living, where she had been a...
Ty Chyleen Anderson, 18, of Concord, passed away Wednesday November 30, in Logan, Utah. Born January 6, 2004 in Murray, UT, she is the daughter of Carl and Celestia Frost Anderson.
Ty enjoyed music, art, reading, and spending time with friends. She really enjoyed watching movies. Ty was hard working, clever, and laced with witty sarcasm.
Aside from her parents, those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Sebastian Anderson of Charlotte; two sisters, Kira Anderson of Logan, UT and Jade...
Ty Chyleen Anderson, 18, of Concord, passed away Wednesday November 30, in Logan, Utah. Born January 6, 2004 in Murray, UT, she is the daughter of Carl and Celestia Frost Anderson.
Ty enjoyed...
LaDean Payne Jordan, 80, of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1942 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late James Bradley and Maye Griffin Payne.
LaDean spent her working years at the former Cannon Mills as an inspector. She was President of the former Sigma Gradale Club. Before her decline in health she was very active in her church, Shadybrook Baptist. She loved preparing meals for families in need and...
LaDean Payne Jordan, 80, of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1942 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late James...
Grayson Ratliff Concord
Grayson Thomas Ratliff, 19, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his home. He was born Hryshchenk Mykola Mykolayovych (Kolya) in Makiivka, Donetsk, Ukraine on January 17, 2003. Through God’s divine intervention he was adopted by Nancy and James Ratliff in 2019. He was welcomed into a family in America and the most supportive adoption community. He has attended Cox Mill High School since being home and was currently a senior. He was an athlete at heart and could...
Grayson Thomas Ratliff, 19, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his home. He was born Hryshchenk Mykola Mykolayovych (Kolya) in Makiivka, Donetsk, Ukraine on January 17,...
Walter Lee Alvin "Pete" Brown, 91 of Salisbury passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 surrounded by his children. God granted his prayer to remain in his home where he raised his four children and made many memories with them, as well as his grandchildren and extended family. He was a loving caregiver to his wife of 56 years, Lillie Mae "Till" Griffin Brown, until her death in 2010.
He was born August 24, 1931 in Rowan County to the late Walter Lee and Mary...
Walter Lee Alvin "Pete" Brown, 91 of Salisbury passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 surrounded by his children. God granted his prayer to remain in his home where he raised...
Lisa Kruse Concord
Lisa Lynne Kruse, 53, of Concord, NC, passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2022 in Concord, NC. Lisa was born in Austin, MN to Sandra and Thomas Fielding on April 12, 1969.
Lisa graduated from Austin High School in 1987. In 1992 she completed her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Cloud State University followed by completion of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program from the Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences in 1992. Lisa was a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for 30 years at...
Lisa Lynne Kruse, 53, of Concord, NC, passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2022 in Concord, NC. Lisa was born in Austin, MN to Sandra and Thomas Fielding on April 12, 1969.
Lisa...
Lelia "Nell" Seaford Kannapolis
Lelia passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on November 28, 2022 at age 93 after a long battle with vascular dementia.
She was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on December 29, 1928 to Jim and Viola Elizabeth Anderson Brown. One of five sisters and five brothers. She married Colon Mark Seaford after he returned from World War II in 1948. She worked in the sheet department of Cannon Mills until she retired to care for Colon until his death with dementia.
Lelia and Colon had...
Lelia passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on November 28, 2022 at age 93 after a long battle with vascular dementia.
She was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on December 29,...
Dorothy "Dot" Hurley Salisbury
Dorothy “Dot” Hurley, 93, of Salisbury, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Dot was born on July 28, 1929 in Drayton, SC to the late James Parton and Inez Brown van Bomel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Russell Hurley.
Dot joyfully spent her career as a public school teacher for 32 years. She enjoyed volunteering for the Rowan County Literacy Council for 25 years. She also taught Sunday School at Bethpage...
Dorothy “Dot” Hurley, 93, of Salisbury, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Dot was born on July 28, 1929 in Drayton, SC to the late James Parton and Inez Brown...
