Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 4, 2024

Barbara Grimm Gerdes, 80, of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle following a period of declining health. She was born July 9, 1943 in the Black Forest Region of Germany. She was the daughter of Georg and Herta Grimm. Barbara grew up in Bremen where she met Alexander Gerdes. After he moved...

Jul 1, 2024

Jacob Billy Sellers, 51, of Kannapolis, formerly of Charlotte, died July 1, 2024, at his home after a period of declining health.

His funeral service will be held at Whitley’s Funeral home at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 6 with Rev. Don Newell officiating. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...

Jun 30, 2024

Fred Franklin Steen Sr. 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at Morningside of Concord.

He was born November 29th, 1931, in Anson County to the late James Frank Steen and Bessie Clanton Steen.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bettye Huffman Steen and his...

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Hardin Gibson Obituary

Barbara Hardin Gibson, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on June 29, 2024 at Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County.

She was born in Rowan County on September 12, 1942 to her beloved parents the late John and Mary Hardin.

In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in...

Jun 29, 2024

Jackie Medlin Stevens, 92, of Concord, went to be with Jesus away Saturday evening, June 29, 2024, from Tucker Hospice House.

Born January 1, 1932, in Johnston County, NC, Jackie was a son of the late Talbot and Nellie Mae Medlin Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary...

Jun 28, 2024

Betsy Ann Broadway Graham, 79, of Kannapolis passed to her eternal glory on June 28, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.  Betsy had a great faith and was a true believer in her Lord Jesus Christ.

She was born in Cabarrus County on January 17, 1945 to her beloved parents the late Gene and Helen Broadway.  She was a...

Jun 27, 2024

Mr. Bobby Joe Dease, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home.

Bobby was born on February 6, 1945 in Lancaster, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Luke Samuel Dease Sr. and Thelma Catoe Dease.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Chris...

Jun 23, 2024

James (Jim) William Crawford, 81, of China Grove died June 23rd at Tucker House Hospice in Kannapolis NC

Jim was a Rutherford County native and a son of the late Rev. R.L. Crawford and Maude Crawford of Rutherfordton. He was a graduate of Chase High School, a member of the National Guard and worked for a while...

Jun 23, 2024

Retired Highway Patrol Sgt. Everett Jones “E.J.” Childers passed away at home on June 23, 2024. Everett was born on June 25, 1935, to Homer Robinette and Viola Harrington Childers in Taylorsville, NC. In 1953, Everett met the love of his life, Sara Sloop, at Landis Baptist Church. They married in 1954 and would have been married 70 years...

Jun 23, 2024

Lester Eugene Philemon, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away June 23, 2024 at Five Oaks Rehab in Concord. He was born December 31, 1927 in Cabarrus Co. to the late William Eli Philemon and Maggie Hagler. Lester was an only child, he was in the U.S. Navy during WWII, He worked at Cannon Mills till his retirement. He was preceded...

Jun 22, 2024

Patricia Anne Loggans, 65, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home in the Rimer Community. She was born in Cabarrus County on March 6, 1959, to the late James Leonard Crouch and Ruby Pennell Crouch.

Patricia married Richard D. Loggans on November 2, 1979, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church.

Patricia graduated...

Jun 22, 2024

Virginia “Dianne” Fisher, 72, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Novant Health-Presbyterian Medical Center after a short illness. She was born January 7, 1952, to the late J.D. Hefner and Sadie Query Hefner in Cabarrus County, NC.

Dianne graduated Central Cabarrus High School and earned an Associate Degree from Western Piedmont Community College. Dianne worked as...

Jun 21, 2024

Debra Ann Galloway, age 68, of China Grove, NC passed away on June 21, 2024.  She was affectionately known as Debbie, Mama, and Nana.  Debbie was born in Bangor, Maine on November 2, 1955 to the late Dorothy Ashby Freeman and Larry Freeman.

Despite her health challenges and physical limitations, Debbie maintained close, long-term friendships.  Even after...

Jun 21, 2024

Francesco “Frank” Joseph Russo III, age 62, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, after a period of declining health.

His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 25...

Jun 20, 2024

Fred J. Rogers, 94 years old, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. Fred was born on March 25, 1930, in Charlotte to the late Fred and Maude Rogers.

Fred was an active member of Northside Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, greeter, and usher before joining University Hills Baptist Church...

Jun 18, 2024

Billy "Joe" Wilkes, age 83, of Mt Ulla, NC, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 18, 2024. Joe was born on September 24, 1940, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to Woodrow Wilkes and Julia Hodge Wilkes. He was a veteran of the Army and served in Germany from 1960 to 1963, making many friends...

Jun 16, 2024

Duane Raymond Stoudt, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Duane was born March 11, 1964 in Warren County, N.J. a son of Sharon Lee Fazekas Stoudt of Daytona Beach, Fl. and the late Raymond Louis Stoudt. He was also preceded in death by a brother Gary Troy Stoudt.

Duane’s survivors, in addition...

Jun 16, 2024

Nellie Louise Mitchell Brooks, 87, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Nellie was born on November 30, 1936 in Iredell County, NC to the late Clarence Withers Mitchell and Virginia Gertrude Eudy Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Julian Brooks; sister, Donna Mitchell...

Jun 16, 2024

Charles David Mann, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on July 8, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Arthur Mann and Mary Jackson Mann. Charles had a passion for music and was a very talented and gifted guitarist. He loved having Jam...

Jun 15, 2024

Mary Adams Tilley, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1933 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Alfred Adams and Annie Belle Chastain. Mary was in the last graduating class of Cannon High School in 1951. She was a volunteer for the Kannapolis City Schools for...