Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 29, 2019

Kyong “Suki” Suk Beaver, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Atrium Main in Charlotte.

She was born, July 11, 1945 in Korea to the late Hong Myeong Gil and Chang Young Ju.

Suki came to the United States on February 7, 1980, she was a weaver for many years at Cannon...

Nov 26, 2019

Keith Ashley Sells, 49, of Landis, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 after a period of declining health. Keith was born on April 3, 1970 in Rowan County to the late Jack Wilburn Sells and Gloria “Deanie” Reynolds Sells.

Keith worked for several years as a HVAC technician. He also served as a...

Nov 26, 2019

Edward V. Woodard, age 89, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at home.

Born on June 14, 1930 in Tioga County, PA he was the son of the late Vernon E. and Grace Bocus Woodard.

During his working years, Edward worked as a furniture repairman. He, along with his late wife, Joan, moved to...

Nov 25, 2019

On Monday November 25, 2019 Richard Clayton Steele,87,passed peacefully at the VA Liberty Lane Hospice in Salisbury,NC. With grace, dignity and a great sense of humor, he valiantlyfought a glioblastoma. Just three months ago he was walking three miles a day at theForum gym and would consistently shoot under his age,playing golf with the GARS. He was a Rock...

Nov 22, 2019

Lee Monroe Lineberger Jr., 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2019. He was born to the late Lee and Ola Lineberger on July 21, 1934 in Gaston County.

Mr. Lineberger is predeceased by his first wife Jane Hannah Lineberger, parents: Lee Monroe Lineberger Sr., Ola Auten Lineberger, son, Gerald Lee Lineberger, brothers: Roy Lineberger,...

Nov 22, 2019

Billy Ray Justice, 71, of Concord, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center Northeast. He was born on July 2, 1948 in Taylorville, West Virginia to the late Robert Edward Justice and Anna Mae Justice. Billy Ray grew up outside Detroit, MI before moving south to North Carolina. He worked as a loom weaver and...

Nov 21, 2019

Austin Gabriel Beverly, 22, of Huntersville passed away on November 21, 2019. His death was sudden and devastating.

Visitation will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 26, his funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Whitley’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

Austin was...

Nov 21, 2019

Derrick Frank Burton, 38, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House.

Derrick was born September 26, 1981, in Anderson, SC, a son of Michael Frank Burton and Judy Ann Burton O’Daniel. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank Burton, Carl McClamrock and Jeanette Kaiser.

A loyal, hardworking and gifted...

Nov 20, 2019

Mary Ann Petroski Middleton, the wife of John Middleton of Concord, NC, left to be with the Lord on November 20, 2019. She was born in Madisonville, PA on April 14, 1938 to Anna Rynich and Michael Petroski. Mary Ann was a devoted wife of 62 years and cherished mother and grandmother.  She and her husband John moved to...

Nov 20, 2019

Shirley Smith, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born to Lloyd and Mildred Smith on June 14, 1954 in Rowan County. She is pre-deceased by her loving aunt Patsy Rorie.

Those left to mourn her passing are: her parents Lloyd (Mildred) Smith; siblings: Debbie (George) Hopson, George (Dawn) Smith, Mike Smith: Children,...

Nov 18, 2019

Patty Sue Morris, 84, of Kannapolis passed away Nov. 18, 2019. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove. She was born Nov. 2, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Richard Bright Morris and  Alice Oline Safrit Morris.

Patty had retired from Cannon Mills and also...

Nov 16, 2019

Fred Sydney Little, age 54, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 16, 2019 at home. Born on April 4, 1965 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Sammie Query.

Fred enjoyed traveling, driving truck, motorcycles and the mountains, particularly Cherokee and the Maggie Valley area of North Carolina as well as Tennessee....

Nov 15, 2019

Cindy Annette Sutherland Morton, 44, of Kannapolis went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 15, 2019 with her family by her side. Cindy was born on July 3, 1975 in Cabarrus County.

Cindy is survived by her parents, Rev. Bobby Sutherland and wife, Becky Gheen Sutherland of Kannapolis; her daughter, Erika Riley and her...

Nov 15, 2019

Michael Anthony Palmer, 63, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday November 15, 2019 at home. Born April 30, 1956 in Cabarrus County, he is the son of Charles Albert and Nellie Sue Craven Palmer.

Michael served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He retired from the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury.

At...

Nov 14, 2019

Salisbury-

Jody Peters, 47, passed away Thursday morning, November 14, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born July 27, 1972, in Atlanta, GA, she was a daughter of Steven Ray Linker and Deborah Haywood Linker.

Jody’s personality served her well as a customer care manager for Grayson-O...

Nov 14, 2019

Christine Malcolm, 90, of Concord, passed away, Thursday November 14, 2019, at Accordius Health of Concord.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday November 16, 2019 at Whitley’s Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Fosdick officiating, burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to...

Nov 13, 2019

Annie Ruth Martin Iannotte Wetter, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2019 at Transitional Health Care after a period of declining health. Born on January 3, 1933 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Owen Martin and Molly James Martin Cannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 13, 2019

Kannapolis-

Scott William Morgan, 49, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019, at his home, following a brief illness.

Born March 13, 1970, in Warrensville Heights, OH, he was the son of the late William Alfred and Susan Jane Franks Morgan.

Scott spent much of his earlier life in Okeechobee, FL, moving to...

Nov 11, 2019

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mark L. McDaniel, 65, of Durham, passed away at his home with his family by his side, on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019.  Mark was born in Cabarrus County to Donald Lewis McDaniel and Floranne Clodfelter McDaniel.  Mark was a member of Boy Scout Troop 413 at Milford Hills United Methodist Church in Salisbury, where...

Nov 9, 2019

Joan Rae Zimmerman, 71, of Concord, North Carolina went home to the Lord on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 with her family by her bedside at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Joan is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Zimmerman; her son, William Oliver and his wife Emily, as well as son Wayne Oliver and his better...