Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 18, 2022

Raymond “Dale” Drye, 62, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.

Born August 6, 1960, in Troy, NC, he was a son of George Raymond Drye and the late Ruby Elizabeth Donahue Drye.

Dale had been a...

Dec 17, 2022

Jerry Lee Wensil, 83 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2022.  Jerry was born on February 16, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late A.C. and Minnie Lorene Childress Wensil.

In his younger years, Jerry enjoyed playing golf.  He was a member of the Oasis Shriners and an...

Dec 16, 2022

Betty Ruth Pethel Menius, 85, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on July 1, 1937 in Rowan County to the late Rev. Roy Pethel and Nancy Lambert Pethel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her daughter, Deborah Menius Hutchins; son, William Edward...

Dec 16, 2022

Larry Dale Poss, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Larry was born on March 5, 1960 in Cabarrus County to the late Joseph Poss and Lillian Gibson Ferrell, who survives. Our Father let us have his special angel for 62 years, and the love and joy he shared with us...

Dec 15, 2022

Goldie “Kathleen” Ball, 86, of Faith passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at home, after a period of declining health. Born July 11, 1936 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Flora Ellen Riley Measmer. Her beloved husband John Edward Ball preceded her in death in November 2020.

Kathleen loved drawing...

Dec 14, 2022

Jerry Dean Duncan, 49 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 14, 2022.  Jerry was born on October 16, 1973, in Brunswick County to the late Jerry Dale and Marie Norris Duncan.

Jerry was a carpenter by trade, but he was also a talented mechanic and master paint and body technician.

Jerry was predeceased...

Dec 12, 2022

Regina B. Warfield, born Regina Gaynell Bullock, 61 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 12, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Regina was born on April 29, 1961 to Joel Bullock and Gaynell Funderburk in Concord, NC.  Shortly after graduating from A.L. Brown High School in ’79, she enlisted in...

Dec 11, 2022

Harriet Lee (Cathey) Osborne, known by all who loved her as Happy, passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her love ones at home, early Sunday    morning, December 11th, 2022. She was 79 years young and very happy-go-lucky and care free. She was very kind hearted and always had a smile on her face. Happy truly lived up to...

Dec 11, 2022

Mary Elaine Jackson Snow, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Snow had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.

Born September 24, 1938, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late John Anderson and Codie Jane West Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Dec 11, 2022

Janet Gail Donahue, 74 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 11, 2022.  Janet was born on July 4, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late J.D. and Blanche Herman Donahue.

Janet was devoted to her family and her most trusted companion, Sherlock.  She loved to shop online and read and spending time with her best...

Dec 11, 2022

Elma Sellers Simpson, 95, of Kannapolis peacefully entered into the gates of Heaven on December 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast after a period of declining health. A service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial...

Dec 6, 2022

Marie Delima Lemieux Marquis,100 years loved, the longest living of the thirteen children of the late John V. Lemieux and Mary L. Boudreau Lemieux went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by family. Also preceding Marie in death was her first husband, Dr. Paul Leger and second husband, bank...

Dec 5, 2022

Jean “Mama Jean” Johnson, 96, of Concord; was received into the arms of Jesus, on Monday December 5, 2022 after a brief stay at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 10, at Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord with Rev. Charles Blasdell officiating. Her...

Dec 5, 2022

Donald Ray Heglar, age 83 of Kannapolis, beloved husband of Frances (Mills) Heglar, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2022. Born in Rowan County on January 4, 1939 he was the son of the late Marvin Ray and Mildred Irene (Walton) Heglar. Mr. Heglar was very proud to be an Army veteran.  He served in the...

Dec 5, 2022

Ronald Scott “Doughboy” Hess, 61 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2022.  Scott was born on April 23, 1961 in Cabarrus County to Merdith “Bud” and Patricia Karriker Hess.

Scott loved his family and friends, especially his dog Hash. He was willing to help anyone.  He liked...

Dec 5, 2022

Larry Eugene Harris, 83, of Concord, passed away on December 5, 2022.  Born in Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late Wilmer Leeander Harris and Pauline Cornelia Garrett Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jerry, and by his brother Clifford.  Larry was a 1957 graduate ...

Dec 4, 2022

Bonnie LeQuire, 103, of Kannapolis, NC peacefully passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home, with her son by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 12pm, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Midway United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Allen officiating the service. Burial will follow service at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...

Dec 4, 2022

Michael Wayne Sides, 56, of Kannapolis, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2022. Wayne was born to Larry Sides and the late Terry Compton Sides on April 28, 1966 in Cabarrus County.

Wayne enjoyed being with friends and family as well as generously sharing his craftsmanship skills and time to...

Dec 3, 2022

James Warren Anderson, 52 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center. Death was unexpected.

James was born April 29, 1970 in Iredell County NC a son of Linda Elaine Chavis of Kannapolis and the late James Samuel Anderson.

He was a 1989 graduate...

Dec 2, 2022

Patricia Eugenia Mullis Kidd, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born November 7, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the youngest daughter of Thomas Lee Mullis and Lena Caudle Mullis. She was employed many years with Cannon Mills Co. prior to an early retirement. She enjoyed spending time at...