Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nancy Mildred (Wilson) Mcdowell

Sep 3, 2023

Nancy Mildred Wilson McDowell, 92, went home to be with God on Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2023.  She died at St. Andrews Assisted Living Center in Concord, North Carolina, which was her place of residence for almost 10 years.  Her children were there with her at the time of death.  Nancy was a daughter of John Dave Wilson, Sr....

Ronald Lee Hill

Sep 3, 2023

Ronald Lee Hill, also known as Ronnie, passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 72, in Kannapolis, NC. He was born on August 11, 1951, in Iredell County. Ronnie was a God-fearing man who loved his family dearly. He was married to the love of his life for 46 years and raised two wonderful children who...

James Ray Sartain

Sep 3, 2023

James Ray Sartain, 50 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 3, 2023.  James was born on August 6, 1973, in California to the late James and Laura Truax Sartain.

James was a man of God and a member of Chapel Street Baptist Church in Landis.  His family was...

Peggy Teal O'Daniel

Sep 2, 2023

Peggy Teal O’Daniel passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at the age of 94 after a few years of declining health.

She was born October 26th, 1928.  She was the daughter of the late Bruce Teal and Eva Barber Teal.  Peggy was employed with the former Fieldcrest-Cannon Inc. plant one in Kannapolis for over 40 years...

Dianne Carol Goodman

Sep 2, 2023

Dianne Carol Goodman, 52, of China Grove, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 2, 2023, at Five Oaks Nursing Home, following a 2-year period of declining health.

Born September 20, 1970, in Concord, she was a daughter of Carolyn Dianne Simpson Goodman, of China Grove, and the late Walter Monroe Goodman.

Dianne was a much loved...

Vickie (Loftis) Robbins

Sep 1, 2023

Vickie Loftis Robbins, 69, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2023 at Autumn Care of Cornelius following a period of declining health.

Vickie was born October 29, 1953 in Wayne County, Michigan, a daughter of the late Larmon Clyde Loftis and Mary Elizabeth Garrison Loftis. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Margaret Lavearn Campbell

Aug 29, 2023

Margaret Lavearn Campbell, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023.

Those left to cherish fond memories include 3 daughters, Wendy Kennedy (Malik) of Durham, Lisa Blakney (James) of Kannapolis, and Latika Pharr also of Kannapolis; 3 grandchildren, Eric Ware of Billings MT, Thomas Blakney of Kannapolis, and Latreasure Kennedy; Margaret was also blessed with...

Charles Avery Clawson

Aug 24, 2023

Charles Avery Clawson, 83, of Kannapolis passed away, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 21, 1940 in Rowan County to the late Raymond Dalton Clawson and Esther Lloyd Clawson. Charles graduated in 1958 from Landis High School. Served two years in the U.S. Army. He served in various positions at...

Kathy Sue (Thomas) Ross

Aug 23, 2023

Kathy Sue Thomas Ross, 72 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Kathy was born June 24, 1951, in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Richard and Mary Evelyn Woods Thomas.

Kathy was a godly woman who loved her Lord and family.  She loved to sing...

Jesse Nicolas Regrut

Aug 22, 2023

With deepest sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Jesse Regrut, 26, fiance, son, grandson, little brother, big brother, uncle, family member and friend, on August 22, 2023.

Jesse’s first love was family, followed by anything with wheels; tricycles, skateboards, cars and trucks. He was a cross-country runner, an artist, played basketball and football.

He...

Cameron Bryant

Aug 20, 2023

Cameron Bryant, affectionately known to his friends as Cam or Box, left this world too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and music. He passed away on August 20th, 2023, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on November 2nd, 1992, Cam lived a life...

Margaret "Peggy" Ann (Vogt) Broome

Aug 18, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Vogt Broome, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. Services will remain private at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

Robert K. Simpson

Aug 18, 2023

Robert K. Simpson, 83 of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18, 2023, from Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 23 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....

David Leon Swift

Aug 16, 2023

David Leon Swift, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 16th 2023 at his home.  David was born September 29th, 1964 in Cabarrus county.  He was the son of the late Raymond Leon Swift, and Mary Beauford (Harrington) Swift.  He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Eugene Swift, and his sister Mary Jean Swift.

David was taken...

Dwana Joyce (Robinson) Everhart

Aug 15, 2023

Dwana Robinson Everhart, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born May 4, 1952, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Bennie Leroy Robinson and the late Lily Elnita Ammons Robinson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Calvin Wallace, Grandson, Tyler Jacob...

Esther (Safrit) Sims

Aug 15, 2023

Mary “Esther” Safrit Sims, 86, passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at Caremoor Retirement Community, where she had been a resident.

Born June 20, 1937, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Pinkney Safrit and Alice Mae Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel...

Thomas Gerald Steen

Aug 15, 2023

Thomas Gerald Steen, 77 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Thomas was born on August 16, 1945, in Rowan County to the late Lee and Leona Walden Steen.

Thomas proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War...

Donna Marie Nicastro

Aug 14, 2023

Donna Marie Nicastro, 66, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Donna was born on September 17, 1956, in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York City.  She was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas Nicastro and Edna Mae Nicastro.

From her earliest years, Donna was an avid reader...

Sherry Marcelle (Patterson) Chesnut

Aug 12, 2023

Sherry Marcelle Patterson Chesnut, 75, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born on September 4, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC. She was the loving daughter of the late Gaynelle Parker Knowles and Jimmy Knowles, and Clifton “Pat” Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Walter Edgar Lyman

Aug 11, 2023

Walter Edgar Lyman Jr., 80, of Landis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, August 11, 2023.

Walter was born on May 20, 1943 in Iredell County. He was the cherished son of the late Walter Edgar Lyman Sr. and Tince Callaway Lyman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...