Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 4, 2024

Frances Willene Hill, 93, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1930, in Rowan County, NC, to the late Holland and Grace Bost. Frances was the dedicated wife of Donald Hill and a loving mother to her sons Ronald & Kenny Hill.

Frances had a vibrant personality and was...

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas “Sonny” W. Horton, Jr., 65, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born July 19, 1958, in Cabarrus County to Thomas Horton Sr. and Emma Measmer Horton.

Sonny Graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 1976. He worked for Duke Energy for 46 years. Sonny loved NASCAR racing. He...

Feb 2, 2024

Bonnie Wayne Morgan Huffstickler, age 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her daughter’s home after a period of declining health.

A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 PM Thursday, February 8 with Rev. Keith Navey officiating. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery....

Feb 1, 2024

Gloria “Jean” Goforth Ewing, 93, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her home, with family by her side.

Born November 2, 1930, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late William and Grace (Demarcus) Goforth.  Jean married Earl “Bud” Ewing in August 1949 and together they raised three children, Dan, Mitch, and Judy.

Feb 1, 2024

Landis, NC - Jonathan Randall "Randy" McBride, 75, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. Family surrounded him. He was born on August 3, 1948, in Cabarrus Co.

Randy was the son of Herman Hardin and Jeanette Underwood. Randy graduated from A.L. Brown High School In 1967 and Rowan Cabarrus...

Feb 1, 2024

Gloria Denise Wilhite Moore, 64 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her residence.

Gloria was born on August 12, 1959 in Georgia. She was a cherished daughter of the late Carlton Wilhite and Dafener Parham Wilhite. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, D.J.

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Jan 31, 2024

Clyde Thomas Roseman, 77 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on January 31, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House.  Clyde was born on February 18, 1946, in Rowan County to the late Calvin Lee and Ruby Lorene Leslie Roseman.

Clyde graduated from South Rowan High School in 1964.  He also...

Jan 31, 2024

Charles Rickie Metcalf, 69, of China Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 after a period of declining health. Charles was born on February 10, 1954 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Charles Graham Metcalf and Betty Jean Sibbett Metcalf. Charles honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Charles enjoyed being...

Jan 31, 2024

Kim Alyn Smith, 67, of China Grove passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his residence.   Kim was born on August 28, 1956, to the late Paul Mitchell Smith and the late Audrey Karriker Smith. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Duane Smith.

Kim was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in China Grove. ...

Jan 29, 2024

Linda Diane Knight Cheek, 79 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2024.  Linda was born on July 28, 1944, in Davidson County, to the late Charles Edward and Mamie Lee Dellinger Knight.

Linda was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church in Kannapolis.  She was a member of the church...

Jan 28, 2024

Delia “Dee” Pauline (Belanger) Alexander, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus surrounded by her family. She was born June 16, 1945, in South Carolina, to the late Paul and Ruby (Carter) Belanger.

A devoted matriarch, Dee was the heart of her family. Her love for her husband, children and grandchildren was...

Jan 28, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Calvert Price, 92, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024, at her residence.

Dot was born October 7, 1931, in Indiana. She was a cherished daughter of the late Charles Lovell Calvert and Mabel Snyder Calvert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Grady Price and...

Jan 27, 2024

Paul Wesley Wiggins, 72, of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on March 31, 1951 in Gaston County, NC to the late Zeb Wiggins and Betty Rudisell Wiggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Freeman....

Jan 26, 2024

Ben F. Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on January 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband; father and grandad; pleasant helpful neighbor, co-worker and supervisor; and wonderful person to all who knew him. His life was an example. Several phrases used to describe him over the years: ‘the wisdom of Solomon and the patience...

Jan 26, 2024

Jerry Lee Kepley, 80, of Mooresville, passed away, Friday, January 26, 2024 at Liberty Commons of Salisbury. He was born April 18, 1943 in Rowan County to the late Albert Ray Kepley and Ruth Anne Eagle Kepley. Jerry retired from Cannon Mills after many years of service. He loved fishing, and being outdoors and loved being with his family,...

Jan 26, 2024

Hazel Jean Crotsley Saintz, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born April 24, 1941, in Blair County, PA, Hazel was a daughter of the late Scott and Hazel “Pearl” Kephart Crotsley.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Park and...

Jan 25, 2024

Thomas Ray “Pete” Crainshaw, Jr., 66 of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Atrium Cabarrus. Pete was born March 15, 1957 in Iredell County, a son of Charlotte Josey Crainshaw of Kannapolis and the late Thomas Ray Crainshaw, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen and his daughter, Ashley.

Pete retired from...

Jan 25, 2024

Larry William Spry, 77, of Landis, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan, following a short period of declining health.

Born November 4, 1946, in Rowan County, Larry was a son of the late Paul Daniel Spry and Elsie Mae Wilcox Spry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2024

Linda Louise Goodman Karriker, 83 years old, of Landis, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on January 25, 2024.  Linda was born on July 23, 1940, in Rowan County to the late Myron Eugene Goodman and Evie Louise Roberts Lawing.

Linda was very creative in art, ceramics, sewing, quilting, and painting.  Her number...

Jan 24, 2024

Our dear mother, Gerri Marie Ruane, of Kannapolis, NC, died from cancer of the brain on January 24, 2024, in the care of her family.

She was born in 1953 to Vera and Tom Paro in Manhattan, New York. She was the 2nd to youngest of 4 siblings; Joyce, Linda, and Billy. She dwelled in a few...