Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 23, 2021

Audrey Karriker Smith, 92, of Mooresville, passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury. She was born July 14, 1928 in Rowan County to the Late Thebes Bernard Karriker and Blanche Deal Karriker. Audrey worked in the textile industry most of her life. She was a faithful member of Concordia Lutheran Church and she loved spending...

Apr 22, 2021

Amanda Rae Williams, 33, of Kannapolis passed away April 22, 2021 at Mill Creek Manor in Statesville. She was born August 25, 1987 in Cabarrus County.

Amanda enjoyed fishing, loved going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Amanda is survived by her son, Colby Williams, her mother, Pamela McBennett and step dad,...

Apr 21, 2021

Joan Sloop Walter, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health. Joan was born December 10, 1935, in Rowan Co., a daughter of the late Grover Nehemiah and Ollie Belle Patterson Sloop.

Joan’s funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Monday April 26 at New...

Apr 21, 2021

Robert Joseph Roscoe, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

He was born on June 1, 1941 in Hartsville SC, a son of the late Joseph Henderson Roscoe, and Anna McGugan Hall.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Vernice...

Apr 21, 2021

Roger D. Connell, 77, of Landis, passed away at his home unexpectedly,Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021.

Born October 7, 1943, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Bob and Katherine Overcash Connell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Greene Connell and a son, Eric “Shawn”...

Apr 20, 2021

Pearl Mae Smith Harrison, 99, formally of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Born June 30, 1921 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary Hendrix Smith.

Pearl was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and New Hope Lutheran Church. She...

Apr 19, 2021

Ms. Mary Frances Allen, of Kannapolis passed away at her home April 19, 2021 at the age of 63.

Ms. Allen was born December 10, 1957 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Joseph Preston and Jessie Pearl Garner Allen. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Calvin Eugene Allen, James Andrew Allen,...

Apr 19, 2021

Carol Hammett Cline, beloved wife, mother and Mamaw, drew her last breath on April 19, 2021 at the age of 74.

Carol was born in Kannapolis on August 5, 1946 to the late Pearl and Carl Hammett. Carol graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1964, going on to continue her education at Kings Business...

Apr 18, 2021

Eric Charles Kennerly, 67, of Kannapolis, passed away, April 18, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center.

He was born January 3, 1954 in Iredell County to the late Emmett Chapman Kennerly and Martha Goodnight Kennerly. Eric was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School.

Those left to cherish his memory, twin sister Melody Kennerly Correll...

Apr 18, 2021

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Apr 18, 2021

Harvey G. "Petie" Overcash , 91, passed away at his home Sunday, April 18, 2021, with his family by his side. Harvey was born July 29, 1929, in Rowan County, a son of the late Bonnell Pate Overcash and Stella Wyatt Overcash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Overcash and his...

Apr 17, 2021

Joyce Marlene Wyatt Bowlin, 84, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home after a period of declining health.

Born October 8, 1936 in Cabarrus County, Joyce was a daughter of the late W.W. and Iola Link Wyatt. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Lynn and Jeffrey...

Apr 17, 2021

Octavia Trejo Muñoz, 81, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Octavia was born on January 13, 1940 in Tlahuiltepa, Mexico to the late Lucas Trejo and Guadalupe Munoz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Evelio Medina Ramirez in 2004. Those left to cherish...

Apr 14, 2021

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Cora Burris Honbarger, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health, but death was unexpected.

Born in Rowan County on April 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Green Thomas Burris and Etta Mae Mabe Burris. In addition to her parents,...

Apr 14, 2021

James Brady Burris Sr., 94, of Concord, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. James was born on February 9, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Adam Burris and Ethel Blackwelder Burris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Louise Burris; second wife, Sylvia Ann Jackson Burris;...

Apr 12, 2021

James Johnson Austin, 44, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021. Death was unexpected.

James was born December 26, 1976 in Rowan County, NC a son of Robert Hoyle Austin, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Ga. and Cindy Walters Austin of Kannapolis.

He attended Salisbury High and West Rowan High...

Apr 12, 2021

Phyllis S. Spry 89, of China Grove, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2021 after an extended illness . Phyllis was born September 21, 1931 in Rowan County, the daughter of Aaron Hill Spry and Myrtie Lee Hellard Spry.

Phyllis was a lifetime member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church where...

Apr 12, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Key Morris, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Debbie was born on May 30, 1961 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Key and Christine Crews Key, who survives. Debbie worked at Cannon Mills before becoming a customer service representative at Wal-Mart. She was a faithful member of First...

Apr 11, 2021

On April 11, 2021, Debra “Debbie” “Ma” Dale Nicholson Barnhardt was lifted up by the Good Lord in a peaceful sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Kenny” Barnhardt, III.

Survivors include her mother, Merle Fortson Upright and Step-Father Calvin Upright both of Kannapolis, along with two sisters, Pam King and Starr Hinson both...

Apr 11, 2021

Tony Ray Mitchell, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Tony was born on June 12, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Benjamin Allan Mitchell and Clara Mae Donahue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Mitchell. Tony previously worked in construction and for Miller Plumbing before...