Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Aug 10, 2023

Bobby Frank Quay, 90, of Kannapolis, NC died August 10, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1933, and was the son of the late Frank C. Quay and Elizabeth Rogers Brown.  Bobby was a lifelong resident of Kannapolis and was a member of the first graduating class of A.L. Brown 1952 class.

Bobby was a member...

Aug 10, 2023

Betty ”Marlene” Greene Taylor, 85, formerly of China Grove, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, August 10, 2023, at Trinity Oaks, where she had been a resident.

Born April 5, 1938, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Howard and Carrie Austin Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2023

Aaron “Douglas” Smith Sr. passed away peacefully at the Tucker Hospice House on August 9, 2023.

He was born in Concord, North Carolina on October 31, 1953, to the late Benjamin Harrison Smith and Myrtle Louise Stancil Smith.

Raised in Kannapolis, NC, Doug was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Most of his career he...

Aug 9, 2023

Randy Trent Power, 43, of Spindale, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday evening, August 8, 2023.

Born October 9, 1979, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of James Terry Power and Kathy Lynn Vanderburg Power.

Growing up, Randy loved camping at Kure beach with his grandpa "Oscar" Vanderburg. They spent their time...

Aug 8, 2023

Joshua Dale Ussery, 40, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Atrium Health Northeast, Concord. Death was unexpected.

Joshua was born April 29, 1983 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Michael Delane Ussery and Teresa Lynn Brown Tucker, both of Concord. He was preceded in death by a brother,...

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara Bowles (90) of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on August 7, 2023.

She was born to Grady and Eva Callicutt and had 2 sisters Ramelle Lentz and Gwen Perdue.

Barbara leaves behind her husband of 72 years Bob Bowles and 3 daughters Freda Kay Green, Lee Ann Presley, and Victoria...

Aug 7, 2023

Diane Elizabeth Cooper Winecoff, 77, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 7, 2023. Diane was born on November 28, 1945 in Cabarrus County to the late Dewey Cooper and Flora Smith Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Raymond Winecoff Jr.; sister, Brenda Eudy, and a...

Aug 3, 2023

Sandra Jane Wallace Winburn, 75, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House following a short illness.

She was born April 10, 1950 in Chesterfield County, S.C., a daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Sellers Moore. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Wayne Lyman who...

Aug 3, 2023

Scott R. Norris, 68, of Concord, North Carolina, after a struggle with cancer, went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell E. Norris Jr., brother, Mark Norris, and nephew Avery Quick.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Shue Howard, of Concord, NC; stepson, Bradley...

Aug 3, 2023

Joseph Edward Schelling, Jr., age 70, of Concord died on August 3, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday August 11 at Whitley’s Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Duncan officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM to...

Aug 3, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Cindy Vellente, who departed from us peacefully on August 3, 2023, at the age of 66.

She was born into the loving family of Frank and Shirley Vellente, who preceded her in death.

Cindy leaves behind her loving sister, Tammy Vellente Stearns, her devoted nephews...

Aug 2, 2023

Leza Thomasee Jr., 92, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his home. He was born December 31,1930, in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Leza Thomasee Sr. and Rissie Fletcher Thomasee.

Leza was a veteran serving in the Marines and Navy. He enjoyed traveling and would often go back to Louisiana and enjoyed visiting...

Aug 1, 2023

Phyllis Mae Dillard Crayton, 80, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023, at her home.

Born June 13, 1943, in Cherokee County, she was daughter of the late Claude Saul and Mamie Josephine Garrett Dillard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Curtis Boone; sisters,...

Jul 31, 2023

Horace Wayne Rodgers, 74, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly while fishing on Lake Tillery on Monday, July 31, 2023.

His funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, August 8 at New Testament Independent Baptist Church, 5140 Irish Potato Rd. Kannapolis 28083. Rev. Tony Kiker will be officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in...

Jul 31, 2023

Grady “Keith” Gulledge, 64 years old, of Kernersville, formerly of China Grove, passed away on July 31, 2023, after a battle with Stage 4 COPD.

Keith was born on March 5, 1959, in Cabarrus County to the late Grady Gilford Gulledge and Peggy Sue Davis.

Keith was extremely proud of his family, especially his two...

Jul 28, 2023

John “Jake” Edward Melton, 79, of Rock Hill, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Jake was born on August 26, 1943 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Oscar John Melton and Nora Lee Aycoth Melton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jul 25, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” Jean McLaurin Swanson, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Dottie was born on November 1, 1962 in Panama. She was a cherished daughter of the late Jerry Thomas McLaurin Sr. and Judy Collier Church, and stepfather, Earl Church.

Dottie had a rare talent for...

Jul 24, 2023

Paula Rodgers Wagner, 65, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home, following a period of declining health.

Born in Cabarrus County on August 2, 1957, Paula was the daughter of the late James William and Mary Alice Gamble Rodgers. She was also preceded in death by a niece, Jamie Rebecca Stewart Ginn.

A...

Jul 24, 2023

Joy Crainshaw Adams Purser, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, July 24, 2023, at her home, following a period of declining health.

Born February 29, 1952, in Cabarrus County, Joy was a daughter of the late Charlie and Allie Mae Graham Crainshaw.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Leslie...