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Arlin Monroe Dancy

Arlin Monroe Dancy

Feb 8, 2025

Arlin Monroe Dancy, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, with his family by his side. He was an only child born to the late Clarence and Leona Belle Morris Dancy on May 29, 1941, in Cabarrus County.

Arlin married the love of his life, Olivia Smith on August 19, 1962 at Mt Olivet United Methodist Church in Kannapolis. 

Arlin...

James Edward Lovejoy

James Edward Lovejoy

Feb 8, 2025

Trucker, fisherman, and musician James Lovejoy’s larger than life personality will live on, even as we say goodbye. In the early hours of Saturday, February 8, 2025, James succumbed to the cancer he had been fighting for almost a year.  

Born March 23, 1966, James was the first of four children and the only son. He was protective of his...

Deolinda L Everham

Deolinda L Everham

Feb 7, 2025

Deolinda L. Everham, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home.

She was born October 18, 1944 in White Plains, NY.

Deolinda worked as a secretary for Electrolux and also worked for Social Services in White Plains, NY. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for babies and making pot holders, and a special blanket for her mother when she was...

Jimmy Dean Cheek

Jimmy Dean Cheek

Feb 6, 2025

Jimmy Dean Cheek, 78, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on February 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born October 5, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late James Richard Cheek and Vaydeen Rodgers Cheek. He was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School in 1965 and North State Business School. He was employed at Baker’s Body and Glass.

A...

Debra Payne Savage

Debra Payne Savage

Feb 6, 2025

Debra Payne Savage, 65, of Mount Gilead, formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her daughter’s home.

Born September 1, 1959, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Donnie Payne and Wilma Deas Payne. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Connie Jordan.

Debra was...

Clara Honaker

Clara Honaker

Feb 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clara Honaker, who was called home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2025, and her loving husband, Carl Marion Honaker who passed peacefully on June 4, 2022, 3 years before. Together, they are now in the presence of their Savior, reunited in eternal peace.

Clara Honaker born on July 30, 1928,...

Charlie Howard McClure

Charlie Howard McClure

Feb 2, 2025

Charlie Howard McClure, 91, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, February 2, 2025, at Caremoor Retirement, where he had been a resident.

Born December 28, 1933, in Concord, Charlie was a son of the late Lawson and Lillie Lefler McClure. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Ophelia McClure and Lillie Mae McClure; a daughter, Pam Hicks; son-in-law,...

Betty Lenora Phillips

Betty Lenora Phillips

Feb 2, 2025

Betty Lenora Cauthen Phillips, 89, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 2, 2025. 

Funeral services celebrating Betty’s life will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Kannapolis. Visitation will begin at 2:30 PM and run just prior to the funeral at 4:00 PM in the church on Thursday, with Dr. Tom...

Martha Sharon Garmon

Martha Sharon Garmon

Jan 31, 2025

Martha Sharon Horton Garmon, 86, a resident of Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House surrounded by her family. Martha was born September 4, 1938, in Concord to the late Glenn Howell Horton and Janie Burrage Horton.

Martha graduated Concord High School in June of 1957, and on December 21st of...

Christopher Shane Hartsell

Christopher Shane Hartsell

Jan 31, 2025

Christopher Shane Hartsell, 50, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born October 30, 1974, to the late Gary “Slim” Hartsell and Pamela Elwood Hartsell in Cabarrus County.

Chris graduated from Northwest High School in 1993. He received his associate’s degree in fine arts from Brevard College in 1997. “Big Daddy” married Susan Patterson on June 24,...

Vicki Wiles Gibson

Vicki Wiles Gibson

Jan 31, 2025

Vicki Wiles Gibson, 73, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord Friday morning, January 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.

Vicki was born July 31, 1951, in Concord, a daughter of the late George Armond Wiles and Peggy Jean Miller Wiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...

Crystal Allman Williams

Crystal Allman Williams

Jan 30, 2025

Crystal Allman Williams, born on July 21, 1952, in Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, after six years of declining health. She spent her entire life in the Concord and Kannapolis communities, where she built a legacy of love, kindness, and hard work.

Crystal was the beloved wife of Ronnie Williams and was previously married to the...

Linda "Janice" O'Neal

Linda "Janice" O'Neal

Jan 30, 2025

Linda “Janice” O’Neal, 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Janice was born on August 19, 1953, in South Carolina. She was a cherished daughter of the late Evander O’Neal and Verlie Johnson O’Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.R Morris; sisters, Margaret O’Neal, Elain Tucker, Betty “Cricket” Critchlow’...

Levina Sarah Houck

Levina Sarah Houck

Jan 30, 2025

Levina Sarah Houck, age 76, passed away on January 30th at the Tucker Hospice House in Concord, NC surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 8, 1948 to the late Earl William Houck and Alda Mary Cerra. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Craig Houck.

She is survived by her sister,...

Shelby Jean Craft

Shelby Jean Craft

Jan 30, 2025

Shelby Jean Harlow Craft, 87, a resident for the last six years of the Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, peacefully passed away there in her sleep in Room 121 at 6:30 am on January 30, 2025. 

She was born September 14, 1937 in Eagle Rock, Virginia, the first child of Palmer and Lucille Harlow. A graduate of Eagle Rock High School,...

James Clegg Aldridge

James Clegg Aldridge

Jan 29, 2025

James Clegg “Jimmy” Aldridge, 64, of Huntersville, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 12, 1960, in Concord, NC, James was the beloved son of Clegg “Tiger” Aldridge and the late Sonia Griffin Aldridge. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Eva Nell Griffin.

James enjoyed racing, football and spending time...

Tracy Mechelle Brown

Tracy Mechelle Brown

Jan 27, 2025

Tracy Mechelle Brown, 53, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. A treasured wife, mother, and dog lover; she will always be remembered for her deep affection for her family, friends, and the beach. 

Born on January 31, 1971 to Randall and Shirley Pierce in Cabarrus County and had one sister, Lisa. She graduated...

Daniel “Danny” Thomas Mastrogianni

Daniel “Danny” Thomas Mastrogianni

Jan 27, 2025

Daniel “Danny” Thomas Mastrogianni, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Danny was born on December 10, 1948 in New York. He was a cherished son of the late Louis Mastrogianni and Gloria Anselmo Mastrogianni. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Roger Tarnowski.

Danny was born and raised in the Italian...

Charlie Fred Scoggins

Charlie Fred Scoggins

Jan 26, 2025

Charlie Fred Scoggins, 83, of Kannapolis, met his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1941, to the late Eugene L. Scoggins and Ellie Lou Collins Scoggins in Madison County, GA.

Charlie married Lynda Lou Parker on April 4, 1965. She preceded him in death in 2018.

Charlie was raised in GA and graduated from Bowman...

Dewey Dean Brown

Dewey Dean Brown

Jan 25, 2025

Dewey Dean Brown, 87 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Northeast Medical Center. Death was unexpected.

Dewey was born November 10, 1937 in Wilkes County. NC son of the late Weldon Odell Brown and Verdie Royal Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Bare Brown, a daughter,...

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