Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
James Clemon Sellers, Jr
Jan 10, 2025
James C. Sellers, Jr., 82, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Friday evening, January 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by love, following a period of declining health.
Born February 7, 1942, in Chesterfield County, SC, James was a son of the late J.C. and Emma Leona Sellers.
Mr. Sellers retired from Cannon Mills after more than 40 years of faithful service, with...
Jean Ann Atwell
Jan 9, 2025
Jean Ann Sain Atwell, 86, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 9, 1938, in Davie County to Elmer and Beulah Sain, Jean grew up in Kannapolis, where she attended Winecoff High School.
Jean was married to her devoted husband, Donald Eugene Atwell, for 66 wonderful years until his passing. Together, they built a...
Randy Lee Allmon
Jan 9, 2025
Randy Lee Allmon, 64, of Davidson, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 9, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
Born January 24, 1960, in Concord, he was the son of Lula Mae Phifer and the late Archie Lee Allmon. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Lynn Skidmore Allmon.
A 1978 graduate...
Myrtle Jean Walters
Jan 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Myrtle Jean “Jeanie” Walters, 76 of Kannapolis. Jeanie peacefully passed away Thursday evening, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born August 14, 1948, in Scotland County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Bruce Carter and Gertie Myrtle Walters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Claude Delmar Wayne, Sr
Jan 9, 2025
Claude Delmar Wayne Sr., of Davidson, NC- Mr. Wayne passed away in his home at 8901 Archer Road, Thursday, January 9, 2025. Mr. Wayne was born in Wilkes County, NC, on February 20, 1930, to Edward Jesse Wayne and Martha Sheets Wayne. Claude was the youngest of their twelve children, all of whom grew up on their family farm in...
Ray Leonard Rogers
Jan 9, 2025
Ray Leonard Rogers, 81, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Ray was born on August 25, 1943 in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Robert Lee Rogers and Emma Oliphant Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Goodman Rogers; and...
Betty Fisher Hallford
Jan 8, 2025
Betty Fisher Hallford went to be with her Lord and family Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born September 20, 1936 to the late Ernest and Fern Fisher of Peabody, Kansas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanley Hallford; grandson, Michael Hallford Jr.; sister, Bonnie and brother Roland of Kansas.
Betty retired from Shady...
Lillian Marlene Wall
Jan 7, 2025
Marlene Rowland Wall, 86 of Concord went to be in the sweet arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Death was unexpected.
Marlene was born June 5, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Henry Franklin and Hazel Lillian Rowland. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Johnsie Hilliard.
Family members left to cherish her memory...
Lori Dawn Privette
Jan 7, 2025
Lori Dawn Privette, 54, of Kannapolis passed away January 7, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 3, 1970 in Iredell Co. She is the daughter of Jerry and Judy Hagler of Kannapolis and Jessie and Robin Privette of SC.
She was preceded in passing by her grandparents Howard and Ollie Rogers and E.D. and Mae Privette.
Those left to cherish her...
Dorothy Ruth Weast
Jan 6, 2025
Dorothy Ruth Kluttz Weast, 97, a longtime resident of the Rimer community in Cabarrus county, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Brookdale Concord Senior Living. Dot was married for 75 years to the late Albert Graham Weast and was the only daughter of the late Keller Spencer Kluttz and Zelma Elizabeth Safrit Kluttz of Kannapolis, NC. Left to...
Jackie Wayne Waters, Sr
Jan 6, 2025
Jackie Wayne Waters, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on January 6, 2025 at the home of his daughter in China Grove, NC.
Jack was born on November 6, 1941 in Stanley, NC, to the late Albert Earnest Waters and Annie Belle Brady, the 10th born of 13 children, 12 of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death...
Lisa Castor Pepper
Jan 5, 2025
Lisa Castor Pepper, 59, of Salisbury, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 5, 2025.
Lisa was born on November 3, 1965 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late J.C Castor and Shelvia Cannon Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Bunn and Boonkey Castor.
Lisa was...
Cora Ella McWaters
Jan 4, 2025
Cora Ella Freeze McWaters, 93 of Landis, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. She was born, September 25,1931, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Freeze (Dorothy).
Cora, affectionately known to those she loved as “Corky”, faithfully served along with her military veteran husband, H. D. McWaters (Don) who...
Helen Wall Holshouser
Jan 3, 2025
Helen Wall Holshouser was the strongest, independent person that we knew. She left her earthly body on January 3, 2025, passing peacefully at the Atrium Hospice House of Union County. Helen is survived by her two daughters, Missy Moncure (spouse, Russ Moncure); Suzy Farrar (spouse, Michael Farrar); two grandchildren, Will Moncure (spouse, Kendall Moncure); Ally Moncure; sister, Audre Yates; nieces,...
Teri Marie LaCivita
Jan 3, 2025
Teri Marie LaCivita, 50, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 at her residence.
Teri was born on November 6, 1974 in Massachusetts. She was the cherished daughter of Elizabeth “Bette” Breslin LaCivita and the late Salvatore Louis LaCivita.
Teri was known for her beautiful green eyes, which reflected her generous heart and the love she had for life....
Julia Casper
Jan 1, 2025
Julia Casper, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Rockwell, NC.
She was born May 5, 1937, in Ellenboro, NC to Ida Duncan. She worked and later retired from Wal-Mart at Eastway in Charlotte, NC as a cashier for over 20 years, where she met countless people that brightened her day as she did the same for others....
Miriam Serna Neyra
Jan 1, 2025
Miriam Serna Neyra, 63, of Kannapolis, NC (formerly Lima, Peru) passed away in her home on January 1, 2025.
Miriam was born on April 14, 1961, in Lima, Peru to Santiago Serna and the late Juanita Neyra. She moved to the United States in 2000 with her son Jose.
Miriam was a loving Mother and Nana. She enjoyed spending time with...
John Lewis Oliphant
Jan 1, 2025
John Lewis Oliphant, 88, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
John was born on October 24, 1936 in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Willie D. Oliphant and Margaret Helen Mayhew Oliphant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Nedda Bebber...
Grady F. Phelps
Dec 31, 2024
Grady Franklin Phelps, 80, of Mocksville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Novant Medical Center-Rowan. He was born December 3, 1944, to the late Walter and Pauline Sain Phelps in Salisbury, NC.
Grady was a longtime worker at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis. Grady loved going to the mountains. He would take his camper on weekends and travel to the mountains...
Mary Hudson Cooper
Dec 30, 2024
Mary Ophelia Hudson Cooper, 87, peacefully passed away Monday morning, December 30, 2024, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Born January 10, 1937, in Chesterfield County, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Carl Woodrow Hudson and Ruby Viola Wright Hudson.
Mary had been a certified nursing assistant for most of her life, providing and care and love...
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