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Patricia "Pat" Call Concord
Patricia “Pat” Faye Tennent Call, 79 of Concord passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord following a short illness.
Pat was born December 18, 1942 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Charlie William Tennent and Robby Louise Bennett Tennent. Also preceding in death was a sister, Louise Beaver.
Pat was a homemaker who enjoyed being wither grandchildren. She also enjoyed social media. In her early life she played softball. She will...
Patricia “Pat” Faye Tennent Call, 79 of Concord passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord following a short illness.
Pat was born December 18,...
Cindy Lail Concord
Cindy McGraw Lail, 60, of Concord, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House, following a long fight with various health issues.
Cindy was born August 23, 1961, in Olney, Texas, a daughter of the late Dorothy Douglas McGraw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean Lail, and her sister, Tracie McGraw.
Cindy was owner/operator of Circle C Enterprises and had professionally driven a truck for 35 years. ...
Cindy McGraw Lail, 60, of Concord, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House, following a long fight with various health issues.
Cindy was born August 23,...
Gladys Riggs Denver, North Carolina
Gladys Ann Dell Riggs, 83 years old, of Denver, NC formerly of Ruskin, FL, passed away on January 20, 2022. Gladys was born on August 28, 1938 in Ruskin, Florida to the late George and Annie Wright Dell.
Gladys worked her entire career in Sales and was a people person. She was very family orientated and caregiver to family and friends.
She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband Thomas Morris Riggs in 2014 and eleven brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her...
Gladys Ann Dell Riggs, 83 years old, of Denver, NC formerly of Ruskin, FL, passed away on January 20, 2022. Gladys was born on August 28, 1938 in Ruskin, Florida to the late George and Annie...
Faye Annie Poole Brown, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born March 4, 1922 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late James David and Nora Lizzie Milsaps Poole. During her younger years, Faye enjoyed dancing, especially ballroom dancing. She spent much of her career in the medical field as an office manager. Faye is survived by two nieces Shirley McLain and Theresa Plaster; two nephews, James and Kenneth Martin; and many...
Faye Annie Poole Brown, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born March 4, 1922 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late James...
Lyle Goodman Concord
Lyle Ronald Goodman, 75 of Concord went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.
He was born April 8, 1946 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ray Huge Goodman and Katherine Arnoldlee Rayfield Goodman. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Sabrina Denise Goodman and two brothers, Ray Huge Goodman who is survived by his wife Brenda of Stewart, Fla. And Terry Wayne Goodman who is survived by his wife Carolyn of...
Lyle Ronald Goodman, 75 of Concord went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.
He was born April 8, 1946 in Cabarrus County, NC a...
Marty Ray Storie "Marty Bill", 57, of the Enochville community passed away Monday, January 17,2022 at his home. His death was unexpected.
His funeral service will be held Monday, January 24 ,2022 at 1 pm at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neal Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 12:00 -1:00 pm prior to the funeral.
Marty Bill was born June 6, 1964 in Iredell Co., one of four...
Marty Ray Storie "Marty Bill", 57, of the Enochville community passed away Monday, January 17,2022 at his home. His death was unexpected.
His funeral service will be held Monday,...
Kenneth Munday Kannapolis
Kenneth Carl Munday, 77 years old, passed away on January 17, 2022. Kenneth was born on July 6, 1944 in China Grove to the late Robert and Beulah Childers Munday. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He worked for 41 + years at Cannon Mills and then went to work for Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts in Concord before retiring.
Kenneth was a sweet Christian Man, who loved everyone. He loved to sing for the Lord and was active in Landis Baptist Church...
Kenneth Carl Munday, 77 years old, passed away on January 17, 2022. Kenneth was born on July 6, 1944 in China Grove to the late Robert and Beulah Childers Munday. He proudly served his...
Myra Sue Honeycutt Graham, 72 years old of Martinsville, VA, passed away on January 17, 2022. Myra was born on May 25, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Frank and Evelyn Perkins Honeycutt.
Myra was a flight attendant for TWA Airlines, retiring many years ago.
