Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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)...

Wilma Elizabeth "Betsy" (Matthews) Heath

Jan 9, 2020

Wilma Elizabeth “Betsy” Matthews Heath, 79, of Concord, N.C.  went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Accordius Health of Concord. She had been in declining health but death was unexpected.

Betsy was born January 14, 1940 in Forsyth County, NC a daughter of the late Luther James Matthews and Wilma Elizabeth Fussell...

Timothy Anglus Hyman

Jan 9, 2020

Timothy Anglus Hyman, 60, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Timothy was born on July 3, 1959 in Florence, SC to the late Marvin Eugene Hyman and Jeanette Campbell Hyman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Hyman and two brothers, Michael Hyman and Terry Hyman. Timothy...

Jean (Rumple) Carl

Jan 8, 2020

Ms. Jean Rumple Carl, 81 passed away at her home January 8, 2020.

The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00-2:00PM.

Ms. Carl was born Feb 5, 1938.  She was the daughter of Maude Menius Rumple and Earl Litaker Rumple. Jean worked at Kmart for 15 years....

Harriet Elizabeth (Adams) Yates

Jan 8, 2020

Kannapolis, NC

Harriet Adams Yates, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health.

A memorial service to remember and celebrate Harriet’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 13 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Vickers officiating. Her family will receive...

Melvin Ray Coone

Jan 7, 2020

Melvin Ray Coone, 79, of China Grove passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 at Trinity Oaks. Born December 20, 1940 in Rowan County, Melvin was the son of the late Floyd and Carrie Byrd Coone.

During his working years, Melvin worked as an order coordinator at the former Cannon Mills. He was a member of First Reformed...

Becky (Fisher) Steele

Jan 6, 2020

Becky Fisher Steele, 66, of Kannapolis passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born December 30, 1953 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late George Thomas Fisher and Helen Glaris Smith Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Calvin Steele in 1990 and a sister, Debbie Fisher.

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Randy Dale Hudson

Jan 6, 2020

Randy Dale Hudson, 61, of Mooresville passed away at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem on January 6, 2020. He was born September 16, 1958 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Quinnin Edward Hudson and Betty Whitley Hudson Ranson.

Randy had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and at UNC-Charlotte for many years until...

Martha Jane (Lecrone) Cooper

Jan 6, 2020

Martha Jane LeCrone Cooper, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Martha was born June 24, 1938 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, a daughter of the late John Richard  and Martha Jane Reed LeCrone.

Martha was a homemaker. She and her husband...