Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 16, 2020

Karen Denise Lowery Smith, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at home. Born July 3, 1962 in Concord NC, she was the daughter of Franklin and Peggy Stamey Lowery.

Karen loved her family and her canine companions. Her hobbies included cross stitching, knitting, color by numbers, and cooking.

Aside from her parents,...

Nov 14, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Phyllis Fern (Vale) Chase. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 11, 2020

Betty Sue Mincey, 86, of Hartfield, VA and formerly of Concord, passed away Wednesday, November 11. A celebration of her life will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at Centerview Baptist Church. The Rev. Willie Rash and the Rev. David Haltom will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church,...

Nov 11, 2020

Janice Marilyn Carrouth Lynch, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday evening, November 7, 2020, at Accordius of Concord.

Born November 28, 1940, in York, SC, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Lynch, and a step-son, Tony Lee Lynch.

Mrs. Lynch had been a loyal employee of Cannon Mills for more than...

Nov 10, 2020

John Edward Ball, 83, of Faith, peacefully passed away at his home Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born April 4, 1937, in Mecklenburg County, John was a son of the late Gwynn Franklin and Alda Irene Sloop Ball.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Nov 10, 2020

Jessie Lee Poindexter Brown, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home after a period of declining health. Born November 11, 1940 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Ernest Poindexter and Era Wagoner Poindexter.

Jessie was co-owner/operator of Tool World with her husband Roy during her working years. She was of the...

Nov 7, 2020

Linda Gilbert Young, 71, of Kannapolis, NC had a great joy for living that was not deterred by chronic illness. Committed to family, teaching, and church she remained positive, feisty, outspoken, and loving until her death on November 7, 2020.  Born in Pulaski County, Virginia, to Edward and Marie Gilbert, she grew up surrounded by her brothers, cousins, grandparents,...

Nov 7, 2020

Charlotte Lee Sheley Hooton, 80, of Huntersville, passed away Saturday November 7, 2020 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Born December 12, 1939 in North Vernon, IN, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Verna (Perdue) Sheley.

During her working years, Charlotte was employed in the healthcare field. Her hobbies included quilting, crafting, sewing, and...

Nov 7, 2020

Paul Ellis Sanders, 94, of Davidson passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. Paul was born in Ninety-Six, S.C., son of the late Paul Ellis Sanders Sr. and Narvice Bouknight Sanders. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Darby and a half-brother, Jacob Bill Bouknight.

Paul grew up in Chester, S.C.,...

Nov 7, 2020

Seretti Ann Walters Hardin, 69, of Landis passed away on November 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 5, 1951 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Bill and Louise Johnson Walters.

Seretti retired from Rowan County Schools where she worked in the cafeteria at several schools. She was a member of Highest...

Nov 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Murph, 84, of Concord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, November 6, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born January 3, 1936 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Perry Dudley and the late Esther Honeycutt Dudley.

Shirley retired from IBM Technologies as a shipping and...

Nov 6, 2020

Johnny Dowd Stancil, 89, of Kannapolis passed away on November 6, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. Johnny was born May 28, 1931 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Sim Caldwell Stancil and Ruth Lillian Hartsell Stancil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Lee Stancil on August 22, 2020.

Johnny retired from...

Nov 6, 2020

Norris T. Sherrill, 89, of Concord, passed away Friday November 6, 2020. Born October 20, 1931 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late H. Bruner and Beatrice Upright Sherrill.

Mr. Sherrill was the principal at Enochville School for 36 years. After retirement he loved traveling with the love of his life, his late wife,...

Nov 5, 2020

Carolyn Ruth Helms, 66, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home. She was born May 17, 1954 in Cabarrus Co. to Catherine Overcash Helms and the late Clifford R. Helms Sr. Carolyn was a 1972 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, in 1976 she graduated from Davidson County Community College with an associate’s degree, in 1978...

Nov 5, 2020

William “Bill” Boyd Safrit, 80 of Mt. Pleasant finished his earthy work and went to be with his Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side

Bill was born May 5, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ralph Oney Safrit and Zelia Josey Safrit. He was...

Nov 5, 2020

Georgia Hart Whitaker, 92, of Mint Hill, passed away Thursday morning, November 5, 2020, at Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Indian Trail.

Born July 20, 1928, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Miles (Lum) and Flora Helms Hart. Mrs. Whitaker was a retired seamstress.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...

Nov 3, 2020

Paul Ray Weast, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Paul Wright Weast and Effie Cornelius Lambert Weast.

Paul spent his working years in the textile business as a bleacher. He more than honorably served...

Nov 2, 2020

Joyce Ann Porter Brammer, 64 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Universal Health Care and Rehabilitation in Concord following a period of declining health.

Joyce was born December 25, 1955 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Albert Wilson Alexander Porter and Gaynell Esther Seahorn Porter.She was...

Nov 2, 2020

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William Gary Funderburk, 77, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family and love, following a period of declining health.

Born August 2, 1943, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late William White Funderburk and Edith Dayvault Funderburk Dunham.

Gary was a 1963 graduate of...

Nov 1, 2020

Arlene H. Beam, 98, of Kannapolis, NC went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1, 2020 after a short stay at Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Center. Arlene “Mawmaw” was born June 16, 1922 in Kannapolis, NC to Jonathan Worth Hare and Mae Christine Murph Hare. She graduated from Cannon High School in 1938. She worked in the...