Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Crystal Janelle (Wallace) Winburn
Jul 11, 2020
Crystal Janelle Wallace Winburn, 51 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Atrium Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Crystal was born November 14, 1968 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of James Leslie Wallace and Jenny Lynn Billings Wallace of Concord.
Crystal was a...
Joseph Edward Elston
Jul 10, 2020
China Grove, NC
Joseph Edward “Joe” Elston, 73, of China Grove died July 10, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury after a brief period of decline.
Joe was born September 16, 1946 in Louisville Kentucky, a son of the late Hunter John and Violet Smith Elston. In addition to his...
Mark Walter Hunsucker Sr.
Jul 10, 2020
Mark Walter Hunsucker Sr., 60, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020. Mark was born on November 27, 1959 in Cabarrus County to the late Daniel Deese Hunsucker and Bernice Meeks Hunsucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Hunsucker and grandsons, Tristian Akers and Brandon...
Jeremy Andrew Moore
Jul 10, 2020
Jeremy Andrew Moore, 40 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence. He had been in declining health.
Jeremy was born June 3, 1980 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Barry Wayne Moore and Wanda Kay Honeycutt Moore.
Jeremy loved music. He composed his own music...
Betty Jean (Kerr) Whitten
Jul 9, 2020
Betty Jean Whitten, 88, of Concord, passed away July 9, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Assisted Living Center. Born November 20, 1931 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Flake and Sarah Riley Kerr. Her beloved husband, William “Wimp” Whitten preceded her in death November 7, 2016
Betty spent her working years as a supervisor...
Dortha Fay (Farmer) Conner
Jul 9, 2020
Dortha Fay Farmer Conner, 94, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2020, at her residence.
Born July 25, 1925, in Killeen, TX, Dortha was a daughter of the late William Edward Farmer and Helen Gould Sandidge Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Handford Conner, Sr.; 3 sons,...
Larry Joseph Stein
Jul 7, 2020
Larry Joseph Stein, 76 of Harrisburg passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Cherokee, NC. He was born on August 15, 1943, in Sandusky, MI to the late Joseph and Rose Trigger Stein. Larry retired from the U.S. Navy serving in Vietnam War and retired as a Chief Petty Officer E-7. He was a mechanic, Volunteer Fireman, Cabarrus...
Ronnie Earl Beam
Jul 6, 2020
Ronnie Earl Beam, 73 of Kannapolis joined the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. His death was unexpected.
Ronnie was born June 14,1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Arlene Hare Beam of Kannapolis and the late Thomas Brice Beam.
Ronnie was a member of Centerview Baptist Church where he...
Benny Hugh Roseman
Jul 5, 2020
Benny Hugh Roseman, Jr., 61 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence. He had been in declining health for several years.
Benny was born June 29, 1959 in Rowan County, NC a son of Mary Evelyn Coone Roseman of Kannapolis and the late Benny Hugh Roseman, Sr....
Tommy Dale Kirk Sr.
Jul 5, 2020
Tommy Dale Kirk Sr., 47, of Salisbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020 after a period of declining health. Tommy was born on May 9, 1973 in Cabarrus County to the late Tommy Lance Kirk and Crystal McClamrock Blackwelder, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Brian...
Linda May (Sechler) Kilby
Jul 4, 2020
Linda May Sechler Kilby, 80, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2020, at Caremoor Assisted Living, where she had been a resident.
Born October 26, 1939, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Blanche Ross Sechler. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jonas Dolphas “J.D.”...
Verna Estella (Patterson) Wilkerson
Jul 3, 2020
Verna Estella Wilkerson, 91, Kannapolis NC went home to be with her lord and savior on July 3, 2020, at her home in Kannapolis after a period of declining health surrounded by those who loved her the most.
Verna was born Nov. 6, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late Albert Britton Patterson Sr. and the late...
Wade (Randy) Sutherland
Jun 30, 2020
Wade “Randy” Sutherland Jr. died unexpectedly on June 30, 2020 at the age of 58.
Randy is survived by his mother Janet Sue Sutherland, his wife Kim Hamel Sutherland, his children Amber Bishop (Jamie) and Ashley Baker (Dale); sisters Wanda Broadway (Mark) and Angie Hodge (Brian), and his brother Kenny Sutherland. He also has a grand daughter...
Dorothy "Carole" (Reynolds) Sides
Jun 30, 2020
Dorothy “Carole” Reynolds Sides, 75 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Carole was born November 8, 1944 in Caldwell County, NC a daughter of the late Robert Glenn and Ersie Faye Eller McGuire.
She had been employed in retail...
Walter Charlie Pressley Sr.
Jun 30, 2020
Walter Charlie Pressley Sr., 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Born on August 6, 1932 in Cabarrus County, he was son of the late Walter Henry Pressley and Carrie Elizabeth Burkett Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Pressley in...
Brian Keith Wallace
Jun 30, 2020
Brian Keith Wallace, 49, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, June 30, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Born October 29, 1970 in Monroe, NC, Brian was a son of the late Verman Carldon Wallace and Brenda Sue Thomas Wallace. An outdoorsman, Brian loved hunting and fishing and just being outside. He enjoyed the...
R. Bub Shirley
Jun 30, 2020
Rondall “Bub” Shirley, 85, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born January 18, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Hoke Smith Shirley and Kelsie Pitts Shirley. He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Callie Jo Shirley.
Bub owned and operated Heat & Frost Insulation for many years....
Timmond Legrand Hunter
Jun 30, 2020
Timmond “Tim” Hunter, 76, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.
His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, July 3 followed by a graveside service at 11:30 AM at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. James Pauley officiating.
...Anne Elizabeth (Mullins) Lockee
Jun 29, 2020
Anne Elizabeth “Betty” Mullins Lockee, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2020, at her residence.
She was born in New Orleans, LA, on July 19, 1939, the daughter of the late James Raymond and Cecilia Meehan Mullins. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband,...
Michael Eugene Murph
Jun 28, 2020
Michael Eugene Murph Sr., 63, of Hickory, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Ocean Isle Beach. He was born January 12, 1957, in Cabarrus Co. to Shirley Ann Dudley Murph and the late Claude Ray Murph. Michael worked for Hendricks Mercedes for 27 years. Michael enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, Van Clubs. He loved spending time with his children...