Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 26, 2021

Ricky Lee Kee, 64, of Concord, passed away August 26, 2021 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. Born August 12, 1957 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Billy Gene Kee and Mary Lucille Clontz Kee Swaringen.

When he was working Ricky worked approximately 30 years for his brother, Billy E. Kee,...

Aug 26, 2021

Randy P. Nesbitt, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1953 in Rowan Co. to the late Forrest Nesbitt and Daisy Grace Goodnight Nesbitt. Randy retired from Honda Cars of Concord, he attended Unity Baptist Church when he was able, and he loved spending time with his...

Aug 25, 2021

Starling Dale Efird, 68 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Death was unexpected.

Starling was born March 17, 1953 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Starling Daleno Efird and the late Bessie Darlene Honeycutt Efird.

Starling was employed at Cannon Mills Plt. #1, #7 twister...

Aug 25, 2021

Suzanne “Sue”  Marie Keenan Linn, 73, of Concord passed away peacefully surrounded bey her family on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home. She was born February 15, 1948 in Yonkers, NY, a daughter of the late Lorenzo Keenan and Margaret Finnerty Keenan.

Sue had formerly worked for Orchard Electronics in Concord and at The Diana Shop...

Aug 25, 2021

Thelma "Joyce" Hardin Royal, 89, passed away Wednesday morning, August 25, 2021, at her home, following a brief illness. Born July 19, 1932, in Rutherford County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Grady Nathaniel and Eula Lee Baynard Hardin. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her beloved husband, Robert Curtis Royal; a brother,...

Aug 24, 2021

David Leonard "Digger" Christy passed away August 24, 2021 in Concord, NC. A private memorial service will be held at Enochville Church of God at a later date. He was born on July 18, 1945 in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late Walter Elmore Christy and Roxie Arthurs Christy. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in...

Aug 24, 2021

Betty Sue Blackmon Christie, 90, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, August 24, 2021, at Transitional Health Services, where she had been a resident. Born June 8, 1931, in Charlotte, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillian Stinson Blackmon. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her beloved husband, William "Bill" Carlyle...

Aug 22, 2021

Life of Robert Donald Efird, Sr. Robert Donald Efird, Sr., was born in the mill village of Kannapolis, NC, on May 3, 1930. He left his earthly home and the house which he built and lived in since 1956 for his heavenly home on August 22, 2021. He was the first of four children born to R.M. (Bob) and...

Aug 21, 2021

William David Grooms, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away, August 21, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born October 26, 1962 in Chesterfield Co. to Sarah Jane Goodale Grooms and the late, William Ellis Grooms. David enjoyed being outdoors and mowing the lawn was his hobby, and he loved helping people when ever he could. He was preceded in...

Aug 20, 2021

Christopher Alexander Cauble, 54 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Christopher was born December 25, 1966 in Cabarrus County, a son of Larry Alexander Cauble and the late Saundra Kay Trull Cauble who preceded him in death on July 6, 2021.

Chris graduated Cum Laude from George State...

Aug 20, 2021

Brent Fleming

David Brent Fleming, 46, of Kannapolis passed away August 20, 2021. He was born April 7, 1975 in Cabarrus County, a son of Joseph David Fleming and the late Shirley Pressley Love.

Brent was employed with Amazon, Charlotte. He enjoyed fishing.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, Aug....

Aug 19, 2021

Matthew Thomas Kay, 53 years old, born in Taunton, Massachusetts in December of 1967; one of a pair of twin boys to Walter Kay Sr. and Cynthia (Rose) Kay died unexpectedly on August 19, 2021, at his home in Concord, North Carolina.

He is survived by his children Nicholas Kay, 27 and Elizabeth Kay, 24 of Kannapolis,...

Aug 18, 2021

Alan James Kepley, 65, of Salisbury, passed away, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born December 14, 1955 in Davidson Co. to the late James Lloyd Kepley and Pearly Iola Bryd Kepley. Those left to cherish his memory a brother, Jerry Kepley. Service will be held at a later date. Alan was a simple man...

Aug 18, 2021

Bobby (Bob) Ray Keller of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 6, 1934, in Kannapolis, NC, the son of Wade R. Keller and Hazel Pennell Keller. He was preceded in death 3 weeks prior by his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred Barlow Keller....

Aug 17, 2021

Delbert Ray Bostian, 70, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus due to complications of the Covid 19 Virus.

A funeral service to celebrate Delbert’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 20 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. His family will...

Aug 16, 2021

Brenda Kaye Stamey, 76, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away Monday, August 16th in her sleep. She was born April 6, 1945 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Stamey and Jennie Wallace Stamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death  by four brothers, two sisters and ex-husband Curtis Robinson, Sr.

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Aug 15, 2021

Norman Reid Valentine, 81 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Norman was born August 31, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC a son of the late William Lawrence and Camilla Beatrice Wortman Valentine. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a graduate of Shelby High School...

Aug 14, 2021

John Pruitt Jordan, 79, of Concord passed away on August 14, 2021. He was born February 23, 1942 in Union County, a son of the late Rufus Lee Jordan and Alma Daisy Jordan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Delores Helms Jordan.

John enjoyed golfing, collecting watches, a good cup of coffee and spending...

Aug 14, 2021

Jerry Wayne Statham, age 77, a long-time area resident of Concord passed away August 14, 2021 at High Point Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 6, 1944 in Richland Parrish, LA to the late Ottis Statham and Blanche Bostic Statham. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Lee Statham Moretz. Jerry...

Aug 13, 2021

Bonnie Ritchie Barrett, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born August 16, 1952 in Rowan County to the late Thomas Vestal Ritchie and Margie Pauline Doolittle Ritchie. Bonnie worked 30 plus years with Duke Power as a dispatcher until her retirement. She loved her cats and took care of as...