Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 13, 2023

H. Wayne Fowler, 80, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home.

Born November 10, 1942, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late J.V. and Matilda Hilton Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joel, Frank, Larry and William Fowler, and sisters, Doris...

May 13, 2023

Troy Marlin Rushing, Jr. of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on May 13, 2023,

at the age of 75 in Concord, North Carolina. He battled a serious illness for several years

showing great courage in facing life’s challenges. He proved to be a man who trusted

God and stayed strong...

May 13, 2023

Patricia “Fody” Mae Boone Gulledge, 75, of Kannapolis, went to be with her father and family in heaven  on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence.

Fody was born on November 24, 1947 in Darlington Co., SC. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Boone and Rosa Dixon Boone. In addition to her parents, she...

May 12, 2023

Chassiti Brianna Wright, 30, of Kannapolis went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 12, 2023, from Tucker Hospice House after a period of battling cancer.

A funeral service to celebrate Chassiti’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 17 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ann Jordan officiating and special speaker, Ken Beaver. Burial...

May 12, 2023

Harvey Dale Callicutt, 85 years old, of Davidson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on May 12, 2023.  Harvey was born on August 4, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Harvey Wade and Goldie Keller Callicutt.

Harvey served his country for 20 years in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam...

May 11, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Harvey Cecil Wilson, Jr., 86 years old, passed away peacefully at his Concord home surrounded by his family.  Harvey was born on September 7, 1936, in Mecklenburg County to the late Harvey Sr. and Mattie Mantooth Wilson.

Harvey spent his career in the plumbing industry and enjoyed gardening as a one of his...

May 8, 2023

Ada S. Fink Sims, 84, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury.

Ada was born on July 12, 1938 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late William Edward Fink and Ethel Riddle Blackwelder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 8, 2023

Eleanor White Foil, 89, of Lincolnton formerly of Kannapolis, died Monday May 8, 2023, at the Greens at Lincolnton after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Futterer officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive...

May 8, 2023

On April 28, 2023 Timothy W. Fosbrink, beloved husband of Cheryl Fosbrink (nee Strohmer), and devoted father of Jeffrey Fosbrink. Dear brother of Donald Fosbrink and loving son of the late William H. Fosbrink, Jr. and Geraldine Fosbrink (Brosnan). Brother-in-law of Theresa and David Shoemaker, Bill and Lenda Strohmer, Robert and Keri Strohmer, Agnes and Thomas Wronka and Craig...

May 6, 2023

Jerry Clark McManus, 78, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023 at The Greens at Cabarrus after an extended period of declining health. He was born December 12, 1944 in Cabarrus County, a son to the late Erwin Clark “Buster” and Letha McManus. He attended Kannapolis City Schools (AL Brown Class of 63) until he joined...

May 5, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Jackson Nash, 91, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5 at his home surrounded by his family after three weeks of declining health.

Tom was born in Athens, Georgia to James and Ruth Bradley Nash but as a child his family relocated to Kannapolis.  He graduated from Cannon High School in 1949. ...

Apr 30, 2023

Nevaeh Rose Powell, 9 months, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 30, 2023, at home.

Born July 28, 2022, in Concord, she was the beloved daughter of the Christopher and Tamara McCrary Powell.   She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Pamala Medlin James and Linburg McCrary and great grandfather, Norman Ballard.

Family members that...

Apr 30, 2023

Anita “Tammy” Lane Corriher, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Born January 29, 1958, in Mooresville, she was the daughter of the late June Medlin Hartsoe.

Tammy grew up in Kannapolis and attended A.L. Brown High School. As a young adult, she worked...

Apr 29, 2023

Maralyn Welch Morris went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023 (seven years after her husband Harry Morris).  She was 89 years old.  She is survived by her four children Tom Morris (grandchildren Josh, Tim, Melissa Pirkle); Cindy Morris (granchildren Donna Godbee, Cara Overbey, Hannah Linn, Joe Overbey); John Morris (grandchildren Richard, Angela and Michael); and...

Apr 27, 2023

Robert K. “Bob” Boone, 66 years old of Rockwell, NC past away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atrium, Concord after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 20, 1957 in Fairfield County, SC to Kenneth L. Boone and Nancy Poston Boone.

Bob grew up in Kannapolis, NC and graduated for A....

Apr 27, 2023

Paula Ann Sweatt Shepherd, 67 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Paula was born on March 21, 1956, in Cabarrus County to Leon and Carolyn Goodnight Sweatt.

Paula loved her Lord and serving him on many missions...

Apr 26, 2023

Claudia Adale “Sissy” Weyandt 61 of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at her residence in Kannapolis.

Sissy was born on April 19, 1962 in Harris County Texas to the late, Donald Edwin Harrison, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Houseman Harrison. Claudia served in the army reserves, and was a manager at a party...

Apr 26, 2023

Johnny Ray Burris, 69 years old, of China Grove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a short battle with lung cancer.  Johnny was born on March 26, 1954, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Doris Eidson Burris.

Johnny grew up in Landis, NC and attended South...

Apr 26, 2023

Glenn Edgar Ramseur, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health. A funeral service celebrating Glenn's life will be held at the Multiply Church's Suite 15 (formerly Concord First Assembly) at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, with Pastor Steve Hargett officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park...

Apr 25, 2023

Boyd Zane Lyles, known to most as Zane, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2023, at the age of 87 in Durham, N.C. Zane was born on December 6, 1935, in China Grove, N.C. to Floyd (Doc) Lyles and Elsie Hatley Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers Carl, Jack, and Ted...