Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Sep 28, 2021

Jack Donald Harwell was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was surrounded by loving family. Jack was born October 18, 1935 and spent his entire life in the Kannapolis area. He retired after 55 years of service as a forklift mechanic...

Sep 28, 2021

Sebrina Morgan, 56, of Landis, passed away September 28, 2021 at her home. She was born October 23, 1964 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Floyd Donaldson and Myra Shoe.

Sebrina had worked at the NC Transportation Museum for 15 years and also at Rowan Regional Medical Center. She loved being outdoors whether it was...

Sep 28, 2021

Jeanette Waters Lawrence, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday September 28, 2021 at her home, after a period of declining health. She was born October 29, 1933 in Pinetown, NC to the late, Addie Waters and Gladys Alligood Waters. Jeanette was a military wife, she enjoyed cooking, reading, and watching all sports on TV. She also loved hosting the...

Sep 28, 2021

Max Elijah Bowlin, 79, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a brief illness.

Born September 14, 1942, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Johan Elijah and Bessie Mae Wingler Bowlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sep 28, 2021

Peggy Lou Kennedy Marshall, 81, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at her home with children and family by her bedside on September 28, 2021 at her home. She was born March 16, 1940 in Duplin County, a daughter of the late Ned and Doris Heath Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Marshall, granddaughter, Alisha...

Sep 27, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Barnhardt Moore, 65, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021. Ann was born on April 11, 1956 in Cabarrus County to the late Arnold Lee Barnhardt and Mary Elizabeth Watts Barnhardt. Ann was a caring and kind-hearted person who loved others unconditionally. She was a very involved and faithful member of Risen...

Sep 27, 2021

Frank Lyday Seay, 96, passed away on, September 27, 2021 at Atrium Hospital in Concord, NC.

He was born on December 6, 1924 in Gastonia, NC, the son of Robert L. Seay and Roxie Stoddard Seay.

Frank was a 1942 graduate of Thomasboro High School in Charlotte, NC.

Frank was a veteran of...

Sep 26, 2021

Barry Alexander Corriher, 74, of China Grove entered the Church Triumphant on Sept. 26, 2021. His beloved family is devastated by his sudden and unexpected death. Born March 5, 1947, Barry was the son of the late Crawford Hale Corriher and Edith Beaver Corriher. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ. Barry was a...

Sep 25, 2021

Jerry Lee Pless, 80, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday evening, September 25, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born October 2, 1940, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Lena Livengood Pless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Pless Eudy.

Earlier if...

Sep 23, 2021

Derek Lee Bost, age 53,of Concord departed this earth on September 23, 2021. He was born on September 2, 1968 in Rowan Co., the son of the late Perry and Sybil Faggart Bost. A celebration of his life will be held at Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 Mc Gill Ave. NW, Concord, NC 28027, on Monday, October 4, from 5:00...

Sep 23, 2021

Charles Eugene Mainer, 85, of Concord passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born June 28, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Joseph Emmitt Mainer and Sadie McDaniel Mainer.  His father, J.E. Mainer Sr., and the Mountaineers are in the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn.,Wilkesboro, and Kannapolis.

He was preceded...

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Jerrel Everett James, age 74, of China Grove, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. A private Family service honoring Jerrel's life was held at Carolina Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Robert Howard. Jerrel was born September 17, 1947, in Chesterfield County, SC a son of the late Spofford James...

Sep 22, 2021

David Eugene Pethel, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2021 at home. Born October 16, 1960 in Iredell County, he was the son of Louise Nichols Pethel and the late Eugene Pethel.

David a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and the United States military, was a gun, knife and sword enthusiast. He was a...

Sep 22, 2021

Arlene Dancy Bare, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021, at her home.

Born September 5, 1937, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Annie Luella Ashby Dancy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Iron Junior Bare; a grandson, Kevin Bare...

Sep 21, 2021

James Edward Burr Sr., 70, of Morganton and formerly of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. James was born on October 1, 1950 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Boyd Burr and Clara Butler Burr. James honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. James enjoyed working with horses on...

Sep 21, 2021

John Drew Campbell, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Darlington Co. SC to the late John Drew Campbell Sr. and Virginia Idell Tyner Campbell. Drew was a self-employed contractor, he was very active in his church Lakewood Baptist, in his younger years he was known as a great softball player....

Sep 20, 2021

Eugenia Ann Tarlton Lear, 85, of Rockwell, peacefully left this world on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus

Born November 17, 1935, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late David and Okra Petree Tarlton.

She was a loving mother to Bobby Lear, Jr. (Nancy), Rusty Lear (Debby), Jay Lear (Tina)...

Sep 19, 2021

Johnny Levan (Van) Oliver, 64, of Kannapolis passed away on September 19, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born July 22, 1957 in Davie County, a son of the late Jim and Katherine Oliver.

Van worked at Fiber Industries for 41 years. After, they closed, he began working at NAPA in Salisbury. Van was a motorcycle...

Sep 19, 2021

“Jerry” Wayne Parker, Jr., 54, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis. He had been in declining health but seriously ill only one month.

Jerry was born March 27, 1967 Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Jerry Wayne Parker, Sr. and Georgia Johnston Parker....