Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 15, 2023

Celeste Chwala Myszka, (56) of Kannapolis, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Celeste, daughter of the late Chester Chwala and Ramilia Ball Chwala , was born on August 15th, 1966 in Buffalo, New York. Celeste worked proudly in Elementary Education for 27 years, earning...

Apr 15, 2023

Christie Diane Chavis Davis, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her residence.

Christie was born on February 13, 1954 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Foster Chavis and Eloise Snipes Chavis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Janice Chavis...

Apr 14, 2023

MSG (Ret) Ernest F. Casey, Jr. age 68, resident of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, Georgia.  The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama on Monday, April 17, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Salisbury National...

Apr 14, 2023

Tony Miller Harrington, 84 of Kannapolis passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Salisbury VA Community Living Center. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s he is now at peace.

A graveside service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove at 3:00 PM Wednesday April 19 with Pastor...

Apr 12, 2023

Henry Clay Roten, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2023, at Northeast Medical Center.

Henry was born on January 31, 1936, in Wilkes County, NC, one of thirteen children born to Joel and Bessie Eller Roten.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 2 grandchildren Kristin Honeycutt and Karen...

Apr 11, 2023

Addie “Ruth” Barrier Austin, 92, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Caremoor Retirement Community.

Ruth was born on July 20, 1930 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late James Q. Barrier and Viola Laura Cline Barrier. In addition to her parents,...

Apr 10, 2023

Ted Wallace Bentley, 88, of Kannapolis, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 10, 2023. Ted was born on June 30, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late Charles Bentley and Lillian James Bentley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Beam Bentley; and a brother, Fred Bentley. Ted worked...

Apr 9, 2023

Jimmy Ray Canup, 88, of Kannapolis passed away at his home peacefully on Sunday April 9, 2023. He left his earthly home to join and celebrate with Jesus on Resurrection Sunday.

Jimmy was born April 20, 1934, in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late William and Pearl Mae Lefler Canup. In addition to his parents, Jimmie...

Apr 9, 2023

Dixie Lee McKenzie-Turner nee Mason, 81 years old, of Statesville, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Dixie was born in South Carolina on February 6, 1942, to the late William Hydrick and Alma Newell Mason.

Dixie was an avid writer and storyteller. She loved to entertain guest with...

Apr 8, 2023

Kathleen Ellen Slate Kicinski, 67 years old, of Kannapolis, previously of New York, passed away on April 8, 2023. Kathleen was born on June 24, 1955, in New York to the late Dale and Carolyn Rangel Slate.

Kathleen started her career with Piedmont Airlines working in their reservations department for 20 + years.  Kathleen went back to...

Apr 7, 2023

Gordon Eugene Campbell, 86, of Mooresville, passed away Friday evening, April 7, 2023, at Five Oaks Manor.

Born February 4, 1937, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin and Edna Bolick Campbell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madelline Donehue.

Mr. Campbell had...

Apr 7, 2023

Council William "Ike" Goble, 79, of China Grove, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home. He was born November 9, 1943, in Flint, MI, to the late Council William Goble Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Bolick Goble. Ike attended Boyden High School, proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp, and was a member of American Legion Post 185....

Apr 7, 2023

Kathy Lynette Allen Everhart, 57, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Friday, April 7, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on December 6, 1965 in Cabarrus County to the late W.K. Allen and Carolyn Haas Allen, who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Vincent Figgs of Concord passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 87 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

His funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Craft officiating, with a reception beforehand from noon – 1:00 p.m.at Whitley’s...

Apr 6, 2023

Daniel Fletcher Cochran passed away on April 6th, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born in 1951. Daniel was a soldier in the United States Army and held many positions after his discharge. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen, and his father, Edley. He leaves behind his loving wife, Dare Foster Cochran. In lieu...

Apr 4, 2023

Edward Patrick Ruane of Kannapolis, NC died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was 79 years old. Ed was born on April 4, 1944, in the Bronx, NY.

Ed attended Andrew Jackson High School and graduated in 1961 and married Linda Ruane. Together, Ed and Linda had 5 children, Eddie, Sissy, Brian, Kimberly,...

Apr 4, 2023

Otis ("Odie") Eugene Webster, age 72, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for a total of 23 years, achieving the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents Wesley...

Apr 4, 2023

Jean Hollaway, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born October 14, 1939 in Chesterfield, SC to the late John Hampton Melton Sr. and Cora Culley Melton. Jean worked as a weaver in Cannon Mills until her retirement. Her, and her husband of 55 years, Herman enjoyed spending time at the...

Apr 3, 2023

Teresa “Terrie” Maness Nance, 67, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Mint Hill Medical Center.

Terrie was born on August 4, 1955 in Mecklenburg Co. She was the cherished daughter of the late Alex Buster Maness and Frances Jane Eudy Maness. In addition to her...

Apr 3, 2023

Christopher Jay McWhorter, 62, of Kannapolis, gained his wings on Monday, April 3, 2023 with his wife and son holding his hand, at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital. He was born February 18, 1961, in Concord to the late Thomas Alexander and Shelby Jean Deal McWhorter. Chris graduated from A.L. Brown in 1979 and graduated from Rowan Tech in Electrical...