Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 1, 2023

Jo Carol Oliver Quesinberry, 80, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence. Death was unexpected.

Carol was born November 15, 1942, in Chesterfield County, SC. A daughter of the late Elbert Jordan and Estelle Newsome Hurst Jordan. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Doris Ann Jordan...

Dec 31, 2022

James Lee Cavin, 95, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022. James was born on September 7, 1927 in Rowan County to the late Banks Young Cavin and Bessie Mae Cagle Cavin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Deal Cavin; three sisters, Edith Adams,...

Dec 30, 2022

Amy Jo Riggs, 55, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 30, 2022 after eight months of declining health. Amy Jo was born on August 15, 1967 in Cabarrus County to the late Joe and Mildred McIntyre Riggs. Amy Jo graduated from A.L. Brown High School class of 1985 and went on to...

Dec 29, 2022

On December 29, 2022, Lois Faye Lipe Cook passed peacefully in the arms of her two grandchildren at her Concord residence. Born in Concord, North Carolina, August 05 1935 to Ada Overcash Lipe and John Alexander Lipe of Troutman. Faye was the youngest of eleven children, as such she became the matriarch of many Family Trees.

Faye...

Dec 28, 2022

David Lee Whipple, age 57 of Davidson, passed away on December 28, 2022. Born in Cabarrus County on August 24, 1965, he was the son of the late Tommy James Whipple and Nancy Brown Whipple of Concord.

David was both a Golden Eagles Member and Benefactor member of the NRA. He was a member of the North...

Dec 28, 2022

Fred Lewis Aldridge, 70, of Rockwell passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan, holding the hand of his loving wife. He was born October 22, 1952, in Cabarrus Co. to the late William Aldridge and Myrtle Jean Roberts Aldridge. Fred was a faithful man of God who dearly loved his Bible Missionary Baptist Church family. As...

Dec 28, 2022

Guynelle Smith Wright, 93, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, at Compass Healthcare in Spencer, following a period of declining health.

Born September 1, 1929, in Madison County, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Hewitt Smith, Sr and Willie Mae Brooks Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Terry Wayne Bunn, 65, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born November 15, 1957, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Jerry Wayne and Shelvia Cannon Bunn.  In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by two wives, Dava...

Dec 26, 2022

Jane Waggoner Evans, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday December 26, 2022 at home after a period of declining health. Born November 28, 1939 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eula Lipe Waggoner.

During her working years, Jane owned and operated her own beauty salon, before going to work...

Dec 24, 2022

Mary Delle Simmons Hathcock,74, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a period of declining health.

Mary was born December 14, 1948, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Curtis Relaford Simmons and Mary Charlotte Willoughby Simmons. She was...

Dec 24, 2022

Doris Eva McDonald Aldridge, 82 years young, went to her heavenly home peacefully December 24th after several years of declining health.  She was born September 27th 1940, to Jack and Mae McDonald in Cabarrus County.  She grew up in Kannapolis and graduated from A.L. Brown High School.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Dec 23, 2022

Michael David Horn, 79, of China Grove, passed away December 23, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Mike was born on April 7, 1943, in Indiana. He was a son of the late David E. Horn and Betty J. Rodman Horn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hugh C. Horn;...

Dec 23, 2022

William David Elliott, 75 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2022.  David was born on January 31, 1947, in Salisbury, NC to Carl William and Myrtle Wagner Elliott.  David attended Rowan County schools and graduated from Rowan Technical College.

David proudly served his country in the US...

Dec 22, 2022

Mitchell Shane Deal, 47, of China Grove, passed away, Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born July 25, 1975 in Cabarrus Co. to John Deal and the Late Donna Paulett Martin Bost. Mitchell worked for Tri-Electric in Salisbury, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he also like building and fixing anything he had the ability to work...

Dec 22, 2022

George Branch, Jr, 85 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord.

He was born February 12, 1937 in Greene County, Ark. a son of the late George Branch, Sr. and Ruth Powers Branch. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wyman Branch and a...

Dec 21, 2022

"Daniel K. Fike, 73, passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 2022.

Dan was born to the late James and Mary Fike on September 22nd, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by Deborah Fike (His loving Wife of 37 years), Daniel Fike (His Son), Trenton Shady (His...

Dec 21, 2022

Kenneth Earl “Kenny” Pittman, 57, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022, at his home.

Born June 23, 1965, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Roy Paul and Minnie Joplin Pittman.

Kenny loved his grandbabies and enjoyed supporting them in any way he could. He was an...

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Frances Ward, 82, of Greensboro, NC unexpectedly passed away on December 19, 2022. She was born on May 5th, 1940 to Donald Wyatt Sr and Grace Bowlin Wyatt in Wilkes County. Mary Frances is survived by her husband James Ward; brothers John Wyatt (Barbara), Donald Wyatt Jr (Jane), and Tommy Wyatt; sisters Sandra Little (Darrel), Martha Clayton (Kenneth),...

Dec 19, 2022

Willie Mae Barnette Gillespie, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2022.  Willie was born on August 13, 1931, in Coweta County, Georgia to the late James and Jeroline Gaddy Barnette.

Willie worked for Cannon Mills in their weaving department for 39 + years, prior to retiring.  Willie...

Dec 18, 2022

Amy G. Caudill Osborne 69, of Kannapolis NC, unexpectedly passed away on December 18th, 2022.

Amy was born June 8th, 1953 to the late Herman and Jessie Caudill of Mt. Pleasant NC. Predeceased by brother Herman Jerry Caudill of Concord NC.

Family members left to cherish her memories include her Son Steve Osborne Jr (Aubrie);...