Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Mar 31, 2021

Brendel Gertrude Campfield Pruitte, 69, of Mooresville, went into her heavenly home on March 31, 2021. Brendel was born on May 26, 1951 in Buncombe County, NC. She was a daughter of the late Ralph Campfield and Sue Griffin Campfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Campfield Jr. Brendel loved spending...

Mar 31, 2021

Benny Joe Mckheean, 74, of China Grove, walked into heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Angela Burris officiating. He was born February 21, 1947, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Joe and Joyce Jefferson Mckheean....

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. William “Bill” Lee Whitley was born in Kannapolis, NC on May 19, 1923. He was a son of the late W.H. Whitley, Sr. and Robbie Lee Walters Whitley. He attended the local Kannapolis schools, Davidson College, and Duke University.

In October of 1948, he married Johnette Padgett in the Duke University Chapel. Johnnette passed away  September...

Mar 30, 2021

Angela Denise Dixon Sawyer, 50, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Angela was born in Cabarrus County, on October 13, 1970, a daughter of the late Hayward Dixon and Rebecca Smith Dixon. In addition to her parents, Angela was preceded in death by her two brothers, Roy Lee Dixon and Bucky Edward Dixon.

Mar 30, 2021

Nathalane Murphy McCorkle, 88, passed away Tuesday morning, March 30, 2021, at Best of Care Assisted Living, where she had been a resident.

Born January 13, 1933, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Ousie Lee and Sarah Janel Pennell Murphy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 30, 2021

Barbara Jean Rost, 81, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Barbara was born April 8, 1939 in Adams County, Ill. The daughter of the late Henry Hank Kay and Edna Laura Hauser Kay. In addition...

Mar 29, 2021

Georgia “Reaba” McCraven Hardesty, 89, of Davidson passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her daughter’s home after a period of declining health.

A memorial service to celebrate Reaba’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 1st at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Settle. Her family will speak to friends at the end...

Mar 25, 2021

Jack Worth Lail, Sr. 95, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2001 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Jack was born January 8, 1926 in Catawba County, NC a son of the late Charles Vester Lail and Alice Pearl Buff Lail. He was also preceded in death by four brothers. His...

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Ellen Fesperman Overcash, 80, passed away Wednesday evening, March 24, 2021, at The Citadel of Salisbury, where she had been a resident.

Born August 8, 1940, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Donald Lee and Willis Elizabeth Torrence Fesperman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 24, 2021

James Ray Fink, passed away peacefully March 24th at Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabbarus.

Born October 21, 1944 in Ashe County, James was the son of the late Earl Fink and Ola Miller Sechler.

James spent his career as an auto mechanic, beginning at Beasley Cross Chevrolet. He was also a Service Manager at...

Mar 24, 2021

Wiley “Pete” Gilbert Mash, 83, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24,2021 at Glenn Kiser Hospice.

Pete was born in Wilkes County, on September 15, 1937, a son of the late Mont and Clara Mash. In addition to his parents Pete was preceded in death by his brothers Hobard, Clayton, Arvil, Wayne, James, and...

Mar 23, 2021

Edith (Edee) Furr passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was 91. Preceded by her husband Robert Furr and grandson Christopher.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Linda Childress (Wayne) son Michael Furr (Harriet). Her grandchildren Brian Childress (Krista) and Lori Lane (Josh), great grandchildren Kristin Furr, Kortlynn and Adalynn who were the joy...

Mar 21, 2021

Joyce Ann Eudy Holland, 79, of Concord died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 24 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sonny Waller officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral...

Mar 20, 2021

Sadie Query Hefner, 94, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home after a recent decline in health. Sadie was born in Cabarrus County on June 3, 1926. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Leon Query Sr. and Winnie Yerton Query. She married J.D. Hefner in September 1946. They were married for 68...

Mar 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Creswell, 88, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence.

Bob was born in Cabarrus County, on June 7, 1932, a son of the late Arthur Lee Creswell and Ada Bell McGuirt Creswell. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister Betty Ervin.

Mar 20, 2021

Robert Banks Campbell, 96, of Kannapolis passed away on March 20, 2021 at his home. He was born September 28, 1924 in Rowan County, a son of the late Howard and Katie Overcash Campbell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Cooke Campbell and daughter in law, Shirley Howell Campbell.

Robert worked for Central Distributing...

Mar 20, 2021

Blanche Herman Donahue, 96, of Kannapolis died peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

A private graveside service will be held.

Blanche was born January 21, 1925 in Alexander Co., a daughter of the late Ray and Maebelle Pennell. As a young adult she moved to this area to work in the mill....