Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Apr 21, 2020

Kenneth Avery Canup, 82, of Kannapolis, went into his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1937 in Cabarrus Co., to the late Carl Avery Canup and Lunell Priscella Hord Canup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elda Goudy Canup and his brother, Daniel Canup.

Apr 21, 2020

Carolyn Launa Little Fox, 81, of Concord passed away on April 21, 2020 at her home. She was born May 14, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Charles Walter Little, Sr. and Bertha Launa Beauchamp Little. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Tanner Michael Coleman, brothers, Charles W. Little, Jr., Bobby Lee Little, sisters,...

Apr 20, 2020

Wilma Deas Payne, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2020 at her daughters home.

She was born February 9, 1935 in Kershaw, SC to the late Joseph Deas and Martha Taylor Deas.

Visitation and service: Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Saturday April, 25 at Whitley’s Funeral Home, with a graveside...

Apr 20, 2020

Barbara McDaniel Shoemaker, 89, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on September 20, 1930 in Cabarrus County to the late John Henry McDaniel and Minnie Dora Wilson McDaniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Shoemaker,...

Apr 19, 2020

William Raymond “Ray” Singleton, Jr., 90, of Concord passed away April 19, 2020. Born April 17, 1930 in Richland County, SC, he was the son of the late Walter Raymond and Mary Willie Hall Singleton.

Ray was a retired school teacher. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well attained a...

Apr 19, 2020

Faye Cleary Baucom, 96, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Faye was born on April 15, 1924 in Wilkes County to the late Quincy Cleary and Francis Walker Cleary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Eugene “Gene” Baucom in 2009; three sisters, Ida...

Apr 18, 2020

Sawyer Leigh Adkins, 5 month old son of Carlton Adkins, III and Brooke Finley, passed away April 18, 2020. Sawyer was born November 13, 2019, and was preceded in death by Elaine Beaver, Betty Bryant and Nora Winn.

Loving family members include his siblings, Caleb Adkins and Carlton Adkins, IV; his great grandparents, Billy Bryant and Jan...

Apr 17, 2020

Vance Spencer Hall Sr. 83, of China Grove, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Rowan Regional Hospital. He was born October 17, 1936 in Asheville, NC. The son of the late Ollie Jane Hall and Vance William Hall. He is also preceded in death by his brother Merion Hall, grandson James Clifton...

Apr 17, 2020

Billie Jean Hearn Brooks, 89, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born on April 18, 1930 in West Palm Beach, FL to the late William Paul Hearn and Nina Pauline McMillan Hearn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband James Shelton Brooks in 2016,...

Apr 17, 2020

Dico Murphy Wilhelm, 98 of Rockwell went to be with her Lord on April 17, 2020 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Wilhelm was born November 4, 1921 in Alexander County, NC one of thirteen children to Ousie Lee and Sarah Pennell Murphy. In addition to her parents she was...

Apr 15, 2020

William Alma Thomas Sr., 93, a lifelong resident of Kannapolis, NC where he raised his family, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Compass Health & Rehab in Spencer, NC. A private graveside service will be held Friday, April 17 at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. Whitley’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis is handling arrangements.

Mr. Thomas was born...

Apr 14, 2020

Edward G. Pressley Sr. and his wife Mary Love Presley of Cabarrus County, welcomed their baby boy Edward G. Pressley Jr. into this world on February 15, 1957.  Edward Jr. would soon be known as ""Eddie".

Eddie enjoyed working in the garden, growing flowers, having fun at the beach with family and friends, skating, different types of...

Apr 13, 2020

Carolyn Bentley, 77, passed away Monday April 13, 2020, at Atrium Heath Cabarrus.

Born on March 9, 1943 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Irene Rimer Upright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Gladys Morgan Brown, Robert Junior Upright, Ray Daniel Upright, Kenneth...

Apr 12, 2020

Annie Lee Wood Tucker, 99, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Annie was born on August 8, 1920 in Madison County, Georgia to the late Charlie Garnett Wood and Azzie Lee Chastain Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband whom she dearly loved in 1979,...

Apr 9, 2020

Anthony “Chic” Chiccarello, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 26, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Anthony James Chiccarello Sr. and Christina Santaro Chiccarello.

Chic enjoyed being outdoors working on equipment and using the sawmill to cut wood for projects around his property.  He...