Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 1, 2022

Barry Gene Shinn,76, of Kannapolis, died January 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born February 8, 1945 in Rowan Co.; Barry was a son of Frank Leroy Shinn of Kannapolis and the late Frances Shuping Shinn.

A lifelong area resident, Barry was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Elizabeth Owens, 54 years old, passed into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2021.  Barbara was born in Gainesville, FL on February 3, 1967 to the late Robert C. and Linda Todd Owens.

Barbara was employed in the early child education industry and loved all the children and their families she taught. ...

Dec 29, 2021

Gabriel “Gabe” Justin Lee Bare, 24 of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Gabriel was born September 24, 1997 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Lisa Dawn Howell Bare of Salisbury and the late Terry Lynn Bare.

Also surviving are two half-sisters;...

Dec 29, 2021

Maryland Safrit Barts, 95, of Shelby passed away December 29, 2021 at Shelby Manor. Maryland was born January 21, 1926 in Stanly County, a daughter of the late Homer and Roxanne Safrit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Nolan Barts.

Maryland had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and then Fiber Industries earlier in her...

Dec 28, 2021

Max Cheek ended a long battle with dementia and declining health on December 28 2021.He was born April 12, 1942 to the late Marshall and Eva Cheek of Kannapolis. Max grew up in Kannapolis, NC. He served 5 years in the US Air Force and returned to Kannapolis. He then studied to be a machinist under the GI Bill....

Dec 27, 2021

Fred Vinson "Sam" Farley, 84, of Kannapolis died December 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a period of declining health. No services will be scheduled at this time. Sam was born on November 7, 1937 in Haywood Co., NC, a son of the late William H. and Martha Green Farley. In addition to his parents, Fred is preceded...

Dec 27, 2021

Travis Starnes, 59, of Salisbury passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at his home. Travis was born July 25, 1962 in Concord to the late Marvin Griggs Starnes and Evelyn Marie Starnes. Travis loved doing hair it was his passion, he worked a numerous salon's in the Kannapolis area, he had a big heart and he loved all his...

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...