Lisa Donehue Kannapolis
Lisa Annette Wilcox Donehue, 52 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on November 28, 2022. Lisa was born in Cabarrus County on March 31, 1970 to Bobby and Geraldine Goodman Wilcox. Lisa loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, her husband, Willie Donehue; her daughter, Tabatha Donehue and her husband Bryson Funderburk; her son, Justin Wilcox; her sister, Kelly Romeo and her husband Tony; her...
Lisa Annette Wilcox Donehue, 52 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on November 28, 2022. Lisa was born in Cabarrus County on March 31, 1970 to Bobby and Geraldine Goodman...
Ruth Milam Mooresville
Ruth Bernice Helms Milam, 87, of Mooresville, entered into eternal rest, Sunday November 27, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born November 15, 1935 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Helms. Her beloved husband Tildon preceded her in death in 2018.
Ruth spent her working years at AMP as a machinist. She always enjoyed fishing. Ruth had a deep love and affection for her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Roy Herman Sykes...
Ruth Bernice Helms Milam, 87, of Mooresville, entered into eternal rest, Sunday November 27, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born November 15, 1935 in Mecklenburg County, she was...
Laura Jackson Salisbury
Laura Jane Deaver Jackson, age 62 of Salisbury entered fully into the presence of our Lord on Friday, November 25th. Laura fought many battles with her health and was a two time breast cancer survivor. Born on May 30, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Virginia (Blackwelder) Deaver. She graduated from South Rowan High School in 1978 and attended Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Laura proudly worked for F&M Bank for 36 years where she served as Vice President, Banking...
Laura Jane Deaver Jackson, age 62 of Salisbury entered fully into the presence of our Lord on Friday, November 25th. Laura fought many battles with her health and was a two time breast cancer...
June Butts Concord
June Crews Butts, 92, of Concord, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 25, 2022 from Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.
A funeral service to celebrate June's life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 29 at Parkwood Baptist Church in Concord, with Rev. Michael Waters and Rev. Darrell Coble officiating. Her family will receive friends at Parkwood Baptist Church from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the funeral. A private entombment will follow at Rowan...
June Crews Butts, 92, of Concord, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 25, 2022 from Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.
A funeral service to celebrate June's...
Vickie Johnson Kannapolis
Vickie Jean Wilhelm Johnson, 74, of Kannapolis, went home to meet her Lord on November 25, 2022. Vickie died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 18, 1948, Vickie was preceded in death by her mother, Sadie McNeely Wilhelm, and her father, Hubert “Hub” Wilhelm. Vickie was a 1967 graduate of South Rowan High School. Vickie worked briefly for Cannon Mills Company in the Sheet Department before volunteering in Kannapolis City Schools from 1979 to 1999. She...
Vickie Jean Wilhelm Johnson, 74, of Kannapolis, went home to meet her Lord on November 25, 2022. Vickie died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 18, 1948, Vickie was...
Ray Sims, Jr. Kannapolis
Ray Gibson Sims, Jr., 78 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2022. Ray was born on February 9, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Stella Lewis and Marvin Lee Templeton.
Ray was a retired electrical worker. He attended Cannon High School. He and his wife Marie are members of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis. In his younger years, Ray loved to bowl and play football, but he was an avid softball player. He...
Ray Gibson Sims, Jr., 78 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2022. Ray was born on February 9, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Stella Lewis and...
Arlene Bailey Salisbury
Our sister in Christ, Arlene Bost Bailey, 84 of Salisbury, NC, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan.
She was born April 17, 1938 in Rowan County to the late Shirley Lynn Bost, a carpenter/farmer, and Bessie Viola Kluttz Bost, a homemaker.
Arlene loved her church, her church family, and helping out in the church. She loved angels and collecting angels. She was a faithful follower of Jesus. She enjoyed traveling when she was able to;...
Our sister in Christ, Arlene Bost Bailey, 84 of Salisbury, NC, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan.
