Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 27, 2020

William “Bill” Howard McCoy, age 75, of Concord died Sunday December 27, 2020 battling cancer.

Bill was born March 12, 1945 in Charlotte, NC to the late Howard Lee McCoy and Ruby Blalock McCoy.  A lifelong area resident, Bill graduated from North Mecklenburg High School followed with service in the Army and deployment to Vietnam, receiving a...

Dec 26, 2020

Roger Lee Livengood, 66 of Mooresville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.

Roger was born May 27, 1954 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Baxter Lee Livengood and Violet Mae Smith Livengood. He was also preceded in death by a brother,...

Dec 25, 2020

Jacqueline Louttit Merkel, 71, of Lexington, KY, passed away on December 25, 2020, in the presence of loved ones. Jackie was born in Chicago, IL, on September 12, 1949, to the late Philip C. Louttit, Jr., and Rose (Bayer) Louttit.

After graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, Jackie attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before transferring to...

Dec 25, 2020

Dorothy “Dotty” Elnora Lowe Barnette, 89, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on December 25, 2020. Dorothy was born on July 9,1931 in Lincoln County to the late Roy James Lowe and Bertha Robinson Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Mancel Barnette in 2014, and two sisters, Hazel...

Dec 24, 2020

Reverend Feaster “Bryson” Bigby, 91, of Concord, went to his heavenly home on December 24, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Born June 10, 1929 in Honea Path, SC. Bryson was a son of the late Willie Bigby and Myrtle Grubb Ludwick. In addition to his parents Bryson is preceded in death by his daughter Donna...

Dec 23, 2020

Amiee Elizabeth Morgan Lara, 35, of Kannapolis passed away December 23, 2020. She was born May 28, 1985 in Davidson County, a daughter of Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Tina Lanette Hunt Morgan of China Grove.

Amiee loved gardening and especially her flowers, animals and loved all types of crafts. She dearly loved her kitty Gizmo and her...

Dec 23, 2020

Jose Florentin Ramos, 75, passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born April 26, 1945, in El Salvador, he was a son of the late Jesus Campos and Paula Ramos.  Jose had worked for Perdue Farms in Concord.

Family members include his devoted wife, Alfrocina Dominquez; his children, Alfredo, Anita, Antonio...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” William Cline, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday evening, December 21, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.

Born November 5, 1945, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Clarence William Cline and Netta Smith Cline, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Cline had retired from...

Dec 21, 2020

Thomas Heath Williams Jr., 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020. Born August 19, 1937, a son of the late Thomas Heath Williams Sr. and Ruth Estelle Adcock Williams. In addition to his parents Thomas is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Hampton Williams. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. He spent...

Dec 20, 2020

James Oscar Huneycutt, 78, of Kannapolis, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Atrium Health- Main in Charlotte.

Born August 1, 1942 in Cabarrus County, James was the son of the late Baxter Wayne Huneycutt and Margaret Louise Pittman Huneycutt. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his sister...

Dec 20, 2020

Dorothy Mae Sells Eckard, 90, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Dorothy was born on January 27, 1930 in Rowan County to the late Hammitte Sells and Emily Burris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hugh Augustus Eckard. Dorothy spent her career as an Inspector...

Dec 19, 2020

Annie Lou Cook Curran obituary

Annie Lou Cook Curran, 88, passed peacefully on December 19, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. She was born in Cabarrus County, N.C., October 16, 1932 to Hugh Ingle Cook and Gertrude Kerr Cook.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LCDR Wade Hampton Curran, Jr. USN; daughter, Kathy Curran Burkhart;...

Dec 19, 2020

Maria Melendez Vejar born on September 24, 1950 in Grandfalls, Texas to Manuel and Petra Melendez which preceded her in death. She passed away on December 19, 2020, Maria was a Carolina Panthers fan, she loved music, dancing and most of all spending time with her family. Maria is survived by her husband Francisco Ornelas Vejar and 1 Daughter...

Dec 19, 2020

Betty Stanley of Concord N.C passed away Saturday December 19, 2020 after a short period of declining health. Betty was born in Surry County N.C. on September 11, 1940 to the late James and Alma Watson. Betty was proceeded in death by her husband Harold Stanley and two brothers.

Betty was known for being a loving, strong,...

Dec 19, 2020

Ervin Eugene “Gene” Absher, 80, of China Grove passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. He was born January 1, 1940 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Ervin J. Absher and Nina White Absher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Absher in 2005 and a son, Tony Absher.

He retired...

Dec 18, 2020

Ollie Virginia Long Stancil, 86, of Rockwell, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at her home, surrounded by love. She had been in declining health for 2 weeks.

Born March 20, 1934, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Long and Ollie Janette Rimer Long.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 17, 2020

Beverly Gail Storey McClendon, 73, of Kannapolis passed away on December 17, 2020. She was born June 30, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Ross Cannon Storey and Loretta Marie Sechler Storey. Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Alan McClendon on Dec. 16, 2018.

Gail had formerly worked at Gary’s Bar B...

Dec 17, 2020

Myra ”Gail” Lowder Ballard Burgess, 82, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Born February 14, 1938 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Baxter Efird Lowder and Willie Pauline Tanner Lowder.

In addition to her parents Gail is preceded in death...

Dec 17, 2020

Dirk Lee Rogers, 46, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday December 16, 2020. Born March 3, 1974 in Rowan County, he was the son of Carl Rogers and the late Margaret Elwood Rogers.

Dirk was employed as an order puller for Aldi. His hobbies included fishing, grilling, and drawing.

Dirk is survived by his father Carl...

Dec 16, 2020

Billy Ray Bowles, 90 of Charlotte, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville following a short illness.

He was born December 25, 1929 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Charlie Ray Bowles and Eula Mae York Bowles.

He Was a...