Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Dec 16, 2020

Virginia “Ernestine” Bennett Earnhardt, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020 at home after a period of declining health.

Born, January 19, 1930 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Enola Karriker Bennett.

During her working years, Ernestine was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed sewing and dancing...

Dec 16, 2020

Linda Kay Nicholson Lentz, 71, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020, at her home.

Born June 26, 1949, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie Mae Woodward Nicholson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Alexander Lentz; her step...

Dec 15, 2020

Nancy M. Davis, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Born April 4, 1939 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Ida Sexton Puckett.

A homemaker most of her life, Nancy did work at Gulledge Building Supply for a while in Kannapolis....

Dec 14, 2020

Beverley A. Conelly, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born July 27, 1942 in Mercer Co. New Jersey to the late Walter Sweeney and Eva Anna Welde Sweeney. Beverley worked for many years as a daycare provider, she was a member of the Mt. Holly Moose Lodge, a NASCAR enthusiast,...

Dec 13, 2020

Pia Consuelo Ormeño Warshaw, 52, of Concord peacefully went to meet her Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House follow a four year battle with cancer.

Pia was born September 11, 1968 in Santiago, Chile, a daughter of Luis C. Espinoza and Jenny Eugenia Albagnac Espinoza.

Pia was employed by Allstate Insurance...

Dec 13, 2020

Melanie Anne Sommers Mullinax, 75, of Wilkesboro and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday December 13, 2020 at Rose Glen Village in Wilkesboro.

Born February 23, 1945 in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Ray and Patricia Ruby Gauthier Sommers.

During her working years, Melanie was a machine...

Dec 12, 2020

Jacob H.H. Sloop, 97, of Rockwell, went into his heavenly home on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Jacob was born on February 14, 1923 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Waldo Jeremiah Sloop Sr. and Bessie Maybelle Morgan Sloop. Jacob was one from a family of 14 children. He was a hard worker and operated Jacob H.H. Sloop Hauling and...

Dec 11, 2020

Julia Ann Price Pope, 86, of Concord, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a short term illness.

Julia was born January 25, 1934 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late John L. Price and Ona Lee Trull...

Dec 11, 2020

Gary Eldon Donahue, 79, of Concord, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 11, 2020. Gary was born on November 28, 1941 in Monroe, NC to the late Claude Heath Donahue and Lila Walden Donahue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nelda Price Donahue and son, John Gary Donahue. Gary was...

Dec 10, 2020

Jackie Renae Lamson Kennedy, 61, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Jackie was born on May 25, 1959 in Catawba County. She most recently worked as a Team Lead at Sam’s Club. She loved listening to music, especially rock n’ roll. She also loved owls and collecting owl things. Those left to cherish...

Dec 10, 2020

Dorothy Pearl Beaver Hampton, 97, of Rockwell passed away December 10, 2020 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. She was born December 22, 1922 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late William J. and Lula Pearl Stirewalt Beaver. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Conway Hampton in 1993, brothers, Carl Beaver, Jim Hoy Beaver (Vernice), sisters,...

Dec 9, 2020

Ellen Burlene Crisco Shuffler, 93 of Concord, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 following a period of declining health.

She was born August 24, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Bingham Cauldwell Crisco and Martha Udora Furr Crisco. She was also preceded in death by...

Dec 8, 2020

Ruth Marie Helms Troutman Nelson, 89, formerly of Concord died at her residence in Gastonia on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

A graveside service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 13, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Raymond Johns, Jr. of Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Gastonia, officiating. Her family will visit with...

Dec 8, 2020

Emily Sue Armstrong Chapman, 69, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday December 8, 2020.

Born July 21, 1951 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Columbus James Armstrong, Sr. and Flora Bell Carter Armstrong.

During her working years, Emily was a jewelry store office manager for many years. She had...

Dec 8, 2020

Mark Alan Bunn, 58, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Mark was born on October 22, 1962 in Galax Virginia to the late Guynn Harris and Beulah Rose Isom Harris, who survives. Mark graduated New River Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Electronic Technology. He had a NICET Certification...

Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7th 2020 Doris Crowder Cauble, loving wife and mother passed away at age 73.

Doris was born on June 13, 1947 in Kannapolis, NC to H.J. “Red” & Lavonia Crowder.  The youngest of 5 children, she was raised in a loving house by hardworking parents and siblings.  She graduated near the top of her...

Dec 7, 2020

Cody Christopher Owings, 20, of China Grove passed away December 7, 2020. He was born September 6, 2000 in Cabarrus County, a son of Richard Chris Owings and Tammy Hedrick Owings. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Betty and Bobby Thomas and Charles Hedrick.

Cody loved restoring, working on and racing cars and motorcycles. He loved...

Dec 7, 2020

Dorothy Jean Privette Tunstall, 89, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, December 7, 2020. Dorothy was born on April 16, 1931 in Union County to the late Theodore Roosevelt Privette and Ila Wright Privette.

Dorothy owned and operated Burroughs Research Agency for over 35 years. In her free time, she loved to travel overseas...

Dec 6, 2020

James Vernon Brock, 83, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 6, 2020

He was born June 10, 1937, in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late Samuel Walker Brock and Bessie Leona Pressley Brock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Virginia Brock; two brothers, Samuel...