Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Jan 24, 2024

Sherri Porter Cline, 60 of Concord passed away Wednesday January 24, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus hospital.  Sherri was born on December 2, 1963 in Cabarrus County to the late Clyde Alvin Porter and the late Doris Elizabeth Russ Porter.

Sherri was a member of Crown Pointe Baptist Church where she served as choir director and enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2024

Brenda Lee Hudspeth passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2024, ending an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. Brenda was born on June 14, 1940 in Gastonia, NC to Austin and Lois Lee. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Gail Lee Haney.

While living in Gastonia, Brenda was an active...

Jan 22, 2024

Flora Elizabeth Wessel Jordan, 97, of Salisbury, passed away January 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Andrews SC, to the late Henry Jacob Wessel and Flora Amanda Byrd Wessel.

Flora was a mother, teacher, friend, wife and follower of Jesus Christ. She loved richly, generously and well. One love was teaching children...

Jan 22, 2024

Martha W. Stricker went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2024 at the age of 93 after a short illness.

Martha was born July 20, 1930 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Hamilton R. Workman and Alice Orlean Sides Workman.

She was a graduate of Winecoff High School and North State...

Jan 21, 2024

Jacob Charles LaForce, 26, of Cabarrus Co. passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Mecklenburg Co. to James Russell LaForce and Jennifer Deanna Cooke LaForce.

Jacob worked in construction, doing additions and new construction, He loved being outside and he enjoyed motorsports he enjoyed riding street bike and dirt...

Jan 19, 2024

Betty Lou (Saunders) Chapman, 87, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born to the late George and Mabel (Swanee) Saunders on September 28, 1936, in Rowan County.

Betty married Melvin Chapman at North Kannapolis Baptist Church in 1956. They were married almost 68 years. Betty and Melvin loved to go dancing...

Jan 17, 2024

Jack Richard Kee, 1938–2024, age 85, passed away peacefully January 17.  Jack was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He loved his family, his community, music, whimsical socks, the Atlanta Braves, and the bankrupt tile on Wheel of Fortune. He was a friend to everyone he met, and left every person, room, and situation better than they...

Jan 17, 2024

Janice Lea Ruff Brady, 75 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord on January 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Janice was born on April 24, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late James and Glenna Wyke Ruff.

Janice was a proud Christian woman who loved her Lord and family.  She enjoyed watching...

Jan 15, 2024

Rev. Donald Frazier Davis, 87, of Concord went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born January 4, 1937, in Chesterfield County, S.C., a son of the late Vester and Edith Frazier Davis. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Miriam Ayers...

Jan 14, 2024

Thelma Gladys Rodgers Graham, 94, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Thelma was born on August 11, 1929, in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Bruner Allen Rodgers and Nora Lee Cannup Rodgers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 13, 2024

Kannapolis, NC - James Franklin Day, Sr., a proud Navy Korean War Veteran and lifelong resident of Kannapolis, passed away on January 13, 2024, peacefully at home, holding his daughter's hand to meet loved ones waiting for him in his eternal home. Born in Charlotte, NC, on April 6, 1933 (April 5, 1933, according to his mother), he often...

Jan 12, 2024

Juanita Mae Shaffer, 95, of Concord, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 19, 1928, in Rowan County, to the late James Augustus Beaver and Pauline Frances Wilkerson Beaver. Juanita was a faithful follower of the Lord, and a long-time member of Concord ARP Church. Juanita and her husband both drove a...

Jan 11, 2024

Gregory William “Greg” Hallford, 64, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at home Thursday evening, January 11, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Born June 2, 1959, in Cabarrus County, Greg was a son of the late William E. Hallford, Jr and Mildred Henderson Hallford. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brother,...

Jan 11, 2024

Frances Mills Heglar, age 83 of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2024. Born in Mecklenburg County on June 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late AZ Mills and the late Mary Geneva Purser Mills.

Frances was married to the love of her life Donald Heglar for 60 years prior to...

Jan 11, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Woodrow Rhodes, 85, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly on January 11, 2024 at his home. He was born October 3, 1938 in Cherokee County, NC, to the late Pearly Rhodes and Annie Lunsford Goforth. He was educated in Cabarrus County schools and graduated from Odell School, where he drove a school bus in high school. Mr. Rhodes began...

Jan 10, 2024

Patrick Alvin Morgan, 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Patrick was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on October 4, 1969, to his parents, Phillip Morgan and Myrtle Webb. Patrick attended Rousseau Primary School and then graduated from Calabar High School in Jamaica. He was a soldier (Lance Corporal) in the Jamaican...

Jan 10, 2024

Doris “Dot” Toomey Elvington (Wiley), 89, of Kannapolis, NC, Dillon, SC, and, most recently, Trinity Oaks retirement community in Salisbury, NC died on January 10, following a very brief illness.

Dot was born on November 10, 1934 in Mt. Holly, NC, a daughter of the late Earl Edward and Evelyn Ingle Toomey.

Dot graduated from...

Jan 8, 2024

Steven Dell Rummage, 68, of Concord, passed away Monday morning, January 8, 2024, at his home, following a two-year illness.

Born June 23, 1955, in Stanly County, Steven was a son of the late Winfred and Evie Pickler Rummage. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were a brother, Dwight Rummage, and a sister, Shirley...

Jan 5, 2024

Charmaine Casey, 69, formerly of Smiths Station, AL passed away on January 5, 2024, in Lawrenceville GA after a long, heroically fought illness.

Charmaine was born May 31, 1954, in England, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Enid Hageman. One of 5 siblings, she spent her early years living abroad, ultimately settling down outside of Winston...