She was born April 17, 1938 in Rowan County to...
Charles Wilson Kannapolis
Charles Adrian Wilson, 79, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, November 24, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born April 25, 1943, in Sutton, WV, he was a son of Bessie Keener Wilson and the late Ellis Wilson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three children, Starla, Billy and Mark Wilson; and a sister, Karen Wilson.
Charles was a graduate of Nicholas High School and had retired from Pass and Seymour. A man of many talents and jack of all...
Charles Adrian Wilson, 79, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, November 24, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born April 25, 1943, in Sutton, WV, he was a son of Bessie Keener...
Gerald "Jerry" Graham Kannapolis
On November 23, 2022, our “Poppy” (Gerald “Jerry” Robert Graham) passed away at home surrounded by family. He was the faithful husband of Vicki for more than 51 years. Poppy was the proud father of Jennifer Jolly (Mike), Michael (Page), and Jonny (Delia). Poppy was grandfather to Owen (Kasidy), Olivia, Oakley, Wesley, Camila, Carmen, Daniella, Sammy, and Charlotte. He adored his grandchildren and joyfully attended ball games, concerts, and birthday...
On November 23, 2022, our “Poppy” (Gerald “Jerry” Robert Graham) passed away at home surrounded by family. He was the faithful husband of Vicki for more than 51 years....
Geraldine Hudson Kannapolis
Geraldine Lambert Hudson, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2022. Geraldine was born on October 22, 1931 in Cabarrus County to the late Jesse and Vannie Link Lambert.
Geraldine was the matriarch of her family, her career was raising her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. She loved to cook, sing and make her family and friends laugh. She was an avid card player, and enjoyed playing Set...
Geraldine Lambert Hudson, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2022. Geraldine was born on October 22, 1931 in Cabarrus County to the late Jesse...
David Helms Kannapolis
David Lee Helms, 79 years old, passed away on November 21, 2022. David was born in Rowan County on October 2, 1943 to the late Howard C. and Maggie E. Weaver Helms.
David was a graduate of South Rowan High School. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Throughout his career he was a well-respected carpenter in his trade. He has done work for various companies, including Trexler Construction, Wallace Reality, and most recently Shoe Show. He liked to...
David Lee Helms, 79 years old, passed away on November 21, 2022. David was born in Rowan County on October 2, 1943 to the late Howard C. and Maggie E. Weaver Helms.
David was a...
Dennis Ritchie China Grove
Dennis Boyd Ritchie, 74 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2022. Dennis was born on October 6, 1948 in Rowan County to the late Clifford J. Ritchie and Lois Mae Peeler Ritchie.
Dennis proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic serving the Southeastern part of the country. He and his wife Diana are members of Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church in China Grove. Dennis loved camping. He...
Dennis Boyd Ritchie, 74 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2022. Dennis was born on October 6, 1948 in Rowan County to the late Clifford J....
Eugene Dean Rigdon, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 at the Landings of Cabarrus.
Eugene was born on September 2, 1926 in Ware County, GA. He was a cherished son of the late Leonard F. Rigdon and Ruth B. Bourn Rigdon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorraine Pidgeon Rigdon and daughter, Suzanne Willis.
Eugene was a proud WWII Veteran who served in the Marines and later transferred to the Air Force. He was a member of the...
Eugene Dean Rigdon, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 at the Landings of Cabarrus.
Eugene was born on September 2, 1926 in Ware County, GA. He was a cherished son of...
Donna Treece Concord
Donna Sue Karriker Treece of Concord, NC, passed from earth to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was 67 years old. The family is comforted because Donna placed her faith and trust in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior when she was a young person. Her family and friends should be comforted to know that Jesus the Great Comforter taught us in Matthew 5 that, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Donna has met her Creator, and her body that was...
Donna Sue Karriker Treece of Concord, NC, passed from earth to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was 67 years old. The family is comforted because Donna placed her faith and...