She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Jean Honeycutt Couch and is survived by her brother-in-law, Alvin Couch and her aunt Diane Sossoman.
Myra will be buried privately at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord,...
Myra Sue Honeycutt Graham, 72 years old of Martinsville, VA, passed away on January 17, 2022. Myra was born on May 25, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Frank and Evelyn Perkins...
James Kelly Nickelson Kannapolis
Kelly Nickelson
James Kelly Nickelson, 51, of Kannapolis gained his angel wings and went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2022. Kelly was born February 25, 1970 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Judy Ann Nickelson.
Kelly had worked at several places in his earlier years including Cannon Mills, for the NC Dept of Transportation and was a security guard. Kelly liked to cook, dance, karate and was an avid gunsmith. He was a Mason with the Cannon Memorial Masonic Lodge.
A graveside...
Kelly Nickelson
James Kelly Nickelson, 51, of Kannapolis gained his angel wings and went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2022. Kelly was born February 25, 1970 in Cabarrus County, a son of the...
Mary Swift Concord
Mary Beauford Harrington Swift, 97, of Kannapolis, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Beauford was born on January 12, 1925 in Montgomery Alabama, to the late Augustus Harrington and Bessie Teague Harrington Heglar. Educated in the Kannapolis schools, she graduated from J.W. Cannon High School in 1942. After high school, Mrs. Swift began working at the former Cannon Mills in the washcloth department until she...
Mary Beauford Harrington Swift, 97, of Kannapolis, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Beauford was born on January 12,...
Judy Karriker Landis
Judy Wyatt Karriker, 75, of Rowan Co. went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Her death was due to a recent cancer diagnosis.
Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 19. Funeral services will be held at Whitley’s Chapel at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 20, with Rev. Bennie Burgess officiating.
Judy was born November 13, 1946 in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Jesse Ray Wyatt...
Judy Wyatt Karriker, 75, of Rowan Co. went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Her death was due to a recent cancer diagnosis.
Her family will...
Bennett Overcash Concord
Bennett Frank Overcash, 93 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence.
Bennett was born March 10, 1928 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late Bruce Osborne Overcash and Lois Hudspeth Overcash. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Elmina Overcash on July 6, 2021.
He was a lifelong member of Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord where he had served as a Deacon, as church treasurer and an Elder. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and...
Bennett Frank Overcash, 93 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence.
Bennett was born March 10, 1928 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late Bruce...
Martha Jane Pope Brown, 52, of Rockwell, passed away, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born December 23, 1969 in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Betty Limburg Pope.
Martha is survived by her son Buddy Brown of Rockwell; a sister Betsy Pope of Florida; and a cousin Bobby Limburg of Loudon, TN. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Holmes Brown in October 2015.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held...
Martha Jane Pope Brown, 52, of Rockwell, passed away, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born December 23, 1969 in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Betty...
Bryan Ascencion Rockwell
Bryan Javier Ascencion, 28 years old, passed away on January 11, 2022. Bryan was born on February 27, 1993 to Ponciano Ascencion and Dawn Britt Dancy.
Bryan was a family man who enjoyed playing video games with his daughter. He loved Batman, skateboarding, cars, going to car shows, and all sports, but was an avid Carolina Panthers Fan.
Bryan is survived by his father Ponciano Ascencion; his mother, Dawn Britt Dancy and his step-father Erick Dancy; his fiancé, Courtney...
Bryan Javier Ascencion, 28 years old, passed away on January 11, 2022. Bryan was born on February 27, 1993 to Ponciano Ascencion and Dawn Britt Dancy.
Bryan was a family man who enjoyed...
Henry Cox Salisbury
Henry Lee Cox, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Monday evening, January 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a period of declining health.
Henry was born July 10, 1935, in Rowan County, a son of the late Roscoe Lindsey and Ethel May Bostian Cox. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie White Cox; his brother, Boyce, and sister, Keebe.
Henry honorably served his country with the US Army and had retired from Celanese after...
Henry Lee Cox, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Monday evening, January 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a period of declining health.
Henry was born July 10,...
