Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Geneva Barbee Gaskins
Jan 25, 2025
Geneva Barbee Gaskins , age 97, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away on January 25, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born December 11, 1927, in Kannapolis, the daughter of Roy Lee and Alice Allman Barbee and sister to Delbert, Everette (“Bill”), Minnie Sue, and Foy. Geneva graduated
from Winecoff High School in 1945, then went on to North State Business...
Montine “Teenie" Mooney Moss
Jan 24, 2025
Montine “Teenie “ Mooney Moss, a devoted servant of the Lord went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 96 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion. She was born in Spencer, NC to to the late Hershel Mooney and Ollie Overcash Mooney. Teenie lived a life...
Nell Parsons Fisher
Jan 24, 2025
Nell Fisher, 86, formerly of Charlotte, NC and resident of Greenville/Simpsonville, SC passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at NHC Mauldin in Greenville, SC.
She was born May 21, 1938 in Clinton, NC to the late Mossette T. Parsons and Cynthia Margaret Jackson Parsons.
Nell attended Queens College in Charlotte, NC and graduated in 1960 with a BA in Education. Nell...
Paula Malia Smith-Ray
Jan 24, 2025
Paula Malia Smith-Ray passed away peacefully and comfortably on Friday, January, 24, 2025 at Atrium Health Pineville hospital in Charlotte, NC. Paula was preceded in death by her father, Paul F. Smith and youngest sister, Lori L. James. Loving family members left with fond memories are her mother, Carolyn M. Smith, her son, Paul “PJ” Jones (Amanda) all of Rutherfordton,...
Fulton Michael Forrest
Jan 24, 2025
Fulton Michael (Mike) Forrest, age 75, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Born on October 1, 1949, in Rowan County, Mike was the beloved son of the late Murphy Allen Forrest and Rosena Barbee Forrest Shue. He had a profound passion for sports, particularly the NC State Wolfpack, which he avidly followed. Equally significant in his life were...
Scott Allen Hallman
Jan 23, 2025
Scott Allen Hallman, 56, of Salisbury, went to be with his Jesus on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025,
Born April 17, 1968, in Goldsboro, NC, he was a son of Florinda Kay Hallman and the late Gordon Wayne Hallman.
A 1986 graduate of South Rowan High, Scott had been a loyal employee of Freightliner for more than 30 years, where he was...
Joyce Irene Kennerly
Jan 21, 2025
Joyce Irene Kennerly, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Joyce was born on January 6, 1945, in Iredell County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Charlie Elbertis Kennerly and Deemie Irene Allman Kennerly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Kennerly.
Joyce spent her career employed at Cannon...
Rebecca "Becky" Brantley
Jan 21, 2025
Rebecca (Becky) Carter Brantley passed peacefully from this earth on January 21, 2025. She will be missed, but her presence remains with those who loved her. And we rest easy, assured by our faith that the next chapter is full of promise for her.
Becky was born on June 23, 1939, to Jimmie Geddings Carter and Gladys Roof Carter in Columbia,...
Thomas Dale Smith
Jan 20, 2025
Thomas Dale Smith,92 of Concord died at Caremoor Retirement Community on Monday, January 20, 2025.
He was born on July 18, 1932, in Columbus County, N. C., the son of the late Jesse James Smith and Minnie Lee Faulk. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Smith and a son Thomas Smith, Jr.
Thomas had been a resident of...
Barbara Kelley Hamm
Jan 19, 2025
Barbara Kelley Hamm, 95, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at home.
She was born September 10, 1929, to the late John Earl Kelley and Ruby Garnet Steele Kelley.
Barbara and her husband Clyde volunteered at Atrium Health Cabarrus for 15 years. Both enjoyed camping with friends in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barbara enjoyed gospel music, attending many gospel singing tours....
Patricia "Pat" Gore
Jan 19, 2025
Patricia Deane Gore, lovingly known as Pat, 81, of Concord, North Carolina, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Pat was born January 15, 1944, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late Rodney E Deane and Louise Deane Ruskin. She was a loved employee of Old Dominion Speedway and also worked and ultimately retired 23 years ago from Fairfax County Government,...
Virginia Dare Shuping
Jan 17, 2025
Virginia Dare Shuping, 93, of Kannapolis, went to be with her heavenly Father Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born December 19, 1931, in Cabarrus County, to the late Charlie and Ethel Cooper Power.
Virginia married Kenneth Shuping on January 19, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2011. This Sunday, they would have been married for 74 years.
Virginia...
William Kenneth Steinauer
Jan 16, 2025
William Kenneth Steinauer, 94, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at home Thursday afternoon, January 16, 2025.
Born November 18, 1930, in King County, Washington, he was a son of the late William Walter Steinauer and Ione Sinnett Steinauer.
Mr. Steinauer had honorably served his country with the US Navy and had retired after many years of service as a furniture upholsterer.
Family members...
Michael Wayne Dixon
Jan 16, 2025
Michael Wayne Dixon, 63, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Michael was born on May 23, 1961 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James Clayton Dixon and Annie Mae Gainey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jackie, Jerry, and Ronnie...
Homer Jackson Brooks Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Homer Jackson Brooks, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 20, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Homer Jackson Brooks Sr. and Beulah Mullis Brooks.
Homer worked at the Cabarrus Co. ABC store for 18 years. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time outdoors, he also enjoyed burning wood in his wood...
Janet Carol Guzik
Jan 14, 2025
Janet Carol Guzik, 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, in the comfort of her home. She was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love, and her presence will always be cherished by those who were fortunate to know her.
Born on April 2, 1957, to Penelope and Donald Guzik, Jan was the embodiment of compassion. She was the light...
Robert "Scott" Daniels
Jan 13, 2025
Robert Scott Daniels, 66, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born March 23, 1958, to the late Robert H. and Dorothy Jean Mason Daniels in Cabarrus County, NC.
Scott graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1976. He then served his country in United States Army and the US Army Reserves.
Scott worked as...
Edward Carl Dehlin
Jan 13, 2025
Edward Carl Dehlin, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on 1/13/2025. He is survived by his wife Anne Ashley Dehlin of 34 and a half years. Ed was born 7/21/1947, in Essex County, New Jersey to Parents Eric Carl Dehlin and Mary Irene Dunn.
Ed is survived by his sons Jason (Alanna) Dehlin of Barrow, Alaska,...
Joyce Donahue Teague
Jan 12, 2025
Joyce Donahue Teague, lovingly known as Mama, Maw Maw, and GiGi, passed away on January 12, 2025, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, care, and devotion to her family. Born November 6, 1949, to Clyde Donahue and Eula Mae Collins, Joyce was a selfless and nurturing woman who found her greatest joy in caring for her loved ones.
She was...
Patricia Thael Pittman Daughtridge
Jan 11, 2025
Patricia Thael Pittman Daughtridge, aged 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
A “Celebration of Homegoing” service will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, January 19, at First Baptist Church in Tarboro, NC, with Pastor John Rosal officiating. A visitation time with family will be held prior to the service at...
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