James Honeycutt Woodleaf
James Victor Honeycutt, Jr., 57, of Woodleaf passed away November 19, 2022. James was born January 23, 1965 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Shirley Pethel Honeycutt. He was preceded by his daughter, Taylor Honeycutt in 2020.
James worked at JAMCO as a glass installer for many years. He was a caretaker, loved to shoot and watch TikTok videos and loved his 3 cats.
James is survived by his daughter, Carrie Marie Honeycutt, step daughters, Lena Hubbard (Daniel), Regina Hixson, Lauren...
James Victor Honeycutt, Jr., 57, of Woodleaf passed away November 19, 2022. James was born January 23, 1965 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Shirley Pethel Honeycutt. He was preceded by his...
Angela Griffin Mooresville
Angela K. Robinson Griffin, 60, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home.
Born March 29, 1962, in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Brenda Stamey Robinson.
Angela was a devoted and loving wife, mother and Nana. She loved her Lord and her family dearly and enjoyed the time spent with them, especially her much adored grand babies. She also enjoyed watching TV, drinking chocolate milk, and she loved her baby dog, Max. Gone...
Angela K. Robinson Griffin, 60, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home.
Born March 29, 1962, in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the daughter of the late...
Justin Cook Kannapolis
Justin Robert Cook, 34, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Justin was born on July 10, 1988 in Cabarrus County to the late Timothy Cook and Barbara Lewis Cook.
Justin worked as a crew member for Pearson Solutions. On May 21, 2016, he married the love of his life, Tiffani, who survives. He was a talented and skilled woodworker. In his spare time, he also enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and bowling. Most of all, he dearly loved his family and cherished...
Justin Robert Cook, 34, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Justin was born on July 10, 1988 in Cabarrus County to the late Timothy Cook and Barbara Lewis...
Nancy Jean Storie Kannapolis
Nancy Jean Miller Storie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 19, 2022, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC following a long, courageous battle with Lymphoma. Born on October 21, 1953, she was the daughter of the late D.L. (Shorty) and Virginia Miller of Landis. Nancy Jean was a graduate of South Rowan High School, Class of 1971, where she played basketball and was drum majorette in the band. Following high school, she earned a bachelors degree from...
Nancy Jean Miller Storie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 19, 2022, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC following a long, courageous battle with Lymphoma. Born on...
Barry Hale Kannapolis
Barry Steven Hale, 70, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by love on Saturday morning, November 19, 2022.
Born July 22, 1952, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late William Alvin and Betty Hudson Hale.
Barry was a proud 1970 graduate of AL Brown High School and had earned the distinction of Eagle Scout. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and had retired from Fiber Industries after more than 30 years of loyal service. Barry loved all of his...
Barry Steven Hale, 70, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by love on Saturday morning, November 19, 2022.
Born July 22, 1952, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late...
Cadence Marie Whitten, 14, of Rockwell, entered into eternal rest November 16, 2022. Born December 5, 2007 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of Cyndi Whitten and Chris Austin.
Cadence attended East Rowan High School. She was very talented in all of the endeavors she undertook. She had a great love of art and music. Cadence loved her family and friends. She will forever be remembered for her infectious, beautiful smile and big heart. Her favorite color was lavender.
Cadence time...
Cadence Marie Whitten, 14, of Rockwell, entered into eternal rest November 16, 2022. Born December 5, 2007 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of Cyndi Whitten and Chris Austin.
Cadence...
Nancy Smith Kannapolis
Nancy Kay Black Smith, 85, of Kannapolis passed away on November 16, 2022 while at Tucker Hospice House after a brief period of declining health.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 21 at the Salisbury National Cemetery at 501 Statesville Blvd. in Salisbury.
Nancy was born July 4, 1937, in Catawba Co., a daughter of the late Zellie L. and Inez Little Black. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her late husband, Bobby Lee Smith, her brother,...
Nancy Kay Black Smith, 85, of Kannapolis passed away on November 16, 2022 while at Tucker Hospice House after a brief period of declining health.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM...
