Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 26, 2020

Carol Lavelt Wiggins Burris, 87, passed away Thursday evening, November 26, 2020, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House.

Born October 1, 1933, in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lafayette Wiggins and Lorita Coelho Wiggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Burris; her brother,...

Nov 26, 2020

Peggy Ann Butler, 86 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Universal Health Care in Concord following a period of declining health.

Peggy was born April 15, 1934 in Cabarrus County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Mecham and Daisy Brewer Mecham. She was also preceded in...

Nov 25, 2020

Albert Lee Bradley, 92, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. Born January 28, 1928 in Rutherford County, NC Albert was the son of the late Minuard and Zula Condrey Bradley.

Albert honorably served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, Albert...

Nov 25, 2020

Carroll Brown, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday morning, November 25, 2020, at his home, surrounded by love.

Born December 5, 1962, in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of the late Harold Leon Brown and Carolyn Jean Smith Brown.  In addition to his parents, Carroll was preceded in death by a sister, Tonda Troglin, and his...

Nov 24, 2020

Penny Lanette Bonds Kemp, 58, of Gold Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

Her family will celebrate her life with a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, at Risen Life Church in Kannapolis. Burial of her...

Nov 23, 2020

William “Bill” David Graham Jr., 58, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020. Bill was born on August 22, 1962 in Glen Ridge NJ, a son of Marie DeJohn Graham and the late William David Graham Sr.

Bill had a passion and love for all things music. He loved jazz and...

Nov 22, 2020

Maria Del Rosario Ortiz Marquez, 64, of El Paso Texas, went into eternal rest on November 22, 2020. Maria was born in Rio Grande, Zacatecas Mexico on February 10, 1956 to the late Hipolito Ortiz and Consuelo Marquez. Maria enjoyed helping others and worked as a caregiver for assisted home living. She loved spending time outside watering in her...

Nov 20, 2020

Per the request of Mr. Adame's family, there shall be no obituary posted.

Nov 20, 2020

Candy Lee Phillips, 63, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, November 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born December 26, 1956 in Syracuse, NY to the late Francis A. Lee and Levorn R. (Scouten) Lee. Candy enjoyed many things in life; like sitting on her back deck watching the hummingbirds, she loved her dogs Razzie and Zoey, she...

Nov 19, 2020

Howard Deual Roberts “Jelly Man”, 90, of Salisbury passed away, November 19, 2020 at his home after a period of declining health. He was born August 17, 1930 in Belmont, NC to the late Bernard Roberts and Monnie Davis Roberts. Howard served his country for over 22 years in the Army, he was first served in Japan, then the...

Nov 19, 2020

Margaret Virginia Morton Morefield, 93 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Glenn Kiser Hospice House following a number of years of declining health.

Margaret was born August 5, 1927 in Rowan County, NC, a daughter of the late Bernard Morton and Wilma Elizabeth Hess Morton. She was also preceded...

Nov 19, 2020

The Reverend Maurice Edward Staley, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 in his home at Trinity Oaks Assisted Living, Salisbury N.C.

Maurice was born September 4, 1927 in Alamance, N.C., a son of William and Fannie Belle Staley.

In addition to his parents, Reverend Staley was preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 18, 2020

Raymond Franklin Hunter, 76, of Kannapolis, died Wednesday, November 18, 202 at Big Elm Nursing Center after a period of declining health.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 2 at Faith Baptist Church at 904 Chipola St. Kannapolis, with Rev. James Pauley officiating. His family will receive friends after the service.

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Nov 18, 2020

Grady Laverne  Leopard, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at Tucker Hospice House on November 18, 2020 after a short period of declining health.

Grady was born on October 19, 1939 in Saluda County, South Carolina, son of the late Grady Charlie Leopard and Katie Padgett Leopard.  In addition to his parents, Grady was preceded in death...

Nov 17, 2020

Evelyn Bernice Kennerly Young , 94, of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Novant Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born on April 4, 1926 in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina; Evelyn was a daughter of the late William Cornelius Kennerly and Lillie Stewart Kennerly. In addition to her parents Evelyn is preceded in death by...

Nov 17, 2020

Margie Church of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, November 17, at the age of 97.

Margie was born on August 18, 1923 to Charles Crawford and Fannie Overcash Upright.

She retired from Cannon Mills Plant 1 having working in the sewing room, sheet department, and set department. One of her greatest achievements was playing women’s...

Nov 17, 2020

Brenda Lee Trull Kee, 60, of Concord passed away on November 17, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born September 25, 1960 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of Robert Lee Trull and the late Shirley Jean Severt Trull.

Brenda ran her own cleaning business in the area for many years. She loved taking care of...

Nov 16, 2020

Alvin “Dean” Lail, 63, of Concord, passed away Monday evening, November 16, 2020, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital, from complications due to an accidental fall.

Dean was born January 12, 1957, in Concord, a son of the late Winferd Milton and Elizabeth Watts Lail.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law,...

Nov 16, 2020

Joyce Starnes Eagle, 91, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, November 16, 2020.

Joyce was born on December 18, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late William S. Starnes and Myrtle Tyson Starnes.

Joyce was a long-time, active member of Midway United Methodist Church. She joyfully taught the 3 and 4 year...

Nov 16, 2020

Derek Lamont Goodman, 58, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House and Palliative care of Cabarrus County. He was born March 28, 1962 in Cabarrus Co. the son of the late Glenn Lamont Goodman and Clara Howell Goodman. He worked for his father at Goodman Painting and was a general handyman and painter after the...