Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Jun 7, 2023

John Walter McDonald, Jr., 76 of China Grove, N.C. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his residence following a period of declining health.

He was born September 16, 1946 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of the late John Walter McDonald, Sr. and Inez Mary Price McDonald.

John was...

Jun 7, 2023

Frederick Otto Bartasek, 88, of Kannapolis, North Carolina passed peacefully Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus with his family by his side.

Fred was born April 29, 1935, in Queens, NY, son of the late Otto and Eleanor Bartasek.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in life by his daughter Donna...

Jun 7, 2023

Lance Monroe Middleton, 78 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2023.  Lance was born on November 4, 1944, in Cabarrus County to the late Willie Dean Middleton, Sr. and Wilhelimenia Jones Middleton.

Lance was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and Gardner Webb Junior College.  He then...

Jun 6, 2023

Mark John Wachtstetter, 72, of Concord NC, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home after a battle with Parkinsons.

Funeral services will be held at Whites Funeral Home, Griffith, IN. His family will receive friends at the funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 10 and his funeral will start at 12:00PM...

Jun 5, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Henriksen passed away June 5, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. He was born on October 15, 1958 in Riverside California to Zora Janet Henriksen and Arthur James Henriksen. He was a happy, easy-going, gentle man who laughed often. He was an Electrical and I&C engineer who traveled around the country working in many of the nation’s Nuclear Power...

Jun 4, 2023

Hazel Upright Boatwright, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

She was born April 24, 1936, in Rowan County to the late Marvin Eugene Upright and Daisy Morris Upright.

Hazel was a member of Lutheran Chapel Church, she enjoyed reading, crosswords, country music, watching NASCAR, beach trips and going...

Jun 3, 2023

Conrad Trent Thomas, 77, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Conrad was born on May 30, 1946 in Iredell County to the late Conrad Clemon Thomas and Janis Dawn Dayvault Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Toma Hatley. Conrad...

Jun 2, 2023

Julie Ann Watson Chandler, 60, of Concord, passed away June 2, 2023, at her home. She was born September 3, 1962, in Illinois to Carol Watson and the late Henry Duncan Watson. Julie received a bachelor's in English from University of Illinois at Chicago, and worked as a proof-reader after college. She was a stay-at-home mom when her girls...

May 31, 2023

Roy Wesley Smothers, 87, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 3 at Eastwood Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends...

May 30, 2023

Michael Scott Bishop, 66, of Tampa, formerly of Rockwell, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Michael was born on February 20, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. He grew up in Ellicott City and graduated Mount Hebron High School. He was the cherished son of Wallace Bishop and the late Emma Jean Helms Bishop. As an adult...

May 30, 2023

Peggy Carolyn Tadlock, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away May 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born July 17, 1946, in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late George and Mildred Price.

Peggy and her husband Eddie owned Tadlock’s Trophy Shop where they served the Kannapolis community for 35 years. She was a member of North...

May 30, 2023

Frances Ann Garver Cook, 87, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Concord, Cook was a beloved mother and grandmother, a pioneer for professional women, and a person of deep faith.

Cook’s career at Cannon Mills Company of Kannapolis, included her roles as Director of Public Relations, Editor of...

May 30, 2023

Leon Edward Stallings, 85, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Leon was born January 11, 1938, in Cabarrus County, to the late Daniel and Loma Linker Stallings.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Stallings.

Mr. Stallings had retired from Cannon Mills, where he...

May 28, 2023

Matthew Ray Pitchford, 33, of Davidson passed away May 28, 2023 in Davidson, NC.

Matthew’s greatest accomplishment was his son, Emmett Roy Pitchford. He was a loving father and was very proud to be called dad.

Matthew was a master carpenter and enjoyed his work very much.  He enjoyed boating, playing pool with his dad,...

May 27, 2023

Billy Guyot Coy Stanley, 42, of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at his residence.

Billy was born December 11, 1980 in Tazewell County, Va. a son of Bill Stanley and wife Patty of Pounding Mill, Va. and Rebecca Layman and husband Pat of Rivesville, W.Va.

He was preceded in...

May 25, 2023

Jane Ritchie Middleton, 91 of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Jane was born October 31, 1931 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was a daughter of Martin Leonard Ritchie and Irene Brown Crainshaw Ritchie. In addition to her parents...

May 23, 2023

Bobbie Ann Thompson 43, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her home in Lexington, SC.

She was born July 10, 1979, in Cabarrus Co. to Cathy Brown Moffitt and the late Roger Dale Moffitt.

Bobbie was very outgoing and outspoken, she loved and cherished her children, she had a photographic memory and could tell...