Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 29, 2023

Maralyn Welch Morris went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023 (seven years after her husband Harry Morris).  She was 89 years old.  She is survived by her four children Tom Morris (grandchildren Josh, Tim, Melissa Pirkle); Cindy Morris (granchildren Donna Godbee, Cara Overbey, Hannah Linn, Joe Overbey); John Morris (grandchildren Richard, Angela and Michael); and...

Apr 27, 2023

Robert K. “Bob” Boone, 66 years old of Rockwell, NC past away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atrium, Concord after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 20, 1957 in Fairfield County, SC to Kenneth L. Boone and Nancy Poston Boone.

Bob grew up in Kannapolis, NC and graduated for A....

Apr 27, 2023

Paula Ann Sweatt Shepherd, 67 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Paula was born on March 21, 1956, in Cabarrus County to Leon and Carolyn Goodnight Sweatt.

Paula loved her Lord and serving him on many missions...

Apr 26, 2023

Claudia Adale “Sissy” Weyandt 61 of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at her residence in Kannapolis.

Sissy was born on April 19, 1962 in Harris County Texas to the late, Donald Edwin Harrison, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Houseman Harrison. Claudia served in the army reserves, and was a manager at a party...

Apr 26, 2023

Johnny Ray Burris, 69 years old, of China Grove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a short battle with lung cancer.  Johnny was born on March 26, 1954, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Doris Eidson Burris.

Johnny grew up in Landis, NC and attended South...

Apr 26, 2023

Glenn Edgar Ramseur, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health. A funeral service celebrating Glenn's life will be held at the Multiply Church's Suite 15 (formerly Concord First Assembly) at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, with Pastor Steve Hargett officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park...

Apr 25, 2023

Boyd Zane Lyles, known to most as Zane, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2023, at the age of 87 in Durham, N.C. Zane was born on December 6, 1935, in China Grove, N.C. to Floyd (Doc) Lyles and Elsie Hatley Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers Carl, Jack, and Ted...

Apr 25, 2023

Tambra Jo Beam Brown, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.

Tambra was born on July 31, 1958 in Iredell County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Richard Arlen Beam Sr. and Mary Beatrice Donahue Beam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 25, 2023

Nancy Lunsford "Buffy" Buffington, 87, of Troy, passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cabarrus Co. to the late Marcus Woodrow Lunsford and Ruby Lee McLain Murphy. Nancy was a CNA for many years, she enjoyed taking care of people in need and was always volunteering to give her time and singing talent...

Apr 24, 2023

Wayne Allen Anderson, age 85, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Wayne was born April 11, 1938, in Rowan County, a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James “Bus” and Ruby Anderson. In addition to his...

Apr 24, 2023

Phyllis Metcalf McCarty, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Glenbridge Health and Rehab in Boone, NC.

She was born in Cabarrus County to the late Ruben Rucker Metcalf and Annie Ruby Wellman Metcalf Long.

Phyllis was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, and attended Central Piedmont Community College. She loved...

Apr 23, 2023

Joe Russell Winder, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 after a period of declining health. Joe was born on January 7, 1951 in Athens, TN to the late Kenneth Russell Winder and Glenda Foster Winder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Winder and brother,...

Apr 23, 2023

Ralph Curtiss Luther, 88 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2023.  Ralph was born on August 11, 1934, in Montgomery County, NC to the late John and Mary Robinson Luther.

Ralph proudly served his country in the US Navy for 30 years achieving the rank of E-9...

Apr 22, 2023

James Wade Beaver, age 82 of China Grove went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 22, 2023, after a period of declining health, surrounded by family.

James was born May 20, 1940, in Rowan County, NC and was the son of the late Walter Alexander Beaver and Delvada Miller Beaver.  He was also...

Apr 22, 2023

Michael Lynn Price Jr., 60, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael was born on February 3, 1963 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Michael Lynn Price Sr. and Linda Elizabeth Thompson McKnight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Apr 21, 2023

Roger McBride Mills, Jr.  70 of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Roger was born on February 26, 1953, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Roger McBride Mills, Sr. and Hannah Scott McNulty Mills.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Apr 21, 2023

Kolby Alan Smith, 16, of Kannapolis, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2023, from injuries sustained from a train accident.

Born March 3, 2007, in Concord, Kolby was the oldest son of Eddie Ray Smith, Jr. and the late Kristen Schmitz Smith. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eden...

Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Randy Darrell Steele, Sr. 75, of Rock Hill, S.C. formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Rock Hill.

He was born April 3, 1948 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Jacob Parks Steele and Janie Pritchard Steele He was also preceded in death by a...

Apr 18, 2023

Dewey Micheal Bowlin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away April 18th, 2023 at the age of 72, in Mt Pleasant, NC. Born October 12, 1950, Dewey was a graduate of South Rowan High School, class of 1968. Dewey was a Viet Nam veteran, serving in the US Army from 1968 to 1972. After his military service, he...

Apr 18, 2023

John Michael Winecoff, Jr., 76, of Albemarle passed away at Tucker Hospice House on Tuesday April 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. His family will be holding a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, April 22nd from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Helderman Cottage 1024 N. 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001.

John was born November...