Cindy Spears Salisbury
Cindy Gail Spears, 60, passed away on Jan. 10, 2022.
Born to Walter Waller Sr. and the late Patsy Waller (née James).
Cindy is survived by sons, Travis Shaun Spears of Salisbury and Patrick Shane Spears of Oklahoma City; a sister, Tamera Drye of Concord; and a brother, Walter "Smiley" Waller Jr. of Myrtle Beach.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14 at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. following visitation in...
Cindy Gail Spears, 60, passed away on Jan. 10, 2022.
Born to Walter Waller Sr. and the late Patsy Waller (née James).
Cindy is survived by sons, Travis Shaun Spears of Salisbury and...
Frances Linker Kanipe was the daughter of the late Aaron A. and Carrie E. Hatley Linker. Frances was born in Mt. Pleasant on August 10, 1941. Frances passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Kendall and Ray Linker. She is survived by 2 brothers Dennis and Gene both of Mount Pleasant, and 4 sisters, Ruth Barrier (Bill), Linda Kay (Junior) of Mount Pleasant. Polly Teal of Albemarle and Cathy Tucker of China Grove.
Frances graduated in...
Frances Linker Kanipe was the daughter of the late Aaron A. and Carrie E. Hatley Linker. Frances was born in Mt. Pleasant on August 10, 1941. Frances passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022. She...
Paul Kenneth Barr, 87 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his two sons on January 8, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Kannapolis to the late Andrew Jasper Barr and Minnie Lail Barr.
Paul proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps and went on to work for Blythe Construction Company for many years. He was a dedicated husband and father and an active member of West Point Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by his two sons, Tony Dale...
Paul Kenneth Barr, 87 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his two sons on January 8, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Kannapolis to the late Andrew...
Robert Lake Kannapolis
Robert Earl Lake, 63, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte following a short illness.
Robert was born March 15, 1958 in Wayne Co, Ohio, a son of the late Earl Edgar Lake and June Louise Easton Lake. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Judith Edwards and Pat Schlabh.
Robert grew up in Shreve, Ohio. He was a man who could fix anything. He enjoyed attending car shows. He later was a warehouse manager working...
Robert Earl Lake, 63, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte following a short illness.
Robert was born March 15, 1958 in Wayne Co,...
Jimmy Johnson Rockwell
Jimmy Lee Johnson, 69, of Rockwell, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven, on Friday evening, January 7, 2022. Mr. Johnson passed away at his home, with loving family by his side, following a brief illness.
Jimmy was born August 24, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Perry and Mildred Aycoth Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Hooper, and a nephew, David Hooper.
Mr. Johnson retired from ARS and had earlier been a loyal...
Jimmy Lee Johnson, 69, of Rockwell, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven, on Friday evening, January 7, 2022. Mr. Johnson passed away at his home, with loving family by his side,...
Lucille Fink Plott, 87 of Kannapolis passed away January 7, 2022 at the Citadell of Salisbury after a period of declining health. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Cabarrus Co., to Ode and Eva Cagle Fink. She was one of 13 children. In addition to her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband Grover Plott Sr., 10 of her brothers and sisters and her daughter-in-law, Joan Pierce Plott.
Lucille was a lifelong area resident. She had to stop attending school at a young age to...
Lucille Fink Plott, 87 of Kannapolis passed away January 7, 2022 at the Citadell of Salisbury after a period of declining health. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Cabarrus Co., to Ode...
James "Ed" Edward Lee Concord
James "Ed" Edward Lee, 88, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Ed was born on January 4, 1934 in Rutherford Co. NC, son of the late Herman Howard Lee and Emma Huntley Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Kinney; granddaughter, Mary Katherine Lee and great- granddaughter, Riley Grace Mitchell.
Ed spent his career working 18 years as a NC State Highway Patrolman and then working 22...
James "Ed" Edward Lee, 88, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Ed was born on January 4, 1934 in Rutherford Co. NC, son of the...
Columbus Lee Copeland, 61, of Charlotte, NC went to be with Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.
Columbus was born January 2, 1961 in Laurens County, S.C. the son of the late Johnny Lee Copeland and Janie Mae Wesley Copeland.
