Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 6, 2022

Doris Barrier McBee, 84, of North Charleston, SC passed away on January 6, 2022 after a period of declining health.  She was born June 9, 1937 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Loy David Barrier and Addie Lee Hathcock Barrier.  She was a graduate of Western Carolina University.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Jan 6, 2022

Alice Bost McRorie, 77 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Caremoor Retirement Center. She was born January 8, 1944 in Concord to the late Lonnie Brown Bost and Sylvia Wilson Bost. Alice was an avid member of the Kannapolis Moose club and she was a Lady of the Moose, she was also a member of the...

Jan 6, 2022

Martha Jane Potts, 88 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 23, 1933 in Goule, WV to the late Carney Ben Potts and Rena Mae Cutright Potts. Martha enjoyed crocheting, making doilies and quilting. She also loved to bake and loved tending to her farm animals. Throughout her life, she worked...

Jan 5, 2022

Patricia “Pat” June Wilson Roefer, 86 years old, passed away on January 5, 2022 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital, Mooresville, NC after a brief illness.  A farmer’s daughter, Pat was born on September 9, 1935 in Mount Hope, NY to the late DeWitt Wallace Wilson and Leah Rachael VanDyne Wilson.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert...

Jan 5, 2022

Douglas Moore Whitley, 48, of China Grove, NC closed his eyes on Earth and opened them in Heaven on January 5th, 2022.

Douglas was born on February 12th, 1973, in Winston Salem NC, to Melvin Silas Whitley and Lois (Gene) Bradford . He worked at Daimler Trucks North America for 29 years and held various different positions...

Jan 5, 2022

Thelma Aileen McCraven

May 14, 1928 - January 5, 2022

Thelma "Aileen" Mullis McCraven, 93, of Landis passed away January 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, after a period of declining health.

She was born on May 14, 1928 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late J. C. and Mary...

Jan 4, 2022

Desiree Mitchell Everett, age 76, died on January 4, 2022 after suffering a stroke on December 29th.

She was born on August 14, 1945 in Safford, Alabama to her parents Travis and Gladys Blakely Mitchell. The Mitchells moved to Winona, Mississippi where she grew up alongside her four sisters.

Desiree is...

Jan 3, 2022

Leonard Nolan Moss, Jr. 74, of Kannapolis passed away, unexpectedly January 3, 2022. He was born December 18, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Leonard Nolan Moss, Sr. and Ella Mae Moss. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Moss McMurray and a brother, Alvin Moss.

Nolan was a salesman for Hubbard...

Jan 3, 2022

Barbara Ann Brock, 81 of Concord, formerly of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor following a period of declining health. She was born December 29, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Roy Otto and Valley Cleo Haynes Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 2, 2022

Lane Allen Corl, 78, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born January 25, 1943, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late William Ray and Mary Pearl Troutman Corl.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra...

Jan 2, 2022

Ricky Benjamin Register, 56, of China Grove passed away January 2, 2022. Rick was born September 13, 1965 in Cabarrus County, a son of Frederick and Patricia Register.

Rick  was owner and operator Porky’s Restaurant in China Grove. In earlier years, he operated Rick’s Corner and Express Diner and also Rick’s Lawn Care. Rick enjoyed life. He...

2022

Ora Inez Johnson Hobson, 77, of Kannapolis passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born September 9, 1944 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Robert Lee Johnson, Sr. and Margie Christy Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hobson, Sr. and a daughter, Rose Marie Burgess .

Ora had worked at...

Jan 1, 2022

Barry Gene Shinn,76, of Kannapolis, died January 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born February 8, 1945 in Rowan Co.; Barry was a son of Frank Leroy Shinn of Kannapolis and the late Frances Shuping Shinn.

A lifelong area resident, Barry was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Elizabeth Owens, 54 years old, passed into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2021.  Barbara was born in Gainesville, FL on February 3, 1967 to the late Robert C. and Linda Todd Owens.

Barbara was employed in the early child education industry and loved all the children and their families she taught. ...

Dec 29, 2021

Gabriel “Gabe” Justin Lee Bare, 24 of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Gabriel was born September 24, 1997 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Lisa Dawn Howell Bare of Salisbury and the late Terry Lynn Bare.

Also surviving are two half-sisters;...

Dec 29, 2021

Maryland Safrit Barts, 95, of Shelby passed away December 29, 2021 at Shelby Manor. Maryland was born January 21, 1926 in Stanly County, a daughter of the late Homer and Roxanne Safrit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Nolan Barts.

Maryland had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and then Fiber Industries earlier in her...

Dec 28, 2021

Max Cheek ended a long battle with dementia and declining health on December 28 2021.He was born April 12, 1942 to the late Marshall and Eva Cheek of Kannapolis. Max grew up in Kannapolis, NC. He served 5 years in the US Air Force and returned to Kannapolis. He then studied to be a machinist under the GI Bill....

Dec 27, 2021

Fred Vinson "Sam" Farley, 84, of Kannapolis died December 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a period of declining health. No services will be scheduled at this time. Sam was born on November 7, 1937 in Haywood Co., NC, a son of the late William H. and Martha Green Farley. In addition to his parents, Fred is preceded...

Dec 27, 2021

Travis Starnes, 59, of Salisbury passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at his home. Travis was born July 25, 1962 in Concord to the late Marvin Griggs Starnes and Evelyn Marie Starnes. Travis loved doing hair it was his passion, he worked a numerous salon's in the Kannapolis area, he had a big heart and he loved all his...

Dec 26, 2021

Carl Wesley "Spanky" Carpenter, 75, of China Grove died December 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health. A memorial celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Landis Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Austin and Jay Moon officiating. The family will receive friends at the...