Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 14, 2024

Command Sergeant Major Dana Franklin Jarrett, simply known by family and friends as Dan, 88, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer on March 14, 2024. Dan was born August 24, 1935 in Rockingham County, a son of the late Oscar and Viola Strutton Jarrett....

Mar 14, 2024

Mary “Louise” Smith Irvin, 92 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 22, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC  a daughter of the late John Thomas Smith and Lucy Boger Smith. Also preceding her in death was her husband of...

Mar 14, 2024

Jeri Ramona Murph Martin, 91 years old, of Landis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Jeri was born on April 1, 1932 in Cabbarus County to the late Eugene and Irene Williams Murph.

Jeri was the matriarch of her family, who was a loving mother, sister, grandmother,...

Mar 14, 2024

David Lee Ervin died peacefully at home on March 14, 2024 in China Grove, NC at the age of 65.  He was a beloved father, husband and friend.

David was born on June 26, 1958 in Kannapolis, NC where he spent most of his life.  His family said that even as a child, he played by working...

Mar 12, 2024

Christopher Lee Moose, 51, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Christopher was born on June 14, 1972 in Cabarrus County to the late Bill Honeycutt and Wanda Sheets Honeycutt, who survives. Christopher worked in construction and painting. He loved music and enjoyed playing the drums and guitar. He will be dearly missed...

Mar 10, 2024

Eva Jan Sechler Starr passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was 64 years old.

Jan was born on December 2, 1959 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Robert Pressley Sechler, Jr. and the late Glennie Maybelle Hallman Sechler, and raised in a little mill house on Juniper Street in Kannapolis. A tomboy by...

Mar 6, 2024

Mary Esther Steele Foster Mills, 88, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.  Mary was born on November 18, 1935 in Rowan County, NC., a daughter of the late Earl H. and Rena Carter Steele. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband ,...

Mar 5, 2024

James Arlin Gulledge,42 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at his residence.

James was born September 20, 1981 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Anthony Dean Gulledge and Marvina Ann Tucker Gulledge.

Survivors include his wife, Kristy Dawn Gulledge whom he married March 7, 2020, two...

Mar 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Keeter Overcash, 85, of Mooresville passed away March 5, 2024. She was born December 23, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late John and Sallie Keeter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel “Tom” Overcash in 2011.

Barbara had previously worked as a security guard at Cannon Mills. She also was...

Mar 5, 2024

Ruth Evelyn Hartley, 70, of Kannapolis, passed away at her home Tuesday, March 5, 2024 after a valiant fight against cancer.

She was born May 15, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM to the late David Lee Sutherland and Betty Jane Clark Sutherland.

Ruth was a lifelong human resources professional who earned her Masters degree in Organizational...

Mar 4, 2024

Ralph Leonard Deal, 90, of Kannapolis, went to be with his heavenly Father, Monday, March 4, 2024.

Ralph was born to the late Jay Leonard and Ethel Wilson Deal on September 9, 1933 in Kannapolis, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Linda Byrd Deal, and brother...

Mar 4, 2024

Florence “Flossie” Elizabeth Eckard Brown, 86 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on March 4, 2024.  Flossie was born on January 23, 1938, in Catawba County to the late Lloyd and Rose Pope Eckard.

Flossie worked for many years at Burlington and Parkdale Mills until her retirement. Flossie never met...

Mar 3, 2024

Carolyn Sue Tarte Morris, 86, of Kannapolis died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home after a period of declining health.

Her family will gather with friends to celebrate Carolyn’s life at Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis NC from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Carolyn was born January 21, 1938, at Presbyterian...

Mar 1, 2024

Randy Lynn Farmer, 65, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2024.

He was born December 21, 1956, in Cabarrus County, NC, a son of the late Ruby and Bill Farmer. Also preceding him in death was one brother, Dewey and wife Johnsie Farmer.

He is survived by his beloved wife...

Feb 28, 2024

Joan Florence Figgs January 17,1941 - February 28, 2024 83 years old

Joan “GiGi” Figgs of Mooresville passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.

Her service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gene Beaver officiating, with...

Feb 28, 2024

Thomas Lester Hammett, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born September 4, 1941, in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Carl and Pearl Hammett.

Thomas married Bobbie Evelyn Graham on September 10, 1961. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2021.

Tommy...

Feb 27, 2024

Joyce Collins Walter, 82 years old, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 27, 2024.  Joyce was born on February 25, 1942, in Cabarrus County to the late David and Thelma Irvin Collins.

Joyce was a longtime employee of the Cabarrus County School District, starting her career off as a teacher’s aid...

Feb 24, 2024

Jo Christopher Overcash, 76, of China Grove passed away Saturday February 24, 2024, at The Landings of Cabarrus.  Jo was born on January 21, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late Worth Levi Christopher and the late Bertie Payne Christopher.

Jo was a 1966 graduate of South Rowan High School and received her associate degree in Business...

Feb 24, 2024

Louise Hager Ervin passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 24, 2024.

She was born on August 25, 1919 to Grace Donaldson Hager and Jackson B. Hager in Troutman, N.C.

She was married to Charles Anderson Ervin and lived most of her life in Kannapolis, N.C.  She was predeceased by her husband...

Feb 23, 2024

Sebrina Lee Bunton Phillips went to be with her heavenly Father on February 23rd, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by family, holding her hand until her very last breath.

She was born in Iredell County on June 17th, 1970 to Donna Bowlin Bunton and Kenny Ray Bunton “Cooter”. She received her GED through the state of...