He was educated in Clinton, SC where was a standout, award winning High School basketball player which enabled him to secure an athletic scholarship to Evangel Jr College in Springfield, Mo. He continued...
Columbus Lee Copeland, 61, of Charlotte, NC went to be with Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.
Columbus was born January 2, 1961 in...
Alice McRorie Kannapolis
Alice Bost McRorie, 77 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Caremoor Retirement Center.
She was born January 8, 1944 in Concord to the late Lonnie Brown Bost and Sylvia Wilson Bost.
Alice was an avid member of the Kannapolis Moose club and she was a Lady of the Moose, she was also a member of the Southern Corvette Club, she loved her dog Pearl, she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby McRorie and brother Lonnie Bost.
Those left to cherish...
Alice Bost McRorie, 77 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Caremoor Retirement Center.
She was born January 8, 1944 in Concord to the late Lonnie Brown Bost and Sylvia Wilson...
Martha Jane Potts, 88 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 23, 1933 in Goule, WV to the late Carney Ben Potts and Rena Mae Cutright Potts. Martha enjoyed crocheting, making doilies and quilting. She also loved to bake and loved tending to her farm animals. Throughout her life, she worked at Cannon Mills, Metrolina Greenhouse, Trull Chiropractic, Cook Chiropractic, Cabarrus Country Club and JC Penney's. Those left to cherish...
Martha Jane Potts, 88 of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 23, 1933 in Goule, WV to the late Carney Ben Potts and Rena Mae Cutright...
Douglas Whitley China Grove
Douglas Moore Whitley, 48, of China Grove, NC closed his eyes on Earth and opened them in Heaven on January 5th, 2022.
Douglas was born on February 12th, 1973, in Winston Salem NC, to Melvin Silas Whitley and Lois (Gene) Bradford . He worked at Daimler Trucks North America for 29 years and held various different positions there. He was an active member of Grace City Church in China Grove.
Doug was a devoted husband, loving father, brother and the greatest friend you could have. He was his...
Douglas Moore Whitley, 48, of China Grove, NC closed his eyes on Earth and opened them in Heaven on January 5th, 2022.
Douglas was born on February 12th, 1973, in Winston Salem NC, to Melvin...
Thelma Aileen McCraven Landis
Thelma Aileen McCraven
May 14, 1928 - January 5, 2022
Thelma "Aileen" Mullis McCraven, 93, of Landis passed away January 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, after a period of declining health.
She was born on May 14, 1928 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late J. C. and Mary Taylor Mullis. In addition to her parents, Aileen is preceded in death by her husband Edward Lee McCraven in 1996, 2 sons, Earl Michael McCraven and William David Smith and grandson, Chris...
Thelma Aileen McCraven
May 14, 1928 - January 5, 2022
Thelma "Aileen" Mullis McCraven, 93, of Landis passed away January 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, after a period of...
Patricia Roefer Kannapolis
Patricia “Pat” June Wilson Roefer, 86 years old, passed away on January 5, 2022 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital, Mooresville, NC after a brief illness. A farmer’s daughter, Pat was born on September 9, 1935 in Mount Hope, NY to the late DeWitt Wallace Wilson and Leah Rachael VanDyne Wilson.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert “Bob” Roefer in 1996 as well as her daughter Jeanne “Peanut” Roefer Whitbeck in 1986.
Those left to cherish her...
Patricia “Pat” June Wilson Roefer, 86 years old, passed away on January 5, 2022 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital, Mooresville, NC after a brief illness. A farmer’s...
Desiree Everett China Grove
Desiree Mitchell Everett, age 76, died on January 4, 2022 after suffering a stroke on December 29th.
She was born on August 14, 1945 in Safford, Alabama to her parents Travis and Gladys Blakely Mitchell. The Mitchells moved to Winona, Mississippi where she grew up alongside her four sisters.
Desiree is survived by her husband of 56 years Charles Everett; her children Lavell Everett (Lesha) of Gurley, AL, Suzanne Everett Miller (Paul) of Salisbury, NC, and Jared Everett...
