Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 28, 2022

Guynelle Smith Wright, 93, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, at Compass Healthcare in Spencer, following a period of declining health.

Born September 1, 1929, in Madison County, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Hewitt Smith, Sr and Willie Mae Brooks Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Terry Wayne Bunn, 65, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born November 15, 1957, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Jerry Wayne and Shelvia Cannon Bunn.  In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by two wives, Dava...

Dec 26, 2022

Jane Waggoner Evans, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday December 26, 2022 at home after a period of declining health. Born November 28, 1939 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eula Lipe Waggoner.

During her working years, Jane owned and operated her own beauty salon, before going to work...

Dec 24, 2022

Mary Delle Simmons Hathcock,74, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a period of declining health.

Mary was born December 14, 1948, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Curtis Relaford Simmons and Mary Charlotte Willoughby Simmons. She was...

Dec 24, 2022

Doris Eva McDonald Aldridge, 82 years young, went to her heavenly home peacefully December 24th after several years of declining health.  She was born September 27th 1940, to Jack and Mae McDonald in Cabarrus County.  She grew up in Kannapolis and graduated from A.L. Brown High School.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Dec 23, 2022

Michael David Horn, 79, of China Grove, passed away December 23, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Mike was born on April 7, 1943, in Indiana. He was a son of the late David E. Horn and Betty J. Rodman Horn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hugh C. Horn;...

Dec 23, 2022

William David Elliott, 75 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2022.  David was born on January 31, 1947, in Salisbury, NC to Carl William and Myrtle Wagner Elliott.  David attended Rowan County schools and graduated from Rowan Technical College.

David proudly served his country in the US...

Dec 22, 2022

Mitchell Shane Deal, 47, of China Grove, passed away, Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born July 25, 1975 in Cabarrus Co. to John Deal and the Late Donna Paulett Martin Bost. Mitchell worked for Tri-Electric in Salisbury, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he also like building and fixing anything he had the ability to work...

Dec 22, 2022

George Branch, Jr, 85 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord.

He was born February 12, 1937 in Greene County, Ark. a son of the late George Branch, Sr. and Ruth Powers Branch. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wyman Branch and a...

Dec 21, 2022

"Daniel K. Fike, 73, passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 2022.

Dan was born to the late James and Mary Fike on September 22nd, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by Deborah Fike (His loving Wife of 37 years), Daniel Fike (His Son), Trenton Shady (His...

Dec 21, 2022

Kenneth Earl “Kenny” Pittman, 57, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022, at his home.

Born June 23, 1965, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Roy Paul and Minnie Joplin Pittman.

Kenny loved his grandbabies and enjoyed supporting them in any way he could. He was an...

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Frances Ward, 82, of Greensboro, NC unexpectedly passed away on December 19, 2022. She was born on May 5th, 1940 to Donald Wyatt Sr and Grace Bowlin Wyatt in Wilkes County. Mary Frances is survived by her husband James Ward; brothers John Wyatt (Barbara), Donald Wyatt Jr (Jane), and Tommy Wyatt; sisters Sandra Little (Darrel), Martha Clayton (Kenneth),...

Dec 19, 2022

Willie Mae Barnette Gillespie, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2022.  Willie was born on August 13, 1931, in Coweta County, Georgia to the late James and Jeroline Gaddy Barnette.

Willie worked for Cannon Mills in their weaving department for 39 + years, prior to retiring.  Willie...

Dec 18, 2022

Amy G. Caudill Osborne 69, of Kannapolis NC, unexpectedly passed away on December 18th, 2022.

Amy was born June 8th, 1953 to the late Herman and Jessie Caudill of Mt. Pleasant NC. Predeceased by brother Herman Jerry Caudill of Concord NC.

Family members left to cherish her memories include her Son Steve Osborne Jr (Aubrie);...

Dec 18, 2022

Raymond “Dale” Drye, 62, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.

Born August 6, 1960, in Troy, NC, he was a son of George Raymond Drye and the late Ruby Elizabeth Donahue Drye.

Dale had been a...

Dec 17, 2022

Jerry Lee Wensil, 83 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2022.  Jerry was born on February 16, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late A.C. and Minnie Lorene Childress Wensil.

In his younger years, Jerry enjoyed playing golf.  He was a member of the Oasis Shriners and an...

Dec 16, 2022

Betty Ruth Pethel Menius, 85, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on July 1, 1937 in Rowan County to the late Rev. Roy Pethel and Nancy Lambert Pethel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her daughter, Deborah Menius Hutchins; son, William Edward...

Dec 16, 2022

Larry Dale Poss, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Larry was born on March 5, 1960 in Cabarrus County to the late Joseph Poss and Lillian Gibson Ferrell, who survives. Our Father let us have his special angel for 62 years, and the love and joy he shared with us...

Dec 15, 2022

Goldie “Kathleen” Ball, 86, of Faith passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at home, after a period of declining health. Born July 11, 1936 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Flora Ellen Riley Measmer. Her beloved husband John Edward Ball preceded her in death in November 2020.

Kathleen loved drawing...

Dec 14, 2022

Jerry Dean Duncan, 49 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 14, 2022.  Jerry was born on October 16, 1973, in Brunswick County to the late Jerry Dale and Marie Norris Duncan.

Jerry was a carpenter by trade, but he was also a talented mechanic and master paint and body technician.

Jerry was predeceased...