Donald "Don" Bowles Kannapolis
Donald “Don” Mack Bowles, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022 in his home after dealing with multiple ongoing health complications.
Born in Cabarrus County on May 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Lawrence Bowles and the late Trixie Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra “Joyce” Eddleman Bowles. He had many siblings, known as Frank, Betty, Mildred, Alberta, James, Ray and...
Donald “Don” Mack Bowles, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022 in his home after dealing with multiple ongoing health complications.
Born in...
James Jacobs Kannapolis
James R. Jacobs, Sr., 82 years old, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 15, 2022. James was born on October 7, 1940 in Scotland County, NC to the late Henry and Ida Mae Wright Jacobs.
James was educated and graduated from Laurel Hill High School. He retired from Pillowtex in 2003 after 36 years of service. He was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
James loved all sports, especially the Washington Redskins and the Boston Red Sox.
James proudly...
James R. Jacobs, Sr., 82 years old, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 15, 2022. James was born on October 7, 1940 in Scotland County, NC to the late Henry and Ida...
Betty Gadd Kannapolis
Betty Hamm Gadd, 89, of Kannapolis, entered into eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday November 13, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born August 6, 1933, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late John Marvin and Pearl Hall Hamm.
Betty enjoyed shopping, going to church, her trips to the beauty salon and lunch afterwards. In her younger days, she loved baseball games, often hauling her son’s teams to their games in the back of their pickup truck. She...
Betty Hamm Gadd, 89, of Kannapolis, entered into eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday November 13, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born August 6, 1933, in Cabarrus...
Doris Mellons Kannapolis
Doris Dixon Mellons, 90, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Doris was born October 10, 1932 in Chesterfield County, S.C. a daughter of the late Cord and Alice Elizabeth Odom Dixon. In addition to her parents: she was preceded in death by her first husband, H.L. Dixon who died in 1986 and her second husband, James Mellons who died in 2010.
She retired from Cannon Mills as a weaver in Plant #4 with 40 years of...
Doris Dixon Mellons, 90, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Doris was born October 10, 1932 in Chesterfield County,...
Helen Gentry Goforth, 89, of Kannapolis/Concord, passed away November 10, 2022 at The Laurels of Salisbury. She was born October 8, 1933, in Comer, GA to the late Ollie Gentry and Clara Voils Gentry. Helen's life was her husband and children, she worked as a hemmer and inspector at Pillowtex, she also worked at DSS as a home health nurse, and a biscuit maker at Hardees, she was a very devoted Christian woman, and held her faith in God, she enjoyed many things in life; crocheting, dancing,...
Helen Gentry Goforth, 89, of Kannapolis/Concord, passed away November 10, 2022 at The Laurels of Salisbury. She was born October 8, 1933, in Comer, GA to the late Ollie Gentry and Clara Voils...
James (Jim) Sleezer Kannapolis
James Franklin Sleezer, 85, of Kannapolis passed away November 10, 2022. Jim was born April 30, 1937 in Keokuk, Iowa, a son of the late Harold and Nancy Sleezer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bettyann Hall and a nephew, Gene V. Hall.
Jim is survived by a son, Stephen Sleezer of Omaha, Nebraska; daughters, Cheryl Sleezer, Candace Sleezer, Janene Conner (Jeff), California; sister, Karen Sleezer Doherty (Terry) of Ontario, Oregon; grandchildren: Joele Engel (Jacob) and Randy...
James Franklin Sleezer, 85, of Kannapolis passed away November 10, 2022. Jim was born April 30, 1937 in Keokuk, Iowa, a son of the late Harold and Nancy Sleezer. He was preceded in death by...
Mary Adams Kannapolis
Mary Imogene Crainshaw Adams, 92 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022. Imogene was born on March 15, 1930 in Rowan County to the late Henry C. and Mary I. Overcash Crainshaw.
Imogene was a previous member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church and is a current member of Bethpage United Methodist Church. Imogene loved to care for people and the majority of her career, she operated a home child care business, then went to work at...