Desiree Mitchell Everett, age 76, died on January 4, 2022 after suffering a stroke on December 29th.
She was born on August 14, 1945 in Safford, Alabama to her parents Travis and Gladys...
Nolan Moss, Jr. Kannapolis
Leonard Nolan Moss, Jr. 74, of Kannapolis passed away, unexpectedly January 3, 2022. He was born December 18, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Leonard Nolan Moss, Sr. and Ella Mae Moss. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Moss McMurray and a brother, Alvin Moss.
Nolan was a salesman for Hubbard Associates for many years. Prior to that, Nolan was a Regional Sales manager for Price, Stern and Sloan Publishing and Portal Publications.
While most of his adult...
Leonard Nolan Moss, Jr. 74, of Kannapolis passed away, unexpectedly January 3, 2022. He was born December 18, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Leonard Nolan Moss, Sr. and Ella Mae Moss....
Barbara Brock Concord, formerly of Landis
Barbara Ann Brock, 81 of Concord, formerly of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor following a period of declining health. She was born December 29, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Roy Otto and Valley Cleo Haynes Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Doyle Brock who died in 1992, and three children; Myra Lambert, Tony Brock, and Billy Dale Brock.
Mrs. Brock was employed at...
Barbara Ann Brock, 81 of Concord, formerly of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Five Oaks Manor following a period of declining health. She was born December 29, 1940...
Lane Corl Rockwell
Lane Allen Corl, 78, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.
Born January 25, 1943, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late William Ray and Mary Pearl Troutman Corl. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Corl, on August 12, 2020 and a brother, Joe Corl.
Mr. Corl had worked as an operator for many years at Cannon Mills. Lane was a loving brother, father, and friend. He...
Lane Allen Corl, 78, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.
Born January 25, 1943, in Rowan County, he was a son of...
Ricky Register China Grove
Ricky Benjamin Register, 56, of China Grove passed away January 2, 2022. Rick was born September 13, 1965 in Cabarrus County, a son of Frederick and Patricia Register.
Rick was owner and operator Porky’s Restaurant in China Grove. In earlier years, he operated Rick’s Corner and Express Diner and also Rick’s Lawn Care. Rick enjoyed life. He also loved playing cards.
Rick’s family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, Jan. 7th at Whitley’s...
Ricky Benjamin Register, 56, of China Grove passed away January 2, 2022. Rick was born September 13, 1965 in Cabarrus County, a son of Frederick and Patricia Register.
Rick was owner and...
Barry Shinn Kannapolis
Barry Gene Shinn,76, of Kannapolis, died January 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born February 8, 1945 in Rowan Co.; Barry was a son of Frank Leroy Shinn of Kannapolis and the late Frances Shuping Shinn.
A lifelong area resident, Barry was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School Class of 1963. He worked as an electrician for Fiber Industries/ Hoechst Celanese in Salisbury. He was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Barry enjoyed...
Barry Gene Shinn,76, of Kannapolis, died January 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born February 8, 1945 in Rowan Co.; Barry was a son of Frank...
Barbara Owens Concord
Barbara Elizabeth Owens, 54 years old, passed into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2021. Barbara was born in Gainesville, FL on February 3, 1967 to the late Robert C. and Linda Todd Owens.
Barbara was employed in the early child education industry and loved all the children and their families she taught. She loved being with people and was very active in the First Baptist Church of Kannapolis.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her...
Barbara Elizabeth Owens, 54 years old, passed into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2021. Barbara was born in Gainesville, FL on February 3, 1967 to the late Robert C....
Gabriel "Gabe" Bare Salisbury
Gabriel “Gabe” Justin Lee Bare, 24 of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.
Gabriel was born September 24, 1997 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Lisa Dawn Howell Bare of Salisbury and the late Terry Lynn Bare.
Also surviving are two half-sisters; Stephanie Blankenship of Statesville and Amanda Bare of Reidsville and grandparents Doris and Roger Knotts of Salisbury.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday,...
Gabriel “Gabe” Justin Lee Bare, 24 of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.
Gabriel was born September 24, 1997 in...
