Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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,...

Nov 19, 2022

Angela K. Robinson Griffin, 60, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home.

Born March 29, 1962, in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Brenda Stamey Robinson.

Angela was a devoted and loving wife, mother and Nana. She loved her Lord and her family dearly...

Nov 19, 2022

Barry Steven Hale, 70, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by love on Saturday morning, November 19, 2022.

Born July 22, 1952, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late William Alvin and Betty Hudson Hale.

Barry was a proud 1970 graduate of AL Brown High School and had earned...

Nov 16, 2022

Cadence Marie Whitten, 14, of Rockwell, entered into eternal rest November 16, 2022. Born December 5, 2007 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of Cyndi Whitten and Chris Austin.

Cadence attended East Rowan High School. She was very talented in all of the endeavors she undertook. She had a great love of art and music. Cadence...

Nov 16, 2022

Donald “Don” Mack Bowles, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022 in his home after dealing with multiple ongoing health complications. Born in Cabarrus County on May 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Lawrence Bowles and the late Trixie Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Nov 16, 2022

Nancy Kay Black Smith , 85, of Kannapolis passed away on November 16, 2022 while at Tucker Hospice House after a brief period of declining health.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 21 at the Salisbury National Cemetery at 501 Statesville Blvd. in Salisbury.

Nancy was born July...

Nov 15, 2022

James R. Jacobs, Sr., 82 years old, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 15, 2022.  James was born on October 7, 1940 in Scotland County, NC to the late Henry and Ida Mae Wright Jacobs.

James was educated and graduated from Laurel Hill High School.  He retired from Pillowtex in 2003...

Nov 13, 2022

Betty Hamm Gadd, 89, of Kannapolis, entered into eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday November 13, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born August 6, 1933, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late John Marvin and Pearl Hall Hamm.

Betty enjoyed shopping, going to church, her trips to...

Nov 12, 2022

Doris Dixon Mellons, 90, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Doris was born October 10, 1932 in Chesterfield County, S.C. a daughter of the late Cord and Alice Elizabeth Odom Dixon. In addition to her parents: she was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Nov 11, 2022

There will be no published obituary

Nov 10, 2022

James Franklin Sleezer, 85, of Kannapolis passed away November 10, 2022. Jim was born April 30, 1937 in Keokuk, Iowa, a son of the late Harold and Nancy Sleezer. He was  preceded in death by a sister, Bettyann Hall and a nephew, Gene V. Hall.

Jim is survived by a son, Stephen Sleezer of Omaha, Nebraska; daughters,...

Nov 10, 2022

Helen Gentry Goforth, 89, of Kannapolis/Concord, passed away November 10, 2022 at The Laurels of Salisbury. She was born October 8, 1933, in Comer, GA to the late Ollie Gentry and Clara Voils Gentry. Helen's life was her husband and children, she worked as a hemmer and inspector at Pillowtex, she also worked at DSS as a home health nurse,...

Nov 7, 2022

Mary Imogene Crainshaw Adams, 92 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022.  Imogene was born on March 15, 1930 in Rowan County to the late Henry C.  and Mary I.  Overcash Crainshaw.

Imogene was a previous member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church and is a current member of Bethpage...