Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 13, 2025

Tommy Lee Mills, 76, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Tommy lived a life full of laughter, love and much dedication to his family, church and friends. He was a graduate of South Rowan High School. He worked at Fieldcrest Cannon for many years in maintenance and most recent was maintenance director at Big Elm...

Jul 13, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Charles Bryan Britt was born in South Carolina on February 29,1940 to his parents, the late John Braddy Britt and Mary Magdaline (“Maggie”) Lovett Britt. He departed this life on July 11, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center in Gaffney, South Carolina completing his journey of 85 years.

Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his siblings: Andrew Zack...

Jul 9, 2025

Mark Eugene Storey, 56, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Mark was born on May 20, 1969 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of Janice Cress Greeson and the late Carl Storey Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen and Carl Storey Sr. and Mr. and Mrs....

Jul 8, 2025

Chase Vincent Dunn, 46, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Chase was born in Fort Bragg in 1979. He attended Enochville Elementary, Corriher-Lipe Middle School, and Northwest Cabarrus High School, where he graduated in 1998.

Chase is survived by his beloved wife, Misty Dunn, his mother-in-law, Rhonda Fondren of Charlotte, his precious son Zeke Dunn and Zeke’s mother,...

Jun 30, 2025

Surrounded by family, Ruby “Carolyn” Bland Wright, 76, of China Grove, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Monday, June 30, 2025, in the comfort of her own home.

Carolyn is survived by Rickey Wright, her husband of 50 years; two children, Rickey Wright and his wife Melissa of Mt. Pleasant, Cassie Wright Roberts and her husband Nile...

Jun 29, 2025

In Loving Memory ofJane Bare CamachoJune 28, 1967 – June 29, 2025Jane Bare Camacho, 58, of China Grove, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with health challenges. A woman of deep faith, quiet strength, and loving spirit, Jane was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Born to Brad and Betty...

Jun 28, 2025

Jody Ann Dill, 42, of Kannapolis, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born in Concord on July 26, 1982, to Joseph and Betty Overcash Dill.

Jody was self-employed as a residential cleaner. Jody had a big heart. She loved her family, her girls and grandbabies. She cherished all memories with friends. Jody loved going to...

Jun 28, 2025

James Hubert Woodie, 89, of Landis, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on March 31, 1936, to the late James and Bessie Billings Woodie in Landis, NC.

James married Phyllis Wilhoit on January 1, 1958. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2008. James married Linda Wright on March 21, 2014.

James...

Jun 25, 2025

Janice Claire Fisher Thompson, 78, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Janice was born on September 25, 1946 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Walter Fisher and Juanita Hudson Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Myra Bryan.

Janice was someone who found joy in...

Jun 23, 2025

Sherri Lyn Petry, 55, of Harrisburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Sherri was born and raised in Ohio, she graduated from Hoover High School, and ECPI University where she earned an associate’s degree. She worked as a Medical Assistant for several years.

Sherri was a loving and dedicated mother of three, super Nana to her grandbabies....

Jun 23, 2025

Frances Lauraneal McGuire Bostian, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Frances was born on July 21, 1939 in Rowan County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Claude A. McGuire and Ruby Elder McGuire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Harold Ashby; and her sister, LaVaugh...

Jun 23, 2025

Betty Smith Crook, 94 of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at her home.

She was born January 1, 1931 in Cabarrus Co. along with her twin brother Robert Smith to the late Moffit Smith and Minnie Keistler Smith.

Betty was the only daughter of eight children, she enjoyed going to the movies with her brothers growing up, She was a...

Jun 22, 2025

Crystal Dawn McKinney Moore, 59, of Landis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a long battle with Cancer.

A funeral service will be held at Landis Baptist Church on Sunday, June 29 at 3:30 PM with Pastor Mike Austin officiating. Her family will receive friends...

Jun 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, brother, daddy, and uncle Barry Lynn Lentz on June 21, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1959, the younger son of the late Earl B. Lentz Sr. and Betty-Ruth Helms Lentz of Kannapolis.

After a 25-year career in the textile machine and fiber...

Jun 20, 2025

John R. Martin Jr., 64, of Durham, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1961, to the late John and Frances Melton Martin in Cabarrus County, NC.

John graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1979 and pursued part of his college education. As a child he helped his father with the upkeep of West...

Jun 20, 2025

James Kevin Lee, 71, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.

James was born on November 15, 1953 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James Melvin Lee and Ruth Hancock Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his fiancé, Linda Morris; sister, Brenda Jordan; and nephew, Dustin...

Jun 19, 2025

Concord, NC – Sarah "Hazel" O’Kelley Cline, age 90, went to be with Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home after an extended period of declining health.

She was born December 17, 1934, in Georgia to the late Guy Wilburn O’Kelley and Sallie Lou Minish O’Kelley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...

Jun 19, 2025

Patty Petrea Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born on November 3, 1934 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late C. McNeil Petrea and Forrest Hopper Petrea.

Patty graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1953. She attended Appalachian State Teachers College where she studied elementary education. Patty met the love of her...

Jun 18, 2025

Gerald Lynn Goins, “Buck”, 65, from Concord, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025.

Buck was born on December 28, 1959, to the Late Bobby Sue Waldrup and Therman Rudolph Goins in Charlotte, NC.

He was preceded in death by his sister Marcia Goins Turner, his brother Bill Goins, and his son Cale Goins.

He is survived by, his brothers,...