Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 2, 2020

Judy Ann Campbell Blake, 69, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020. Judy was born on December 17, 1950 in Wilkes County to the late William Vander Campbell and Faye Myrtle Davis Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Ray Blake in 2017, and...

Oct 1, 2020

Jason Mark Deaton, 31, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Jason was born on November 5, 1988 in Cabarrus County to his parents, Mark Deaton and Sherry Furr, who both survive. Jason worked as a pipe fitter for Century Fire & Protection. Jason truly enjoyed life. He was known for being a sharp dresser. He...

Sep 29, 2020

Sylvia Harriet Roark, 71, of Shelby, passed away September 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland, after a period of declining health. Born March 20, 1949 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Price and Bertie Williams Roark.

Sylvia was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School. She loved spending time with her family, especially...

Sep 29, 2020

Gary Lee Hamblin, 74, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 2020, at his home, surrounded by love.

Born December 1, 1945 in Portsmouth, OH, he was a son of the late Lester and Juanita Barton Hamblin.  In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his sisters, Stella Bosse, Barbara Moore and Sharon...

Sep 29, 2020

Ray Dell Bare, 72, of Concord, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Ray was born on April 5, 1948 in Ashe County, NC to the late Joseph Iron Bare and Edna Severt Bare. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, I.J. Bare and Glen Clifton Bare. Ray spent his...

Sep 29, 2020

Catherine Fisher Beaver, 85, died at her home before dawn on September 29, 2020 after two years of declining health. Her husband of 56 years preceded her in death on June 3, 2011.  Survivors include her children, Cathy Hyatt (Frank) of Kannapolis, Lea Ann Walsh (Shawn, Sr.) of New Orleans, and Mark Beaver (Julie) of China Grove, eight grandchildren,...

Sep 28, 2020

Hazel Freeze Menius, 93, patiently waited 18 years 8 months for the right time to join the loves of her life, Robert “Bob” Menius and Jesus in Heaven. At home on Monday, Sept 28 at 11 PM the wait was over.

Hazel was born February 26, 1927 to Jason Leslie and Mary Kimball Freeze. As a child,...

Sep 26, 2020

Arlene Verna Robson Nuckols, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born October 8, 1929 in Taylor, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Martha J. Naylor Robson.

Arlene is survived by three sisters, Jane Robson of Pennsylvania, Grace Wright and husband Larry of Pennsylvania,...

Sep 25, 2020

William E. Simpson Jr., 72, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, at Brookdale Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hubbard and Rev. Jonathan Barnette officiating.  The family will receive friends and family from 2-3 PM prior to the service at the church....

Sep 25, 2020

Richard “Dick” Long, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, September 25, 2020, Richard “Dick” Garrett Long, loving husband, and father of three sons.

Dick was born on March 8, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Gilbert and Bess Long. He served in the US Marine Corps, during the Korean War. He raised...

Sep 25, 2020

Luther G. “Junior” Chastain, Jr, 85, passed away Friday morning, September 25, 2020, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House.

Born June 12, 1935, in Macon, GA, he was a son of the late Luther Gene Chastain and Millie Scarboro Chastain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Byrd Chastain;...

Sep 22, 2020

Hazel Lee Moore, 82, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Born on April 2, 1938, in Rowan county, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Margaret Lipe. Hazel is preceded in death by her brother James Lipe and sister Sue Litaker.

Hazel enjoyed spending time outside...

Sep 21, 2020

Jeannette Holshouser, 73, of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Jeannette was an avid animal lover, and especially loved dogs. She enjoyed drinking Cheerwine and Coca-Cola, as well as spending time with her family. Her great-grandson was her pride and joy.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Jonathan Holshouser and his...

Sep 21, 2020

Betty Jean Poteat Greene, 84, of Davidson, peacefully passed Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home.  Death was unexpected.

Born August 20, 1936 in Davidson County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Robert Locke Poteat and Willie Maude Eller Poteat.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Billie Ray...

Sep 20, 2020

Debbie Kay Osborne, 54, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.

Debbie was born November 28, 1965 in Cabarrus County, NC daughter of Mabel Colleen Sechler Osborne of China Grove and the late Bobby Joe Osborne.

Debbie...

Sep 20, 2020

Roy Michael “Mike” Patterson, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on June 28, 1952 in Cabarrus County. He enjoyed working as a service technician for home health care. He also worked as a medicine delivery driver for Cannon Pharmacy. He had a...

Sep 19, 2020

Evelyn “Peggy” Moose Flowers went peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Wesley Woods of Newnan, Georgia.  Peggy was the youngest child of the late Archie Leroy Moose and Edna Miller Moose.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Patrick “June” Flowers Jr., a brother, Dr. Roy Clifton Moose and...

Sep 17, 2020

Jose Angel Cepeda, 75, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his home, with his loving family by his side, September 17, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Jose was born March 20, 1945, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Javino Cepeda Santiago and Hortencia Rivera Carmona.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Sep 14, 2020

Mr. James Marvin Sanders, 77, of Kannapolis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2020 after a period of declining health. James was born March 21, 1943 in Darlington Co. SC, a son of James Ozzie Sanders and Mason Margaret Hall Sanders.

James was proud to have served in the United States...

Sep 14, 2020

Daniel Steve Goodman, 69, of China Grove passed away unexpectedly on September 14th, 2020 at his home.  Steve grew up in Rockwell and was a long-time employee at Bendix-Westinghouse and retired after many years of service from Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Steve was a talented “grease-monkey” and could build and repair anything mechanical. He was an avid hunter who...