Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 22, 2024

Fred Allen Laws Jr., 84, of Concord, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, with his wife and all four of his children by his side. Fred was born on January 6, 1940, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Fred Allen Laws Sr. and Sarah Ollie Frazier Laws. He grew up in Concord,...

May 21, 2024

Bobby Wayne Stirewalt, Sr., 64, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Bobby’s Life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday June 1, 2024, with Liz Fisher officiating. His family will receive friends at the funeral home...

May 20, 2024

McKenzie Miracle Sechler, 19, passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Rowan Co.

She was born, December 18, 2004, in Cabarrus Co. to William Marlowe Sechler III and the late Angela Michelle Kerley.

McKenzie had a passion for cooking and wanted to be a personal chef. She loved animals of any kind but especially enjoyed...

May 19, 2024

Robert Sam Jones, 83 of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Accordious Healthcare of Mooresville.

Robert was born on December 29, 1940 in Laurel Hill, North Carolina to the late Sam B. Jones and the late Clara Ethel Carpenter Jones.

Robert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Kannapolis.  Robert worked at...

May 19, 2024

Teresa Ruth Crawford Keyes, 67 of Kannapolis passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast. Death was unexpected.

Teresa was born February 8, 1957 in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio a daughter of the late Charles Pinkney Crawford and Alice Leslie McCreight Crawford.

The family will have a private celebration of Teresa’s...

May 18, 2024

Rev. Joseph Marion Fulk Jr., 77, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Surry County, NC to the late Rev. Joseph Marion Fulk Sr. and Lucy Creed Fulk, who survives. Rev. Joseph Fulk Jr. honorably served his country in the United States Army during...

May 16, 2024

Hazel Childers Hileman, 94, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her home. She was born June 10, 1929 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Ruben C. Childers and Juanita Walker Childers. Hazel was a graduate of JW Cannon High School in 1947, She attended Appalachian College and married Paul Brandon Hileman Jr. on March 28, 1948,...

May 16, 2024

Christine Osborne Reid, 96, of Landis, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at The Greens at Cabarrus.

Christine was born May 25th, 1927 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina to James and Irene Osborne. In addition to her parents,Christine was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years John J....

May 8, 2024

William David "Bill" Christy died unexpectedly May 8, 2024, at his home having lived 92 wonderful years. Born in Cabarrus County on August 11, 1931, to the late Lucy and George Christy, Bill was the third of four children.

After graduating from high school Bill worked for Cannon Mills in Kannapolis and then entered the Army in...

May 8, 2024

Sara Louzene Winecoff Rodgers, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Sara was born on October 8, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late David Raymond Winecoff Sr. and Mildred Kiser Winecoff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Henry...

May 8, 2024

Phyllis Ann Allman Fink, 81 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Phyllis was born on October 19,1942 in Cabarrus County to the late James and Azilee Norris Allman.

Phyllis was a member of Rodgers Park Baptist Church.  She loved her Lord and her...

May 7, 2024

John Quincey Jones, Jr. 78 of Kannapolis passed away May 7, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  John was born on May 21, 1945, to the late John Quincey Jones, Sr. and the late Esther Roxie Miller Jones.

John was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Kannapolis and was not ashamed to share the word of his...

May 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Sellers, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday evening, May 7, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Affectionately known as Ken, he was born in Rowan County on May 6, 1944, to the late Duncan and Gladys Young Sellers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death two brothers, Thomas and Chris Sellers...

May 7, 2024

Gary Lynn Milstead, 46 years old, of Salisbury, NC, passed away on May 7, 2024.  Gary was born on March 25, 1978, in Cabarrus County to William Roscoe and Pamela Huffman Milstead.

Gary was a good-hearted person, who was willing to help anyone he could.  He enjoyed woodworking and doing crafts and was an avid Marvel Comics...

May 7, 2024

Shawn Lamberth 46, of China Grove, NC passed away May 7, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Shawn was born on March 11, 1978 in Cabarrus County to the late Charles Lucas Lamberth and Joyce Ann Deal Roach.

Shawn was a loving father, that loved spending time with his family.  He also loved the outdoors and...

May 4, 2024

Joy Lorene McGalliard Loden, 73, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Joy was born November 14, 1950 in Rowan County, NC a daughter of Robert “Bob” and Sarah Frances Dial McGalliard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Loden in...

May 4, 2024

Sherry Faye Bame, 72, of Kannapolis, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Atrium Health.

Sherry was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and loving friend to all who knew her.

Sherry owned and operated an in-home daycare for many years, where she provided love and care for...

May 3, 2024

Eston Luther Cheek, 75 years old, of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Eston was born December 27, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late James Richard Cheek and Vaydeen Rodgers Cheek. He was a graduate of A.L.Brown high School in 1968 and...

May 2, 2024

Kathy Carter , 66, of Spencer passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2024 at Compass Healthcare in Spencer.  Kathy was born on January 22, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Walter Samuel Carter and the late Peggy Joyce Cleaver Carter.   After a 10, year battle with her heart it was left weak.

Her heart...

May 1, 2024

Thelma Rose McGee Broome, 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Thelma was born on March 22, 1936 in Cavite City, Philippines to the late William McGee and Emilia Pura Aro McGee.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Marion Broome; son, Thomas Ralph Broome;...