Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 18, 2020

Charles R. Shepherd, Jr., 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 at his home. Born January 13, 1931 in Wilkes County, NC he was the son of the late Charles R. and Gaye Wyatt Shepherd.

Charles was a US Army veteran, having served his country honorably during the Korean War. During his working years, Charles...

Aug 17, 2020

Larry Kenneth Carey, 74, of the Enochville community, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence after a period of declining health.

Larry was born on February 5, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late William M. Carey and Lettie Dove Carey. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in...

Aug 17, 2020

James Walter Vaughn, 89, of Kannapolis passed away on August 17, 2020 at his home. He was born September 23, 1930 in Comer, GA., a son of the late Floyd and Elsie Collins Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his brother, A.T. Vaughn.

James retired from Concord Telephone Company after 37 years as a warehouseman. He...

Aug 16, 2020

Gerald Garcia, Jr., 70, peacefully passed away at his home, with loved ones by his side, on Sunday, August 16, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Gerald was born December 3, 1949, in Bakersfield, CA, to Rhetta Belle Nead Garcia, of Scottsdale, AZ, and the late Gerald Garcia, Sr.

Gerald was a 1968 graduate...

Aug 14, 2020

Joseph Evons Tucker, 84, of Kannapolis passed away, Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born July 31, 1936, in Taylors, SC to the late Dewey Augusta Tucker and Audrey Irene Misenhimer Tucker. Joseph was a veteran of The U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Southern Railroad for 16 years, Joe enjoyed...

Aug 13, 2020

Troy Dwaine Fields, 60, of Concord passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, August 17, 2020 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Cantadore and Pastor Wesley Shell officiating. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends at the funeral home...

Aug 12, 2020

Rockwell-

Chloe Rebecca Trexler, 19, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, August 12, 2020.

Born October 1, 2000, in Cabarrus County, Chloe was the daughter of Jonathan Todd Trexler and Candice Sells Trexler. Chloe was adopted and loving raised by her grandparents, Gary Lee Trexler of Rockwell, and the late Vicky Sue Smith Trexler, who preceded...

Aug 12, 2020

Kenneth Mark Harrelson, 58, of China Grove passed away Wednesday August 12, 2020  at his home after a lengthy illness. Born August 7, 1962 he was the son of the late Paul Kenneth Harrelson and Kathleen Gilreath Finney.

Ken enjoyed drag racing, NASCAR, the beach and loved Alabama Crimson Tide football. When he was working, Ken spent...

Aug 11, 2020

Eleanor Irene Connors McCoy, 67, of Kannapolis, and formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 11, 2020 at her home. Born November 29, 1952 in Monroe, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael Thomas and Gloria Marie Swale Connors.

Eleanor enjoyed gardening, reading, mental puzzles, and working, which gave her a sense of...

Aug 11, 2020

Lois Geneva Chastain Hinson Safrit  89 of Salisbury, died on August 11, 2020. Mrs Safrit was born on August 2, 1931 in Madison County, Ga., the daughter of the late Luther Gene Chastain and Millie Scarboro Chastain.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Howard J. Hinson, and infant son...

Aug 11, 2020

Lennie Lee Hardin Haywood, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Lennie was born on November 6, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Grady Hardin and Eula Baynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jeremiah Frank Haywood...

Aug 10, 2020

Jerry Wayne Christy, 76, of Rockwell passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Brian Center of Concord. He was born November 12, 1943 in Concord to the late Jake and Margaret Christy. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps he was a Lance corporal, he was a member of West A Church of God. Jerry was...

Aug 10, 2020

China Grove-

Rev. James E. Griffin, 87, Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away Monday evening, August 10, 2020, at Caremoor Retirement Community, following a short period of declining health.

Born October 13, 1932, in Kannapolis, James was the son of the late John Lane and Mossie Alberta Callicutt Griffin.  In addition to his...

Aug 9, 2020

Albert George “Jim” Phillips, Jr., 82, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born July 9, 1938 in Marion County, SC, a son of the late Albert George Phillips, Sr. and Edna Mae Morris Phillips.

Jim owned and operated Phillips Home Improvements for many years. He was also a sub-contractor for Sears for...

Aug 9, 2020

Kenneth Henry Johnson, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away on August 9, 2020 at Transitional Healthcare. Born December 21, 1942 in Mecklenberg County, he was the son of the late Henry and Annie Kirksey Johnson.

During his working years, he worked in maintenance for the American Red Cross.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Barbara Russell...

Aug 8, 2020

Jewel Marie Miller Teal, 97, of Concord, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Jewel was born on June 9, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to the late Samuel Miller and Lula Mae Ketchum Miller.

In addition to her parents Jewel is preceded in death by her husband Clinton A....

Aug 6, 2020

James “Jim” Roy Roberts Sr., 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, August 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late William Arnold Roberts and Willie Mae Wyatt Graybeal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Aug 4, 2020

Connie Jean Helms Young, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020, at Pruitt Health in Harrisburg, following a period of declining health.

Born February 17, 1942, in Cabarrus County, Connie was the daughter of the late B.E. Helms and Phyllis VanHoy Helms Lippard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Aug 3, 2020

Larry Coleman Sipes, 64, of Salisbury, NC passed from this life into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus, on Monday August 3, 2020, after years of declining health.

He was born in Rowan County on June 30th, 1956, to the late Coleman Sipes, Jr. and Mary Margaret Taylor Sipes. Larry was also preceded in death by...

Aug 2, 2020

Lucille Grant Eagle ,93 of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House following a short period of declining health.

Lucille was born February 12, 1927 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late D.P. Grant and Sallie Mae McLellan Grant.

In addition to...