Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 6, 2021

Esther Lenora Haynes Belk, 92, affectionately known as “Cooter”, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband of 72 years; Reece “Pete” Belk.

She was born July 7, 1929 in Fulton County, Ga. to the late James and Ethel Wentz Haynes. She was also preceded in death by a...

Dec 5, 2021

Colleen Wall Childers, 93, of Kannapolis passed away at her son’s home in Georgia on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born November 17, 1928 in Kannapolis, a daughter of the late James Wall and Mabel Bostian Wall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Childers and her daughter, Joy Childers Belk.

Colleen had retired...

Dec 5, 2021

Frances Elizabeth Allmon Bigby, 88, of Concord ascended to her heavenly home on December 5, 2021.

Born April 12, 1933 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late David Lee and Pearl Beck Allmon. Aside from her parents, Frances was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of nearly 68 years,...

Dec 4, 2021

Bobby Ray Grimes, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday December 4, 2021 at his home. He was born June 16, 1930 in Concord to the late Junior Ross Grimes and Geneva Jesse Hoard Grimes. Bobby loved fishing and farming and playing his guitar, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Those left to cherish his...

Dec 3, 2021

Faye Marlene Beaver Carter, 84, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away Friday morning, December 3, 2021, at Kiser Hospice House.

Born February 8, 1937, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Cleatus and Roxie Graham Beaver.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hoy Carter; her twin sister, who...

Dec 1, 2021

Johnny Clinton Cooper, 79, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Johnny was born October 23, 1942 Mississippi County, Ark. a son of the late Ed Hulet and Willie Mae Wright Cooper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Nov 28, 2021

Alson Edmon Fortson III "Ed", 54, of Kannapolis, passed away, Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home, after 3 years of battling ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease" He was born in Cabarrus Co. to the late Alson Edmon Fortson Jr. and Geraldine Heath Fortson. Ed was a brick mason and a Semi truck driver, he enjoyed hunting and loved fishing,...

Nov 28, 2021

Opal Mae Bryant Miller, 91 of Rockwell, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Opal was born November 4, 1930 in North Wilkesboro to the late Ada Bea Bryant. She attended Wilkes County Schools and graduated from Mountain View High School. Opal married the love of her life, Hubert H. Miller, on October 22,...

Nov 28, 2021

Mary Irene Barnette Beam of Concord died on Sunday November 28, 2021 on her 82nd birthday after a brief illness.  She is preceded in death by her parents David Brice Barnette and Irene Brumley Barnette; two brothers, Donald Barnette and Dean Barnette.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hoyt Wilson Beam; daughter Sheila Rohrer Sanders (Steven)...

Nov 28, 2021

Norma Evelyn Starnes Pichardo, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away November 28, 2021 at her home. She had many health problems and God decided her suffering was over. She was born on September 17, 1948 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late Marvin and Evelyn Starnes. In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her first...

Nov 27, 2021

Roger "JT" Dale Thomas Jr., 39 of Linwood passed away November 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born January 16, 1982 in Concord NC to the Late Harold Lloyd Thomas and Mardice Brewington Thomas. JT was a hard worker and enjoyed his work. He liked going to church he enjoyed spending time...

Nov 27, 2021

Alice Meadows Davis Slagle, born December 5, 1919 in Athens, GA, passed away November 27, 2021 in Concord, NC, days before her 102nd birthday. Alice is survived by her oldest son, John Robert "Bob" Slagle and sister Mary Margaret Davis Smith, as well as nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and many other loved ones. Alice was predeceased by her husband of...

Nov 26, 2021

James Steven Funderburke, Jr. 53, peacefully passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Novant Health CMC-Main in Charlotte following a short illness. His family was by his side.

He was born August 8, 1968 in Boston, Mass. He later was a resident of Salisbury.

James graduated from Northwest High School in 1987. He will be...

Nov 26, 2021

Glen A. Julian, 87, of Kannapolis passed away November 26, 2021. He was born July 1, 1934 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late B.A. Julian and Callie Wilson Julian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Carolyn Byers Julian in 2009.

Glen was a real estate broker for many years. He and his...

Nov 25, 2021

Gary Duane Ketcham, 68, of Kannapolis and formerly of Otisville, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte following a period of declining health.

Gary was born May 22, 1953 in Orange County, N.Y, a son of the late Raymond Duane Ketcham and Dorothy Vivian Sausville Ketcham....

Nov 23, 2021

Luke William Joiner Drawdy was a caring son, brother, husband, and friend. He left this world suddenly on November 23, 2021 at age 32 in a tragic car accident along with his spouse, Restin Drawdy.

He was born to Marshall and Judy Joiner on December 26, 1988 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was fifth of nine children, the...

Nov 21, 2021

Gaye Bodeis, 68, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born January 20, 1953 in Ashe Co. to the late Clarence and Trevia Sullivan Graham. Gaye worked for more than twenty years at Eckerd Drugs. She enjoyed gardening, being outside, and was a very loyal QVC shopper. Family was very important to...

Nov 21, 2021

Nora "Ann" Marlowe Baxter, 80, of Kannapolis died November 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Her death was unexpected.

Ann was born on December 10, 1940 in Kannapolis, NC, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Janie Deal Marlowe. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her son, Albert Wayne Carter, Jr. and...

Nov 20, 2021

We sadly announce the passing of Judith Crippen Armstrong, age 81, of Concord on November 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after two years of declining health. Judy's children, their spouses and her husband Rod were by her bedside at the end. She will be forever loved and remembered. Judy was born September 13, 1940 in Jacksonville, Florida to...

Nov 20, 2021

Lee Roy Moore, 89, of Concord, and formerly of Charlotte, passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born April 2, 1932 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, He was the son of the late James "Willis" and Mary Starnes Moore. In his younger days, Lee really enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Sunday afternoon farmer and...