Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 21, 2024

Debra Ann Galloway, age 68, of China Grove, NC passed away on June 21, 2024.  She was affectionately known as Debbie, Mama, and Nana.  Debbie was born in Bangor, Maine on November 2, 1955 to the late Dorothy Ashby Freeman and Larry Freeman.

Despite her health challenges and physical limitations, Debbie maintained close, long-term friendships.  Even after...

Jun 21, 2024

Francesco “Frank” Joseph Russo III, age 62, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, after a period of declining health.

His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 25...

Jun 20, 2024

Fred J. Rogers, 94 years old, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. Fred was born on March 25, 1930, in Charlotte to the late Fred and Maude Rogers.

Fred was an active member of Northside Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, greeter, and usher before joining University Hills Baptist Church...

Jun 18, 2024

Billy "Joe" Wilkes, age 83, of Mt Ulla, NC, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 18, 2024. Joe was born on September 24, 1940, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to Woodrow Wilkes and Julia Hodge Wilkes. He was a veteran of the Army and served in Germany from 1960 to 1963, making many friends...

Jun 16, 2024

Duane Raymond Stoudt, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Duane was born March 11, 1964 in Warren County, N.J. a son of Sharon Lee Fazekas Stoudt of Daytona Beach, Fl. and the late Raymond Louis Stoudt. He was also preceded in death by a brother Gary Troy Stoudt.

Duane’s survivors, in addition...

Jun 16, 2024

Nellie Louise Mitchell Brooks, 87, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Nellie was born on November 30, 1936 in Iredell County, NC to the late Clarence Withers Mitchell and Virginia Gertrude Eudy Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Julian Brooks; sister, Donna Mitchell...

Jun 16, 2024

Charles David Mann, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on July 8, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Arthur Mann and Mary Jackson Mann. Charles had a passion for music and was a very talented and gifted guitarist. He loved having Jam...

Jun 15, 2024

Mary Adams Tilley, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1933 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Alfred Adams and Annie Belle Chastain. Mary was in the last graduating class of Cannon High School in 1951. She was a volunteer for the Kannapolis City Schools for...

Jun 15, 2024

Patsy Arnelle Knowles Blake, 83, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Patsy was born on May 30, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Ralph Knowles and Mary Edna Goodman Knowles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Lee Blake, and her daughter, Patti Lee...

Jun 14, 2024

Justin Robert Fields, 42 years old, of Mooresville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2024.  Justin was born on September 18, 1981, in Cabarrus County to Steve and Cathy Ester Hager Fields.

Justin came to our family in 1981, his early education and life were focused with Justin in mind. Justin graduated...

Jun 14, 2024

William Edward “Bill” Menius, 89, of Concord, passed away Friday evening, June 14, 2024, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born July 24, 1934, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Thomas Lucky Menius and Thelma Iola Crisco Menius. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Pethel...

Jun 13, 2024

Fred F. Burchett Sr., 93, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Glen Kiser Hospice House. He was born May 29, 1931, to the late Roby and Rhoda (Combs) Burchett. Fred was the last remaining member of his family to pass, all his siblings preceded him in death.

Fred loved his children and...

Jun 12, 2024

Norris Wayne Wyatt, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Norris was born June 1, 1938, in Cabarrus County, to the late William Wilson Wyatt and Iola Link Wyatt. Being the baby of the Wyatt family and last surviving child, he was also preceded...

Jun 10, 2024

Ricky Carl Jones, 66, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday June 10, 2024, at the W.G. Bill Heffner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

Ricky was born on December 11, 1957, in Genesee County Michigan to the late Archie Alvin Jones and the late Virginia Frances Nichols Jones.

Ricky served his country for 18 years...

Jun 9, 2024

Hank crossed the bar to his heavenly home at age 80 on June 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a lingering illness. He is the only son of the late William Henry Cranford and Dora Crocker Cranford and was born on January 6, 1944 in Smithfield, N.C. He is survived by "His Bride" of 55 years...

Jun 8, 2024

Phyllis passed away quietly at Best of Care assisted living where she had been a resident for the past 10 years. Phyllis was born and raised in Kannapolis and enjoyed her early life there with parents, Jasper Emory Smith and Atha Montgomery Smith. Her brother Charles Jack Smith is currently living on Lake Norman.

Phyllis left home...

Jun 8, 2024

Michael DeWayne Steele, 77 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord on June 8, 2024.  Michael was born on May 30, 1947, in Cabarrus County to the late Harvey and Ruby Hedrick Steele.

Michael attended Winecoff High School and then entered the military.  Michael proudly served his country and is a decorated Viet...

Jun 7, 2024

Celebrating the Life of

Jacqueline “Jackie” Troutman Spry

Jacqueline “Jackie” Troutman Spry, 94, passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 7, 2024.

Born January 20, 1930, in Kannapolis, Jackie was the daughter of the late George William Troutman...

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Ray Sherrill, 81 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2024.  Charles was born on December 1, 1942, in Rowan County to the late Lewis and Vera Turner Sherrill.

Charles retired from Litaker Electric as a longtime electrician.  Charles was a man of great faith.  He was a...

Jun 6, 2024

Mrs. Annie Jeanette Goodnight Vaughn went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 6 at the amazing age of 104. Known as Aunt Annie to many of those who loved her, she was a true beacon of kindness who has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her....