Mary Imogene Crainshaw Adams, 92 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022. Imogene was born on March 15, 1930 in Rowan County to the late Henry...
Willie Harrell Kannapolis
Willie Gene Harrell, 74, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was in declining health and was admitted to the hospital on October 25, 2022.
Willie was born December 3, 1947 in Pitt County, N.C. a son of the late Johnnie David Harrell and Audrey Lee Godley Harrell Williams.
He was educated at the Morganton School for the Deaf. He was a longtime member of Parkdale Baptist Church where he was active as long as his health permitted....
Willie Gene Harrell, 74, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was in declining health and was admitted to the hospital on October 25,...
Asonya "Tootie" Lumsden Kannapolis
Asonya “Tootie” Dorea Lumsden, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Tootie was born on March 28, 1963 in Salisbury, NC to the late Roy Lumsden and Sylvia Sifford Hardin, who survives.
Tootie worked as a fraud investigator for Wells Fargo for over 25 years. She also worked for A.C. Moore for 15 years. In her free time, she liked to make beautiful handmade notecards. She always enjoyed taking trips to the beach and to the mountains. She had...
Asonya “Tootie” Dorea Lumsden, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Tootie was born on March 28, 1963 in Salisbury, NC to the late Roy Lumsden...
Michael Melton Kannapolis
Michael Wayne Melton, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, November 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by love.
Born July 13, 1963, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late James Perry and Diane Lefler Melton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Melton.
Mr. Melton had been a long time, devoted employee of Food Lion, where he was an experienced and talented meat cutter, most recently working for Sav-a-lot. He loved being with his...
Michael Wayne Melton, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, November 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by love.
Born July 13, 1963, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the...
W.H. "Jr." Whitley Concord
William Henry Whitley Jr., affectionately known as “Jr”, 85, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
He was born November 17, 1936 in Mecklenburg County to the late William Henry Whitley Sr., and Robbie Lee Walters Whitley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dionne Simpson Whitley and his siblings, Walter Ralph Whitley, Fred Henry Whitley, Helen Virginia Whitley Smith and William Lee Whitley, Sr.
“Jr” was raised around his father’s...
William Henry Whitley Jr., affectionately known as “Jr”, 85, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
He was born November 17, 1936 in Mecklenburg County to the late...
Elsie Tilley Kannapolis
Elsie V. Daves Tilley, 96, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Born October 10, 1926, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Roscoe and Anna Mae Hefner Daves. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Tilley, 2 sisters and 5 brothers.
Elsie was a proud 1943 graduate of J.W. Cannon High School. Shortly after graduating, she married William Ralph Tilley. She was...
Elsie V. Daves Tilley, 96, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Born October 10, 1926, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of...
Cheryl Covington Concord
Cheryl Ballard Covington, 64 of Concord passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord following a period of declining health.
Cheryl was born May 28, 1958 in North Hampton County, VA. a daughter of the late Edward Jackson ad Peggy Ann Ingram Ballard.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Tina Bost and Michelle Holder.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years, William Covington of the home, a daughter, Danielle Byrd and husband Daniel of...
Cheryl Ballard Covington, 64 of Concord passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord following a period of declining health.
Cheryl was born May 28, 1958 in North...
Ricky “Rick” Garland Treadaway, Jr., 42, passed away on October 31, 2022. Rick was born on December 27, 1979 in Charlotte, NC to Cheryl Thrift Benson and Ricky Garland Treadaway, Sr.
Rick proudly served his country as a Master Sergeant in the US Army retiring after 22 years of dedicated service. He has served at Fort Huachuca, SOCOM, US European Commands, Afghanistan and Fort Bragg.
Rick is survived by his beloved, Rebecca Johnson Treadaway; his sons, Jackson...
Ricky “Rick” Garland Treadaway, Jr., 42, passed away on October 31, 2022. Rick was born on December 27, 1979 in Charlotte, NC to Cheryl Thrift Benson and Ricky Garland Treadaway,...
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