Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 26, 2023

Anita Marie Frye Irvin, 82 years old, of Concord, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2023.  Anita was born on March 3, 1940, in Mecklenburg County to the late Jackson and Louise Teeter Frye.

Anita was a wonderful Mom, Mammaw, Great Mammaw, and friend.  Anita was a graduate of Concord High...

Feb 26, 2023

Thomas Lynn Ross, age 54 of Concord, passed away on February 26, 2023. Born in Rockingham County on May 14, 1968, he was the son of June Delores(Moore) Street and of the late Thomas Larry Ross.  Thomas loved to hunt and fish, and also loved to volunteer at his church. He will be dearly missed by all who were...

Feb 26, 2023

Wynell Bostian Wood, 85, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Wynell was born on March 7, 1937 in Rowan County to the late Charlie Amos Bostian and Elsie Mae Boger Bostian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Herman Cuthiel Wood; grandson, Jonathan Wood; and...

Feb 25, 2023

On Saturday, February 25, 2023 beloved tattoo artist, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend Roger “RC” Craig Foster of Taylorsville passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Roger was in good spirits and kept everyone who visited laughing despite circumstances. Thanks to the hospitality of Gordon staff, Roger was able to share one last sunset with his...

Feb 25, 2023

Barbara Louise Sides Measmer, 91, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, February 25, 2023, at Transitional Health.

Born July 16, 1931, in Cabarrus county, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Davis and Tina Rosalie Wingate Sides. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grady Measmer; son, Grady...

Feb 24, 2023

Jerry Allen Dixon, 64, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. Jerry was born on April 4, 1958 in Darlington County, South Carolina to the late James Clayton Dixon and Annie Mae Gainey Dixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Jerry honorably served his country in...

Feb 23, 2023

Thaddeus Thomas Makachinas, 69, of Concord passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Huntersville Oaks. He was born April, 16, 1953 in Pittston, PA to the late Peter Thomas Makachinas and Bette Ann Breza Makachinas. Thad was a combat Medic in the Army serving during Vietnam with the 75th Army Rangers, 101st Airborne, Special Forces, he graduated with a...

Feb 22, 2023

Gabriel Taft Bradshaw, born on March 31, 1988, entered his heavenly home to join his loving grandparents and infant sister on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, extended family, and friends.

He was the son of Perry and Anna K. Bradshaw and a sibling to Dusty, Casey, Jeremiah Bradshaw, and Bethany...

Feb 20, 2023

Mother Teresa said "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” My mom tirelessly loved us and it is with that foundational love that I’ve learned how to trust myself and look deep within to be the change. Looking back on her life has reminded me a lot of my own and how much...

Feb 19, 2023

Mary Ellen Hughes Scott, 85, of Locust and formerly of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 19, 2023 after a period of declining health. Mary was born on January 18, 1938 in Madison County, Georgia to the late Parker Harris Hughes and Mary Elise Wilson Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 17, 2023

Hoyle Wesley (Bob) Dwiggins, 97, of Kannapolis died at his home, early Friday, February 17, 2023, after a period of declining health. Bob was born April 5, 1925, in Kannapolis NC, a son of the late Joe and Esther (Sides) Dwiggins. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his two brothers, Leroy and Jerry Dwiggins,...

Feb 15, 2023

Jerry Wayne Dwiggins, age 85, beloved husband of Rebekah (Liles) Dwiggins, passed away February 15, 2023. Jerry was born and raised in Kannapolis and was the son of the late Joe and Esther(Sides) Dwiggins.

Besides his wife Rebekah (Becky), Jerry is survived by a brother, Hoyle (Bob) Dwiggins, son, Jamey Dwiggins, daughter, Angie(Barry) Griffin, grandson , Matthew...

Feb 14, 2023

Donna Eliesa Taylor Smith, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Donna was born January 13, 1956 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Charles Lester Taylor Jr., and Wilma Haigler Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister and...

Feb 13, 2023

Bobby Jack Cain Sr., 78, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the company of his son, Bobby Jack Cain Jr and his granddaughter, Alison Elizabeth Cain at approximately 5:00PM on Monday, February 13th, 2023 at North East Medical Center in Concord, North Carolina. Bobby Sr. was born March 2, 1944 and was the son of late James...

Feb 10, 2023

Stephen Patrick Gebhardt, 39, of Salisbury, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, February 10, 2023, at his home.

Born April 16, 1983, in Ocean County, NJ, Stephen was the son of Stephen Paul and DonnaMaria Fusco Gebhardt.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Janet Elaine Fusco and paternal grandfather, Fred William Gebhardt.

Stephen...

Feb 10, 2023

Tommy Glenn Davis, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on November 6, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Curtis Vance Davis and Jessie Lois Nash Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Ted...

Feb 9, 2023

Larry Purcell Keever, 73, of China Grove, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 after a period of declining health. Larry was born on April 12, 1949 in Cabarrus County to the late William Purcell Keever and Beatrice Edwards Keever. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his lifelong friend, Sam Loudermilk, and two beloved...

Feb 9, 2023

Edna Frances Ferguson Wright, 91, of Concord, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Edna was born on September 6, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Lemuel Randolph Ferguson and Dessie Medlin Ferguson Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Willie Wright, and three sisters,...

Feb 8, 2023

Tony Ray Martin, 77, of Kannapolis passed away February 8, 2023, at his home. His death was unexpected.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday February 13, 2023, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Tony was...

Feb 8, 2023

Roberta Clayton Hoffecker, 98, of Concord passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at her home with her family by her side, after a period of declining health.

Roberta’s family is planning a memorial service to celebrate her life.

Born January 27, 1925, in Dorchester, South Carolina, Roberta was a daughter of the late...