Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 11, 2022

Elma Sellers Simpson, 95, of Kannapolis peacefully entered into the gates of Heaven on December 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast after a period of declining health. A service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial...

Dec 6, 2022

Marie Delima Lemieux Marquis,100 years loved, the longest living of the thirteen children of the late John V. Lemieux and Mary L. Boudreau Lemieux went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by family. Also preceding Marie in death was her first husband, Dr. Paul Leger and second husband, bank...

Dec 5, 2022

Jean “Mama Jean” Johnson, 96, of Concord; was received into the arms of Jesus, on Monday December 5, 2022 after a brief stay at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 10, at Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord with Rev. Charles Blasdell officiating. Her...

Dec 5, 2022

Donald Ray Heglar, age 83 of Kannapolis, beloved husband of Frances (Mills) Heglar, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2022. Born in Rowan County on January 4, 1939 he was the son of the late Marvin Ray and Mildred Irene (Walton) Heglar. Mr. Heglar was very proud to be an Army veteran.  He served in the...

Dec 5, 2022

Ronald Scott “Doughboy” Hess, 61 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2022.  Scott was born on April 23, 1961 in Cabarrus County to Merdith “Bud” and Patricia Karriker Hess.

Scott loved his family and friends, especially his dog Hash. He was willing to help anyone.  He liked...

Dec 5, 2022

Larry Eugene Harris, 83, of Concord, passed away on December 5, 2022.  Born in Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late Wilmer Leeander Harris and Pauline Cornelia Garrett Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jerry, and by his brother Clifford.  Larry was a 1957 graduate ...

Dec 4, 2022

Bonnie LeQuire, 103, of Kannapolis, NC peacefully passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home, with her son by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 12pm, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Midway United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Allen officiating the service. Burial will follow service at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...

Dec 4, 2022

Michael Wayne Sides, 56, of Kannapolis, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2022. Wayne was born to Larry Sides and the late Terry Compton Sides on April 28, 1966 in Cabarrus County.

Wayne enjoyed being with friends and family as well as generously sharing his craftsmanship skills and time to...

Dec 3, 2022

James Warren Anderson, 52 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center. Death was unexpected.

James was born April 29, 1970 in Iredell County NC a son of Linda Elaine Chavis of Kannapolis and the late James Samuel Anderson.

He was a 1989 graduate...

Dec 2, 2022

Patricia Eugenia Mullis Kidd, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born November 7, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the youngest daughter of Thomas Lee Mullis and Lena Caudle Mullis. She was employed many years with Cannon Mills Co. prior to an early retirement. She enjoyed spending time at...

Dec 2, 2022

Evelyn Magdalene Pless Raye, 98, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 2, 2022. Evelyn was born on June 24, 1924 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Henry Luther Pless and Ezella Mae Hathcock Pless. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 1, 2022

Robert Allen Shinn, 76, of China Grove, peacefully passed away December 1, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Shinn was born December 6, 1945, in Salisbury, NC, the son of the late Dr. G.C. and Opal Bradley Shinn.  He was a 1964 graduate of South Rowan High School, and received a BS in Textile Technology from NC State...

Dec 1, 2022

Joyce P. Patterson, 86, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, at Best of Care Assisted Living, where she had been a resident.

Born August 11, 1936, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late John and Vernie Burgess Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and...

Nov 30, 2022

Ty Chyleen Anderson, 18, of Concord, passed away Wednesday November 30, in Logan, Utah. Born January 6, 2004 in Murray, UT, she is the daughter of Carl and Celestia Frost Anderson. Ty enjoyed music, art, reading, and spending time with friends. She really enjoyed watching movies. Ty was hard working, clever, and laced with witty sarcasm. Aside from her...

Nov 30, 2022

Grayson Thomas Ratliff, 19, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his home. He was born Hryshchenk Mykola Mykolayovych (Kolya) in Makiivka, Donetsk, Ukraine on January 17, 2003. Through God’s divine intervention he was adopted by Nancy and James Ratliff in 2019. He was welcomed into a family in America and the most supportive adoption community....

Nov 30, 2022

LaDean Payne Jordan, 80, of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1942 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late James Bradley and Maye Griffin Payne. LaDean spent her working years at the former Cannon Mills as an inspector. She was President of the former Sigma Gradale...

Nov 30, 2022

Walter Lee Alvin "Pete" Brown, 91 of Salisbury passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 surrounded by his children. God granted his prayer to remain in his home where he raised his four children and made many memories with them, as well as his grandchildren and extended family. He was a loving caregiver to his wife of 56 years,...

Nov 28, 2022

Lelia passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on November 28, 2022 at age 93 after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on December 29, 1928 to Jim and Viola Elizabeth Anderson Brown. One of five sisters and five brothers. She married Colon Mark Seaford after he returned...

Nov 28, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Hurley, 93, of Salisbury, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 28, 2022. Dot was born on July 28, 1929 in Drayton, SC to the late James Parton and Inez Brown van Bomel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Russell Hurley. Dot joyfully spent her career as...

Nov 28, 2022

Lisa Annette Wilcox Donehue, 52 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on November 28, 2022.  Lisa was born in Cabarrus County on March 31, 1970 to Bobby and Geraldine Goodman Wilcox.   Lisa loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, her husband, Willie Donehue; her daughter, Tabatha...