Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 13, 2021

Jamin Michael Hodge, 28 years old, unexpectedly went home to be with our Lord Saturday, February 13, 2021. He is the son of Steve Hodge and Sherry Ross Johnson.

Jamin was a loving son, father, cousin, nephew, and friend. He had a “big heart” and the most important thing about Jamin was he knew Jesus Christ and...

Feb 13, 2021

Gail Humberger Smothers, 80, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from her home, following a period of declining health.

Born March 6, 1940, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Pinkston and Elsie Yow Humberger.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Feb 13, 2021

Harold Lester Small, Jr., 83, of Davidson, passed away Saturday February 13, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born July 15, 1937 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Harold Lester and Thelma Eunice Hinson Small.

Harold honorably served his country in the United States Navy. During his working years, he was a...

Feb 12, 2021

Thurman Levon Hyman, 76, of Kannapolis passed away Friday February 12, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born May 18, 1944 in Horry County, SC he was the son of the late Henry and Grace Todd Hyman.

Thurman spent his working years as a Regional Supervisor in the Finance Industry. He was a great provider for...

Feb 11, 2021

Clarence Colon Wellmon, 93, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 11, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Born January 30, 1928, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Grady Monroe Wellmon and Rochelle Smith Wellmon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mae Meismer...

Feb 10, 2021

Sharon Rose King Caskey, 68, of Kannapolis surrounded by family, stepped into

the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

She was born June 16, 1952 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late James and

Pansy King. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Feb 10, 2021

Bobbie Ford Aldridge, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a short illness. Born April 20, 1951 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Grace Patterson Aldridge.

A graveside service to honor Bobbie’s life will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park in...

Feb 10, 2021

Danny Wayne James, 74, of Kannapolis passed away after a period of declining health at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

A funeral service to celebrate Danny’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 12 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wayne Hall and Pastor Brandon Bridges officiating. Burial with...

Feb 9, 2021

Vickie Sanders Powell 59, of Kannapolis, N.C.  went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday February 9, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1961 in Cabarrus County to the late James Marvin Sanders and Margie Marie Yates Sanders.

Vickie enjoyed country and gospel music, talking with family and friends and just...

Feb 9, 2021

Charlie Raymond Campbell, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Charlie was born on July 26, 1938 in Rowan Co., a son of the late Charlie E. Campbell and Estelle Davis Campbell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Louise Pope Campbell.

Feb 7, 2021

Frances Louise Sheets Barnhardt, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Best of Care Assisted Living. Frances was born on October 3, 1927 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late William Anderson Sheets and Pearl Weaver Sheets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Y. Barnhardt,...

Feb 4, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie Mac” Eugene McNeely, 71, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Ronnie Mac was born on June 6, 1949 in Mooresville, to the late James Leo McNeely and Annie Louise Karriker McNeely, who survives. Ronnie Mac honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a forklift operator...

Feb 3, 2021

Michael “Mike” Lee Hurst, 78, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his son’s residence.

Mike was born September 13, 1942 in Rowan Co., a son of the late Don and Ruby Lanning Hurst. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Safrit Hurst.

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Feb 2, 2021

Hubert “Carroll” Mathews, 72, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, from complications due to Covid-19.

Born July 31, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Newton Peterson Mathews and Elizabeth Wilkinson Mathews.

Carroll was a graduate of Myers Park High, furthering his education and...

Feb 1, 2021

Ray Hope Maples, 91, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021. Ray was born on September 7, 1929 in Lockhart, SC to the late S.R. Maples and Grace Townsend Maples. Ray spent his career as a freelance CPA. He was a faithful member of the former Kilgo United Methodist Church in Charlotte over...

Jan 30, 2021

Doris Sloop Deal, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away January 30, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born April 25, 1934 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Grace Craddock Sloop.

Prior to retirement, Doris worked in the accounting department at Cannon Mills. She was previously active in the Junior Woman’s Club, Clarice...

Jan 30, 2021

Larry Gene Mosley, 72, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late William Henry Mosley and Zada Ruth Lee Mosley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Mosley in 2014, and two brothers, Randy Mosley and Danny Mosley....

Jan 29, 2021

Earl Franklin Barbee, 95, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at Atrium Cabarrus. Earl was born February 22, 1925 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Clarence R. Barbee and Ethel Cozett Barbee. Earl served his country in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant During WWII receiving two bronze stars, he was a superintendent in construction for...

Jan 29, 2021

Peggy Ann Barr DuVall, 81, of Landis, passed into the arms of the Lord, Friday January 29, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born, June 22, 1939 in Ashe County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Eldreth Barr.

Peggy spent her working years as a Customer Service Manager at WalMart. She was...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Catherine Williford Gulledge, 73, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021, from Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born October 3, 1947, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Samson and Hazel Frances Miller Williford.  In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband,...