Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 28, 2021

Mary Irene Barnette Beam of Concord died on Sunday November 28, 2021 on her 82nd birthday after a brief illness.  She is preceded in death by her parents David Brice Barnette and Irene Brumley Barnette; two brothers, Donald Barnette and Dean Barnette.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hoyt Wilson Beam; daughter Sheila Rohrer Sanders (Steven)...

Nov 28, 2021

Norma Evelyn Starnes Pichardo, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away November 28, 2021 at her home. She had many health problems and God decided her suffering was over. She was born on September 17, 1948 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late Marvin and Evelyn Starnes. In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her first...

Nov 27, 2021

Roger "JT" Dale Thomas Jr., 39 of Linwood passed away November 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born January 16, 1982 in Concord NC to the Late Harold Lloyd Thomas and Mardice Brewington Thomas. JT was a hard worker and enjoyed his work. He liked going to church he enjoyed spending time...

Nov 27, 2021

Alice Meadows Davis Slagle, born December 5, 1919 in Athens, GA, passed away November 27, 2021 in Concord, NC, days before her 102nd birthday. Alice is survived by her oldest son, John Robert "Bob" Slagle and sister Mary Margaret Davis Smith, as well as nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and many other loved ones. Alice was predeceased by her husband of...

Nov 26, 2021

James Steven Funderburke, Jr. 53, peacefully passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Novant Health CMC-Main in Charlotte following a short illness. His family was by his side.

He was born August 8, 1968 in Boston, Mass. He later was a resident of Salisbury.

James graduated from Northwest High School in 1987. He will be...

Nov 26, 2021

Glen A. Julian, 87, of Kannapolis passed away November 26, 2021. He was born July 1, 1934 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late B.A. Julian and Callie Wilson Julian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Carolyn Byers Julian in 2009.

Glen was a real estate broker for many years. He and his...

Nov 25, 2021

Gary Duane Ketcham, 68, of Kannapolis and formerly of Otisville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte following a period of declining health.

Gary was born May 22, 1953 in Orange County, N.Y, a son of the late Raymond Duane Ketcham and Dorothy Vivian Sausville Ketcham....

Nov 23, 2021

Luke William Joiner Drawdy was a caring son, brother, husband, and friend. He left this world suddenly on November 23, 2021 at age 32 in a tragic car accident along with his spouse, Restin Drawdy.

He was born to Marshall and Judy Joiner on December 26, 1988 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was fifth of nine children, the...

Nov 21, 2021

Gaye Bodeis, 68, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born January 20, 1953 in Ashe Co. to the late Clarence and Trevia Sullivan Graham. Gaye worked for more than twenty years at Eckerd Drugs. She enjoyed gardening, being outside, and was a very loyal QVC shopper. Family was very important to...

Nov 21, 2021

Nora "Ann" Marlowe Baxter, 80, of Kannapolis died November 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Her death was unexpected.

Ann was born on December 10, 1940 in Kannapolis, NC, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Janie Deal Marlowe. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her son, Albert Wayne Carter, Jr. and...

Nov 20, 2021

We sadly announce the passing of Judith Crippen Armstrong, age 81, of Concord on November 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after two years of declining health. Judy's children, their spouses and her husband Rod were by her bedside at the end. She will be forever loved and remembered. Judy was born September 13, 1940 in Jacksonville, Florida to...

Nov 20, 2021

Lee Roy Moore, 89, of Concord, and formerly of Charlotte, passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born April 2, 1932 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, He was the son of the late James "Willis" and Mary Starnes Moore. In his younger days, Lee really enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Sunday afternoon farmer and...

Nov 17, 2021

Regina Ann Burton Sloop, 61, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Regina was born January 11, 1960 in Logan Co. W.Va. a daughter of the late Leonard Logan Burton and Bonnie Virginia Gartin Burton. She was also preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2021

Lela Mae Gantt Smith, 98, of China Grove passed away on November 16, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mae was born May 14, 1923 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Campbell. She was preceded in death by, Henderson Lee Gantt and Leroy Alexander Smith, her son, Henderson LaDon Gantt and son-in-law, Johnny Davis of Jacksonville,...

Nov 16, 2021

Emma Lee Ewing Whitley, 85, of Kannapolis passed away on November 16, 2021. She was born August 22, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Frank and Novella Ewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Whitley in 2011.

Emma had worked at Cannon Mills for many years.  She was a member of...

Nov 16, 2021

Ann Cress Erwin, formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021, following a two year period of declining health.

Born in Cabarrus County, Ann was a daughter of the late George and Dora Aycock Cress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald...

Nov 16, 2021

Virgil "Ray" Koon, Sr., 90, formerly of Spartanburg died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home after a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 24 at Floyds Greenlawn Chapel, Spartanburg SC, with Rev. Michael Murdoch officiating. His family will receive friends at Floyds Chapel the hour prior. Burial will follow at...

Nov 14, 2021

Rodney Barrie Helms, 81 of China Grove, formerly of Concord, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home after a period of declining health.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel on Thursday, November 18 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Earl Bradshaw officiating.

Rodney was born July 15,...

Nov 14, 2021

Mrs. Nora Belle Patterson Short, 92, of Concord, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a period of declining health.

Her funeral service will be held at Memorial Baptist Church in Kannapolis at 2:00 PM, Wednesday , November 17 with Rev. Jason Barber and Robert Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina...

Nov 13, 2021

Dorothy Ray Murray Phillips, 94, of Gold Hill went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her daughter’s residence following a period of declining health.

Dorothy was born December 6, 1926 in Madison County, Ga., a daughter of the late Hiram Fleming and Annie Ruth Byrd Murray. She was also preceded...