Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 26, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Fry Martin, 69, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Monday morning, June 26, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Born March 5, 1954, in Cambria County, PA, Sandy was a daughter of the late Leland Beck and Margaret Ethel Hopkins Fry.  In addition to her parents, preceding her in death...

Jun 25, 2023

Colton Lee Starnes, 28, of Salisbury  passed away on Sunday June 25, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 15, 1994 to the late Linda Joyce Burden Starnes and Richard Starnes.

Colton was a 2012 graduate of East Rowan High school. He was full of adventure and fearless. He loved riding his dirt bike,...

Jun 25, 2023

Thelma Ruth Sloan Shue Archer, 92, of China Grove passed away June 25, 2023, at her residence.

Thelma was born on August 16, 1930, in Iredell County to the late Arlie Watson Sloan and the late Sallie Ruth Ketner Sloan.

Thelma graduated from Landis High School in 1948.  She was a longtime member of Mount...

Jun 24, 2023

On June 24th, 2023, our family and friends lost a remarkable man, James Ennis Leopard. He

was a great and loving Husband, Son, Brother, Father, Father in law, Paw Paw and Friend to so

many. To say that the world will be less colorful without him, is an understatement.

Everyone that knew him,...

Jun 23, 2023

John Edward Garza was born August 12, 1951, in Wharton County, Texas to the late Guadalupe Ramirez Garza and Valentin Arturo Garza. He departed this life on June 23, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was preceded in death by siblings Henry, Joseph, Pete, Arturo, Florentino, Sammy, Bobby, Enrique, Betty, Linda, Minerva Garza.

He was joined in...

Jun 22, 2023

Betty Jean Duke Kelly, 83, of Kannapolis passed away at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023, after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, June 26 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Graham officiating. Entombment will follow...

Jun 22, 2023

Zora Powers, also known as Bernice Powers, age 81, of Rockwell, North Carolina transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, in the care of The Tucker Hospice House with her family by her side.

Bernice was born on April 13th, 1942, in Concord, N.C. to Lee Roy Drye and Lillie Viola Burris....

Jun 20, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Hancock Gulledge, 94, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 2023, at her home.

Born January 7, 1929, at Mt. Croghan, SC, Dot was the daughter of the late Robert Lester and Daisy Jane Rollins Hancock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, A.B. Gulledge,...

Jun 19, 2023

Brittany Nichole Graham, 32, of China Grove, passed away peacefully Monday, June 19, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan.

Brittany was born April 16, 1991 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of Wayne Graham and Lisa Hunter Graham. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol Graham and grandfather, Bobby Stallings.

Brittany was...

Jun 19, 2023

James Douglas “Doug” McLain James Douglas (Doug) McLain, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away June 19, 2023 at Bethany Woods nursing home after a long battle with dementia. He was born August 14, 1944 in Bennettsville, SC, youngest son of the late Lucien Brooks McLain, Sr. and Roberta Blanche McDuffie McLain.

Doug was a veteran of the US...

Jun 18, 2023

Janet Anne Hall, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, June 18th surrounded by her beloved family.

Janet was born in Sussex England, but grew up in McLean Virginia with her adopted parents, the late Walter Glenn and Betty Mae Osterheldt Montague.

Janet will always be remembered by her loud and crazy sense of humor. She...

Jun 17, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Stephens Sipes, 76, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Barbara was born on April 6, 1947 in Greenville, NC to the late Calvin Odell Stephens Sr. and Janie Elizabeth Wilson Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie Eugene “Gene” Sipes....

Jun 16, 2023

Danny Charles Wielandt, 79, of Concord passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 9, 1943, in Canton NY to the late George H. Wielandt and Katherine Raycroft Wielandt.

Danny was a past member of Hamilton Township Volunteer Rescue Squad, CAW Local #1031 Red Bones Club, and Egg Harbor...

Jun 15, 2023

Emma Furr Gulledge, 91, of Concord went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at The Greens At Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Emma was born May 7, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Albert Arthur Furr and Mary Idabelle Brooks Furr. She was the last of twelve...

Jun 13, 2023

Jatana Dean Smith Tarlton, 80, of Concord, passed away peacefully at Five Oaks Manor on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 after a period of declining health. Jatana was born on April 7, 1943 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Rev. Henry Mack Smith and Louise Cochran Smith Davis. Jatana graduated from Odell High School and attended Southeastern College of...

Jun 12, 2023

Romell Weaver Ritchie, 70, of Mesa, AZ passed away in Mesa at Banner Desert Hospital on June 12, 2023. Romell was born in Salisbury, NC on November 11, 1952 to Ila Mae Pritchette and Robert Edward Weaver. She grew up in Landis, NC, graduated from South Rowan High School, and attended Appalachian State University, earning B.A. and M.A. degrees....

Jun 11, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Sansom, 65, of Kannapolis departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents Roger and Sylvia Vint, sister Diane, brothers Curt, Herbie and PeeWee.

Debbie was born a true coal miner’s daughter on April 21, 1958, in Wharton, WV.  She was born in a house full of...

Jun 11, 2023

Margaret Lucille Davis Blackwelder, of Landis, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, June 11, 2023, from her home. She will celebrate her 97th birthday in Heaven.

Born August 9, 1926, in Alexander County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Josie Davis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jun 10, 2023

Duard Franklin Murphy, 88 of Concord died Saturday night, June 10, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Charlotte after a period of declining health.

He was laid to rest beside his wife Billie Childers Murphy at Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Gilwood Presbyterian Church at 11...

Jun 10, 2023

Joyce James Smith, 85, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Joyce was born on November 21, 1937 in her grandmother’s front bedroom in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Frank James and Edna Hazel McNeil James. In addition to her parents, she...