Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 9, 2020

Hoyle Gene Howard Jr. “Junior”, 63, of Kannapolis passed away, Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born July 16, 1957 in Cabarrus co. to the late Hoyle Gene Howard Sr. and Jacqueline Dover Howard. Junior enjoyed bowling, golf, playing cards and fishing. He always had a great sense of humor, and most of all he loved his family. He...

Oct 9, 2020

Carolyn Ann Harris Reaves, 84, a longtime resident of the Bostian Heights Community, China Grove, passed away Friday afternoon, October 9, 2020, at Morningside of Concord.

Born October 31, 1935, in Cecil, GA, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Rev Arthur Clarence and Susie Connor Harris.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Oct 9, 2020

Richard Henry Marois, 91, of Winston - Salem, NC, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born August 18, 1929 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Elzer Marois and Janette Roy Parker.

Richard served his country more than honorably in the United States Army. During his working years,...

Oct 8, 2020

Hubert Lee Lippard, of China Grove, passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 at Pruitt Health – Union Pointe. Born in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Hugh Sylvester Lippard and Ethel Brantley Lippard.

Hubert is survived by three sons, Jeff and wife Cathy of Concord, Bryan and wife Lisa of Concord, Barry and wife...

Oct 7, 2020

Carolyn Sue Stirewalt Livengood, 74 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a short illness.

She was born June 3, 1946 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Manlius Monroe Stirewalt and the late Annie Mae Blackwelder Stirewalt.

In addition...

Oct 7, 2020

Rev. Edward B. (Pop) Brown, 83, of Faith North Carolina, passed away October 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 16, 1937 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, a son of the late Carrie Gainey Brown and  Pastor Drew Preston Brown. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his brother Lonnie...

Oct 7, 2020

Jerry Wayne Mann, 78, passed away on October 7, 2020 at his home. He was born March 15, 1942 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Bill and Beatrice Bowles Mann.

Jerry retired from the City of Concord where he was a supervisor for the Cemetery Division at West Concord and Oakwood Cemeteries for many years....

Oct 6, 2020

Kenneth Daniel Harrington , 88, of Salisbury, died Monday, October 6, 2020 at Elmcroft of Salisbury after a period of declining health.

His funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, October 9 at Whitley’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior...

Oct 5, 2020

John Christian Sherrill, 68, of Concord, passed unexpectedly at his home on October 5, 2020. A memorial service will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church at 5pm on October 15. The memorial will be streamed live on Epworth’s website for those unable to attend. John was born November 16, 1951 in Cabarrus Co., a son of the late...

Oct 5, 2020

Rev. Edward Hudson Daniel,90, of Concord went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 5, 2020 at The Gardens of Taylor Glen following a period of declining health.

He was born November 17, 1929 in Granville County, NC a son of the late Royal Thomas Daniel and Willie Lee Thomas Daniel.

Rev....

Oct 5, 2020

Ricky Lynn Linker, 59, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born December 30, 1960, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Billy Ray and Mary Lou “Betty” Rogers Linker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Linker, and...

Oct 2, 2020

Judy Ann Campbell Blake, 69, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020. Judy was born on December 17, 1950 in Wilkes County to the late William Vander Campbell and Faye Myrtle Davis Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Ray Blake in 2017, and...

Oct 1, 2020

Jason Mark Deaton, 31, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Jason was born on November 5, 1988 in Cabarrus County to his parents, Mark Deaton and Sherry Furr, who both survive. Jason worked as a pipe fitter for Century Fire & Protection. Jason truly enjoyed life. He was known for being a sharp dresser. He...

Sep 29, 2020

Sylvia Harriet Roark, 71, of Shelby, passed away September 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland, after a period of declining health. Born March 20, 1949 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Price and Bertie Williams Roark.

Sylvia was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School. She loved spending time with her family, especially...

Sep 29, 2020

Gary Lee Hamblin, 74, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 2020, at his home, surrounded by love.

Born December 1, 1945 in Portsmouth, OH, he was a son of the late Lester and Juanita Barton Hamblin.  In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his sisters, Stella Bosse, Barbara Moore and Sharon...

Sep 29, 2020

Ray Dell Bare, 72, of Concord, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Ray was born on April 5, 1948 in Ashe County, NC to the late Joseph Iron Bare and Edna Severt Bare. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, I.J. Bare and Glen Clifton Bare. Ray spent his...

Sep 29, 2020

Catherine Fisher Beaver, 85, died at her home before dawn on September 29, 2020 after two years of declining health. Her husband of 56 years preceded her in death on June 3, 2011.  Survivors include her children, Cathy Hyatt (Frank) of Kannapolis, Lea Ann Walsh (Shawn, Sr.) of New Orleans, and Mark Beaver (Julie) of China Grove, eight grandchildren,...

Sep 28, 2020

Hazel Freeze Menius, 93, patiently waited 18 years 8 months for the right time to join the loves of her life, Robert “Bob” Menius and Jesus in Heaven. At home on Monday, Sept 28 at 11 PM the wait was over.

Hazel was born February 26, 1927 to Jason Leslie and Mary Kimball Freeze. As a child,...

Sep 26, 2020

Arlene Verna Robson Nuckols, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born October 8, 1929 in Taylor, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Martha J. Naylor Robson.

Arlene is survived by three sisters, Jane Robson of Pennsylvania, Grace Wright and husband Larry of Pennsylvania,...

Sep 25, 2020

William E. Simpson Jr., 72, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, at Brookdale Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hubbard and Rev. Jonathan Barnette officiating.  The family will receive friends and family from 2-3 PM prior to the service at the church....