Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 6, 2021

Carl Joseph ”Joey” Finney Jr., 66, of China Grove, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born October 9, 1954, in Fort Hood, TX, a son to Margorie Farmer Register, and the late Carl Joseph Finney Sr. In addition to his father Joey is preceded in death by his step son Kenneth Harrelson.

Joey was a graduate...

Mar 5, 2021

Michael Wayne Jenkins, 46, of Mooresville died unexpectedly March 5, 2021 at his residence.

Private memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.

Michael was born November 5, 1974 in Mecklenburg Co., a son of the late Kenneth Wayne Jenkins Sr. and Gloria Carver Grooms of Kannapolis. In addition to his...

Mar 3, 2021

Carroll David Bristol, 74, of Kannapolis passed away March 3, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born May 8, 1946 in Hampton, Tennessee, a son of the late George Washington Bristol and Mary Magdalene Roberts Bristol. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Bristol and a daughter, Tammy Braswell.

David had worked as...

Mar 2, 2021

Infant Rachel Rose Waggoner went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Rachel was the daughter of  Angela Marie Waggoner Carithers  and Warren Anthony Harris of China Grove.

The family will have a private service of remembrance at a later date.

In addition to her parents,...

Mar 2, 2021

Billie Jo “Peggy” Mullis Edgison, 88, of Kannapolis died March 2 at Five Oaks Manor after a period of declining health.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, March 4 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends...

Mar 1, 2021

Joyce Ann McLain Freeze, 88, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Rosco Eugene McLain and Wilma Price McLain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Lee Freeze,...

Mar 1, 2021

Sharon Leona Wyatt, 68, of Emily Rd, China Grove, North Carolina, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven at 6:25 am on Monday March 1, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Sharon is survived by her Sister, Carolyn Pope of Rockwell, daughter Tamika Threadgill and son in law RJ Pratt both of the home, niece Jenny Myers...

Feb 28, 2021

Janice Jarrett Castor, 84, of Greenville, wife of the late Charles Gordon Castor, died Monday, February 28, 2021.  Born in Kannapolis, NC, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Viola Strutton Jarrett.

Janice and Charles were married almost 60 years. They loved going to The Little Theatre, Peace Center, class reunions, family gatherings, and visiting...

Feb 28, 2021

Garrett Judson Mobley Jr., 80, passed away on February 28, 2021 at his home in Charlotte, NC. He was born on June 20, 1940 in Lancaster County, SC to the late Garrett Judson Mobley Sr. and Kathryn Rowell Mobley. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sample Mobley. Mr. Mobley graduated from...

Feb 27, 2021

Robert “Bob” Everett Watson, 82, of Concord, passed away on February 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born July 29, 1938 in Bangor, Maine, he was son of the late Gilbert Watson and Evelyn Redmond Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Watson and sister, Joyce Seales. Bob retired from Shoe...

Feb 27, 2021

Bernice P. Trexler, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday morning, February 27, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House, following a brief period of declining health.

Bernice was born in Rowan County on July 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Walter Carl and Georgia Bell Rabon Pinkston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Feb 26, 2021

Bobby W. Anderson, 96 of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Novant Health Mint Hill, he had been in declining health the last month. He was born October 28, 1924 in Cabarrus Co. to the late William Thomas Anderson and Lillian Earnhardt Anderson. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After his enlistment he went to...

Feb 26, 2021

Frankie Childers, 90, of China Grove, passed away Friday February 26, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Born June 28, 1930 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Wakefield and Effie Adams Childers.

Frankie honorably served his country in the United States Army. During his working years, he was employed at Cannon Mills....

Feb 26, 2021

David Wilson Longacre, 91 of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021. Born in Reading PA on August 31, 1929.  David was the son of the late David F. Longacre and Clara Andrews Longacre.  Mr. Longacre received his undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College and his masters from  University of Pennsylvania. He worked as a registrar at Glassboro State...

Feb 25, 2021

Virginia “Ginger” Grey Saxon, 64, of Kannapolis, passed away on February 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. Born on March 13,1956 in Charlotte, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marion Wilkins Irving.

Ginger thoroughly enjoyed working many years as a Business Analyst. She loved going to the beach and enjoying...

Feb 25, 2021

Peggy Austeen Fite Medlin, 87, of Kannapolis, joined her beloved husband Cecil in the arms of the Lord February 25, 2021. Born November 19, 1933 in Caldwell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Quincy Abernathy Fite, Sr. and Mae Goodman Fite.

During her working years, Peggy was a Cafeteria Manager with Kannapolis City Schools....

Feb 22, 2021

Roger Hall, 61, of China Grove, passed away Monday morning, February 22, 2021, at his home, surrounded by love.  He had been in a period of declining health.

Roger was born in California on December 17, 1959, a son of the late Marvin Glen and Polly Hodge Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Feb 22, 2021

Greg Coone, 73, of Concord, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home. He was born February 10, 1948 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Rufus Edgar Coone and Margaret King Coone. Greg worked many years as a semi-truck mechanic, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and woodworking. He is survived by two children Ronald Lee Coone (Julia) of Harrisburg...

Feb 21, 2021

Phillip Glenn Dellinger, 86, of Kannapolis, N.C. passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Atrium Cabarrus. He was the son of the late Curtis and Jettie Dellinger. Phillip owned the Rowan Pawn Shop in Kannapolis for many years. He enjoyed fishing and anything to do with nature and the outdoors. Phillip loved spending time with his family and grandchildren....

Feb 20, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Payne, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born September 18, 1946, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Tyre Lee and Texie Pharr Payne.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tyre Hugh...