Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 22, 2023

Gabriel Taft Bradshaw, born on March 31, 1988, entered his heavenly home to join his loving grandparents and infant sister on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, extended family, and friends.

He was the son of Perry and Anna K. Bradshaw and a sibling to Dusty, Casey, Jeremiah Bradshaw, and Bethany...

Feb 20, 2023

Mother Teresa said "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” My mom tirelessly loved us and it is with that foundational love that I’ve learned how to trust myself and look deep within to be the change. Looking back on her life has reminded me a lot of my own and how much...

Feb 19, 2023

Mary Ellen Hughes Scott, 85, of Locust and formerly of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 19, 2023 after a period of declining health. Mary was born on January 18, 1938 in Madison County, Georgia to the late Parker Harris Hughes and Mary Elise Wilson Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 17, 2023

Hoyle Wesley (Bob) Dwiggins, 97, of Kannapolis died at his home, early Friday, February 17, 2023, after a period of declining health. Bob was born April 5, 1925, in Kannapolis NC, a son of the late Joe and Esther (Sides) Dwiggins. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his two brothers, Leroy and Jerry Dwiggins,...

Feb 15, 2023

Jerry Wayne Dwiggins, age 85, beloved husband of Rebekah (Liles) Dwiggins, passed away February 15, 2023. Jerry was born and raised in Kannapolis and was the son of the late Joe and Esther(Sides) Dwiggins.

Besides his wife Rebekah (Becky), Jerry is survived by a brother, Hoyle (Bob) Dwiggins, son, Jamey Dwiggins, daughter, Angie(Barry) Griffin, grandson , Matthew...

Feb 14, 2023

Donna Eliesa Taylor Smith, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Donna was born January 13, 1956 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Charles Lester Taylor Jr., and Wilma Haigler Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister and...

Feb 13, 2023

Bobby Jack Cain Sr., 78, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the company of his son, Bobby Jack Cain Jr and his granddaughter, Alison Elizabeth Cain at approximately 5:00PM on Monday, February 13th, 2023 at North East Medical Center in Concord, North Carolina. Bobby Sr. was born March 2, 1944 and was the son of late James...

Feb 10, 2023

Stephen Patrick Gebhardt, 39, of Salisbury, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, February 10, 2023, at his home.

Born April 16, 1983, in Ocean County, NJ, Stephen was the son of Stephen Paul and DonnaMaria Fusco Gebhardt.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Janet Elaine Fusco and paternal grandfather, Fred William Gebhardt.

Stephen...

Feb 10, 2023

Tommy Glenn Davis, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on November 6, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Curtis Vance Davis and Jessie Lois Nash Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Ted...

Feb 9, 2023

Larry Purcell Keever, 73, of China Grove, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 after a period of declining health. Larry was born on April 12, 1949 in Cabarrus County to the late William Purcell Keever and Beatrice Edwards Keever. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his lifelong friend, Sam Loudermilk, and two beloved...

Feb 9, 2023

Edna Frances Ferguson Wright, 91, of Concord, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Edna was born on September 6, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Lemuel Randolph Ferguson and Dessie Medlin Ferguson Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Willie Wright, and three sisters,...

Feb 8, 2023

Tony Ray Martin, 77, of Kannapolis passed away February 8, 2023, at his home. His death was unexpected.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday February 13, 2023, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Tony was...

Feb 8, 2023

Roberta Clayton Hoffecker, 98, of Concord passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at her home with her family by her side, after a period of declining health.

Roberta’s family is planning a memorial service to celebrate her life.

Born January 27, 1925, in Dorchester, South Carolina, Roberta was a daughter of the late...

Feb 7, 2023

Ray Lee Flowe, 74 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2023.  Ray was born on August 2, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late Clyde and Bertha Lambert Flowe.

Ray was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School.  He then proudly served his country in the US Air...

Feb 6, 2023

Rachel Mullis Smith, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House.

Rachel was born on September 16, 1937 in Union County, NC. She was a cherished daughter of the late Henry Lee Mullis and Beulah Rachel Baucom Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 4, 2023

Eugene Junior Benton (Gene), 88, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born August 28, 1934 in Madison County, Ga., the son of the late Roy Hawkins Benton and Willie Lou Thompson Benton.  His family moved to Kannapolis from Colbert, Georgia in his early childhood to pursue careers with Cannon Mills....

Feb 4, 2023

June (Medlin) Hartsoe, age 87 of China Grove, wife of the late Elmer Hartsoe, passed away February 4, 2023 after a brief illness.  Born in Cabarrus county on June 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Claude Herman and Gussie Inez (Williams) Medlin.

Throughout her life, June was an avid music lover. At the early...

Feb 3, 2023

June Elsie Smith Tilley, 93 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2023.  June was born on June 23, 1929 in Rowan County to the late Clyde and Cora Cavin Smith.

June loved her family, she especially loved hosting Christmas with everyone.  June was a Christian woman who attended...

Feb 2, 2023

William “Bill” Anthony Banks, 65 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on February 2, 2023.  Bill was born on August 20, 1957 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Floyd Carol and Nila Shelton Banks.

Bill proudly served his country in the US Marines.  He was a simple man, that never met a stranger as he always...

Feb 2, 2023

Kenneth Arthur Clayton went to heaven shouting love for the Father and the Son on February 2, 2023.  Born in Cabarrus County on May 5, 1939 he was the son of the late Spencer Kenneth Clayton and Ophelia Overcash Clayton.  A sister, Peggy Joyce Clayton Gentle, also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife,...