Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 1, 2023

Margaret Lunell Hipsher Long, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Margaret was born on April 29, 1935 in Ohio. She was a cherished daughter of the late Arthur Hipsher and Edith Priest Hipsher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years,...

Nov 28, 2023

Sidney Lee Donehue, 67, of Landis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Sidney was born on March 15, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late Sidney Wilford Donehue and Nedra Shue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Gainey. Sidney worked as a maintenance technician for Lance and...

Nov 26, 2023

Nancy Jo Sechler Helms, 85, of Concord, and formerly of China Grove, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023, at Levine and Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville.

Born March 22, 1938, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Grady Sechler and Ruby Mauldin Sechler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nov 26, 2023

Thomas Russell Burke, 72 years old, of Charlotte, passed away on November 26, 2023.  Tom was born in Alexandria, VA on October 29, 1951, to the late Lawrence and Mary Sullivan Burke.

Tom moved from Virginia when he was 18 years old and lived in Davie, FL until 2005, when he moved with his family to North...

Nov 24, 2023

Pamela Darlene Daugherty, 68, of Kannapolis departed this earthly life on Friday November 24, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House following a short illness.

Pamela was born October 16, 1955 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a daughter of the late Rufus Cauble and Evelyn Elizabeth Morgan Cauble. She is also preceded in death by a brother Michael Bigham.

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Lou Jones, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Tucker Hospice. She was born December 31, 1937, to the late William Ewing and Novella Honeycutt Furr.

Mary graduated from Landis High School in 1956. Mary Lou married Jack D. Jones on August 20, 1960, in York, South Carolina. They were married over 60...

Nov 24, 2023

Ross Gordon Coile, 79, of Kannapolis passed away November 24, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital. Ross was born September 3, 1944 in Madison County, Georgia, a son of the late James and Julia Coile.

Ross began working in his early years at the Kannapolis Bus station before working at Cannon Mills where he retired as a supervisor....

Nov 23, 2023

Nancy Jean Viola Finger, 89, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. She was born in Concord on August 18, 1934, to George and Blanche Viola.

Nancy was a deeply caring, warm, and generous woman. As a mother and grandmother, Nancy was thoughtful, attentive, and curious —with a dazzling smile and endless...

Nov 22, 2023

Frank Max Crow, 78, of Kannapolis, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Frank was born on May 12, 1945 in Union County, South Carolina to the late Frank Crow and Annabelle Kennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by

a brother, James Crow; father-in-law, Kenneth Dick, Sr; mother-in-law, Mildred...

Nov 20, 2023

Joyce Loudermilk Sweatt Lineberger, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, November 20, 2023, at Big Elm Nursing Center, where she had been a resident.

Born May 29, 1936, in Mooresville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Carl Clifton and Faye Lowder Loudermilk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. Ernest Roy Whitley,75, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Northeast Medical Center in Concord. Death was unexpected.

Ernest was born November 22, 1947 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of the late Clifford Lee Whitley and Alma Fronie Thompson Whitley.

He retired from Cannon Mills, Plt....

Nov 19, 2023

Bobby Franklin Shue, 85 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Bobby was born on March 9, 1938, in Cabarrus County to the late Matthew and Mary Thornburg Shue.

Bobby proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard for 20 years.  After retiring...

Nov 18, 2023

Otis Raymond Tewksbury Jr, also known as Rodeo Ray from Tampa Bay, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 76 in Kannapolis, NC. He was born on December 31, 1946, in Boise, Idaho. Ray, a beloved husband, brother, son, father, stepfather, club brother, and friend, is survived by his loving wife, Kari Sioux (Spicer) Tewksbury, his...

Nov 18, 2023

William Donald Evans, known as “Don”, 91, of 2707 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kannapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Born June 1, 1932, Rowan County, NC, he was the son of the late Rev. William Edwin Evans and the late Armer Collins Evans.

Don loved his family.  Together, they enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2023

Ted Michael, 87, of China Grove, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury. He was born September 1, 1936 in Rowan County to the late Thomas Michael and Lelia Michael. Ted served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as an electrician on the USS Princeton. He worked for Fiber Industries/Celanese in...

Nov 14, 2023

Jamie Lynne Wilhoit Cook, 56 years old, of Landis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2023.  Jamie was born on March 17, 1967, in Rowan County, to the late Grady and Brenda Medley Wilhoit.

Jamie would help anyone in need.  To her, family was very important, especially her grandchildren who were the...

Nov 14, 2023

Edward Eugene Church, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Ed was born on June 6, 1936 in Cabarrus county. He was a cherished son of the late Dallas Church and Mary Bost Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cora and Zeb Bost; brother, Sherwood...

Nov 12, 2023

Harrison Chase Wilhoit, 18, of China Grove left this world all too soon on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Harrison was born on July 29, 2005 in Cabarrus County to his proud loving parents, Rodney Wilhoit and Heather Vannoy. Harrison was a Class of 2023 Graduate of South Rowan High School. In school,...

Nov 12, 2023

Jerry Dennis Bradshaw, 88, of Kannapolis passed away November 12, 2023 at his home. He was born November 18, 1934 in Alexander County, a son of the late Marion Bradshaw and Helen Barnette Bradshaw Morris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kaye Bradshaw in 2020.

Jerry had worked for the US Postal Service in...

Nov 11, 2023

Myrna Dolores Brindle Brown, 80, of Kannapolis departed this earthly world to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family,

Myrna was born January 11, 1943, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Isaac Lafayette Brindle and the late Katherine Elizabeth Lewis Brindle. She was also preceded...