Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 25, 2022

Vivian Wray Garrison Spears, 96, of Landis died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 28 at First United Methodist Church in Landis with Rev. Holly D. Evensen officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove....

May 25, 2022

Clarice Barnhardt Poole, 90, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Clarice was born September 10, 1931 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Jacob Rufus Barnhardt and Myrtle Mae Keeter Barnhardt. In addition to her parents, she was...

May 24, 2022

Elizabeth Rodgers Cook, 90, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her residence following a six-month period of declining health.

She was born November 7, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Walter Mitchell Rodgers and Lucy Smith Rodgers. Also preceding her in death was her husband...

May 24, 2022

Eva Maxine Hardin Haywood, 92, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022.  She was the second of ten children born to the late Grady N. Hardin and Eula Baynard Hardin on May 1, 1930 in Forest City, Rutherford County, NC.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1980 by her beloved husband, Conard Loyd Haywood...

May 23, 2022

C. Vernon "Vern" Cleary, 81, of China Grove, entered his Heavenly home Monday, May 23, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born May 5, 1941, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Clarence William and Ella Mae Bumgardner Cleary. Vern was preceded in death by his sister Yvonne Cleary Benfield.

Vern is survived...

May 20, 2022

Rachel Thompson Graves, 83, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away in her sleep, Friday morning, May 20, 2022, at Liberty Commons.

Born November 22, 1938, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Coy Price and Odell Auton Thompson.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Billy R....

May 18, 2022

Pamela Jo Martin Lipe, 78, of Kannapolis passed away Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A graveside service will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove on Saturday, May 28 at 3:00 PM. Her family will receive friends after the graveside service.

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May 17, 2022

George Suggs

William George Suggs, 85, of Kannapolis passed away May 17, 2022. He was born March 7, 1937 in Iredell County, a son of the late William Clyde “Chick” Suggs and Callie Cornelius Suggs.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Georgeann Suggs Kerley.

George retired from McLean Trucking after 27 years of...

May 15, 2022

Paula Ann Berkeyheiser Murphy, 61, of China Grove, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born, August 27, 1960 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Albon and Marlene Duke Berkeyheiser. Paula loved bingo, shopping, gardening, but her greatest love was spending time with her family. Paula is survived by her...

May 15, 2022

Johnnie “Patty” Paulette Hamm Hardeman, 75, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Patty was born on January 20, 1947 in Albemarle, NC to the late John Marion Hamm and Marie Parker Hamm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Lowery. Patty was a faithful Christian and...

May 14, 2022

Millie “Mickey”, “Nanny” J Lunsford Austin went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her residence following several years of declining health.

Mickey was born February 21 1932 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of the late Joseph Cullen Lunsford and Mattie Lou Byrd Lunsford.

In addition to her parents, she...

May 13, 2022

Patricia Anne Robinson Gainey, 69, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Pat was born on June 27, 1952 in Cabarrus County, a cherished daughter of the late Raymond Holloway Robinson (Rosie) and Doris Bost Robinson Holt (Edgar). In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

May 12, 2022

Carl Junious Rogers, 79, of Kannapolis, went into his heavenly home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 after a long-time battle with cancer. Carl was born on September 15, 1942 in Cabarrus County to the late Homer Banks Rogers and Mary Elizabeth Scercy Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Margaret Ann...

May 11, 2022

Mildred Louise Hallman Jolly, 87, of Kannapolis passed away May 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a brief illness.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home on Saturday, May 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Her Funeral will be held at West Point Baptist Church on Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 PM with Rev....

May 10, 2022

Norman Garver Shaver, 77, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his residence.

Norman was born on July 6, 1944 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James and Nora Garver Shaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 9, 2022

John J. Reilly Jr., 80, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9, 2022. John was born in Pittsburg, PA on August 23, 1941 to the late John Joseph Reilly Sr. and Mary Boland Reilly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dianne Freeze Reilly, and a...

May 8, 2022

Frances “Ellen” Hargett Hamm, 69 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 8, 2022.  Ellen was born on October 21, 1952 in Mooresville, NC to the late Jim and Roberta Hargett.

Ellen worked in the housekeeping field for many years.  She worked at various hotels in the area and retired from Atrium...

May 7, 2022

Robert Andrew Parsons, 56, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, following a period of declining health.

Born August 20, 1965, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, he was a son of Rose Marie Redding Parsons of Kannapolis and the late Jimmy Lynn Parsons. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Zackery.

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May 6, 2022

Bengta Marie Stockmar Clark, 92, of Concord, NC passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2022.

Bengta was born in New York City, New York on May 9th, 1930 to loving parents Severin and Bengta Stockmar of Scandinavian descent.

Her memory will live on through her family; her brother Eric Stockmar; her children, Jennifer Clark, Nancy...

May 6, 2022

James Reid Woodall, 18 years old, passed away on May 6, 2022.  James was born on August 26, 2003 in Concord, NC to Melissa Couch and Joseph Woodall.

James attended South Rowan High School.  He loved to cook and was working as a line cook in various restaurants.  He loved to play guitar, wood carving, hiking, camping...