Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Nicholas Garlie Salamanchuk
Jun 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nicholas Garlie Salamanchuk
December 13, 1946 – June 4, 2025
Nicholas Garlie Salamanchuk, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose presence lit up every room he entered.
Born on December 13, 1946, Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Annie Salamanchuk; his...
Ricky A. Kyle
Jun 2, 2025
Ricky A. Kyle, 75, of China Grove, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. He was born February 10, 1950, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late William Kyle and Cecile Parsons.
Ricky was a man of quiet strength. He didn’t have to say he loved you — he showed it through his actions...
Nancy Pless Keener
May 31, 2025
Nancy Irene Pless Keener, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at home with family.
She was born on October 28,1950 to the late Council Lee Pless & Mildred Lee Pless of Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Nancy graduated from South Rowan Senior High School. She was employed by Fieldcrest-Cannon Milll as an inspector in the washcloth department until the mill’s...
Larry Edward Johnson
May 31, 2025
Larry Edward Johnson, 76, of Kannapolis, went home to meet his Lord on May 31, 2025. Larry died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born on February 3, 1949, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Vickie Wilhelm Johnson, his mother, Mildred Aycoth Mobley, sister Joyce Hooper, and brother Jimmy Johnson. Larry retired from Noranda...
Connie Lumsden Brown
May 30, 2025
Connie Lumsden Brown, 92, of Landis, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 11, 1933, in Stony Point, in Alexander County, North Carolina, to the late Espy Lumsden and Nora Rufty Lumsden.
Connie was a dedicated businesswoman in the Landis community. She co-owned and operated West Lawn Cemetery,...
Evelyn Colleen Graham
May 30, 2025
Evelyn Colleen Goforth Cook Graham, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Vickie.
Colleen, as she was known by friends and family, was born June 13, 1932 in Cabarrus county to the late William Clegg Goforth, and Grace Selma DeMarcus Goforth.
Colleen graduated from Cannon High School in 1951, She was an...
Pennie Steen Lee
May 29, 2025
Pennie Steen Lee, 66, of China Grove, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born March 30, 1959, to the late Claude and Beatrice Wingler Steen.
Pennie is survived by her son, Bryan Lee (Cayla); her grandsons, Bodie Lee and on the way, Banks Lee; her sisters, Barbara Campbell (Jay) and Robin Allison; her brother, Allen Steen (Tina); nieces, nephews,...
Kenneth Dwain Rabon
May 29, 2025
Kenneth Dwain Rabon, 66, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born and raised in Cabarrus County. He was a very hard-working man and could not be still. He loved to work on cars. He loved his grandkids, his family and above all the Lord. He could often...
Banks Eugene "Gene" Cavin
May 28, 2025
Banks Eugene "Gene" Cavin, 92, passed away on May 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He had been in declining health for several years.
Gene worked as a young man with his dad drilling wells. He then worked at Cannon Mills for a while before moving on to plumbing and electrical work until his retirement. Gene was a hardworking and...
Thomas “Tommy” Derek Irvin
May 27, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Derek Irvin, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Tommy was born on June 2, 1952 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Donald Dale Irvin Sr. and Olga “Toots” Alyene Reynolds Irvin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Dale Irvin Jr. and...
Margie Love Talbert
May 27, 2025
Margie Love Talbert, 98 years old, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born January 28, 1927, daughter of the late Dolph B. Love and Minnie Miller Love of Harrisburg NC. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry P. Talbert; her son, Ricky Lynn Talbert; two brothers, D.B Love Jr and Cronie D. Love;...
Betsy "Jane" Cromer
May 27, 2025
Betsy “Jane” Scarboro Cromer, 100, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Jane was born on July 4, 1924 in Madison County, GA. She was a cherished daughter of the late Noah Webster Scarboro and Lissie Jane Campbell Scarboro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joel Aaron Cromer; and son-in-law,...
Marcia Geneva Dunlap
May 26, 2025
Marcia Geneva Dunlap, 74, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born February 13, 1951, to C.A. and Ruby Bumgarner Sloop.
Marcia Graduated from AL Brown High School in 1969, Forever Bound. She worked for Cannon Mills from 1970 until retirement in 1995. Marcia served as Cubmaster and assistant Scout master of Cub and Boy...
Jimmy Ray Cooper
May 25, 2025
Jimmy Ray Cooper, 79, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Jimmy was born and raised in Concord, North Carolina. He graduated from Hartsell high school and proudly served his country in the Air Force for over three years. He was saved on December 13, 1981, at Poplar Grove B.C. Concord, N.C. Jimmy was employed...
Franklin David Turnmire
May 24, 2025
Franklin David Turnmire, 77, of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Originally from Warrensville, NC, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Franklin Turnmire (Della) and was predeceased by his wife, Carol V. Turnmire.
He is survive by daughter, Carolyn T. Harris of WV; F. David Turnmire of NC; and...
Marcia “Annice” O'Daniel
May 21, 2025
Marcia “Annice” O’Daniel, 73, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Annice was born on July 31, 1951 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished daughter of the late Sandy O’Daniel and Margaret Moon O’Daniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt, Teressa Moon; and her grandparents, James and...
William Lester Jordan Jr.
May 20, 2025
William L. Jordan Jr. 74 of China Grove passed away, Tuesday May 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 6, 1950 in South Carolina to the late William Lester Jordan Sr. and Nezzie Joplin Jordan.
William worked many years and retired from Hoechst Celanese, he was a member of Central Baptist Church, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
He...
Ruby "Maxine" Bittle Watson
May 19, 2025
Ruby Maxine Bittle Watson, 82, was carried by Angels to her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home in Florence, South Carolina. She was born August 8, 1942, to the late Howard C. Linker and Naomi Kerley Payne.
Ruby attended Landis High School and Rowan Community College. She worked for Cannon Mills, various sewing mills and Metrolina Green...
Patricia (Patti) Ann Reeves
May 19, 2025
Patricia (Patti) Ann Murphy Reeves, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Patti was born on March 24, 1952 in Miami, Florida. She was a cherished daughter of the late Dave Murphy and Joan Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Murphy.
Patti was...
Louise Clawson
May 17, 2025
Louise W. Clawson, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born August 10, 1941, in Alexander County to the late Kermit Alspaugh Warren and Thelma Wike Warren. Louise graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1959. She attended Business School in Charlotte, NC. She served in various positions at Fieldcrest...
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