Maryland Barts Shelby
Maryland Safrit Barts, 95, of Shelby passed away December 29, 2021 at Shelby Manor. Maryland was born January 21, 1926 in Stanly County, a daughter of the late Homer and Roxanne Safrit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Nolan Barts.
Maryland had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and then Fiber Industries earlier in her life. She liked gardening and flowers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2022 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel officiate by Rev....
Maryland Safrit Barts, 95, of Shelby passed away December 29, 2021 at Shelby Manor. Maryland was born January 21, 1926 in Stanly County, a daughter of the late Homer and Roxanne Safrit. She was...
Max Cheek Kannapolis
Max Cheek ended a long battle with dementia and declining health on December 28 2021.He was born April 12, 1942 to the late Marshall and Eva Cheek of Kannapolis. Max grew up in Kannapolis, NC. He served 5 years in the US Air Force and returned to Kannapolis. He then studied to be a machinist under the GI Bill.
In 1965 he married Rita Huffman. They moved to Statesville and raised two children, Mitchell and Amy. They lived there until 1982 when the family moved to Kannapolis.
Max worked at...
Max Cheek ended a long battle with dementia and declining health on December 28 2021.He was born April 12, 1942 to the late Marshall and Eva Cheek of Kannapolis. Max grew up in Kannapolis, NC. He...
Travis Starnes Salisbury
Travis Starnes, 59, of Salisbury passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at his home.
Travis was born July 25, 1962 in Concord to the late Marvin Griggs Starnes and Evelyn Marie Starnes.
Travis loved doing hair it was his passion, he worked a numerous salon's in the Kannapolis area, he had a big heart and he loved all his nieces and nephews and called them his children.
He was preceded in death by; brother Sammy Starnes, two sisters Mary Ann Starnes, and Norma Pichardo, niece, Leighanne...
Travis Starnes, 59, of Salisbury passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at his home.
Travis was born July 25, 1962 in Concord to the late Marvin Griggs Starnes and Evelyn Marie Starnes.
Travis loved...
Fred Vinson "Sam" Farley, 84, of Kannapolis died December 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a period of declining health. No services will be scheduled at this time.
Sam was born on November 7, 1937 in Haywood Co., NC, a son of the late William H. and Martha Green Farley. In addition to his parents, Fred is preceded in death by his 2 brothers; Ben and Vernon Farley and a sister, Azalea Goolsby. Sam was a longtime area resident and member of West Point Baptist Church. He...
Fred Vinson "Sam" Farley, 84, of Kannapolis died December 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a period of declining health. No services will be scheduled at this time.
Sam was...
Carl Carpenter China Grove
Carl Wesley "Spanky" Carpenter, 75, of China Grove died December 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Landis Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Austin and Jay Moon officiating. The family will receive friends at the church after the service.
He was born on October 25, 1946 in Cabarrus Co., the son of the late Carl Vinson and Ruby Irvin Carpenter. In...
Carl Wesley "Spanky" Carpenter, 75, of China Grove died December 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.
A memorial celebration of his life will...
Scott Dwayne Furr, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly Christmas Day. Born February 5, 1964 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of Linda Bradford Furr and the late Donald Ray Furr.
In his younger years, Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing and still enjoyed shooting. He loved riding motorcycles, but by far, his number one love was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Aside from his mother, he is survived by three children, Amber Furr and companion Brandon Bassett of...
Scott Dwayne Furr, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly Christmas Day. Born February 5, 1964 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of Linda Bradford Furr and the late Donald Ray Furr.
In his...
Annie Owens Kannapolis
Annie "Sissy" Owens, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.
She was born December 31, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late David James Parker and Nellie Mae Blackwelder Parker.
Sissy retired from Admark Graphics, she was a loving wife, mother and grandma, she enjoyed spending time with her grand children and was excited about a new one on the way. She will be missed by all her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and also a son, Joshua Dale...
Annie "Sissy" Owens, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.
She was born December 31, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late David James Parker and Nellie Mae Blackwelder...
