Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 22, 2021

Charles Ray “Jolly” Benton II, 51, of Rockwell passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born April 19, 1969 in Cabarrus County, a son of Charles Ray Benton, Sr of Rockwell and the late Delane Phillips Benton.

“Jolly” was a registered nurse having worked at various hospitals in the area, but...

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. William Glenn Watts age 67 of Mount Pleasant passed away January 21,2021. Born September 6, 1953 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Roy W. Watts and Ida Brawley Watts.

Glenn grew up in Kannapolis, graduate of A.L Brown 1971 and had a degree in textiles from Belmont College. He was a supervisor...

Jan 20, 2021

Dia Yang, 91, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home. She was born January 3, 1930 in Laos to the late Cheryeng Yang and Niam Cher Yang Moua. Dia enjoyed many things in life a few were, sewing, cooking, and gardening, but most of all she loved spending time with her children grandchildren and great...

Jan 20, 2021

Clarence H. Robbins, 66 a longtime resident of Charlotte went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 20, 2021 following a short illness due to Covid-19.

Clarence was born February 2, 1954 in Denver, Colorado a son of the late Gordon Hugh Robbins and Margaret Belle Hamilton Robbins.

Clarence was an active...

Jan 20, 2021

James “Jim” Lee Brady , 76, of China Grove gained his eternal wings on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a short illness.

A graveside service to remember Jim’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 24 at Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris O’Guin officiating. Please wear...

Jan 20, 2021

Edith "LaVerne" Stamey, 83, formerly of Kannapolis passed away peacefully January 20, 2021 at her residence in Mooresville, NC surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health.

She was born on March 9, 1937 in Rowan Co., a daughter of the late John Oliver and Pearl Dobson Vinson. In addition to her parents, Edith...

Jan 20, 2021

James Gilbert Baker, Sr. KANNAPOLIS - James (Jimmie) Gilbert Baker, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2021 surrounded by family at his home. Born on October 14th,1932, he was the son of the late George Paxton Baker and Verlie Stanley Baker. He was married to Ruby Mae Fisher Baker for 67 years and they were blessed with...

Jan 19, 2021

Christie Ann Rabalais Preston

As a Christian, we are born twice and die once. Christie was born in Louisiana on November 13, 1957, but her second birth came as a little girl when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. On January 19, surrounded by her husband of 42 years, Kelly Preston, son Nicholas Preston,...

Jan 18, 2021

Julie McLain Walter, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday January 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born October 29, 1962 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Patricia Carter Jenkins.

Julie worked in the medical supply field.

She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth “Kenny” Walter; her son, Kenny...

Jan 18, 2021

The world lost a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Helen Marie Stewart Hall, 78 of China Grove, N.C. ascended into Heaven surrounded by her loving family on January 18, 2021 at sunrise 7:13 a.m.

Helen was born July 31, 1942 in Rowan County to the late Rodney and Falletta Mae Stewart. She retired from Linn-...

Jan 18, 2021

Lito Rivera born on April 27, 1991, in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Lito adored worship, living a prayer-filled life; any sport in general, specifically soccer, and spending time with his family and Kingdom Family. Lito touched many lives in his time here with us and lead many to the Lord. Lito was a true servant after God's own heart. Whether it...

Jan 17, 2021

CONCORD, NC - Atha Ellen Parker (née Newton), 101, of First Assembly Living Center, passed peacefully on the evening of Sunday, January 17th, 2021.

Born December 24, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William Burgin Newton and Bertha Marilda Buff Newton. She married Sherman Ray “S.R.” Parker of Concord, NC, on...

Jan 17, 2021

Ronnie “Ron” Wells, 77, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Ron was born on May 23, 1943 in LaFollette, TN to the late Grant Wells and Lena Parker Wells. Ron retired as a production manager for Anheuser Busch after 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf....

Jan 16, 2021

Clarence Ousley, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away January 16, 2021, at Atrium Main in Charlotte. He was born May 17, 1944 in Hippo, Kentucky to the late Grover and Alice (Moore) Ousley. He was a retired Norfolk and Southern railroad boilermaker of 34 years. Prior he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Clarence loved to...

Jan 16, 2021

Laura “Myrel” Traylor, 91, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Best of Care Assisted Living, Kannapolis, NC.

She was born in Winnsboro, SC to the late James Rufus and Ethel Virginia Hoover Boyd. Myrel graduated from Winnsboro High School and retired from the offices of Cone Mill, Carlisle, SC. She was a faithful member of First...

Jan 16, 2021

Ronald Edward Lawing, 85 of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. He was born May, 22, 1935 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Leonard Edward Lawing and Ruth Inez Norris Lawing. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Army, he retired from Field Crest Cannon after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing and...

Jan 15, 2021

Charles Eric Crites, 58, formerly of Orlando, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Charles was born August 28, 1962 in Fairfax, Va. A son of the late Richard Thomas Crites and Theresa Mary Hein Crites.

He was a Master Carpenter by trade. Charles...

Jan 15, 2021

Patricia A. Christy, 80, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born, February 15, 1940 in Durham County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Odell and Nannie Mae Lillard Bowman.

Patricia spent her working years in textiles at Cannon Mills. She loved nature, bird watching, and writing poetry....

Jan 15, 2021

James “Jimmy” Leon Carroll, 83, of Davidson, passed away Friday morning, January 15, 2021, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born November 9, 1937, in York, SC, he was a son of the late Lonnie C. and Margaret Johnson Carroll.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy...

Jan 14, 2021

Keith Michael Hoffman, 54, of Lexington and formerly of LaPlace, La. went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Keith was born May 30, 1966 in St.Charles Parrish, La.He son of Raymond and Step mother Linda Dutrie Hoffman.

He was a graduate of St. Charles Catholic High School. At one time...