Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 10, 2023

Katie Sue Overcash Emerson was born to Bruce and Lois Overcash in Iredell County on July 17, 1931. She crossed over to heaven on November 10, 2023 after several years of declining health.

Katie was also preceded in death by her husband, Mason, her only daughter, Gail, and son Alan and her brothers, Charles, David and Ben...

Nov 7, 2023

Bessie Ann Webster Rodgers, 86 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center in Concord.

Bessie was born February 1, 1937 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Lee Ander Webster and Daisy Virginia Watt Webster. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Nov 7, 2023

Charles Gibson Seaford, 75, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A service to celebrate Charles’ life will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 10 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel. Rev. Eddie Spencer will be officiating with military honors conducted by the US Army...

Nov 6, 2023

Per Nelson's wishes, cremation has taken place. Celebration of his Life will be at a later date.

Nov 5, 2023

Frances Elizabeth McClamrock McCombs, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Greens At Cabarrus in Concord.

Frances was born May 30, 1933 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late Allen Harvey McClamrock and Angie Long McClamrock Yost. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 3, 2023

Mildred Ann McCreary "Mitt", of China Grove, N.C, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2023. Mitt was born September 19, 1948 in McDowell County a daughter of Frank and Marie Hensley Mitchell. She was raised in the Little Creek area of Yancy County.

Mitt enjoyed shopping and spending time at the...

Nov 3, 2023

Ophelia Vivian Caldwell Beam, 90, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 3, 2023. Ophelia was born on October 19, 1933 in Burlington, NC to the late Carl Caldwell and Lottie Mull Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beam, and a close cousin, Freda Davis. Ophelia worked...

Nov 1, 2023

Kenneth Alexander Little Sr., 73, of Landis, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023, by the side of his loving wife, Judy. Kenneth, a native of Cabarrus County, was born on December 11, 1949. His father, Coy Little, and his mother, Helen Watkins, preceded him in death. Kenneth was an extraordinarily compassionate, faithful, loving husband and caring brother; among...

Nov 1, 2023

John William Steger, II, 71 years old, of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2023.  John was born on July 11, 1952, in West Virginia to the late John W. Steger, Sr. and Joan Kathleen Dillon Steger.

John had a great sense of humor, who loved to make people laugh and...

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Lou “Butch” Dwiggins Bost, 92, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Born October 18, 1931, in Davie County, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late William W. and Edna Tutterow Dwiggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Melton Bost in 2021 and her brother Don...

Oct 30, 2023

William Howard Edwards, 90, of China Grove, died at home on Monday, October 30, 2023. His death was unexpected.

A graveside service to celebrate William’s life will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park at 11:00 AM Friday, November 3. His family will visit with friends at the graveside following the committal service.

William was...

Oct 30, 2023

Tammie Leigh Segraves Rogers, 52, formerly of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Tammie was born May 28, 1971, in Concord, to the late John Charles Segraves and Patricia Clark Segraves.

A 1989 graduate of A.L. Brown...

Oct 29, 2023

Mrs. Marie Echerd Atwood, 100 years of age, passed away Sunday, October 29th, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a brief illness. Marie was born on August 1, 1923, in Taylorsville, NC, daughter of Samuel and Cora Linnie Hammer Echerd. She grew up in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County and graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1941. After graduating...

Oct 29, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Eugene McEver, 74, of Concord, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday (10-29-23).

Tom was born to the late Eugene Tucker McEver and Mary Joyce Burnette McEver. He is survived by his wife Paulette Griffin McEver; one daughter Rachel McEver of Raleigh, NC; brothers George F. McEver of Orlando, FL;...

Oct 28, 2023

Ronnie Eugene Long, 70, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his residence after a short period of declining health.

Ronnie was born on April 15, 1953 in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Clyde Long and Mary Virginia Crisco Hutchison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Oct 28, 2023

Sadie Sutton Pennell, 88 years old, of Midland, formerly of Kannapolis, received ultimate healing on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Sadie was born on October 22, 1935, in Rowan County to the late John William and Cordia Sloop Sutton.  Sadie graduated from Landis High School and lived for many years in Kannapolis.

Over the years, Sadie worked as...

Oct 27, 2023

Tilda Dianne Ratliff, 71, of Kannapolis, went into eternal rest on Friday, October 27, 2023. Tilda was born on May 28, 1952 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Sandy Ray Ratliff and Colleen Hager Ratliff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Ratliff Somers. Tilda...

Oct 27, 2023

Sharon Yvonne Wingler, 79, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on October 27, 2023 peacefully in her home after suffering from a long illness. She was the true embodiment of selflessness in this life as she always gave to and provided for others. Her time on earth is now passed but we take solace that she has found peace in...

Oct 26, 2023

Brenda Mayo, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday morning, October 26, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Brenda was born March 21, 1950, in Mullins, SC, a daughter of the late Evelyn Collins. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters.

She was the loving wife of Clarence Mayo for 53...

Oct 25, 2023

Myrtle Biles Compton Conlan, 85, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on October 25, 2023.

Myrtle was born October 12, 1938, to the late Oscar and Pearlie Wingler.

Myrtle was united in marriage to Wayne D. Biles on October 5, 1955. They raised four children, Johnny, Kathy, Susan, and Robert. Wayne...