Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Ercelia Johnston
Oct 26, 2025
Ercelia Diaz Johnston, 85, of Davidson, NC, previously from Key West, FL, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.
Ercelia was born on February 18, 1940, in Key West, Florida. She was a cherished daughter of the late Frank Diaz and Geraldine Alfonso Koehn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edgar Lee Johnston...
Zachary Leigh Yager
Aug 23, 2025
Concord, NC – Zachary Leigh Yager, 34, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. Zach was born on August 25, 1990, in Rochester, NY, to Philip and Lisa Yager.
Zach grew up in upstate New York and developed a deep passion for NASCAR racing from a young age. This love for the sport led him to North Carolina, where...
Judy Ann James
Nov 5, 2025
Judy Ann Key James, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home, after a period of declining health.
She was born July 12, 1946, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Paul Hampton Key and Alice Scarboro Key.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she enjoyed sitting on the porch, spending time in the mountains, particularly...
William Earl Atwell
Nov 4, 2025
William Earl Atwell, 85, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
William was born March 5, 1940, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Liston Foy Atwell and the late Evelyn Omtea Corriher Atwell.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Todd Atwell.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. -...
Larry R. Riggs
Nov 4, 2025
Larry R. Riggs, 86, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Kannapolis on February 21, 1939, to the late John Green Riggs Sr and Mary Swicegood Riggs.
Larry married the love of his life, Nelda Lee Joyce on August 4, 1962, in Reidsville, North Carolina.
Larry worked in education for...
Russell Webster
Nov 3, 2025
Russell Eugene Webster, born on October 21, 1938, in Rowan County, passed away on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his children and grandchildren.
Russell had a commendable career at Cannon Mills, where he worked as a Packer. His life was marked by a remarkable passion for sports, particularly softball, where he spent an impressive 30 years...
Trena Ballard
Nov 3, 2025
Trena Deoan Ballard, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Trena was born on May 15, 1961 in Michigan. She was a cherished daughter of the late Ollie Hubbard Ballard and Curley Ballard. In addition to her mother, Trena was preceded in death by her sister, Tena Marie Ballard Shepard.
Trena will be remembered for her loving heart,...
Louis Watford, Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
Louis "Punkin" Watford, Jr., 67, of China Grove, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home.
Louis was born December 18, 1957, in Darlington County, South Carolina to the late Louis Watford, Sr. and the late Helen Kennedy Watford.
He was also preceded in death by siblings, David Watford and Janet Dalton.
Survivors include wife of 45 years, Pamela Hager Watford...
Carolyn Erwin Ingram
Oct 31, 2025
Carolyn Sue Erwin Ingram, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home.
Carolyn was born on May 25, 1952, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to William Parks Erwin, Jr. and Martha Lou Adams.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James L. Ingram.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 12:45 P.M....
Priscilla Fay McDaniel
Oct 31, 2025
Priscilla Fay McDaniel, 76, of Salisbury, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1949, in Owensboro, KY to the late Herbert McDaniel and Wilma Jean (Bivens) Rodgers.
Priscilla was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky. She moved to North Caolina in the early 1980’s. Priscilla was a longtime...
C. Bernard Smith
Oct 31, 2025
Carl Bernard Smith, 88, of 2782 Odell School Road in Concord, passed into his eternal reward in the arms of Jesus on October 31st, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Cabarrus County, Bernard was born on November 15th, 1936, to Carl Lankford Smith and Gertrude Elizabeth High Smith, both now deceased. He was raised with his siblings in the shadow of Gilwood...
Henry William Starnes
Oct 30, 2025
Henry William Starnes, 90, of the Atwell Community passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home, after a period of declining health.
He was born December 28, 1934 in Rowan County to the late Henry Lee Starnes and Ardella Overcash Starnes.
Henry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from HVAC work at The VA Medical Center and became...
Buford Radford Arrowood
Oct 29, 2025
Buford Radford Arrowood, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
He was born May 18, 1931 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Albert Arrowood and Ara Doster Arrowood.
Buford was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he worked in the mill for 5-6 years and then went to work as a superintendent for David...
Brenda Sue Ross
Oct 29, 2025
Brenda Sue Carter Ross, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Brenda was born December 2, 1940, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late John Carter and the late Mary Ruth Adams Carter.
She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, John and Mary Carter; sister, Sylvia Love; brother, Larry...
Virginia Gaye St. John
Oct 28, 2025
Virginia Gaye St. John, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Compass Healthcare & Rehab in Spencer, North Carolina. She was born on August 16, 1950, to the late D. Hugh and Faye Blackwelder.
Visitation for Gaye will be held at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church in Kannapolis on Tuesday, November 25 from 11:00 am until the time...
Boyce Ray Weaver
Oct 28, 2025
Boyce Ray Weaver, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Boyce was born on November 19, 1936, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Charles Weaver and Maudie Ellen Ross Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Carol Weaver and his siblings, Dorris Wyatt,...
Brooks Franklin Moore
Oct 27, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025, Brooks Franklin Moore, 79, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Born in Union County, NC, Brooks was the son of the late Grover Curtis Moore and Marybelle Flowe Moore. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Coleen Hill; brother, Larry Moore; and his beloved dogs Freddie, Bo, Luke, Bejux, Brownie,...
Mary Elizabeth Ivey
Oct 25, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Ivey, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. She was born March 24, 1952, to the late Grover and Effie Lambert Bare in Ashe County, NC.
Mary worked as a spinner at Cannon Mills. She enjoyed cooking and coloring. Mary loved going to church and singing gospel. She had a strong...
Robert Larry Jones
Oct 25, 2025
Larry Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Atrium Health ICU Unit at 3:48 P.M. with family by his side. He had received a fatal fall due to Alzheimer’s.
He was the son of the late Glenn Lee Jones, Sr. and the late Kathleen Horton Jones. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland but was brought to Kannapolis...
William "Scott" Kerr
Oct 25, 2025
William “Scott” Kerr Sr., 60, of Rockwell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Scott was born on May 20, 1965, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Thomas “Tom” Kerr and Marie Birmingham Dellinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Derek and Alex Kerr; and his brother, Sammy...
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