Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 24, 2023

James Stewart Brown, Jr., 98 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2023.  James was born on October 18, 1924, in Cabarrus County to the late James Stewart and Fannie Cornelia Rumple Brown.

James proudly served his country during WWII in the US Army. He enjoyed telling stories about...

Jan 23, 2023

Marilyn Walkup Houchin, 70, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 at her residence. Marilyn was born on August 13, 1952 in McCurtain County Oklahoma. She was a cherished daughter of the late Carl Walkup and Cora Lee Long Walkup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Houchin...

Jan 22, 2023

Kathryn Letitia (Peebles) Smith, age 74 of Concord, passed away on January 22, 2023. Born in Guilford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Sneed) Peebles.  She is survived by two sons; Bradley Smith of Concord and Christopher Smith of Banner Elk; a sister Dr. Ellen P. Thrower of Jacksonville, FL. She was predeceased...

Jan 22, 2023

Kathleen Maroney Zimmerman, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Kathleen was born on March 22, 1949 in Buffalo, NY to the late Edward Maroney and Stella “Sally” Lipiec Maroney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Hartman. Kathleen had a passion for education. She spent her career...

Jan 22, 2023

Barbara Ann King Cline, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on January 22, 2023. She was born December 7, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Lawrence Clyde King and Anna Sue Ingram King. She was also preceded in death by great nephew, Oliver Upright, and brothers-in-law Jimmy Cline, Tommy Cline and Kenneth Upright, Sr.

Barbara...

Jan 22, 2023

Rachel J. Hager, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away, Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born May 23, 1938 in Wilkes Co. to the late Robert Johnson and Ester Mathis Johnson. Rachel enjoyed many things in life sewing, cooking, and gardening were her favorite hobbies, she loved her church and church family, she was loving mother,...

Jan 20, 2023

Annie Lou Parham Smith, 82, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Friday evening, January 20, 2023, at her home.

Born February 5, 1940, in Madison County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Elva Howard and Stella Emory Simmons Parham.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Deese;...

Jan 20, 2023

Donald Ray Lewis, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, January 20, 2023 at The Tucker Hospice House, He was born October 19, 1934 in Rowan County to the late Grady Hill Lewis and Fannie Mae Lewis. Don worked at the mill early in his life , he owned and operated Don's Bragin Shop for 40 years, Don enjoyed buying...

Jan 20, 2023

Laura Ann Teetsel Carmean, 78 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord on January 20, 2023.  Laura was born on February 11, 1944, in Green County, NY to the late Elbert Jewell and Anita Hull Teetsel.

Laura was a loving wife, mother, and superb Nana.  Prior to retiring to be a Nana, Laura...

Jan 20, 2023

Opal Gail Osborne Poss, 82, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Friday January 20, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Opal was born October 19, 1940 in Guilford County, NC to the late William O Osborne and Mary Jane Barbee Osborne. In addition to her parents she was also preceded...

Jan 20, 2023

Melvin S. Schenck, 79, of China Grove passed away on January 20, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus. He was born August 6, 1943 in Rowan County, a son of the late Shirley Brown Schenck and Mary Sprinkle Schenck.

Melvin had been a supervisor and account manager for bread sales for various companies most of his life including Bost...

Jan 19, 2023

Jennifer Ellen Michaels, 57 years old, of Rockwell, previously of Kannapolis, passed away on January 19, 2023.  Jennifer was born on March 20th, 1965, in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Walton Clawson and Jan Delores James Byrd.

Jennifer loved to sing and play piano. She loved animals and tried to help as many as she could....

Jan 19, 2023

Lewis Harold Ledwell, 89, of Kannapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Louis was born on May 18, 1933 in Mecklenburg County to the late Edwin Ledwell and Bertha Atkins Ledwell. Louis honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Bellsouth Telephone Company after 41...

Jan 19, 2023

James Manuel Drye, 73 years old, of Concord, previously of Kannapolis, passed away on January 19, 2023.  James was born on July 16, 1949, in Cabarrus County to the late Arthur James and Ruby Furr Drye.

James loved to hunt, fish, motorcycles, and doing body work and painting cars. He was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus 1967...

Jan 18, 2023

Mark Luke Walter, 63, of Concord, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Mark was born on June 28, 1959 in Baltimore County Maryland. He was a cherished son of the late Ira Luke Walter and Mary Cornelia Brown Walter.

Mark was a member of McGill Baptist Church. He had a...

Jan 17, 2023

William “Bill” Readling, 76, of Concord passed away January 17, 2023. Bill was born July 11, 1946 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Walter and Helen Mills Readling. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Readling. Bill was a graduate of NC State University Horticulutural School, and spent most of his early years in the...

Jan 17, 2023

Jacob Morgan Cole, 15, of Kannapolis passed away on January 17, 2023. Jacob was born on June 21, 2007 at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord. He is survived by his mother, Corey Maxwell, his father, Chris Cole , his stepfather, Teddy Charles, and his stepmother, Michael Cole, as well as his two brothers, Jacob and Ryan. He is also...

Jan 17, 2023

Carly Anne Owens Haga, 33, of Concord, left this world all too soon on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS. Carly was born on March 29, 1989 in Syracuse, NY to loving parents, Ronald Warren Owens Sr. and Laurel Ann Bowes Owens, who survive. Carly will always be remembered for being an excellent wife, mother,...

Jan 17, 2023

Ronald Eugene Barbee, 70 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2023.  Ronald was born on March 11, 1952, in Cabarrus County to the late Melvin and Mae Deese Cagle.

Ronald was a graduate of Central Cabarrus High School in 1970 where he played football.  Earlier in his career,...

Jan 15, 2023

James Larry Cook, Sr, 81, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his residence following a period of declining health.

James was born January 29, 1941, in Stanly County, NC a son of the late James Larry Cook “Bunk”, and Lottie Mae Morton Cook. Also preceding him in death...