Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 13, 2021

Dewey James Honbarrier, 88, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Alston Brook in Lexington, NC.

Dewey was born September 2, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Henry L. and Ethel Miller Honbarrier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Oct 12, 2021

Miranda Sue Springs, 30, of Charlotte, North Carolina, found peace on October 12, 2021.

Born on January 28, 1991 in Mecklenburg Co., she was the daughter of Robin Annette Linker and Timothy Charles Springs. She was preceded in death by her dearly loved cousin, Dallas Richardson; grandmothers Myrtle Linker and Sandra Bagwell; and Aunt Judy Petry.

Oct 12, 2021

Charles Guy Ballard, 88, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Charles was born on March 15, 1933 in Catawba County to the late Philo Claudius Ballard and Myrtle Eleanor Lucina Osborne Ballard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Lee Ballard; brothers,...

Oct 12, 2021

Rena Mae Sims Auten, 90, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Brian Center. She was born November 14, 1930 in Rutherford County, a daughter of the late William Sidney Sims and Eva Mae Guffey Sims. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Eugene Auten, son, Donald Eugene Auten, daughter, Edith Auten Sipes...

Oct 10, 2021

Edith Pethel, 81, of Troutman and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Edith was born on June 21, 1940 in Clayton, NC to the late George Lynch and Ruth Raines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Pethel, and a brother, Rodney Lynch. Edith was...

Oct 10, 2021

Hawley Clifton “Holly” Klouse, 67, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, October 10, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House. He has won his battle over cancer!

Born July 4,1954, in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of Rachel Virginia Helms Klouse, of Gastonia, and the late William Hawley Klouse. In addition to...

Oct 8, 2021

In Loving Memory of Cassandra “Sandy” Regina Smith

Funeral Services:

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Zion Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jean Tucker officiating.

A visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00pm at Zion Freewill Baptist Church.

Cassandra...

Oct 8, 2021

Elder Rom Kerley

Elder Rom Kerley, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House.

Rom was born on January 20, 1928 in Alexander County to the late Rom Z. Kerley and Fannie Blackwelder Kerley.

He joined the Army/Air Force just after WWII and was very proud...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Smith, 55, of Kannapolis passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2021 with his family by his side, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

He was born June 5, 1966 in Greensboro, NC to Ronald Smith and the late Jean May Smith.

Those left to carry on his legacy include his wife Susan Tucker Smith, son Caleb...

Oct 3, 2021

Margaret Angeline Moon O'Daniel, 95, of Concord, passed into the loving arms of the Lord Sunday October 3, 2021. Born June 13, 1926, in Madison County, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Moon and Odell Kidd Moon.

Margaret attended Winecoff High School. During her working years, she worked at Moon's Florist for 10 years....

Oct 2, 2021

Wayne Deaton

Garry Wayne Deaton, 72, of Kannapolis passed away October 2, 2021. He was born February 14, 1949 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late John Earl Deaton and Bernice Donahue Deaton.  He was in preceded in death by a brother Bernard Deaton, Sisters Johnsie Farmer and Debra Long.

Wayne was a self-employed...

Oct 2, 2021

Loreine Fleeman Pulliam, 91, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health, but death was unexpected.

Born June 18, 1930, in Franklin County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Buford and Azalee P. Fleeman. In addition to her parents, she...

Oct 2, 2021

Christol Dawn Campbell, 45, of Davidson went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast, Concord. Death was unexpected.

Christol was born February 26, 1976 in Shelby County, Tenn. a daughter of Ronnie and Shelby Jane Broyles Black of Gastonia.

She was owner/operator of Sparkly Clean Home Cleaning...

Oct 2, 2021

Charles Alexander Varnadore Jr., 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Charles was born on November 21, 1934 in Chester County, SC to the late Charles Alexander Varnadore Sr. and Ouida Gaines Drennan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Varnadore and two sisters, Shirley Hickman and Mary Varnadore....

Oct 1, 2021

Margaret Jean Crawford Haynes, 83, of Lansing, N.C. formerly of China Grove went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Death was unexpected.

The family will have a private service.

Margaret was born March 19, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC a...

Sep 30, 2021

Charles Earl Irving, II, 80, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2021, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. “Charlie” was born in Leakesville, NC, on August 24, 1941, and was the oldest son of Charles Earl Irving, Sr. and Marion Wilkins and  grew up in Charlotte, NC, around East 36th St. He graduated...

Sep 30, 2021

Kimberly Dawn Waldroup, 51, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly on September 30, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kimberly was born June 30, 1970 in Commerce, GA a daughter of the late James N. and Iris Ann Wingler Waldroup. In addition to her parents, Kimberly was preceded in death by her sister,...

Sep 30, 2021

Nancy Janelle Bentley, 86 of Mooresville entered into her eternal home on September 30th.

She was a beautiful soul that saw the best in everyone. Her love for God and devotion to her family defined her. To know her was a blessing and she touched so many hearts. The beach was her happy place and this amazing...

Sep 29, 2021

Phyllis Ann Beaver Ritchie, age 83, passed away September 29, 2021, at Morningside of Concord due to the effects of dementia.

Phyllis was born in October 24, 1937 in Cabarrus County. After graduating from Catawba College, she began her 57 year teaching career, most of which was spent at Northwest Cabarrus High School as a Business Education...

Sep 29, 2021

Michael "Wayne" Gainey, Sr., 63, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly September 29, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. Born on January 17, 1958 in Darlington, SC; Wayne was one of 15 children belonging to the late Boyd and Kathleen Hall Gainey. In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his brother, George Gainey. Wayne is...