Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 8, 2020

Ruth Marie Helms Troutman Nelson, 89, formerly of Concord died at her residence in Gastonia on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

A graveside service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 13, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Raymond Johns, Jr. of Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Gastonia, officiating. Her family will visit with...

Dec 8, 2020

Emily Sue Armstrong Chapman, 69, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday December 8, 2020.

Born July 21, 1951 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Columbus James Armstrong, Sr. and Flora Bell Carter Armstrong.

During her working years, Emily was a jewelry store office manager for many years. She had...

Dec 8, 2020

Mark Alan Bunn, 58, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Mark was born on October 22, 1962 in Galax Virginia to the late Guynn Harris and Beulah Rose Isom Harris, who survives. Mark graduated New River Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Electronic Technology. He had a NICET Certification...

Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7th 2020 Doris Crowder Cauble, loving wife and mother passed away at age 73.

Doris was born on June 13, 1947 in Kannapolis, NC to H.J. “Red” & Lavonia Crowder.  The youngest of 5 children, she was raised in a loving house by hardworking parents and siblings.  She graduated near the top of her...

Dec 7, 2020

Cody Christopher Owings, 20, of China Grove passed away December 7, 2020. He was born September 6, 2000 in Cabarrus County, a son of Richard Chris Owings and Tammy Hedrick Owings. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Betty and Bobby Thomas and Charles Hedrick.

Cody loved restoring, working on and racing cars and motorcycles. He loved...

Dec 7, 2020

Dorothy Jean Privette Tunstall, 89, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, December 7, 2020. Dorothy was born on April 16, 1931 in Union County to the late Theodore Roosevelt Privette and Ila Wright Privette.

Dorothy owned and operated Burroughs Research Agency for over 35 years. In her free time, she loved to travel overseas...

Dec 6, 2020

James Vernon Brock, 83, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 6, 2020

He was born June 10, 1937, in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late Samuel Walker Brock and Bessie Leona Pressley Brock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Virginia Brock; two brothers, Samuel...

Dec 5, 2020

Joseph Aaron Broome, 40, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Born August 4, 1980 in Cabarrus Co., Joseph was the son of Rev. Darrell and Bonnie Honbarrier Broome of Kannapolis. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Kannapolis City Schools as a child. Joseph was a member of Oak...

Dec 4, 2020

Elaine Seymour Yow “Gmaw”, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday morning, December 4, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by love.

Born October 10, 1949, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Earl Seymour and Grace Jeanette Cauble Seymour. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie...

Dec 3, 2020

John Wayman Hancock, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born June 23, 1955 in Mecklenberg County, he was the son of the late John Harvey Hancock and Marie Christina Rohling.

John graduated from Garinger High School. He studied English and History at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also...

Dec 2, 2020

Gary Sechler, 76. passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Strium Health Cabarrus. He was born June 28, 1944 in Rowan Co. to the late Floyd Lee Sechler and Rachel Virginia Towell Sechler. Gary was a buliding contractor and a member of Mt. Zion Reformed Church. Those left to cherish his memory a son Rob Sechler and daughter...

Dec 2, 2020

Alden Jay White, 57, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.

Alden was born October 3, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late James Edward White and Almeta Delores Jenkins White.

Mr. White had worked for Cabarrus County Schools, where he was...

Dec 2, 2020

Jackie Wayne Sullivan, 64, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Jackie was born July 5, 1956 in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late Ramsey G. and Olivia Gregory Sullivan. A lifelong area resident, Jackie...

Dec 2, 2020

David Lynn Plyler, 51, of Kannapolis passed away on December 2, 2020. He was born April 30, 1969 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Jay Calvin Plyler and Charlotte Faye Gauldin Plyler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Honeycutt Plyler in 2002 and a brother, Calvin Plyler.

David was a heavy equipment...

Dec 1, 2020

Ardie Vera Houck Whisenant, 87, of Concord passed away December 1, 2020 at Morningside of Concord. She was born November 30, 1933 in Burke County, a daughter of the late John Wesley Houck and Bertie Green Houck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Whisenant.

There will be a visitation for the public from 12:00...

Nov 30, 2020

Joyce Goodnight Lunsford, 81, of Kannapolis passed away, Monday, November 30, 2020 at Kaiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

She was born August 23, 1939 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Otha Victor Goodnight and Vera Mae Morris Goodnight.

Joyce was a graduate of King’s College in Charlotte, She worked at Field Crest Cannon for over...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Nettie Helms Stocks 84, of China Grove, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 30, 2020 after a brief illness. Nettie was born in Rowan County June 18, 1936 a daughter of Glenn Dean Huffman and Hattie Church Huffman.

Nettie enjoyed fishing at the beach with family and friends, spending time...

Nov 30, 2020

Myron Keith Sims, 63, of Kannapolis passed away November 30, 2020 at his home. He was born October 17, 1957 in Rowan County, a son of the late Billy F. Sims, Sr. and Doris Yoder Sims.

He was a plumber for many years working at The Plumbing Shop and also worked at Lowe’s. In earlier years, he...

Nov 29, 2020

Janet Marie Bass Wright, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born on April 10, 1945 in Iredell County to the late Earl Jackson Bass and Frances Virginia Wallace Bass Overcash. Janet spent her career as a registered nurse at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She received the...

Nov 28, 2020

Jerry Keesler Young, Jr., 92, of Kannapolis died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born February 6, 1928 in Kannapolis, Jerry was a son of the late Jerry K. Young, Sr. and Maddie Parrish Young. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by all his siblings; John M....