Helen Troutman Concord
Helen Irene Little Troutman, 84 of Concord, passed away peacefully Christmas morning, 2021 at Five Oaks Manor after a period of declining health.
Born on July 2, 1937 in Cabarrus Co., Helen was a daughter of Odell H. and Ethel Hartsell Little. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband John B. Troutman, three of her brothers; Ray, Wade and Gene Little and 2 of her sisters;
Phyllis Little and Doris L. Cline.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Debbie Harrington...
Helen Irene Little Troutman, 84 of Concord, passed away peacefully Christmas morning, 2021 at Five Oaks Manor after a period of declining health.
Born on July 2, 1937 in Cabarrus Co., Helen was a...
Martha Earnhardt Kannapolis
Martha King Coleman Earnhardt, 91, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at her home on Christmas Day with her family by her side. She was born July 15, 1930 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late William and Cora Belle Coleman. She had 11 brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Earnhardt and three sons, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Randy Earnhardt and Danny Earnhardt.
Martha was a very caring and Godly woman that lived a full Christian life. She was a kind and...
Martha King Coleman Earnhardt, 91, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at her home on Christmas Day with her family by her side. She was born July 15, 1930 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the...
Lucrece Laguerre Kannapolis
Lucrece Valentin Laguerre, 102, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2021, Christmas morning, with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1919 in Jacmel, Haiti, the only child and daughter of the late Aline Valentin and Jubert Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andre Laguerre, four sons, Hudson, Joseph, George, Fan Fan, daughter, Monette Rooks, and her three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Roger and Milca.
Lucrece was a Godly woman that lived a full...
Lucrece Valentin Laguerre, 102, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2021, Christmas morning, with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1919 in Jacmel, Haiti,...
Frank Hayworth Concord
Frank Calvin Hayworth, 85, of Concord, passed away on December 24, 2021. Frank was born in Salisbury, NC on February 12, 1936 to the late Frank DeWitt and Ethel Chaney Hayworth.
He was a graduate from NC State where he received his degree in Engineering. He then went on to work for Duke Energy for 30 + years before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Concord.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Norma Talbert Hayworth; his sons, David...
Frank Calvin Hayworth, 85, of Concord, passed away on December 24, 2021. Frank was born in Salisbury, NC on February 12, 1936 to the late Frank DeWitt and Ethel Chaney Hayworth.
He...
Joyce Messer Kannapolis
Joyce Rebecca Murph Messer, 77 of Kannapolis died Thursday December 23, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. No services are scheduled at this time.
Joyce was born March 28, 1944 in Cabarrus Co. NC, a daughter of the late Clarence A. and Nellie Johnson Murph. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Jack Messer and her son, Jeffrey Thomas Messer; her sister Evelyn Wriestling and her brother, Archie L. Murph.
A lifelong area...
Joyce Rebecca Murph Messer, 77 of Kannapolis died Thursday December 23, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. No services are scheduled at this time.
Joyce was born...
Judy Darlene Gainey Richardson, 75 of Kannapolis, passed away on December 22, 2021. Judy was born on February 14, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Carson and Rebecca Canupp Gainey.
Ms. Richardson was a supply clerk for Cannon Mill until her retirement in 2002. She also was a licensed beautician and would help out friends with doing their hair. She was a great cook and loved to garden and bird watch.
Judy was predeceased by her husband, Donald Ray Richardson, her...
Judy Darlene Gainey Richardson, 75 of Kannapolis, passed away on December 22, 2021. Judy was born on February 14, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Carson and Rebecca Canupp...
Dustin "Dusty" Karriker Mount Ulla
Dustin “Dusty” Eugene Karriker, 46 of Mt. Ulla, NC died unexpectly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Dustin was born May 18, 1975 in New Hanover County, NC. His parents are Donald Eugene Karriker and step mother Patricia Freeze Karriker and mother Rebecca Viola Skipper Karriker.
Dustin was a graduate of Mooresville High School and later attended computer and electrical training ECPI. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family.
Family...
Dustin “Dusty” Eugene Karriker, 46 of Mt. Ulla, NC died unexpectly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Dustin was born May 18, 1975 in New Hanover County,...
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