Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Nov 7, 2020

Paul Ellis Sanders, 94, of Davidson passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. Paul was born in Ninety-Six, S.C., son of the late Paul Ellis Sanders Sr. and Narvice Bouknight Sanders. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Darby and a half-brother, Jacob Bill Bouknight.

Paul grew up in Chester, S.C.,...

Nov 7, 2020

Seretti Ann Walters Hardin, 69, of Landis passed away on November 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 5, 1951 in Iredell County, a daughter of the late Bill and Louise Johnson Walters.

Seretti retired from Rowan County Schools where she worked in the cafeteria at several schools. She was a member of Highest...

Nov 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Murph, 84, of Concord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, November 6, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born January 3, 1936 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Perry Dudley and the late Esther Honeycutt Dudley.

Shirley retired from IBM Technologies as a shipping and...

Nov 6, 2020

Johnny Dowd Stancil, 89, of Kannapolis passed away on November 6, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House. Johnny was born May 28, 1931 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Sim Caldwell Stancil and Ruth Lillian Hartsell Stancil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Lee Stancil on August 22, 2020.

Johnny retired from...

Nov 6, 2020

Norris T. Sherrill, 89, of Concord, passed away Friday November 6, 2020. Born October 20, 1931 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late H. Bruner and Beatrice Upright Sherrill.

Mr. Sherrill was the principal at Enochville School for 36 years. After retirement he loved traveling with the love of his life, his late wife,...

Nov 5, 2020

Carolyn Ruth Helms, 66, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home. She was born May 17, 1954 in Cabarrus Co. to Catherine Overcash Helms and the late Clifford R. Helms Sr. Carolyn was a 1972 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, in 1976 she graduated from Davidson County Community College with an associate’s degree, in 1978...

Nov 5, 2020

William “Bill” Boyd Safrit, 80 of Mt. Pleasant finished his earthy work and went to be with his Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side

Bill was born May 5, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ralph Oney Safrit and Zelia Josey Safrit. He was...

Nov 5, 2020

Georgia Hart Whitaker, 92, of Mint Hill, passed away Thursday morning, November 5, 2020, at Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Indian Trail.

Born July 20, 1928, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Miles (Lum) and Flora Helms Hart. Mrs. Whitaker was a retired seamstress.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...

Nov 3, 2020

Paul Ray Weast, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born August 15, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Paul Wright Weast and Effie Cornelius Lambert Weast.

Paul spent his working years in the textile business as a bleacher. He more than honorably served...

Nov 2, 2020

Joyce Ann Porter Brammer, 64 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Universal Health Care and Rehabilitation in Concord following a period of declining health.

Joyce was born December 25, 1955 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Albert Wilson Alexander Porter and Gaynell Esther Seahorn Porter.She was...

Nov 2, 2020

Landis-

William Gary Funderburk, 77, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family and love, following a period of declining health.

Born August 2, 1943, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late William White Funderburk and Edith Dayvault Funderburk Dunham.

Gary was a 1963 graduate of...

Nov 1, 2020

Arlene H. Beam, 98, of Kannapolis, NC went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1, 2020 after a short stay at Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Center. Arlene “Mawmaw” was born June 16, 1922 in Kannapolis, NC to Jonathan Worth Hare and Mae Christine Murph Hare. She graduated from Cannon High School in 1938. She worked in the...

Oct 31, 2020

Mrs. Terry Renee McDaniel Fisher, 70, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, with her husband and children by her side at Tucker Hospice House.

Terry was born September 4, 1950, in Rowan Co., a daughter of the late A.L. and Janet Adams McDaniel. A life-long area resident, Terry was a member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran...

Oct 27, 2020

Loretta Marie Storey, 88, passed away Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020 at Big Elm Nursing Home, Kannapolis, NC, where she had been a resident for almost three years. She was born on January 21, 1932 in Wilkes County and was a life-long resident of North Carolina. Loretta was the daughter of Blanche Mae Ross Rogers Sechler and Homer Franklin...

Oct 27, 2020

Leighanne Marie Chapman, 51, of Rockwell passed away, Tuesday October 27, 2020 at her home. She was born May 20, 1969 in Rowan Co. to Norma Starnes Chapman Pichardo and the late Terry Michael Chapman Sr. Leighanne was a wonderful soul who would help anyone in need. She was a light in a dark world. She loved the lake...

Oct 27, 2020

Betty Mae. Aunt B. Miss Betty. Mom.

To family, friends, and loved ones, Betty Hunter had a variety of nicknames that all lead to the same conclusion: memories of time well spent with her.

Early in life Betty was a singer and pianist, she initially majored in music at Greensboro College...

Oct 26, 2020

Lynn Edward Harrington, 84, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020. Lynn was born on December 24, 1935 in Cabarrus County to the late Dewey B. Harrington and Virginia Elizabeth Nicholson Harrington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jo Harrington, and daughter,...

Oct 24, 2020

Connie M. Rary “Mimi”, 61, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at The Tucker Hospice House. Connie was born October 3, 1959 in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina to Edith and Ray Moose. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1977 and attended nursing school at Cabarrus Memorial hospital. Connie was a...

Oct 24, 2020

Norma Jean Goodwin Dunn, 84, passed away Saturday evening, October 24, 2020, at her home, following a brief period of declining health.

Born February 25, 1936, in Mercer County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Earl Hershel and Gladys Irene Robinette Goodwin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Oct 22, 2020

Ann Louise Widenhouse of Spartanburg, SC formerly of Kannapolis, entered in to Heaven October 22, 2020,  joining her beloved mother and father, Margaret and Jim Widenhouse of Kannapolis. She was born on June 15, 1961.

Ann grew up in Kannapolis and graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1979. She attended Elon University and graduated from UNC-Charlotte...