Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 30, 2022

Walter Lee Alvin "Pete" Brown, 91 of Salisbury passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 surrounded by his children. God granted his prayer to remain in his home where he raised his four children and made many memories with them, as well as his grandchildren and extended family. He was a loving caregiver to his wife of 56 years,...

Nov 28, 2022

Lelia passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on November 28, 2022 at age 93 after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on December 29, 1928 to Jim and Viola Elizabeth Anderson Brown. One of five sisters and five brothers. She married Colon Mark Seaford after he returned...

Nov 28, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Hurley, 93, of Salisbury, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 28, 2022. Dot was born on July 28, 1929 in Drayton, SC to the late James Parton and Inez Brown van Bomel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Russell Hurley. Dot joyfully spent her career as...

Nov 28, 2022

Lisa Annette Wilcox Donehue, 52 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on November 28, 2022.  Lisa was born in Cabarrus County on March 31, 1970 to Bobby and Geraldine Goodman Wilcox.   Lisa loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, her husband, Willie Donehue; her daughter, Tabatha...

Nov 27, 2022

Ruth Bernice Helms Milam, 87, of Mooresville, entered into eternal rest, Sunday November 27, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born November 15, 1935 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Helms. Her beloved husband Tildon preceded her in death in 2018.

Ruth spent her working years at AMP as...

Nov 25, 2022

June Crews Butts, 92, of Concord, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 25, 2022 from Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate June's life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 29 at Parkwood Baptist Church in Concord, with Rev. Michael Waters and Rev. Darrell Coble...

Nov 25, 2022

Laura Jane Deaver Jackson, age 62 of Salisbury entered fully into the presence of our Lord on Friday, November 25th. Laura fought many battles with her health and was a two time breast cancer survivor. Born on May 30, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Virginia (Blackwelder) Deaver. She graduated from South Rowan High School...

Nov 25, 2022

Vickie Jean Wilhelm Johnson, 74, of Kannapolis, went home to meet her Lord on November 25, 2022. Vickie died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 18, 1948, Vickie was preceded in death by her mother, Sadie McNeely Wilhelm, and her father, Hubert “Hub” Wilhelm. Vickie was a 1967 graduate of South Rowan High School. Vickie...

Nov 24, 2022

Ray Gibson Sims, Jr., 78 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2022.  Ray was born on February 9, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Stella Lewis and Marvin Lee Templeton.

Ray was a retired electrical worker.  He attended Cannon High School.  He and his wife Marie are...

Nov 24, 2022

Our sister in Christ, Arlene Bost Bailey, 84 of Salisbury, NC, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan.

She was born April 17, 1938 in Rowan County to the late Shirley Lynn Bost, a carpenter/farmer, and Bessie Viola Kluttz Bost, a homemaker.

Arlene loved her church, her church...

Nov 24, 2022

Charles Adrian Wilson, 79, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, November 24, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born April 25, 1943, in Sutton, WV, he was a son of Bessie Keener Wilson and the late Ellis Wilson.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three children, Starla, Billy and Mark Wilson; and...

Nov 23, 2022

Lisa Lynne Kruse, 53, of Concord, NC, passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2022 in Concord, NC. Lisa was born in Austin, MN to Sandra and Thomas Fielding on April 12, 1969.

Lisa graduated from Austin High School in 1987. In 1992 she completed her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Cloud State University followed by completion of the...

Nov 23, 2022

On November 23, 2022, our “Poppy” (Gerald “Jerry” Robert Graham) passed away at home surrounded by family. He was the faithful husband of Vicki for more than 51 years. Poppy was the proud father of Jennifer Jolly (Mike), Michael (Page), and Jonny (Delia).  Poppy was grandfather to Owen (Kasidy), Olivia, Oakley, Wesley, Camila, Carmen, Daniella, Sammy, and Charlotte. He...

Nov 22, 2022

Geraldine Lambert Hudson, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2022.  Geraldine was born on October 22, 1931 in Cabarrus County to the late Jesse and Vannie Link Lambert.

Geraldine was the matriarch of her family, her career was raising her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great...

Nov 21, 2022

David Lee Helms, 79 years old, passed away on November 21, 2022.  David was born in Rowan County on October 2, 1943 to the late Howard C. and Maggie E. Weaver Helms.

David was a graduate of South Rowan High School.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.  Throughout his career he was a well-respected...

Nov 20, 2022

Dennis Boyd Ritchie, 74 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2022.  Dennis was born on October 6, 1948 in Rowan County to the late Clifford J. Ritchie and Lois Mae Peeler Ritchie.

Dennis proudly served his country in the US Army.  He was a self-employed heavy equipment...

Nov 20, 2022

Eugene Dean Rigdon, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 at the Landings of Cabarrus. Eugene was born on September 2, 1926 in Ware County, GA. He was a cherished son of the late Leonard F. Rigdon and Ruth B. Bourn Rigdon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Nov 19, 2022

James Victor Honeycutt, Jr., 57, of Woodleaf passed away November 19, 2022. James was born January 23, 1965 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Shirley Pethel Honeycutt. He was preceded by his daughter, Taylor Honeycutt in 2020.

James worked at JAMCO as a glass installer for many years. He was a caretaker, loved to shoot...

Nov 19, 2022

Justin Robert Cook, 34, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Justin was born on July 10, 1988 in Cabarrus County to the late Timothy Cook and Barbara Lewis Cook. Justin worked as a crew member for Pearson Solutions. On May 21, 2016, he married the love of his life, Tiffani, who survives. He was a...

Nov 19, 2022

Nancy Jean Miller Storie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 19, 2022, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC following a long, courageous battle with Lymphoma.  Born on October 21, 1953, she was the daughter of the late D.L. (Shorty) and Virginia Miller of Landis.  Nancy Jean was a graduate of South Rowan High School, Class of 1971,...