Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 20, 2022

Larry Ronald Lee, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away, October 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born October 24, 1939 in Kannapolis to the late Cletus N. Lee and Vera Miller Lee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea and Japan. He adored his wife, children, and grandchildren. Larry enjoyed salt and fresh...

Oct 19, 2022

Suzanne Nelson Dunn of Beaverdam, VA passed away on October 19, 2022 from complications of cancer.

Suzanne was born on August 18, 1954 to Fred and Yvonne Nelson. After graduation she married and had a son Chad Justin Kirk in 1975.

Since childhood she loved horses and kept horses her entire life. She started riding...

Oct 19, 2022

Brian Scott Yon, 40, of China Grove passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolina’s Medical Center. Born November 23, 1981 he was the son of Jackie Yon and Ruth Trexler Shaver.

Brian spent his career as a firefighter at various departments, most recently serving the communities of Mooresville and Lake Norman Fire Departments. He...

Oct 19, 2022

Ina Ruth Dennis Deason, 89, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Ina was born on July 18, 1933 in Monroe County, TN to the late Lena Mae Coleman Green. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Loyde Joseph Deason in 2009, and her step-father, Ellard Green....

Oct 18, 2022

Linda Ruth Fagan Helton, 77 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2022.  Linda was born on June 11, 1945 in Georgia to the late John and Doris Cash Fagan.

Linda had a heart of gold and loved everyone.  She loved Gospel music and the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed...

Oct 16, 2022

Sylvia Safrit Loggans, 96, passed away peacefully October 16, 2022 at Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC. Born April 11, 1926 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A and Ella Kluttz Safrit. Sylvia was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and a 1944 graduate of King's Business School, Charlotte. She was...

Oct 15, 2022

Ralph “Allen” McAllister, 77 of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Allen was born February 13, 1945 in Catawba County, N.C., the only son of Ralph and Emma Jean Mays McAllister.

Allen served as a US Navy pilot during Vietnam, achieving the rank of Lieutenant.  After a long career in...

Oct 15, 2022

Lewis Martin Comer, age 64 of China Grove, beloved husband of Adelta Moore Comer passed away October 15, 2022. Born in China Grove on December 31, 1957 he was the son of the late Dennis Martin and Ethel Davis Comer. Besides his wife Adelta, he is survived by his children; Sylvia Austin of Salisbury, Lori Ewart of Charlotte, Melissa...

Oct 14, 2022

Robert Wayne McGuire, 74 of Mooresville, passed away after a tragic accident on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born on September 3, 1948 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Robert R. McGuire and Ruby Stancil McGuire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia McGuire. Robert honorably served his country as...

Oct 13, 2022

Sandy Kale Gordon Gleaton, 60, of Santee SC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center. Sandy was born on February 26, 1962 in Concord, NC. She previously worked for Uniforms by Chi-Chie in Kannapolis. She later worked as a software designer for Simpson before retiring. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband...

Oct 13, 2022

Pastor Ralph F. Robinette, 87, of Salisbury, joined our Lord and Savior on October 13, 2022. Ralph was born on May 29, 1935, in Cabarrus County. He was a devoted son of the late Royal Robinette and Kathleen Robinette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Caleb Osborne and Rebecca Sartain; and siblings,...

Oct 11, 2022

Charles “Mickey” Penninger, 83, of Kannapolis passed away, Tuesday October 11, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House.

Mickey was born December 25, 1938 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Claude Junius and Delphina Foil Penninger.

Mickey worked 40 years with Snyder Packaging, he enjoyed camping and square dancing, he spent time at Lake Junaluska for the...

Oct 10, 2022

Jeanie Suzzette Carpenter Beaver, age 79 of China Grove went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday October 10, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.

Jeanie was born March 19, 1943 in Rowan County, NC and was the daughter of the late Vernie Beaver Carpenter and Franklin Travis "Strawberry" Carpenter. She was also preceded...

Oct 9, 2022

Frances “Marilene” Cathey Kelley Stirewalt, age 84 of Concord, NC, formerly of Cleveland, TN, left her earthly life on Sunday October 9, 2022 while at Universal Healthcare in Concord, after a period of declining health.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Concord and...

Oct 9, 2022

David “Lee” Nichols, 84 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 9, 2022.  David was born on July 1, 1938 in Rowan County to the late David “Dick” and Edna Kirkman Nichols.

Lee loved his family, which was very important to him.  He was a member of Central...

Oct 5, 2022

Charles James Misenheimer passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 5, 2022 at the age of 96 in Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. He was born in Kannapolis, NC on November 20th, 1925 to George Monroe and Rita Barger Misenheimer.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife Hilda Maulden Misenheimer, whom he...

Oct 5, 2022

Johnny Travis Carpenter, 81 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He had been in declining health but death was unexpected.

Johnny was born January 5, 1941 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Franklin Travis Carpenter and Vernie Beaver Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2022

Claudine Childers McClamrock, 87, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  Claudine was born in Cabarrus County on May 10, 1935 to the late Wakefield and Effie Adams Childers.  Claudine was employed at Cannon Mills for many years.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a...

Oct 4, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Felton Litaker II, 75, of Concord, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Larry was born October 9, 1946 in Charleston South Carolina. He was the cherished son of the late Lawrence Felton Litaker and Helen Armstrong Litaker.

Larry was a kind and caring person who lived life to the...

Oct 3, 2022

Charles Michael Canup, 67, passed away on Oct 3rd, 2022. He embodied resilience, possessing and sharing an unrelenting optimism even in his last moments.

Charles proudly served in the US Army leaving the service briefly prior to ultimately joining the US Navy until his retirement. He was incredibly proud of having served his country and loved to...