Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 7, 2023

Hilda Sides Messer, age 90, passed away Saturday, October 7 at her home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Rockwell, NC on May 21, 1933, to Ray Sides and Bertie Beaver Sides. Small in stature but mighty in spirit and consumed by her faith in her lord Jesus Christ, she inspired all who knew her....

Oct 5, 2023

Janet Ratliff Culpepper, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Janet was born on July 21, 1951 in Americus, GA, the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Ratliff of Plains, GA.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jill Culpepper of Kannapolis, NC; son, Grant Culpepper;...

Oct 5, 2023

Judy Kaye Griffin Bostian, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home. She was born February 13, 1947, in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Tilman Griffin and Mable Louise Thomas Griffin. Judy was a secretary for the unemployment office for thirty years; after work, she would help her husband, Barry, with the daily operations...

Oct 4, 2023

Lois Barnes Stallings, 76, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born August 25, 1947, in Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Grover Barnes and Mandy Jane Overcash Barnes.  In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Bobby Stallings and a granddaughter,...

Oct 3, 2023

Ronald Euhl Banks, 70, of Davidson, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Ronald was born on March 2, 1953 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Euhl Horrace Banks and Wilma Lee McDaris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Anne Cook, and a brother, Darrell...

Oct 1, 2023

John Monroe Fink, 78, of Landis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence.

John was born October 11, 1944 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished only son of the late Roy Fink and Mabel Morrison Fink.

John was not only a talented musician but also a devoted family man and...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert B. Tucker, a visionary entrepreneur and the revered patriarch of SHOE SHOW, INC., ascended to glory on September 30, 2023. We celebrate the life of a man whose journey was a testament to the boundless potential of dedication and faith. Bob's indomitable spirit, unparalleled business acumen, and unwavering commitment to community enrichment has left an enduring mark on...

Sep 28, 2023

Nicholas "Nick" James Freeman, 22, Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born June 20, 2001 in Iredell Co. to Donald and Stacey Freeman. He was a graduate of Faith Academy, Nick loved riding motorcycles, custom painting them, and gaming, spending time with his family, camping and fishing, he will be missed by all who knew him....

Sep 28, 2023

Russell Earl Toler, 87, of Harrisburg, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Tucker Hospice Inpatient Unit in Kannapolis following a brief battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of fifty years, Libby; his son, Andy (Sasha); his daughter, Shelly (Tim); three grandchildren: Kenny, Carlos, and Nina; and two great grandchildren: Majo and Mikela.

Russ...

Sep 28, 2023

Alta Mae (Bost) Christy, 86, of Mooresville went peacefully to our Lord on September 28th 2023 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a brief illness.

Born June 21st 1937 in Rowan County, she was the 10th of 13 children of the late Holland and Grace Bost.

She was educated in the Rowan County Schools.

Sep 26, 2023

Robin Burleyson Stokes, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday morning September 26, 2023, at her home.

Born April 25, 1958, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Moncure Burleyson and Nancy Caroline Fesperman Burleyson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a beloved, special grandmother, Myrtle Fesperman.

Robin lived...

Sep 25, 2023

Martha Jean Carter Metcalf, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Martha was born on April 17, 1933 in Cabarrus County.  She was a cherished daughter of the late William Lester Carter and Corrie Hampton Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Barringer and...

Sep 24, 2023

Daniel Toliver Smith, 79 passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Liberty Commons Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury, NC. He was surrounded by his family as God's angels came to usher him through Heaven's Gate.

Dan was born November 2, 1943, in the Enochville Community of Rowan County. He was the tenth of twelve children...

Sep 23, 2023

Joe "Allen" Hall Jr. 96 of Kannapolis, was called home to heaven to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home. He was born August 1, 1927 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Joe Allen Hall Sr. and Esther Sain Hall. Allen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in...

Sep 23, 2023

Kaylen was born on October 9, 1998, in Cabarrus Co. she was the daughter of Amy Osborne Teague former Stepfather Luke Absher & girlfriend Shannon Postl of Kannapolis and Larry Dean Teague Jr & wife Shelley also of Kannapolis. Kaylen attended Cabarrus County Performance Learning Center. She graduated in 2017. After school she went into the food industry where...

Sep 22, 2023

Dwight Jessie Bailey, 67, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Dwight was born on November 18, 1955 to the late Jessie Lee Bailey and Macie Belle Shinn Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife and soulmate, Jo Dean Bailey, and...

Sep 22, 2023

Larry Franklin Spry 87, met his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, September 22, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.  Born February 27, 1936, in Kannapolis, Larry was the son of the late Raymond Franklin Spry and Estelle Bost Spry.

Larry graduated from A L Brown High School in 1954. Early in life he worked for Cannon Mills...

Sep 17, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Larry Carson, 77, of China Grove, passed away September 17, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born April 15, 1946 in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Author Raymond Carson and Evelyn Ivey Carson. Ray retired from the U.S Capitol Police after 29 years and worked for Robert E Evan's Funeral Home for ten years...

Sep 17, 2023

Bettye Jean Huffman Steen, 89, of Concord went to be the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Bettye was born June 15, 1934 in Rowan County, N.C. a daughter of the late Glenn Dean Huffman and Hattie Adalaide Church Huffman.

She was a 1952 graduate of...

Sep 17, 2023

In honor of a well-lived life, the family of Teri Roxann Perry is saddened, but rejoices in her homegoing. Teri, age 70, of Landis passed on Sunday, September 17 at the Tucker Hospice house after 12 years of fighting cancer.

Her family and friends will celebrate her life with a graveside service at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September...