Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Dec 25, 2021

Lucrece Valentin Laguerre, 102, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2021, Christmas morning, with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1919 in Jacmel, Haiti, the only child and daughter of the late Aline Valentin and Jubert Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andre Laguerre, four sons, Hudson,...

Dec 25, 2021

Scott Dwayne Furr, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly Christmas Day. Born February 5, 1964 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of Linda Bradford Furr and the late Donald Ray Furr. In his younger years, Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing and still enjoyed shooting. He loved riding motorcycles, but by far, his number one love was spending...

Dec 25, 2021

Annie "Sissy" Owens, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born December 31, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late David James Parker and Nellie Mae Blackwelder Parker. Sissy retired from Admark Graphics, she was a loving wife, mother and grandma, she enjoyed spending time with her grand children and was excited about a new...

Dec 25, 2021

Martha King Coleman Earnhardt, 91, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at her home on Christmas Day with her family by her side. She was born July 15, 1930 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late William and Cora Belle Coleman. She had 11 brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Earnhardt and three...

Dec 25, 2021

Helen Irene Little Troutman, 84 of Concord, passed away peacefully Christmas morning, 2021 at Five Oaks Manor after a period of declining health. Born on July 2, 1937 in Cabarrus Co., Helen was a daughter of Odell H. and Ethel Hartsell Little. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband John B. Troutman, three...

Dec 24, 2021

Frank Calvin Hayworth, 85, of Concord, passed away on December 24, 2021.  Frank was born in Salisbury, NC on February 12, 1936 to the late Frank DeWitt and Ethel Chaney Hayworth.

He was a graduate from NC State where he received his degree in Engineering.  He then went on to work for Duke Energy for 30 +...

Dec 23, 2021

Joyce Rebecca Murph Messer, 77 of Kannapolis died Thursday December 23, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. No services are scheduled at this time.

Joyce was born March 28, 1944 in Cabarrus Co. NC, a daughter of the late Clarence A. and Nellie Johnson Murph. In addition to her parents, Joyce was...

Dec 22, 2021

Dustin “Dusty” Eugene Karriker, 46 of Mt. Ulla, NC died unexpectly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

Dustin was born May 18, 1975 in New Hanover County, NC. His parents are Donald Eugene Karriker and step mother Patricia Freeze Karriker and mother Rebecca Viola Skipper Karriker.

Dustin was a graduate...

Dec 22, 2021

Thamer "Bones" Thurmond Wheeler Jr., 63, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence.

Bones was born on April 3, 1958 in Raleigh Co. West Virginia, a son of the late Thamer Thurmond Wheeler Sr. and Ramona Darlene Vaught Wheeler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Dec 22, 2021

Judy Darlene Gainey Richardson, 75 of Kannapolis, passed away on December 22, 2021.  Judy was born on February 14, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Carson and Rebecca Canupp Gainey.

Ms. Richardson was a supply clerk for Cannon Mill until her retirement in 2002.  She also was a licensed beautician and would help out friends with...

Dec 20, 2021

Jimmie Claude Higgins, 76, of China Grove died Monday, December 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health. A funeral service will be held at Landis Baptist Church at 12 Noon on Monday, December 27 with Rev. Mike Austin officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Salisbury at a later date. His family...

Dec 20, 2021

Ralph Trantom “R.T.” Dickson, III, 45 years old met his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital, Concord.

R.T. was born on May 31, 1976 to Ralph Trantom Dickson, Jr. and Pamela Atwell Dickson.  He attended South Rowan High School and ran a very successful home repair business, Elite Properties Solutions in...

Dec 19, 2021

CW4 (Ret.) Garry Bingham Mallernee, 72, of Kannapolis NC, passed away December 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. In his own words, he was excited about his "bright, shiny future in heaven". He will be dearly missed and was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Garry was a Purple Heart veteran who proudly served...

Dec 18, 2021

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Hartsell, Jr. went home to be with The Lord Saturday, December 18th, 2021. Ken was a loving son, brother, father and friend. He was one of the best, most loved and revered sound engineers on the East coast, with an impeccable ear and talent for making any artist or band he worked with sound incredible. Kenny...

Dec 17, 2021

James “Michael” Hartis, 71, of China Grove, passed away Friday afternoon, December 17, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born June 23, 1950, in Rowan County, Michael was the son of the late Henry Leo and Pearl Ramelle Liles Hartis.

Michael was a 1968 graduate of South Rowan High and a 1972 graduate of UNCC, where...

Dec 17, 2021

Ronnie Lee Sherrill, 74, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home. He was born January 3, 1947 in Iredell County, a son of the late Cletus (Bill) and Grace Sherrill. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Isaac Carawan.

Ronnie retired from Dan River Mills as a Plant Manager. He was a...

Dec 15, 2021

Gladys Mae Johnson Morris, 94 of Gastonia, previously of China Grove, passed away on December 15, 2021.  She was born on August 25, 1927 in Greene County, North Carolina to the late Grover Cleveland and Minnie Leona Young Johnson.

Gladys early in her career was a switchboard operator for Southern Bell and later retired as a Medical...

Dec 15, 2021

Benjamin James Mullis, 41, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 15, 1980 in Cabarrus Co., Benjamin was a son of Reid Mullis and the late Martha Sloop Mullis. He was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School. He was a proud...

Dec 14, 2021

Rhonda Jean Tennant Walters, 52 of Salisbury passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury following a short illness.

She was born November 3, 1969 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of Margaret Jean Foster Tennant of Salisbury and the late Henry MiltonTennant.

Private services will be held at a...