Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
David Henry Norris
Jun 1, 2024
David Henry Norris, 59 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2024. David was born in Dade County, FL on May 7, 1965, to Wilbur and Carolyn Norris.
David was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and East Carolina University. He also is a member of Calvary Baptist...
Rosa Lee Upright
Jun 1, 2024
Rosa Lee Upright, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2024, at Deal Care Inn, following a period of declining health.
Born January 3, 1928, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Crawford Upright and Fannie Mae Overcash Upright. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Connie Burris, Elsie Whitman,...
Joyce Marie (Helms) Lazenby
May 31, 2024
Joyce Marie Helms Lazenby, 75, of Kannapolis passed away Friday May 31, 2024, at her residence.
Joyce was born on May 1, 1949, in Cabarrus County to the late William Kemp Helms and the late Mildred Viola Kanipe Helms.
Joyce was a very active member of West A Street Church of God as long as...
Rebecca Elaine Mihealsick-Goodnight
May 30, 2024
Rebecca Elaine Mihealsick-Goodnight, 66 years old, of Mooresville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30, 2024. Rebecca was born on December 24, 1957, in Pennsylvania to John and Gertrude Mitchell Mihealsick.
Rebecca was an Adjunct Professor at Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC prior to retirement. Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Doris Ellen (Williams) Mills
May 29, 2024
Doris Ellen Williams Mills, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Doris was born on April 7, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Ellis Edwin Williams and the late Ellie Cleo Smith Williams. Doris had a strong faith and loved the Lord. She was a member of...
Susan Elaine (Lewis) Dayvault
May 29, 2024
Susan Elaine Lewis Dayvault, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Susan was born on January 9, 1952 in Mecklenburg County. She was a cherished daughter of the late James Lewis and Ruth Vickery Lewis.
Susan was a dedicated worker and compassionate animal lover. She had a special place in her...
Hilda Diane Gainey
May 28, 2024
Hilda Diane Gainey, 67 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2024. Hilda was born on December 16, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late Buddy Demy and Mary Gainey.
Hilda retired from Cannon Mills after many years of working as a custodian for them. When she was not...
Aubrey J. Bragg
May 28, 2024
Aubrey J. Bragg, 95, resident of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 peacefully at his home with family by his side after a period of declining health.
A funeral to celebrate Aubrey’s “Home Going” will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday June 2, at Whitley’s Funeral Home with Rev. J.R. Beaver and Sandy Yow officiating. Burial will...
Kenneth Ralph Karriker
May 26, 2024
Kenneth Ralph Karriker, aged 87, went to rest in the arms of our Lord in the early morning of May 26th, 2024. Kenneth was born in Kannapolis, NC on April 3rd in 1937 to Vard Karriker and Rose Nash Karriker. He grew up on Mill Hill with many wonderful friends and his loving sisters Gayle Karriker Phillips and Patsy...
Rufus Garver
May 26, 2024
Rufus Reid Garver, 80, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday May 26, 2024 at Novant Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury.
He was born June 26, 1943 in Iredell County to the late Howard Mitchell “HM” Garver and Frances Smith Garver.
Rufus enjoyed being around people and helping them; he didn’t know a stranger. He...
Doris Sue (Gibson) Lentz
May 26, 2024
Doris Sue (Gibson) Lentz, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 26,2024 peacefully in her sleep.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann Villanueva and son-in-law, Carlos Villanueva; her grandson, Devin Villanueva and his wife Amanda and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lentz in 1995 and her parents....
Billy Lynn Wise, Sr.
May 25, 2024
Billy Lynn Wise, Sr., 69 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health,
Billy was born November 13, 1954 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Boyce and Betty Jo Grey Wise.
He was employed as a brick...
Ray Morris
May 23, 2024
RAY MORRIS,
76, of Kannapolis, joyfully embraces his next life adventure on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at his home on his back patio listening to the bird’s cheerful chirp’s by his pool.
Born on September 8, 1947, in Cherokee County to the late Thomas Earlie Morris and Dorothy Woods Morris, Ray lived a life...
Shelby Jean (Tennent) Bostian
May 23, 2024
Shelby Jean Tennent Bostian, 80 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024 .
Shelby was born on September 29, 1943. She was a cherished daughter of the late James William Tennent and Helen Fay Shankle Tennent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Fred Allen Laws Jr.
May 22, 2024
Fred Allen Laws Jr., 84, of Concord, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, with his wife and all four of his children by his side. Fred was born on January 6, 1940, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Fred Allen Laws Sr. and Sarah Ollie Frazier Laws. He grew up in Concord,...
Bobby Wayne Stirewalt, Sr.
May 21, 2024
Bobby Wayne Stirewalt, Sr., 64, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.
A funeral service to celebrate Bobby’s Life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday June 1, 2024, with Liz Fisher officiating. His family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Mckenzie Miracle Sechler
May 20, 2024
McKenzie Miracle Sechler, 19, passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Rowan Co.
She was born, December 18, 2004, in Cabarrus Co. to William Marlowe Sechler III and the late Angela Michelle Kerley.
McKenzie had a passion for cooking and wanted to be a personal chef. She loved animals of any kind but especially enjoyed...
Robert Sam Jones
May 19, 2024
Robert Sam Jones, 83 of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Accordious Healthcare of Mooresville.
Robert was born on December 29, 1940 in Laurel Hill, North Carolina to the late Sam B. Jones and the late Clara Ethel Carpenter Jones.
Robert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Kannapolis. Robert worked at...
Teresa Ruth (Crawford) Keyes
May 19, 2024
Teresa Ruth Crawford Keyes, 67 of Kannapolis passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast. Death was unexpected.
Teresa was born February 8, 1957 in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio a daughter of the late Charles Pinkney Crawford and Alice Leslie McCreight Crawford.
The family will have a private celebration of Teresa’s...
Rev. Joseph Marion Fulk Jr.
May 18, 2024
Rev. Joseph Marion Fulk Jr., 77, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Surry County, NC to the late Rev. Joseph Marion Fulk Sr. and Lucy Creed Fulk, who survives. Rev. Joseph Fulk Jr. honorably served his country in the United States Army during...
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