Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 6, 2022

Teresa Ann Moon Riddle went to her heavenly home on May 6, 2022, from her home in Landis, NC. She was born on January 31, 1940, in Concord, NC, to James B. and Odell Kidd Moon. To her family, Teresa was a beloved mother, Mimi, sister, and aunt. Teresa is survived by her daughter, Marisa Riddle Rodgers; her son,...

May 5, 2022

Donald Lewis McDaniel, of Kannapolis, passed away at his home in the company of loved ones on May 5, 2022.  Donald (Don, or PapaDon) was born on September 9, 1931, at his family’s home on Rose Avenue, to William Lester McDaniel and Virginia Mabrey McDaniel.  Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Floranne Clodfelter McDaniel; and...

May 4, 2022

Landon Cole Ingle, 24, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Death was unexpected due to a motorcycle accident.

Landon was born August 28, 1997 in Mecklenburg County, NC a son of Timothy Scott Ingle and Lauri Michelle McBride Ingle of China Grove. He was a 2016 graduate of South...

May 4, 2022

Arlene Wiles Helms, 84, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 4, 2022, at her daughter’s home in China Grove.

Born August 22, 1937, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Russell Belvin Wiles and Minnie Marshall Wiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Wiles...

May 1, 2022

Thomas Eugene Barnhardt "Barney", 72, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born December 31, 1949, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of Geneva Young Barnhardt Peeler and the late Thomas Elmer Barnhardt. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Barnhardt; and a nephew,...

Apr 30, 2022

Jesse Ray Rollins, 31, of Kannapolis, left this world all too soon on Saturday, April 30, 2022 after a tragic automobile accident. Jesse was born on August 9, 1990 in Mecklenburg County to the late Tommy Ray Rollins and Amanda Rae Morris, who survives. Jesse loved spending time outside doing yardwork or taking fishing trips with his Pawpaw Mike....

Apr 30, 2022

Helen Nichols London, 87, of China Grove passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born July 10, 1934 in Rowan Co. to the late David Smith Nichols and Edna Laura Kirkman Nichols. Helen was a member of Central Baptist Church; she was a caring and loving wife for 68 years to her husband Robert...

Apr 30, 2022

Ray Preston Karriker, 93, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at Best of Care Assisted Living on April 30, 2022 after a month-long residency.

Ray Preston was born on February 25, 1929 in Rowan County. He was the cherished son of Guy Preston Karriker and Eula Deal Karriker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Apr 30, 2022

Larry Dean Shaver, 83 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 30, 2022.  Larry was born on June 5, 1938 in Concord, NC to the late James and Nora Garver Shaver.

Larry attended Winecoff School in Concord.  He was an owner/operator truck driver for many years going by the CB...

Apr 28, 2022

Jane Crystal Sellers Brawley, 72, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House. Jane was born on January 26, 1950 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Robert Sellers and Geraldine Johnson Sellers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Justin Brawley, and her brother, Danny...

Apr 27, 2022

Mary Elizabeth “Bettie” McDonald Fry Szeles, age 98, of Kannapolis, NC formerly of Summerdale PA, passed away while receiving long term care at Five Oaks Manor in Concord NC on April 27, 2022.

Mary was born September 8, 1923 in Perry Co. PA, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Myrtle Bell McDonald. She was one...

Apr 26, 2022

Grayson Odell Stamey, Jr., 86, of Mooresville, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Odell was born September 9, 1935 in Moore County, NC a son of the late Grayson Odell Stamey, Sr. and the late Tiny Needham Stamey. He wife,...

Apr 26, 2022

Claire Mae Broome Waller, 91, entered eternal life Tuesday, April 26, peacefully and surrounded by her family.  Claire was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, D. Ray Waller; parents, Samuel and Gussie Broome; her brother, Neal Broome, and sister, Mildred Broome Warlick.

Claire moved to Kannapolis in the early 1950s after having attended Louisburg...

Apr 26, 2022

Elsie Mae Beaver passed away peacefully in her home in Gold Hill on April 26, 2022. In her last days she was surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Cabarrus County February 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Taylor and Cordia Ball Taylor. In her earlier years she worked at Cannon Mills, followed by...

Apr 25, 2022

Margaret Hudson Sloop, 97, of Charlotte formerly of Kannapolis passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Brighton Gardens of Charlotte after a period of declining health.  Private services will be held.  Margaret was born July 5, 1924 in Elizabethtown, NC.  She was the last surviving of six children born to the late David Curtis and Alice Pitman Hudson.  In...

Apr 25, 2022

Teresa Diane Wingler McCarn, 54 years old went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 25, 2022.  Teresa was born in Concord on August 6, 1967 to Raymond “Buck” and Frankie “Jody” James Wingler.

Teresa was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School then went to Kings College where she received a BA...

Apr 24, 2022

Edward Andrew “Butch” Childers, 78, of Concord died Sunday, April 24, 2022. His death was unexpected.

A memorial service to celebrate Butch’s life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 1 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Duane Melton officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home after the memorial service.

Butch was...

Apr 24, 2022

Mary"Babe" Menius Godfrey, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born on September 12, 1930, in Cabarrus Co., a cherished daughter of the late Thomas Lucky Menius and Mary Elizabeth Strube Menius. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Menius, JC...

Apr 24, 2022

Joyce Burris Smith, 77, of China Grove, passed away April 24, 2022 at Kiser Hospice House, Salisbury, after a period of declining health. Born December 15, 1944 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Florence Wensil Burris. Joyce spent her working years as a seamstress in the textile industry in Mooresville. She enjoyed reading...

Apr 22, 2022

Alice “Faye” Beaver, 84 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2022.  Faye was born on October 24, 1937 in Concord, NC to the late Ray Edgar and Maggie Janette King.

Faye was born and raised in the Kannapolis area, but began a number of relocations related to her...