Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mary Jo (Harris) Gill

Jan 29, 2020

Concord-

Mary Jo Gill, 91, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 14, 1928 in Weirton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Mary Ann Young Harris.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gill,...

Salvatore Louis Lacivita

Jan 23, 2020

Salvatore Louis LaCivita, 76, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Salvatore was born on April 3, 1943 in East Walpole, Massachusetts to the late Louis LaCivita and Columbia Grosso. Salvatore honorably served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a strong man who was always optimistic and positive....

Earl Ray Poole

Jan 22, 2020

Earl Ray Poole, 87, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Ray was born August 7, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Earl James Poole and Mary Lou Edison Poole.

He was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Johnnie William Harrell Iii

Jan 21, 2020

Johnnie William Harrell III, of Kannapolis passed away on January 21, 2020. He was born October 10, 1963 in Cabarrus County, a son of Martha Lee Harrell of Kannapolis and the late Johnnie William Harrell Jr.

Johnnie was a graduate of A.L. Brown High where he played in the band. He then went to Central Wesleyan College...

Lewis Gray London

Jan 21, 2020

Lewis Gray London, 84, of Shelby and formerly of Mooresville, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Gray was born in Iredell County on March 25, 1935 to the late James Lewis London and Naomi Elizabeth Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dora London, and siblings Robert...

Robert (Bob) Misenheimer

Jan 21, 2020

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Robert “Bob” Smith Misenheimer passed away in the comfort of his home. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and the loving husband of Bernie (Hileman) Misenheimer for 62 years.

Bob was born to Chester and Lula (Riley) Misenheimer on August 8, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC. Following his United...

Jeffrey Dale Carter

Jan 20, 2020

Jeffrey Dale Carter, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness.

He was born September 21, 1956, in Iredell County to the late L.M.Carter and Faye Yost Carter. As a young man, Jeff earned his Eagle Scout award. . Jeff was a...

Jeffrey Fields Wilson

Jan 20, 2020

Salisbury-

Jeffrey “Johnny” Fields Wilson, 70, peacefully passed away and went to be with his Lord, Monday, January 20, 2020, from Atrium Health Cabarrus, with his family by his side.

Born May 20, 1949 in Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Jack Wade Wilson and Evelyn Curry Wilson.  In addition to his...

William "Bill" Thomas Looman

Jan 17, 2020

William “Bill” Thomas Looman, 77, of Davidson went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a short illness.

Bill was born July 12, 1942 in Raleigh County, WV, a son of the late John Jefferson and Mary Virginia Furr Looman.

He was of the Pentecostal Faith....

Kelly Daniel Taft Beheler

Jan 16, 2020

Kelly Daniel Taft Beheler, 55, was called home to heaven on January 16th, 2020. Kelly was born in Gastonia, NC on June 25th, 1964. Throughout his life, Kelly worked as a heavy machine operator for the city. A Husky for life, Kelly graduated from Hunter Huss high school in 1982. Known for his kind soul and huge loving heart,...

James Mitchell Goforth

Jan 15, 2020

James “Jim” Mitchell Goforth, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born May 11, 1935 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late William Woodrow Goforth and Mary Dennard Goforth. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Barbee.

Jim was a retired veteran of the US Army for 3 years and...

Tonda Loline (Overcash) Hollars

Jan 15, 2020

Kannapolis-

Tonda Overcash Hollars, 44, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.

Born June 9, 1975 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of Hal and Susan Branch Overcash.

In addition to her parents, family members include her stepmother, Linda Overcash; her son, Trey Hollars (Kristen);...

Hunter Patrick Lang

Jan 14, 2020

Hunter Patrick Lang, lovingly known as “Big White,” passed away January 14, 2020, at the age of 18, in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Chris and Carrie Lang. He attended Bradley Middle School and Hough High School where he played football and established lifelong friends. Hunter was an avid sports fan and loved being...

Larry Carl Weddington

Jan 14, 2020

Larry Carl Weddington, 68, of China Grove, passed away at home unexpectedly Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

He was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1951 to the late Carl Preston Weddington and the late Gladys Goodman Weddington.

Larry graduated from South Rowan High School in 1969. While at South, he was an avid football...

Mildred "Patty" Marlowe

Jan 14, 2020

Mildred Patricia “Patty” Marlowe, 74, of Kannapolis was ushered into Heaven Tuesday January 14, 2020. Born May 10, 1945 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Teague Harris.

During her working years, Patty was employed at Cannon Mills and later at Faith Nursery School.

Patty is survived by her...

Robert Alexander Stirewalt

Jan 12, 2020

Mooresville-

Robert Alexander Stirewalt, 81, passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born March 18, 1938 in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Will and Agnes Stirewalt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Darrell Lee...

Winfred "John" B. Galloway

Jan 11, 2020

Winfred B. “John” Galloway, age 94, of Kannapolis, NC died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

John was born September 21, 1925 in Darlington, SC, a son of the late John Jefferson and Cora May Galloway.

John was one of many young men who served heroically in WWII, serving from December 24,...

Mirta Gomez-Martinez

Jan 11, 2020

Mirta Gomez-Martinez passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

A funeral mass will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Elda Irene (Goudy) Canup

Jan 11, 2020

Elda Irene Goudy Canup, 83, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1936 in Camden, NJ to the late Maxon Goudy and Elda Irene Marshall Goudy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Goudy, William Goudy, and Wade Goudy, and sisters, Maxine...

John William Russell

Jan 10, 2020

John William Russell, 82, of Rockwell NC went to be with his Lord on January 10, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1937 to the late Edgar and Dorothy Russell.

Those left to lovingly remember him include his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha Ann Russell, his daughters: Teresa (Gary) Bailey, Helen Clay, and Karen (Jerry)...