Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 29, 2022

Betty Gaynell Hall, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Living Center of Concord. Gaynell was born May 16, 1944, to the late Kenneth R. and Beatrice Young. She is preceded in death by her husband, Acy Hall and is survived by her brothers, Ron Reid Young and Ken Young. A graveside service will be...

Oct 28, 2022

Scott Monroe Measimer, 55 of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Scott was born April 1, 1967 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Daniel Monroe Measimer, Jr. of Concord and the late Sandra Kay Clayton Measimer.

He was of the Baptist Faith. Scott was self-employed in building maintenance....

Oct 28, 2022

Michael Douglas Bond loving father, husband and son and friend passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 28, 2022 at age 59. A long-time resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, he was a native of Bloomington Illinois.

He served in the U.S. Navy in San Diego and honorably discharged with the distinguished rank of second class...

Oct 27, 2022

Marilyn Carpenter Reeves, 84, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Marilyn was born January 18, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC. She was the daughter of the late James R. Bennett and Helen Cook Bennett. Preceding her in death was her first husband, Melvin Carpenter,...

Oct 27, 2022

Rose Marie Ruff O’Neal, 67, of Kannapolis passed away October 27, 2022. She was born September 19, 1955 in Alamance County, NC, a daughter of the late Fred Earl Ruff and Mildred Louise Riddle Ruff. She was preceded by her husband, George Curtis O’Neal, daughter, Tasha O’Neal, sister, Anita Upright, and brothers, Fred and Michael Ruff.

Rose...

Oct 27, 2022

Elouise Lumsden, 99, of China Grove, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Best of Care Assisted Living. She was born on April 14, 1923 in Rowan County to the late Lloyd & Marie Correll Overcash. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Clifford Lumsden; son Dwain Lumsden; two brothers,...

Oct 26, 2022

Diane Elizabeth Bowlin, age 67 of Kannapolis, beloved wife of 35 years to Roger Bowlin, passed away October 26, 2022. Born in Mooresville on February 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert Grey and Ruby Nell Jacks Bustle.  Diane was a lover of all things outdoors. She loved her pretty yards, pretty flowers and loved all...

Oct 25, 2022

David Richard (Dick) Fischbach, of Concord, NC, formerly Matthews, NC passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Dick was born on June 10, 1940, in Williamsburg, Ohio, the only child of Henson (Hans) and (Elizabeth) Sue Fischbach. Dick spent his childhood on a 35-acre farm just outside of town, and as an adult would always reminisce of stories about his...

Oct 23, 2022

Sherry Eury Earnhardt, 66, of Mooresville passed away October 23, 2022 after a courageous battle against ovarian cancer. Sherry was born April 21, 1956 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Jean Eury. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Earnhardt, Sr. and her brother, Barry Eury.

Sherry graduated from AL Brown...

Oct 23, 2022

Kevin Allen Foster, 24, peacefully passed away Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2022, at his residence. He had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.

A special child of God, Kevin was born September 10, 1998 in Rowan County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Florence J. Foster, and a special uncle, Keith Foster....

Oct 22, 2022

Mr. Patrick Henry Cloninger, 97, formerly of Kannapolis, went Home to be with his Lord on October 22, 2022, in Lakeland, FL.   He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, friend and child of the King.  Patrick was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Miller Cloninger who passed away in August of this year.  Patrick is...

Oct 22, 2022

Reba Holmes Hardin, of Kannapolis, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones in Garner, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was 77. Born February 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Wylie Holmes and Lydia Davis Holmes. Reba is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Boyd Eugene Hardin, her son Derek Eugene...

Oct 20, 2022

Mrs. Heidi Thurston, of Kannapolis, NC. Born April 26th 1941 in Copenhagen Denmark, the only child of Elinor and Tage Wibroe. Heidi moved to the United States in 1958 and soon met Chuck Thurston who would become her loving husband of 63 years.

They raised their family in northern Pennsylvania where she worked for the Evening Times...

Oct 20, 2022

Larry Ronald Lee, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away, October 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born October 24, 1939 in Kannapolis to the late Cletus N. Lee and Vera Miller Lee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea and Japan. He adored his wife, children, and grandchildren. Larry enjoyed salt and fresh...

Oct 19, 2022

Suzanne Nelson Dunn of Beaverdam, VA passed away on October 19, 2022 from complications of cancer.

Suzanne was born on August 18, 1954 to Fred and Yvonne Nelson. After graduation she married and had a son Chad Justin Kirk in 1975.

Since childhood she loved horses and kept horses her entire life. She started riding...

Oct 19, 2022

Brian Scott Yon, 40, of China Grove passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolina’s Medical Center. Born November 23, 1981 he was the son of Jackie Yon and Ruth Trexler Shaver.

Brian spent his career as a firefighter at various departments, most recently serving the communities of Mooresville and Lake Norman Fire Departments. He...

Oct 19, 2022

Ina Ruth Dennis Deason, 89, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Ina was born on July 18, 1933 in Monroe County, TN to the late Lena Mae Coleman Green. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Loyde Joseph Deason in 2009, and her step-father, Ellard Green....

Oct 18, 2022

Linda Ruth Fagan Helton, 77 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2022.  Linda was born on June 11, 1945 in Georgia to the late John and Doris Cash Fagan.

Linda had a heart of gold and loved everyone.  She loved Gospel music and the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed...

Oct 16, 2022

Sylvia Safrit Loggans, 96, passed away peacefully October 16, 2022 at Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC. Born April 11, 1926 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A and Ella Kluttz Safrit. Sylvia was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and a 1944 graduate of King's Business School, Charlotte. She was...

Oct 15, 2022

Ralph “Allen” McAllister, 77 of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Allen was born February 13, 1945 in Catawba County, N.C., the only son of Ralph and Emma Jean Mays McAllister.

Allen served as a US Navy pilot during Vietnam, achieving the rank of Lieutenant.  After a long career in...