Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 12, 2022

Connie Marie Rogers Duffell, 72, of Concord, is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, The Christ, Friday, August 12, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born January 12, 1950 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late John Rogers and Aileen Kiker Barringer.

During her working years, she was an Administration Clerk for...

Aug 12, 2022

Betty Jean King Walter, 94, of Kannapolis went into her heavenly home on Friday, August 12, 2022. Betty was born on August 25, 1927 to the late Ray Edgar King and Maggie Wilson King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee Brandon Walter in 1982; two sisters, Faye Beaver and Paula...

Aug 10, 2022

Ronald Eugene Barnette, age 75 of Kannapolis went to his heavenly home on August 10, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born on May 1, 1947 he was the son of the late Dorothy Lowe Barnette and Herman Mancel Barnette of Kannapolis.

Ronald graduated in 1967 from A.L. Brown High School, and was forever a Wonder...

Aug 9, 2022

Michael “Mike” Lynn Durham, 61 years old, passed away on August 9, 2022.  Mike was the oldest of three children and was born on May 17, 1961 in Concord, NC to Howard Chester Durham, Jr. and Helen Ann Sechler Coggins.  Mike was always a great host, and would welcome anyone into his home.

Mike was predeceased in...

Aug 9, 2022

Betty Cloninger, 95, formerly of Kannapolis, went home to be with her Lord on August 9, 2022, in Lakeland, FL.   She was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law and child of the King.  Betty was preceded in death by her mother and father, Herman and Catherine Seamon Miller; and her brothers and sister, Gordon, Roy and David Miller and Helen...

Aug 9, 2022

Dallas Ray Burton, 54 of Kannapolis died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday August 9, 2022 at his residence.

Dallas was born October 15, 1967 in Clarke County, Ky., a son of Robert lee Burton and Carolyn Sue Hollond Blankenship.

Dallas was a painter all of his life but also was employed at Schultz Mobile...

Aug 8, 2022

Hazel L. Holland, 85, of China Grove, left this world and entered into eternal peace, Monday, August 8, 2022, at Autumn Care of Marshville. Born December 27, 1936 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Beulah Holland.

Hazel owned and operated Carina Studios in Kannapolis for over forty years. She enjoyed Scrooge...

Aug 6, 2022

Stephen Elden Park, age 77, of Harrisburg, N.C. passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born January 14, 1945 in Rochester, New York to the late Douglas Eaton Park and Helen Price Park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friend and...

Aug 5, 2022

Janet Teresa Watford Dalton, 59, of Kannapolis, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2022 at her sister’s residence.

Janet was born August 11, 1962 in Darlington County, S.C. a daughter of the late Louis and Helen Dora Kennedy Watford. She was also preceded in by her husband, Jim Wayne Dalton on April 18, 2010.

Aug 5, 2022

Stephen Eugene Seamon, 61 of China Grove, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022.  Stephen was born on October 24, 1960 in Davie County, NC.  He loved to do woodworking and working on cars.

He was predeceased by his brother, Danny Morris and his sister, Lori Morris.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Connie...

Aug 5, 2022

We are sad to announce the death of our dear mother Linda Skinner Barrier, who passed away on August 5, 2022 after a brief illness.  Linda was born in Durham County, NC on July 3, 1954 to the late Dewey and Mildred Chambers Skinner.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Tracey Barrier; her son, Alan Barrier and...

Aug 5, 2022

CONCORD – Charles “Chuck” Ray Harrington, Sr. (83), passed away peacefully on Friday August 5, 2022.  He was born on December 7, 1938 in Kannapolis, North Carolina.  Charles was the son of John Fletcher Harrington and Bertha Marie Morgan.  Charles grew up in North Carolina and lived here until he was 19 when he moved to California.  Charles lived...

Aug 4, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Mack Hicks, 80, formerly of High Point, NC passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Chuck was born on September 3, 1941 in Mercer County, NJ. He was a cherished son of the late Warren Hicks and Vonia Johns Hicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Aug 3, 2022

Nancy Eloise Chavis Butler, 73, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, August 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

She was born on December 2, 1948 in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Foster and Eloise Snipes Chavis. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by 5 siblings; Sandy...

Aug 3, 2022

Henry Harold Little, 98, of Landis, formerly of Kannapolis, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 18, 1924 in Salisbury, Henry was one of 7 children born to Joseph Franklin Little and Eva Owens Little. In addition...

Aug 1, 2022

Carolyn Jane Russell Garver peacefully went to be with the Lord Monday August 1, 2022, following a courageous battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease for over 22 years. Carolyn was born on May 30, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Paul and Billie (Mary Elizabeth) Stricker Russell.

Carolyn was a dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was...

Aug 1, 2022

Linda "Kay" Earnhardt Mullis, 77, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 1, 2022 at her residence. Kay was born on December 10, 1944 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Morrison Van Burren (Bub) Earnhardt and Ruby Beatrice Blackwelder Earnhardt. Kay was a long-time member at...

Jul 31, 2022

Eugene Faris Beasley “Gene”, 73 of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home with his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan Iannotte Beasley and loyal pet, Dewey by his side.

Gene was born on February 6, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Fisher Jones Beasley, Jr. and Margaret Faris Beasley. He joined the...

Jul 31, 2022

Gary Lane Long, 75 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Gary was born February 18, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Willie Brandon and Edith Hagler Long. He was also preceded in death by...

Jul 29, 2022

Billy Gerald Bentley, 95, of Mooresville entered into his eternal home on July 29th. He joined his wife, Nancy Janelle, whom he has missed dearly since her passing ten months ago. His energetic spirit and love for God and his family defined him. He loved animals and rescued multiple dogs through the years. Making others laugh came naturally to...