Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 31, 2023

Georgia Marie Milam Moore, 98, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2023 following a short illness.

Georgia was the last surviving of nine children born to Juit Lester and Naomi Foster Milam.

She was born April 21, 1924 in Rowan County, N.C.

Georgia was a lifelong member...

Mar 30, 2023

Frances Rae DeMarcus Hendrix, 76, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, March 30, 2023, at her daughter’s home.  She had been in a period of declining health and seriously ill for 1 week.

Born March 4, 1947, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Pauline Baucom DeMarcus.

Frances was a...

Mar 29, 2023

Bobbie Jean Brantley Hudson, RN, CPHQ, CMM, 66 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2023.  Bobbie was born on November 28, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late Charles and Patricia Shinn Brantley.

Bobbie loved being in the Sun, either at the beach, the mountains, or Lake Norman. ...

Mar 28, 2023

Larry Roger Lewis, 77, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Larry was born on December 28, 1945 in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Baker Lewis and Frances Sutton Lewis. Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army as a Medic in Germany during the Vietnam War. After his service in the Army,...

Mar 28, 2023

Mrs. Sylvia Hallman Bagby peacefully went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She is now reunited with many of her loved ones who were there to welcome her home, including her loving husband of 56 years, Hershel Joseph Bagby. Mrs. Bagby will always be remembered for the love she expressed to her family and...

Mar 26, 2023

LOGAN BRETT GILMORE OF HUNTERSVILLE PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY ON SUNDAY MARCH 26TH AT HIS HOME.

LOGAN WAS BORN NOVEMBER 3RD, 1990 IN CHARLOTTE, NC AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS OUTGOING PERSONALITY AND LOVE OF PEOPLE SINCE LOGAN NEVER MET A STRANGER.

HE WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 1990 AND WAS THE OLDEST SON OF...

Mar 25, 2023

Betty Jo Power Troutman, 95, of Venice, FL and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Jo was born on September 19, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Charlie Power and Ethel Cooper Power. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved companion of 40 years, Denver Graybeal;...

Mar 24, 2023

Ernest “Paul” Brown Sr., 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday morning, March 24, 2023, at his home.

Born March 24, 1938, in Wilkes County, Paul was a son of the late William Clarence and Dossie Collins Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings.

Mr. Brown proudly served his...

Mar 24, 2023

Rev. David Eugene “Gene” Sprinkle, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2023.  Gene was born on June 12, 1931, in Cabarrus County to the late William Sherman and Effie Mae Chase Sprinkle.

Gene devoted his life to the Ministry and ministering to the people.  He was raised...

Mar 23, 2023

George Woodfin Moose, age 87, of China Grove died March 23, 2023 after several years of declining health at his home with his family by his side.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 1, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Tom Dolinger officiating. His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home...

Mar 22, 2023

Dr Troy Larkin Day, 95, passed away March 22, 2023, in Kannapolis, NC. His faith and love of the Lord Jesus Christ was his guiding principle in all that he accomplished and his relationships.  His service to community, leadership roles, graciousness, living by example, and love of family will be greatly missed by all of those that knew him....

Mar 22, 2023

Joe Warner Edgison, 85 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 22, 2023.  Joe was born on April 5, 1937 in Cabarrus County to the late Millard and Mable Childress Edgison.

Joe was a strong Christian Man who loved his family very much.  Joe and his wife Patsy are members...

Mar 21, 2023

Mary Ellen Petrea Purser Broome, 79 of Kannapolis died March 21, 2023, at the Greens of Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A graveside service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove, at 3:30 PM Sunday, March 26 and her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 2:00...

Mar 20, 2023

Anna Martin, 89, of Kannapolis passed away, Monday, March 20, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House.

She was born June 8, 1933 in South Dakota to the late John Rohrbauck, and Zandria Hieb Rohrbauck.

She was the youngest of eight children, Anna was a member of West Point Baptist Church, and a secretary there for many...

Mar 20, 2023

Ted Eugene Clay, 76 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2023.  Ted was born on December 20, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late John and Thelma Bolton Clay.

Ted proudly served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam War.  He is the owner and...

Mar 19, 2023

Verna Gray Register Goodman, 91, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Verna was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Raleigh Register and Lizzie Register. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Henry Goodman and nine of her siblings. Verna was a dearly...

Mar 19, 2023

Myrtle Long Combs Bostic, 98, of Concord passed away March 19, 2023. She was born September 23, 1924 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Wilbern and Bessie Earnhardt Long. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Chad Combs, two brothers, Hayden and James Long and her sister, Kathleen Ritch.

Myrtle retired from Cannon Mills...

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Nell Bostian McCarn, 92, of Mooresville, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023, from Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born November 27, 1930, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell and Dorothy Leazer Bostian.  In addition to her parents, Mary Nell was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Brown; brothers...

Mar 18, 2023

Neddy Lee Rega Zaleski, 80 years old, of Concord, passed away on March 18, 2023.  Neddy was born in Long Beach, CA on January 4, 1943 to the late Salvator and Hady Vanderbosch Rega before her family moved to New York.

Neddy’s number one love in her life were her two daughters and her grandchildren. She loved...

Mar 17, 2023

Esther Ordella “Del” Smith Safrit, 85 years old, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2023.  Esther was born on April 11, 1937 in Rowan County to the late Edd and Lydia Gorrell Smith.

Esther was a teacher’s assistant for 45 years with the Kannapolis City Schools, where she worked with...