Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 7, 2023

Max Carson McKinney, 89, of Landis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, after a period of declining health.

A funeral will be held to celebrate Max’s life at 3:00 PM Sunday, Dec. 10 at Landis Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Austin officiating. Burial will...

Dec 7, 2023

Judith Elaine Davis Hill, 81 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Judi was born on July 12, 1942, in Cabarrus County to the late Lewis and Hazel Overcash Davis.

Judi was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School in 1960 and a graduate...

Dec 5, 2023

Richard Gardner, age 91, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Concord, North Carolina.

He was born in the Bronx, New York on January 1, 1932, to Bernard and Ellen Gardner. Richard grew up in White Plains, New York and kept in touch with his childhood friends. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Alfred State University...

Dec 4, 2023

Milo Allen Standish, 88, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, with family by his side.

Allen was born in Michigan on December 9, 1934, to the late Styles and Leola (Watkins) Standish. He graduated from Kalamazoo High School. Allen served his country in the US Navy and US Army for 7 years. He worked...

Dec 4, 2023

Jeffery Lee Holcomb, 69, of Concord died unexpectedly at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, December 4, 2023, after a brief period of declining health.

A memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, December 8 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel. His family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour prior...

Dec 4, 2023

Ruth Howell Shepherd, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Ruth was born on November 11, 1941, in Ashe County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Edward Howell and Betty Connor Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Shepherd, Jr.; sisters,...

Dec 1, 2023

Elizabeth Michelle Poston 33, of Salisbury, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. She was born April 9, 1990 in Cabarrus Co. to Philip E. Poston and Angela Lowe Christy. Michelle graduated from Salisbury High School, she was a veteran of the Army serving in Iraq. She was attending classes to be a drug...

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...