Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dorothy "Dottie" Jones

Feb 22, 2020

Dorothy “Dottie” Alease Dykes Jones, 64, formerly of Pensacola FL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. Dottie was born on May 25, 1955 in Pensacola, FL. She was the daughter of the late Betty Joyce Sharpe Touart and Tommy Touart, who survives. Dottie was affectionately known as “Candie” by all her friends....

Ruth Wilhite Morgan

Feb 22, 2020

Ruth Wilhite Morgan, 90, went peacefully to be with her Lord on February 22, 2020. Born February 11, 1930 in Jackson County to R.C. Wilhite and Della Adams Wilhite. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her husband of 60 years Hoyle Morgan, her daughter Julie Morgan Hinsley, four brothers Wilton, Horace, Robert Carlton and Wayne Wilhite....

James "Pete" Luther Coleman

Feb 21, 2020

James Luther “Pete” Coleman, age 91, of Concord, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born on March 18, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late William Luther Coleman and Cora Belle Springer Coleman. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. Pete was raised...

Charles Lee ("Chili Bean") Bostic

Feb 20, 2020

China Grove, NC

Charles Lee Bostic, 82, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Charles was born October 8, 1937 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Solomon Colon Bostic and Julia Rogers Bostic.

He...

Robert Franklin Bostian

Feb 18, 2020

Robert Franklin Bostian, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Unity United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM Friday, February 21 with Rev. Pat Hannon officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Friday prior...

Linda Kay (Pennell) Johnson

Feb 18, 2020

Rep. Linda Kay Pennell Johnson, 74, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, after a brief period of declining health.

A funeral service celebrating Linda’s life will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 22, at North Kannapolis Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Pisani officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....

Robert L Grooms

Feb 17, 2020

Robert L. Grooms, 76, of Salisbury, passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at The Citadel in Salisbury. Born on October 26, 1943 in Guilford County, NC he was the son of the late Luther and Betty Outlaw Grooms.

Robert spent his working years as a spinner in the textile industry. His favorite past times were gardening and...

Coleen (Smith) Eagle

Feb 17, 2020

Coleen Smith Eagle, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born August 2, 1935 in Concord, a daughter of the late Henry and Adriene Starrette Smith.

Coleen was a graduate of Hartsell High School.  She was employed with Hugh Grey Hosiery, Carol May Hosiery Mills and Cannon Mills of Kannapolis. She was...

David Daley Stennett

Feb 15, 2020

David Daley Stennett, 41, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2020. David was born in Monroe, Louisana on December 25, 1978 to the late Loma Otis Stennett and Gumercinda Urbina Stennett, who survives. David honorably served in the United States Army National Guard for six years and spent 11 months deployed in Iraq in Operation Desert Storm....

Shirley Ann Chambers

Feb 15, 2020

Salisbury-

Shirley Ann Chambers, 84, gently passed away Saturday morning, February 15, 2020, at Citadel of Salisbury, where she had been a resident.

Born March 10, 1935 in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Lonzo and Janie Catherine Blackwelder Chambers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mary Caroline Campbell

Feb 14, 2020

Mary Caroline Campbell, 98, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2020.

Born in Robinsville, NC,  on October 16, 1921, she witnessed incredible changes in her world. Mary was a deaf mute and throughout her life she had many challenges with her disability. Once you got to know her, she was very funny...

Dale Edward Harris

Feb 13, 2020

Dale Edward Harris, 94, of Old Alfred Road  Hollis, Maine (formerly of Kannapolis) passed away Thursday February 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Salisbury, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1925 the son of Dewey and Agnes Murray Harris.

Dale grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from local schools. Dale served in the US Navy aboard the...

Mary Frances (Correll) Barnhardt

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Frances Correll Barnhardt, aka Mary Frances, Mary, Mama, MaryB, Miss Mary, Grandma Hart, 91, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on November 11, 1928 in China Grove to the late Richard Love Correll and Minnie Ruth Story Correll. Mary graduated in 1947...

Danny Martin Little

Feb 11, 2020

Kannapolis, NC

Danny Martin Little “Popper”, 80, of Kannapolis passed away at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Danny’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, Feb. 14 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Andy Downs officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina...

Annie (Lyman) Price

Feb 9, 2020

Annie Lyman Price, 89 of Spencer, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Compass Health and Rehabilitation in Spencer following a period of declining health.

She was born September 29, 1930 in Iredell County, NC a daughter of the late Walter James Lyman and Addie Brack Lyman.  She was...

William Mac Fite

Feb 9, 2020

William Mac Fite, affectionately known as “Mac”, 96, of Kannapolis went into his heavenly home on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Mac was born on September 18, 1923 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Nallie Fite and Nettie Wright Fite. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Reba Lovelace...

Joseph Gary Sloop

Feb 8, 2020

Joseph Gary Sloop, 80, of Kannapolis N.C. passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was husband to Mable Sloop,  father to 10 Children, 22 Grandchildren, 41 Great-grandchildren and 9 Great-great-grandchildren.

His Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 15 at 12:30 p.m. at Eastwood Baptist Church, 320 Cook Street, Kannapolis N.C.

Curtis Relaford Simmons

Feb 7, 2020

Curtis Relaford Simmons, 94, of Concord, peacefully passed away Friday morning, February 7, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born June 7, 1925 in Hull, GA, he was a son of the late James Hosie and Mary Smith Simmons.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary...

Harry James Mccartney

Feb 7, 2020

Harry James McCartney, 84, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Harry was born November 17, 1935 in Venango Co. Pa. a son of the late Harry James McCartney and Gertrude Stoudt McCartney Dechant.

In addition to his parents he...

Winfred Bowman Bryant

Feb 7, 2020

With the soft brush of angel wings, Winfred Bowman Bryant, 87, left this earthly body behind to gain his new one in Heaven, on February 7, 2020.

He was born December 22, 1932 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Allen Cleveland and Lillie Ida Chandler Bryant.

Winfred was in 701st Military Police from 1952-1961 U.S....