Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 2, 2022

Dennis "Hugh" Elver, Concord, North Carolina passed away on October 2, 2022 peacefully in his sleep.

Hugh was born on August 12, 1965 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles "David" and Jill C. (Sievers) Elver. Hugh grew up and lived in Madison, Verona, Stanley, Darlington, Wisconsin, Decorah Iowa and Lead, South Dakota where he graduated High school. Hugh...

Oct 1, 2022

Carlos Palmer Baldwin, age 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. Carlos was born April 2, 1928, to the late Gordon Hunter Baldwin and Irene Webster Baldwin. He grew up in Burlington, NC and settled in Kannapolis where he and his wife, Mona Baldwin, raised their family.

Most famously, Carlos was known as...

Sep 27, 2022

Michael “Mike” Kostas, 57, of Wilton Manors FL, left this world all too soon on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Mike was born on July 2, 1965 in Middlesex County, MA to the late Konstantine Kostas and Ilse Paul Kostas, who survives. Mike owned and operated a landscaping business for the past five years. Mike was a joyous, fun-loving man...

Sep 27, 2022

Robert “Bob” Hinman Blackman, 79, of Concord, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Bob was born on February 17, 1943 in Norwich, NY to the late Kenneth Blackman and Julia Hinman Blackman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Johnson. Bob honorably served his country in the United...

Sep 25, 2022

Watt “Jerry” Rogers, 73, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2022.  Jerry was born on December 11, 1948 in Mooresville, NC to the late Watt Junior and Claudine Griffin Rogers.

Jerry loved his family, his dogs and classic cars.  He loved music and playing guitar.  Jerry was a self-educated...

Sep 25, 2022

Debra B. Mullis, 68 of Kannapolis, passed away, Sunday September 25, 2022 at Angels at Heart in China Grove, Debra was born June 4, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Donald Edward Ballard and Inez Nix Ballard. Debra enjoyed traveling to the beach and the mountains, and enjoying an outdoor picnic, she loved spending time with her family,...

Sep 23, 2022

Philip Lorrie Boehm, 64, of Kannapolis, NC raised in Virginia Beach passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022.

Philip was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Gary Boehm and Joan Boehm. Brother of Cynthia Hennen, Kim Glaser, and Gary Boehm Jr.

Philip worked at McDonald’s where he met his beloved wife of 45...

Sep 22, 2022

Ruby Agnes Digh Parker, 95, entered into eternal Glory with her Lord and Savior, September 22, 2022. Born May 7, 1927 in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ed “Buddy” and Dora “Dodo” Digh.

Ruby will be forever remembered as a woman who deeply loved her family and her church, Parkwood Baptist Church...

Sep 21, 2022

Evelyn McCall Powell Benson, 97, of Concord passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was born October 27, 1924 in Whitmire, SC, a daughter of the late William Alcie McCall and Ella Whitt McCall.

She was preceded in death  by her husbands, Charlie Powell and O.D. Benson, a grandson, Jason Dwight Jones, sisters, Ellen, Helen, Clara, brothers,...

Sep 20, 2022

Danny Keith Rollins, 64, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Danny was born on April 2, 1958 in Cabarrus County, to the late Steve Rollins and Gail Beam Rollins. Danny was an intelligent, loyal, and hardworking man who had a talent for upholstery work, repairing, building, and fixing anything. He was...

Sep 19, 2022

Donald Howard “DJ” Baugh, III, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, September 19, 2022.

Born December 29, 1997, in Willard, Ohio, DJ was a son of Donald Howard Baugh, Jr and Rachael Nicol Lacy Baugh. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Donald and Marjorie Baugh, Sr; an uncle, Elzie Baugh; cousin, Jeremy Fisher and...

Sep 19, 2022

Billie Corine Morris Jordan, 92, of Concord, went home to her Lord and Savior early Monday morning, September 19, 2022 at her home with her family. Bille was born August 2, 1930 in Kannapolis, NC to the late James Oliver Morris, and Margaret Castor Morris. She graduated from J.W. Cannon High School and was married to the late Robert Coleman...

Sep 19, 2022

Tony Jeff Stack, 85, of Kannapolis, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 19, 2022. Born February 11, 1937 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late James and Bessie Lowder Stack. Tony was an avid golfer who had two holes in one in his lifetime. He was a longtime member of the former Kannapolis Country Club, now...

Sep 18, 2022

Rev. Don Noblitt, 94, of Kannapolis, went into his heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Don was born on December 20, 1927 in Pickens County, SC to the late James Greer Noblitt and Marie Dunwoody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Shinn Noblitt in 2014, his son, Marcus Noblitt;...

Sep 16, 2022

Pamela Rae Dwiggins Mezuk, 65, of Salisbury, passed away Friday September 16, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born, October 3, 1956 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Ray Daniel and Helen Rebecca Love Dwiggins. She loved NASCAR, reading and used to love yard selling. Pamela is survived by her son, Jason Mezuk;...

Sep 16, 2022

Dr. Betty Frances McDaniel Middleton, of Concord, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2022, at Morningside of Concord. Betty was born in Landis, NC, August 24,1938 to the late Elmer Douglas and Lucille Whitaker McDaniel.

Betty retired as a librarian with Rowan County Public Library, Salisbury, NC and Beaufort County...

Sep 13, 2022

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Sep 13, 2022

Peggy “Sue” Brown Absher, 74, of Wilkesboro, formerly of Kannapolis, died September 13, 2022 at Accordius Health at Wilkesboro after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at 12:00 PM Friday. September 16, 2022 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will...

Sep 12, 2022

Ann Quinn Doyle, 74, of Kannapolis passed away September 12, 2022. She was born October 14, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Willard and Elsie Quinn.

Ann worked at various banks in the Kannapolis area all her life including Wells Fargo, Wachovia and First Union. She also worked at Cannon Mills and with the...

Sep 11, 2022

Matthew Scott Philemon, 28, of Marshall, NC passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Matthew was born on October 01, 1993 in Monroe, NC to Michelle Kirby and Scott Philemon. Matthew was a loving son, grandson, father, brother and friend.

Matthew was a diesel mechanic and a proud member of the Walnut Fire...