Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 16, 2024

Hazel Childers Hileman, 94, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her home. She was born June 10, 1929 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Ruben C. Childers and Juanita Walker Childers. Hazel was a graduate of JW Cannon High School in 1947, She attended Appalachian College and married Paul Brandon Hileman Jr. on March 28, 1948,...

May 16, 2024

Christine Osborne Reid, 96, of Landis, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at The Greens at Cabarrus.

Christine was born May 25th, 1927 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina to James and Irene Osborne. In addition to her parents,Christine was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years John J....

May 8, 2024

William David "Bill" Christy died unexpectedly May 8, 2024, at his home having lived 92 wonderful years. Born in Cabarrus County on August 11, 1931, to the late Lucy and George Christy, Bill was the third of four children.

After graduating from high school Bill worked for Cannon Mills in Kannapolis and then entered the Army in...

May 8, 2024

Sara Louzene Winecoff Rodgers, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Sara was born on October 8, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late David Raymond Winecoff Sr. and Mildred Kiser Winecoff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Henry...

May 8, 2024

Phyllis Ann Allman Fink, 81 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Phyllis was born on October 19,1942 in Cabarrus County to the late James and Azilee Norris Allman.

Phyllis was a member of Rodgers Park Baptist Church.  She loved her Lord and her...

May 7, 2024

John Quincey Jones, Jr. 78 of Kannapolis passed away May 7, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  John was born on May 21, 1945, to the late John Quincey Jones, Sr. and the late Esther Roxie Miller Jones.

John was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Kannapolis and was not ashamed to share the word of his Lord with anyone.  He...

May 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Sellers, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday evening, May 7, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Affectionately known as Ken, he was born in Rowan County on May 6, 1944, to the late Duncan and Gladys Young Sellers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death two brothers, Thomas and Chris Sellers...

May 7, 2024

Gary Lynn Milstead, 46 years old, of Salisbury, NC, passed away on May 7, 2024.  Gary was born on March 25, 1978, in Cabarrus County to William Roscoe and Pamela Huffman Milstead.

Gary was a good-hearted person, who was willing to help anyone he could.  He enjoyed woodworking and doing crafts and was an avid Marvel Comics...

May 7, 2024

Shawn Lamberth 46, of China Grove, NC passed away May 7, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Shawn was born on March 11, 1978 in Cabarrus County to the late Charles Lucas Lamberth and Joyce Ann Deal Roach.

Shawn was a loving father, that loved spending time with his family.  He also loved the outdoors and...

May 4, 2024

Joy Lorene McGalliard Loden, 73, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Joy was born November 14, 1950 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of Robert “Bob” and Sarah Frances Dial McGalliard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Loden in...

May 4, 2024

Sherry Faye Bame, 72, of Kannapolis, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Atrium Health.

Sherry was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and loving friend to all who knew her.

Sherry owned and operated an in-home daycare for many years, where she provided love and care for...

May 3, 2024

Eston Luther Cheek, 75 years old, of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Eston was born December 27, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late James Richard Cheek and Vaydeen Rodgers Cheek. He was a graduate of A.L.Brown high School in 1968 and...

May 2, 2024

Kathy Carter , 66, of Spencer passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2024 at Compass Healthcare in Spencer.  Kathy was born on January 22, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Walter Samuel Carter and the late Peggy Joyce Cleaver Carter.   After a 10, year battle with her heart it was left weak.

Her heart...

May 1, 2024

Thelma Rose McGee Broome, 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Thelma was born on March 22, 1936 in Cavite City, Philippines to the late William McGee and Emilia Pura Aro McGee.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Marion Broome; son, Thomas Ralph Broome;...

Apr 29, 2024

Wanda Jeanne “Granny” Surrett was gifted to Gladys Victoria Kinney Brice and William Malcolm Brice on June 14, 1934.  She was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on April 29, 2024.

She retired in 1989 as a Vice President of First National Bank Gainesville, Georgia.  She continued to have lifelong friendships with her co-workers.

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Apr 29, 2024

Kyle Alexander Rice, 27, of Mooresville and formerly Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 29, 2024.

A gathering to celebrate Kyle’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral on Saturday, May 4th.  His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to his funeral at 7:00 PM...

Apr 29, 2024

Zachary David Leontovich, 34, of Concord, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Zach was born on December 1, 1989 in New York. He was a cherished son of the late Donna Farrar Sparks and David Leontovich. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Farrar and Marie Farrar; and...

Apr 29, 2024

Larry Thomas Jackson, 61, of Salisbury passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 at his residence.  Larry was born on September 9, 1962 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Jesse Ray Jackson and the late Jo Ann Mullis Jackson.

Larry loved fishing, camping and trips to the beach.  He had a great sense of humor...

Apr 29, 2024

Myra Sue King Bost, 82, of Rockwell passed away on Monday April 29, 2024, at her home after a period of declining health.

A gathering to celebrate Myra’s life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 2nd. Her family will receive friends in the church’s Family Life Center from 2:00 to 3:45 PM and...

Apr 28, 2024

Helen Louise Hess McCarn,91, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 28, 2024 at Five Oaks Manor, Concord, following a period of declining health.

Helen was born October 18, 1932 in Rowan County, N.C. daughter of the late Julius Glenn Hess and Dorothy Correll Hess. Also preceding her in death was her husband...