Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 16, 2022

Kelly Nickelson

James Kelly Nickelson, 51, of Kannapolis gained his angel wings and went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2022. Kelly was born February 25, 1970 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Judy Ann Nickelson.

Kelly had worked at several places in his earlier years including Cannon Mills, for the...

Jan 15, 2022

Mary Beauford Harrington Swift, 97, of Kannapolis, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

Beauford was born on January 12, 1925 in Montgomery Alabama, to the late Augustus Harrington and Bessie Teague Harrington Heglar. Educated in the Kannapolis schools, she graduated from J.W. Cannon High School in 1942. After high school, Mrs....

Jan 15, 2022

Judy Wyatt Karriker, 75, of Rowan Co. went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Her death was due to a recent cancer diagnosis.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 19. Funeral services will be held at Whitley’s Chapel...

Jan 13, 2022

Howard Chester Durham, Jr., age 81, of Kannapolis passed away on January 13, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1940 in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late Howard Durham, Sr. and Della Storie Durham. In addition to his parents, Jr. was preceded in death by his brothers Bill, Tom and Guy Durham and his...

Jan 13, 2022

Bennett Frank Overcash, 93 of Concord went to be with the Lord  on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence.

Bennett was born March 10, 1928 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late Bruce Osborne Overcash and Lois Hudspeth Overcash. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Elmina Overcash on July 6,...

Jan 12, 2022

James Kirk McBee JR, 61, of North Charleston, SC passed away on January 12, 2022.  He was born March 26, 1960 in North Carolina, a son of the late Doris Barrier McBee and James Kirk McBee, Sr.  He was a graduate of North Carolina State University.

James was retired.  He was a software engineer for many years...

Jan 11, 2022

Martha Jane Pope Brown, 52, of Rockwell, passed away, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born December 23, 1969 in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Betty Limburg Pope. Martha is survived by her son Buddy Brown of Rockwell; a sister Betsy Pope of Florida; and a cousin Bobby Limburg of Loudon, TN....

Jan 11, 2022

Bryan Javier Ascencion, 28 years old, passed away on January 11, 2022.  Bryan was born on February 27, 1993 to Ponciano Ascencion and Dawn Britt Dancy.

Bryan was a family man who enjoyed playing video games with his daughter.  He loved Batman, skateboarding, cars, going to car shows, and all sports, but was an avid Carolina Panthers...

Jan 10, 2022

Henry Lee Cox, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Monday evening, January 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

Henry was born July 10, 1935, in Rowan County, a son of the late Roscoe Lindsey and Ethel May Bostian Cox. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in...

Jan 10, 2022

Cindy Gail Spears, 60, passed away on Jan. 10, 2022.

Born to Walter Waller Sr. and the late Patsy Waller (née James).

Cindy is survived by sons, Travis Shaun Spears of Salisbury and Patrick Shane Spears of Oklahoma City; a sister, Tamera Drye of Concord; and a brother, Walter "Smiley" Waller Jr. of Myrtle Beach....

Jan 8, 2022

Robert Earl Lake, 63, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte following a short illness.

Robert was born March 15, 1958 in Wayne Co, Ohio, a son of the late Earl Edgar Lake and June Louise Easton Lake. He was also preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2022

Frances Linker Kanipe was the daughter of the late Aaron A. and Carrie E. Hatley Linker. Frances was born in Mt. Pleasant on August 10, 1941. Frances passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Kendall and Ray Linker. She is survived by 2 brothers Dennis and Gene both of Mount Pleasant,...

Jan 8, 2022

Paul Kenneth Barr, 87 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his two sons on January 8, 2022.  He was born on September 29, 1934 in Kannapolis to the late Andrew Jasper Barr and Minnie Lail Barr.

Paul proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps and went on to...

Jan 7, 2022

Columbus Lee Copeland, 61, of Charlotte, NC went to be with Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Columbus was born January 2, 1961 in Laurens County, S.C. the son of the late Johnny Lee Copeland and Janie Mae Wesley Copeland.

He was educated in Clinton,...

Jan 7, 2022

Jimmy Lee Johnson, 69, of Rockwell, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven, on Friday evening, January 7, 2022. Mr. Johnson passed away at his home, with loving family by his side, following a brief illness.

Jimmy was born August 24, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Perry and Mildred Aycoth...

Jan 7, 2022

James "Ed" Edward Lee, 88, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Ed was born on January 4, 1934 in Rutherford Co. NC, son of the late Herman Howard Lee and Emma Huntley Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jan 7, 2022

Lucille Fink Plott, 87 of Kannapolis passed away January 7, 2022 at the Citadell of Salisbury after a period of declining health. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Cabarrus Co., to Ode and Eva Cagle Fink. She was one of 13 children. In addition to her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 6, 2022

Doris Barrier McBee, 84, of North Charleston, SC passed away on January 6, 2022 after a period of declining health.  She was born June 9, 1937 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Loy David Barrier and Addie Lee Hathcock Barrier.  She was a graduate of Western Carolina University.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Jan 6, 2022

Alice Bost McRorie, 77 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Caremoor Retirement Center. She was born January 8, 1944 in Concord to the late Lonnie Brown Bost and Sylvia Wilson Bost. Alice was an avid member of the Kannapolis Moose club and she was a Lady of the Moose, she was also a member of the...

Jan 6, 2022

Martha Jane Potts, 88 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 23, 1933 in Goule, WV to the late Carney Ben Potts and Rena Mae Cutright Potts. Martha enjoyed crocheting, making doilies and quilting. She also loved to bake and loved tending to her farm animals. Throughout her life, she worked...