Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 8, 2024

James Mark Allen, 61, of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House, after a brief battle of severely declining health.

Mark was born October 4, 1962 in Salisbury to Hoylene Overcash Allen and the late James Lee Allen. On September 11, 1982 he married Angela Beaver and...

Aug 7, 2024

Faye Sellers Hollar, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away August 7, 2024, at her home after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Faye’s life will be held at Whitley’s funeral Home at 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, with Pastor Aaron Edwards officiating. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00...

Aug 4, 2024

Julia “Roberta” Baxter Patterson, 87, of Concord, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, August 4, 2024, at Concord Place Assisted Living, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born July 31, 1937, in Royston, GA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Estelle Sartain Baxter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Aug 4, 2024

William “Earl” Smith, 92, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord, August 4, 2024 at Caremoor in Kannapolis.

He was born September 9, 1931 in Moore Co. NC to the late Colin Landon Smith and Mary Ethel Black.

Earl worked as a finish carpenter for Cannon Mills and retired with Atlantic American Properties after...

Aug 3, 2024

Frederick ‘Buddy” Hilbish

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, friend and business man, Frederick “Buddy” Hilbish, 100, passed peacefully on August 3, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1924 in Piney River, VA to George Frederick Hilbish and Ada Lee Canody. He married Alice Jackson “Jack” on June 2, 1945, and went on to marry Betty Hagan...

Aug 2, 2024

George “Frenchie” Davis, 91, of Kannapolis, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Frenchie was born on August 22, 1932 in Madison County, Georgia. He was a cherished son of the late William Daniel Davis and Sallie Mae Sorrow Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jul 31, 2024

Joyce Mitchell Gulledge, 80, of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.  Joyce was born on February 2, 1944, in Rowan County to the late Austin Augustus Mitchell and the late Kathleen Pethel Mitchell.

Joyce was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Kannapolis where she was a member of...

Jul 30, 2024

Hector Millan Pimentel, 63, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville. He was born September 3, 1960 in Cuernavaca, Mexico to the late Nicolas Millan Meraz and Eulalia Pimentel Nunez. Hector worked for South Creek Construction for 15 years as a landscaper. He was a hard worker, he enjoyed spending time outside, working in...

Jul 29, 2024

Judy Kay Furr Smith, 77, of Kannapolis, went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Judy was born on July 12, 1947 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Dewey Furr and Oma Mullis Furr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Cathy...

Jul 28, 2024

Michael David Center, 41 of Concord passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Michael was born October 14,1982 in Pima Conty, Az. a son of the late Patricia Ann Jordan Center and David John Center of Concord. He was also preceded in death by a brother David Center.

Survivors in addition...

Jul 27, 2024

Glen Powell, a beloved family man, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was 66. Glen was a devoted husband to his wife of 36 years, Janet, and a proud father to his three daughters, Katie Miller, Nikki Haney, and Marla Powell.

Glen is survived by his loving wife, Janet Herring Powell, and his...

Jul 26, 2024

Elizabeth (Beth) Whitehead Chewning

Florence Elizabeth Whitehead Chewning, 67, entered her eternal rest on July 26, 2024. Beth loved her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and lived a life of faithful service.

Beth was born July 16, 1957, in Concord, NC. She was raised in Kannapolis, NC and lived in Landis, NC for over 40...

Jul 25, 2024

Brenda Kay Love Morgan, 81, of Stanfield died peacefully at her home on July 25, 2024 with her family by her side after a period of declining health.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Sunday July 28 at 4:00 PM at Kinza Memorial Baptist Church in Stanfield. Visitation will be immediately prior to...

Jul 23, 2024

Mitchell Eugene Miller, 56, of China Grove, left this world suddenly to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Mitch was born on November 17, 1967 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Leonard Levi Miller and Kathryn Elaine Treece Miller.

Mitch embraced life with a deep love for...

Jul 23, 2024

Carolyn Evans Corriher, 82, of China Grove, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at home, following a period of declining health.

Born June 11, 1942, in Salisbury, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Alice Lowder Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jul 20, 2024

Betty Owen Wagner, 91, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday evening, July 20, 2024, at her Kannapolis residence surrounded by her family. Betty was born on June 30, 1933, in Knox County, TN, daughter of East Miller Owen and Maud Lee Harper. Betty was a graduate of Central High School in the Fountain City neighborhood of...

Jul 20, 2024

Brenda Rae Beaver Baker, 80, of China Grove, passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 20, 2024, at her home after a long period of declining health.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel, with burial following at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...

Jul 20, 2024

Jeanne Jenkins Boswell, 86 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born on September 8, 1937, in Durham, NC to the late Theodore and Ormah Woods Jenkins.

Jeanne was a graduate of UNC Greensboro in 1959, where she received...

Jul 18, 2024

Katherine Anita Eggers Cross, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her residence.

Katherine was born on August 16,1957 in Troy, New York. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Eggers and Hazel Berry Eggers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jack Eggers and foster...

Jul 18, 2024

Brenda Katherine Reed Wassum of Salisbury, NC, left this world suddenly on July 18, 2024 at age 68.

She was born on September 21, 1955 to the late Doris Jean Dolby and William Raymond Reed in New York State.

After graduating from Clarion Area High School in Clarion, PA, Brenda attended Jeff Tech Practical Nursing...