Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Sep 13, 2020

Doris (Dot) Louise Karriker Crowe, 90, of Kannapolis passed away gently this morning, September 13, 2020 at the Brian Center. The daughter of Florence and Walter Linn Karriker, Dot was born in Kannapolis on December 16, 1929. She lived at the home place for 82 years. First, with her parents and then raising her own family there.

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Sep 12, 2020

James Isaac “Buddy” Morton, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born January 18, 1930, in Wadesboro, he was a son of the late Willie Blair Morton and Mary Threadgill Morton. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice...

Sep 12, 2020

Debra Lynn Skidmore Allmon, 61, of Davidson, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a short period of declining health.

Born September 3, 1959, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Holland James and Rachel Tarlton Skidmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,...

Sep 12, 2020

Jay Franklin Gray, 87 of Mooresville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home. He was born February 28, 1933 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Marvin Cleveland Gray and Elsie Barbee Gray. Jay worked for Cannon Mills for 45 years until his retirement. He was a car enthusiast from pickup trucks to corvettes. He was a member...

Sep 12, 2020

Thomas Lee Cagle, 91, of St. Andrews Assisted Living in Concord died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A graveside service to honor Mr. Cagle’s life will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord with Rev. Keith Copeland officiating. Mr. Cagle was born February 24, 1929 in Cabarrus Co. the son of...

Sep 10, 2020

Brianna Marie Simpson, 21, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Brianna was born August 6, 1999, in Concord, a daughter of Heath Allyn Simpson and Rachel Coy Simpson, of Kannapolis.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Garell Simpson, and her maternal grandmother,...

Sep 10, 2020

Doretha Melton Cassidy, 98, of China Grove, passed away Thursday September 10, 2020 at home. Born February 3, 1922 in Chesterfield County, SC, she was the daughter of the late John and Cora Cully Melton.

A graveside service to honor Doretha’s life will be held at 2PM Sunday September 13, 2020 at West Lawn Memorial Park in...

Sep 9, 2020

Juanita Petrea Holt, 83, of Kannapolis passed away on September 9, 2020. She was born October 6, 1936 , a daughter of the late Oscar Joseph Petrea and Margaret Ketner Petrea. She was married to the love of her life, Carl Andrew Holt, December 21, 1957 and Andrew passed away on November 12, 2014.

Juanita graduated from...

Sep 9, 2020

Betty Anita Tallman Honbarrier, 71, of Kannapolis passed away on September 9, 2020. She was born June 10, 1949 a daughter of the late Raymond & Louise Tallman of Bristol, Tennessee

She was a homemaker and spent her time taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved the Lord and had a heart for helping...

Sep 9, 2020

Colleen Stamey Goodman, 88, of Kannapolis left this world to be with her heavenly Father on September 9, 2020. She was born in Cabarrus County and a lifelong resident of Kannapolis. Colleen had a great love for her family and her church family. She loved working with flowers and yardwork. Colleen was a lifelong member of Earle St./Enochville Church...

Sep 8, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Ann Goodman Rogers, 73, of Kannapolis went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Pat was born on November 24, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Rev. Eugene Goodman and Alta Jewel McSwain Goodman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Becky Redmond and Carole Annette Goodman. Pat...

Sep 7, 2020

Faye Wagoner Knight , 82, of China Grove died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home at 12:30 PM Monday, September 14 with her nephew, Pastor Scott Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Her family...

Sep 7, 2020

Ruth Testerman Garvin, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away September 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Whitley’s Annex Chapel with Rev. Jeff Cole officiating, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12-2 PM prior to the service at the Annex chapel. She was born June...

Sep 7, 2020

Jay Crayton Mabry, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, September 7, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born January 11, 1947, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Jake and Elizabeth Dunnmon Mabry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Whitley Mabry,...

Sep 5, 2020

Michael Dallas Hopkins, 66 of Kannapolis, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

Services will be held at He’s Alive Church in Kannapolis at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 with Pastor John Curran and Rev. Wesley K. Judy officiating. His family will receive friends at the church...

Sep 5, 2020

Perry Lee Bost, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Perry was born on January 19, 1933 in Kannapolis, NC. Perry spent his career as a supervisor in the washcloth department of Cannon Mills for over 30 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Perry...

Sep 2, 2020

Wendy Lynn Helton Shaw, 51, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Wendy was born on November 24, 1968 in Cabarrus County to Wallace Helton and Linda Fagan Helton, who both survive. Wendy will always be remembered for being a devoted, caring daughter, mother and grandmother. She adored her grandson, Braylyn, and loved spending time with...

Sep 2, 2020

Charlie Hubert Gibson, 97, of Kannapolis died at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Family will receive friends at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in China Grove at 1028 Ed Weaver Rd. 28146 on Friday, September 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. He will lie in state at the church on Saturday,...