Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Jan 7, 2021

Mildred (Mickey) Olivia Power Watts, 90 years, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after a short illness in Kannapolis.

Mickey was born in Kannapolis on April 30, 1930, a daughter of the late Charlie Allen and Ethel Emma Cooper Power.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Jan 7, 2021

Frank Marion Rose Jr, loving Husband, amazing Father and Grandfather, talented Carpenter, and wonderful friend to many, went home to Jesus on January 7, 2021 at the age of 75. Frank leaves behind his wife, Candy Clarke, son, Frank M. Rose III,  daughters, Samantha Rose and Katherine Rose Zerkel , son-in-law Kirk  Zerkel,  and three grandsons, Kirk Zachary II,...

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Darlene Foster Zeigler, 80, passed away Thursday morning, January 7, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.

Betty was born May 16, 1940, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Delbert and Viola Hancock Foster.

Mrs. Zeigler had retired from Kayser-Roth of Concord, after many years of loyal service. ...

Jan 7, 2021

Fred T. Poole, 95, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born March 10, 1925 in Rowan County, a son of the late Elmer Curtis Poole and Bertha Harvell Poole Winters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Estelle Goodson and a brother, Elmer Poole.

Fred was a...

Jan 6, 2021

Karri Michelle Cress, 37, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6 2021. Karri was born in Cabarrus County on March 16, 1983. Karri will be remembered for being humorous and always full of life. Karri was preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda Cress; grandfather, Bob Brooks, and a daughter, Monica Burrell, and aunt, Lisa Murray. Those...

Jan 6, 2021

Debra “Debbie” Ann Sloop Kirby, 65, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Debbie was born on December 6, 1955 in Cabarrus County to the late Ray Luther Sloop and Genevea Lyles Sloop. Debbie recently retired as a clerical worker for UPS. She loved to go RV Camping with her husband. She especially enjoyed...

Jan 5, 2021

Marie Chapman Hamrick, 88, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home with her family by her side after a period of declining health.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Marie was born January 2, 1933 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late Homer Lee and Lydia Singleton...

Jan 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Myrtle Ann (Scott) Mead. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 5, 2021

Mildred Lucille Williams Pate, 97, went to be with her Lord and her husband, on Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021.

Born July 13, 1923, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Fred Williams and Minnie Oats Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W.T. Pate, and...

Jan 3, 2021

Courtney Michelle Kelly, 31, of China Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Courtney was born on December 10, 1989 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Randy Allen Kelly, and Michelle Teague of China Grove. In addition to her father, Courtney is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Butch Kelly...

Jan 3, 2021

Dean Alvin Whitaker

November 14, 1938-January 3, 2021

January 3, 2020, our beloved father, brother and grandfather, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.

He is preceded in death by his parents R. Vance and Carrie Whitaker, a sister, Peggy Holland and a son, Robert D. Whitaker....