Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Sep 4, 2022

Ruth May Lydick Brawley, 75, of Concord, transitioned from her earthly body to her spiritual body September 4, 2022. Ruth was born in Massachusetts July 22, 1947. She spent her working years in the banking industry. Ruth did everything with her heart. She enjoyed helping people, having fundraisers, even adopting families for Christmas giving. Ruth is survived by her...

Sep 4, 2022

Sarah Jane Grooms, 88, of Rockwell formerly of Kannapolis passed away peacefully September 4, 2022 in Rockwell, NC surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 22, 1934 in Anson Co., Sarah was a daughter of the late Rowland and Loffie Williams Goodale. In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by four of her...

Sep 2, 2022

Chris Lawrence Vanston, 64 years old, of Kannapolis, previously of Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana, passed away on September 2, 2022.  Chris was born on October 30, 1957 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the late Lawrence and Arleene Orebeck Vanston.

Chris was the owner/operator of Vanston Horticulture in Arkansas for 8+ years.  Prior to this, he took over...

Sep 1, 2022

Gale R. Bennett Johnson, 69, of Kannapolis, formerly of Erie PA, died Thursday September 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord after a period of declining health. Private services will be held at a later date.

Born October 28, 1952 in Erie PA, Gale was the daughter of Ralph and Margaret Gentile Bennett. In addition to...

Aug 31, 2022

Annie Marie Morgan Nunn, age 93 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31 2022 at her son’s residence.

Ann was born April 20, 1929 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Gilbert and Lillian Stiller Morgan. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 38 years, Sam Akers Nunn,...

Aug 30, 2022

James “Michael” Beaver, 81, of Mount Gilead, formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Duke University Hospital after a period of declining health.

Michael was born on May 18, 1941 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Mack Kenneth Beaver and Rozella...

Aug 30, 2022

Janet Lee Eades, nee Burton, 89, passed from this physical world on August 30, 2022. She was born on September 28, 1932 in Pleasant Plain OH.   She is survived by Kerrilou Carpenter (nee Eades), daughter, Frankie Edna Eades Keefe, daughter-in-law and Marilyn Gail Bradley (nee Burton), sister.  Her cherished grandchildren:  Krystal Eades, Philip Eades, Laurel Harmon and Kira Harmon. ...

Aug 30, 2022

Samuel Stephen Manriquez, 65 years old, of Landis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 30, 2022.  Sam was born in Flint, Michigan on August 19, 1957 to the late Henry and Doris Tanner Manriquez.

Sam was a graduate of Mooresville High School class of 1975.  He was a musician since the...

Aug 29, 2022

Elsie Miller Vickers, age 89, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Elsie was born December 21, 1932, in Burke County, NC a daughter of the late David Henry Miller and Junie Bell Greenhill Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Aug 28, 2022

Sue Byrd Eury, 83 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 28, 2022.  Sue was born on October 28, 1938 in Cabarrus County to the late Vernon and Robbie"Jack" Cook Byrd.

Sue had a larger-than-life personality; she never met a stranger.  She was a graduate of Concord High School in...

Aug 27, 2022

Catherine Griggs Freeze, 87, of Rockwell, NC, died Saturday, August 27 at her daughter's home after a period of declining health.

She was born May 31, 1935 in Patrick SC, a daughter of the late John A. and Mary Jane Freeman Griggs. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by 4 husbands, Raymond Polson,...

Aug 27, 2022

Tina Joya Szakal Wildman, 71, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022, at Five Oaks Manor, where she had been a resident.  Born August 24, 1951, in Logan County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Elsie Olga Pirose Szakal. Tina is survived by her brother, John Robert "Bob" Szakal (Susan); and numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins....

Aug 27, 2022

It is with much sadness that the family of Guy Cline announce his peaceful passing on August 27 at the age of 78.

Guy was born in Cabarrus County on February 20, 1944 to the late Ermalee and Elmer Cline. Guy graduated from Winecoff High School and went on to work in the machine office at Cannon...

Aug 26, 2022

Shelby Jean Freeze Karriker, 85, passed away Friday evening, August 26, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan, following a brief illness. Born December 19, 1936, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Taft and Clayton Poteat Freeze. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray Preston Karriker, April 30,...

Aug 26, 2022

John Robert Lyon, 85, passed away August 26, 2022 at The Hospice House, VA Hospital in Salisbury, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel, 1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis, NC on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Craft officiating. The family will receive friends at Whitley’s prior to the...

Aug 23, 2022

Kay Priscilla Studstill McLeod,79, of Kannapolis, NC, formerly of Valdosta, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Kay was born on March 16, 1943 in Valdosta, GA. She was a cherished daughter of the late James L. Studstill and Sara Dasher Studstill. In addition to her...

Aug 22, 2022

Nancy MacIntyre Runnion, 77, peacefully passed away at the hospital in Concord, NC on August 22, 2022.

She was born September 19th, 1944, in Amsterdam, New York. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Douglas MacIntyre and Hazel Rose MacIntyre. Nancy was the wife of the late Robert Eugene Runnion who passed away January 28, 2010....

Aug 21, 2022

Mary Agnes Corriher Sloan Flowers, 97, of China Grove, passed away Sunday August 21, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born April 12, 1925 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late William Albert Corriher, Sr. and Mary McLaughlin Corriher.

Mary was a 1942 graduate of Landis High School.  During her working years, Mary,...

Aug 19, 2022

Rufus Monrow Cauble, 88 of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, August 19, 2022 at The Tucker Hospice House.

He was born September 1, 1933 in Cabarrus County. to the late Jacob Monroe Cauble and Esther Cauble.

Rufus was a veteran of the Navy serving during the Korean War, he later retired from Fiber in Salisbury, he...

Aug 18, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Franklin Blackmon, 81 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 18, 2022.  Robert was born in Charlotte, NC on August 30, 1940 to the late Carl and Margaret Baker Blackmon.

Robert graduated from North Mecklenburg High School.  He proudly served our Country in the US Army. ...