Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 26, 2021

Deryck Gude Clark, 89, of Concord, NC passed away on January 26th, 2021.

Deryck was born in Calgary, Canada on April 14th,1931 to loving parents Stella Gude and Harry James Clark.

His memory will live on through his family; his wife, Bengta Stockmar Clark; his children, Jennifer Clark, Nancy (Clement) Ramdin, and Robert Clark; his...

Jan 26, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Lee Dishmon, 55, of Kannapolis passed away at his home on Friday, January 22, 2021, after a sudden illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Risen Life Church in Kannapolis with Pastor Chris Messina and Rev. Robert Earnhardt officiating.

Danny was born September 16, 1965...

Jan 24, 2021

Weyman Kidd

Norris Weyman Kidd, 82, of Kannapolis passed away on January 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born January 10, 1939 in Madison County, Georgia, a son of the late Thomas I. Kidd and Martha Evie Langford Kidd.

Weyman  had worked for ABF Trucking for many years. He was a veteran of...

Jan 23, 2021

Rebecca Joan Wilson Cline, 86, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Joan was born on November 25, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Allen Wilson and Grace Elizabeth Sifford Wilson.

As a bookkeeper for most of her life, she worked for the offices of Cannon Mills and...

Jan 22, 2021

Victor Whyland Phillips, 64, of Kannapolis passed away on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. He was born June 17th, 1956 in Syracuse, New York, a son of the late Kenneth and Charlotte (Whyland) Phillips. He was preceded in death by his wife Candy (Lee) Phillips. He was also preceded by a brother, William...

Jan 22, 2021

Paul Clinton Walker, 82, passed peacefully at home on January 22, 2021.

Born May 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Pauline Walker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nita, his daughter Paulette Walker of Arlington, TX, brother Russell (Dianne) Walker of Kannapolis, Daughter In Law Kathy...

Jan 22, 2021

Pamela Ann Bledsoe, 53, of Concord, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Pamela was born on April 13, 1967 in Columbia, SC to the late Simon Edward Bledsoe and Ann Norris Busbee, who survives. Pamela currently worked as a cashier at Dollar Tree in Concord. She dearly loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. In addition...

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....