Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 21, 2022

Janet Crowe Coward, 83, originally from Concord, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home at River Landing in Colfax. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, Concord. Burial will be at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. Born April 26, 1939, in Concord, she was a daughter of the...

Jul 20, 2022

Debra Lynn Smith Snead, 65, of Kannapolis, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Debra was born on August 1, 1956 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late William Tommy Smith and Lois Smith Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-dad, Zane Robert Burns; brothers, Steven Franklin Smith, and Michael...

Jul 17, 2022

Larry Stephen Hoce, 73, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday July 17, 2022 in Lexington, SC as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic fall.

Larry was born in Kannapolis, NC at 9:11am on June 25, 1949.  He was the fourth of five children to the late JW and Virginia Lane Hoce.

Jul 17, 2022

James “Hobart” Benson, Jr., 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home after a period of declining health.

Born May 10, 1928 in Rowan County, Hobart was the son of the late James Hobart Benson, Sr. and Grace Ferguson Benson. During his working years, he worked at Cannon Mills from 1945 -1950 and...

Jul 15, 2022

Gary Wayne Sipes, 75, of Salisbury passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 at his home with his wife, Georgeann and his daughter-in-law, Jill by his side.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 23 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Speaker Xavier Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....

Jul 15, 2022

Zachary (Zach) Thomas Watson, 31, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2022. He was born March 31, 1991 in Cabarrus County, a son of Tammy Thomas Watson and the late Donald Wayne Watson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lorine Watson and Sam and  Barbara Thomas.

Zach worked...

Jul 15, 2022

Ashton Leigh Brown 31, of Kannapolis, and formerly of the Beckley, West Virginia area, passed away at home on July 15, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Born July 8, 1991 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Burleson and Mary Miller Burleson of China Grove. Ashton loved shopping for clothes, spending...

Jul 15, 2022

Wesley “Marshall” Childers, 53, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, July 15, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born December 9, 1968, in Gaston County, Marshall was a son of Kenneth and Alice Sanders Childers. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Cory Cantrell.

Marshall was a loyal employee of Nouryon Chemicals for the last 18...

Jul 14, 2022

Dorothy Price Gettys, 97 of Durham, formally of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Carolina Reserve of Durham. She was born January 19, 1925 in Mosby, Missouri to the Late William David Price and Esther Marqurite Stark Price. Dorothy enjoyed sewing and quilting, playing card games (Bridge and Canasta) , collecting baseball card and watching the St...

Jul 13, 2022

Danny Lee Bullington, 73, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House.

Danny was born on September 30, 1948 in Albany Co. Georgia. He was a son to the late George Henry Bullington and Ruby "Jenny" Barfield Taylor. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 13, 2022

Jimmie Alexander Karriker, 85, of Mooresville passed away peacefully July 13, 2022 at the NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury after a period of declining health.

Born on June 12, 1937 in Rowan Co., he was the son of the late Ervin and Margaret Chambers Karriker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Jul 12, 2022

Clyde M. Huntsman, 87, of Kannapolis, NC left his earthly body for his Heavenly home July 12, 2022.  Clyde was a resident of the Virginia Veterans Care Center at the time of his passing.

Born April 28, 1935, to William and Pearl (Clapper)Huntsman in Bedford, PA, Clyde was the 8th of 9 children.  Both of his parents,...

Jul 12, 2022

Paula King Melton, 75, of Rock Hill, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on July 12, 2022.

Paula was born on August 21, 1946 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Ray Eugene King and Maggie Janette Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 12, 2022

Judy Frances Byrd, 67 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on July 12, 2022.  Judy was born on December 24, 1954 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Elliott and Annie Preslar Byrd.

Judy attended South Rowan High School, where she played basketball.  She enjoyed playing softball as well. ...

Jul 12, 2022

Linda Gail Bryant Harward, 78 of Kannapolis passed away peacefully July 12,2022 at her home surrounded by her three daughters.  She was born April 20,1944 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Parker Bryant.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Bryant.

Linda was a loyal member of Shadybrook Baptist...

Jul 12, 2022

Dewey Lee Farmer, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Dewey was born on August 6, 1942 in Oconee County, SC. His loving parents are the late William A. Farmer and Ruby Irene Herbert Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Johnsie Deaton Farmer in December 2019....

Jul 11, 2022

Gladys Ann Hurley Earnhardt, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Gladys as born on December 15, 1962 in Ashe County, NC to the late Chester Hurley and Wanza Nichols Hurley. Gladys was a faithful Christian with a servant’s heart who loved working for...

Jul 9, 2022

Michael (Mike) Linn McRorie, 61, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence. Although some health issues were present, his death was unexpected. He was preceded in death by sister, Renee Roseman, and daughter, Heather McRorie Roberts. Michael was born on July 1, 1961 in Cabarrus County, NC and is survived...

Jul 9, 2022

Kimberly Scott DuPuis, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, July 9, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born August 21, 1962, in Ft. Lauderdale, she was a daughter of the late Harry Tull and Sarah “Louise” Collins Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tull Scott.

Kimberly...

Jul 9, 2022

Rose Marie Potter Hubbard, 65 years old, passed away on July 9, 2022.  Rose was born on June 7, 1957 in Norwich, NY to the late Paul Raymond Potter and Rose Marie Hollenbach Potter.

Rose was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.  Prior to her illness, Rose worked in the Home Health Aid industry for many...