Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 3, 2020

Dennis Paul Johnson Obituary

Dennis Paul Johnson, 64, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on May 3,2020 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  at Whitley’s Funeral Home with a Funeral Service to be held immediately after. A private graveside burial will follow.

May 3, 2020

Richard (Rick) Lloyd Stamey, 72 of Kannapolis, following a period of declining health, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Rick was under the care of Hospice and Palliative care of Cabarrus County, and passed in the residence of his oldest son.

Rick was born March 29, 1948 in Iredell County. He is...

May 2, 2020

Rockwell, NC

William “Lee” Rollings, 89, of Rockwell, formerly of Landis, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home after a period of declining health.

A graveside service to celebrate Lee’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 5 at West Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Gene Beaver officiating.

Lee was...

May 1, 2020

Timothy Louis "Tim" Reissig passed away May 1, 2020 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 9, 1965 in Mecklenburg County.

Always smiling, Tim loved music, people and the beach, particularly Destin Beach, Florida.

Tim is survived by his loving wife Amanda Reissig; son Cameron Reissig; daughter...

May 1, 2020

Brian Michael Hager, 46 of China Grove, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday May 1, 2020.  Brian was born January 14, 1974 in Hillsborough County, Florida a son of Michael Wayne Hager and Glenda Donaldson Hager.

Brian enjoyed all things outdoors especially tinkering with things to fix (lawn mowers, tillers, motors...

May 1, 2020

Barbara Kay Clodfelter Funderburk, 80, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, May 1, 2020, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis, following a brief period of declining health.

Born October 17, 1939 in Rowan County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Lee Davis Clodfelter and Dorothy Mae Correll Clodfelter.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 30, 2020

Harley Nichole Messina, 25 of China Grove went to be with the lord on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence. Death was unexpected due to health complications.

Harley was born February 1, 1995 in Rowan County. She was the daughter of Chris and Denise Messina , Melinda Sutton (Jerry) and Curtis Saunders (Denise).

Harley...

Apr 30, 2020

Helen S. Whitaker, 98, formerly of Kannapolis N.C., passed away April 30, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Albemarle. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 with Pastor Wade Eason officiating.

Mrs. Whitaker was born September 1, 1921 in Cabarrus County to John Henry and Sarah Elizabeth Shoaf.

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Apr 29, 2020

Martha Ann Barnhardt, 96, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020. She was born January 17, 1924 in Concord, NC, a daughter of the late Jack and Julia Joyner Goodman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Harry Barnhardt, son, Mark Barnhardt who passed in 1974, three brothers, Dorsett, David, and Greg Goodman...

Apr 29, 2020

Carolyn Reece Goldston, 88, of Kannapolis passed away April 29, 2020 at her home. She was born September 19, 1931 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Ray Reece and Josie Lindsey Reece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Goldston on September 25,  2002.

She had worked at Cannon Mills in her earlier...

Apr 28, 2020

Gladys V. Litaker, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday April, 28, 2020 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.

She was born March 17, 1924 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Newton Pharr Litaker and Clara Smith Litaker.

Gladys worked for Cannon Mills for many years as an inspector and later retired from Celanese Corporation.  She was...

Apr 27, 2020

Michael Daniel Capozzi, 89, of Kannapolis died April 27, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

A private funeral service will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 29 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please keep in mind appropriate social distancing...

Apr 27, 2020

Floranne Clodfelter McDaniel, of Kannapolis, passed away at her home in the company of loved ones on April 27, 2020.  Floranne was born on September 4, 1934, in Iredell County, to Coite E. and Jessie Plyler Clodfelter.  Floranne was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, C. Neil Clodfelter; and her son, Lt. Col. Mark L. McDaniel, Ret....

Apr 26, 2020

Sandra Marie Corrie Henderson, 79, of China Grove, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 26, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center.

Born November 1, 1940 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Viola Maxine Drake Corrie.

Aside from her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth...

Apr 26, 2020

Keith Wayne Cook, 62, of Kannapolis, died Sunday, April 26 at his home. Beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Keith deeply loved all in his path and was deeply loved in return.

Keith lived as the epitome of Southern hospitality, relishing every opportunity to gather friends and family. All who knew him were drawn to Keith’s...

Apr 26, 2020

Billie Robert Evans, 80, of China Grove, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born December 18, 1939 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Roy Evans and Maude Faircloth Evans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sheets Evans on October 4, 2016.

Billie retired from Cannon Mills where he was a...

Apr 25, 2020

Jimmie Webster Hathcock, 77 of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Jimmie was born November 7, 1942 in York County, South Carolina, a son of the late Ira Edward Hathcock and Mary Inez Weaver Hathcock.

Jimmie retired from Cannon Mills.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He...

Apr 23, 2020

Annie Lois Ennis, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Annie was born on December 24, 1948 in Rowan County to the late James Ennis and Madeline Lyerly Ennis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Ennis. Annie had a big...

Apr 22, 2020

Frances “Yvonne” Shumaker, 78, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born January 5, 1942 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Vickie Caudle Schronce.

Aside from her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband Donald Vincent Shumaker. She is survived...

Apr 21, 2020

Keith Bryan Belk, 64, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home. He was born December 8, 1955 in Iredell County, a son of Ree Bryan Belk of Kannapolis and the late John Carroll Belk. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Arizona Jade Belk and a sister, Sandra B. Glover.

Keith lived...