Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Willie Lou Sexton
Apr 11, 2026
Willie Lou Sexton, 89, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born May 8, 1936, to the late Kelly Ray and Bessie Mathis Ray in Yancy County.
Willie married the love of her life, John Wesley Sexton, on June 19, 1959, in Asheville, NC. He...
Ralph “Guy” Hendren
Apr 9, 2026
Ralph “Guy” Hendren, 95, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Guy was born on March 8, 1931, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James Clyde Hendren and Edith Bost Hendren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Claudine Herrin Hendren...
Arleen LuRay Benton Peele
Apr 9, 2026
Arleen LuRay Benton Peele, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant House.
Arleen was born June 7, 1943, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late George LuRay Benton and the late Theo Roberson Benton.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Loneda Wiberg.
Survivors include daughter, Shalah Holbrooks (Mark) of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Sara...
Dale Furr Dugan
Apr 5, 2026
Dale Furr Dugan, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Dale was born on November 26, 1949 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Dewey Wilson Furr and Oma Lee Mullis Furr. In addition to her parents and being a widow, she was preceded in death by her...
Royce Lee Morgan Sr.
Apr 4, 2026
Royce Lee Morgan, Sr., 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence, with his family by his side.
Royce was born November 2, 1942, in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Royce C. Morgan and Ethel L. Eudy Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby sister; his beloved...
Judy Lee Fellinger Taggart
Apr 3, 2026
Judy Lee Fellinger Taggart, 85, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 3, 2026. Judy was born on December 22, 1940, in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania to the late Ebner and Florence (Hacker) Fellinger.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Daniel Taggart; children, Sherry Kafka (Ken) of Candor, NY, Daniel Taggart of Concord, NC, and...
Billy Roy Poston
Apr 3, 2026
Billy Roy Poston, 83, of Landis, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury.
He was born April 17, 1942 in Rowan County to the late Nellie Poston.
Billy worked at Cannon Mills until they closed, then he went to work in maintenance at UNC Charlotte. He was a dedicated member of Grace City Church where he served as...
Phillip Wayne Clement
Apr 3, 2026
Phillip Wayne Clement, 85, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Trinity Oaks Retirement Community, surrounded by his family.
Born March 1, 1941, in Concord, he was a son of Lucy Evelyn Lowrance and Robert Henry Clement, Jr. His twin brother, William Payne Clement, predeceased him.
Raised in Kannapolis, Phillip graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts. He...
Harold Monroe Sechler
Mar 31, 2026
Harold Monroe Sechler, 103, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at St. John’s Reformed Church in Kannapolis on Friday, April 10th. His visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and his funeral will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday in the...
Raymond Joseph Ninteau
Mar 31, 2026
Raymond Joseph Ninteau Sr., age 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born on September 11, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late Lucien and Helen Ninteau. Raymond honorably served his country in the U.S. National Guard for 8 years. Beyond his military service, he was a dedicated...
Jack Dempsey Jones
Mar 31, 2026
Jack Dempsey Jones,95, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Jack was born on November 26, 1930, in Buncombe County. He was a cherished son of the late Winfred Lee Jones Sr. and Martha Jane Gibbs Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou Ewing Jones; brothers, Bill Jones,...
Sarah Frances Miller Bragg
Mar 30, 2026
Sarah Frances Miller Bragg, 94, resident of Kannapolis, died Monday, March 30, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House with family by her side after a period of declining health.
A funeral to celebrate Sarah’s “Home Going” will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday April 4, at Jackson Park Baptist Church with Rev. J.R. Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....
Wanda Allman Howard
Mar 30, 2026
Wanda Allman Howard, 89, of Concord, North Carolina went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2026, after a brief period of declining health.
Wanda was born October 20, 1936, in Union County, North Carolina to the late Lonnie W. Baucom and the late Sarah Lena Edwards Baucom.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 57 years and...
Ruth Virginia Adams
Mar 27, 2026
Ruth V. Scercy Adams, 93, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1932, to the late Sam Nolan Scercy and Myrtle Harriet Lewis Scercy.
Ruth had married the love of her life, Frank Adams, in 1951. They were married 58 years before his passing in 2009.
Ruth worked for FieldCrest...
James David Petrea
Mar 25, 2026
James David Petrea, 35, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
James was born on April 22, 1990, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of John Petrea and Teresa Sawyer Miller. James was preceded in death by his son, Chevy James Petrea; and mother-in-law, Susan Keating.
James had a deep passion for music. He loved playing the...
Nikki Nan Harrington
Mar 24, 2026
Nikki Nan Harrington, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Universal Health and Rehab in Concord.
She was born November 26, 1945 in Lubbock, TX to the late Erenest Willians Jr. and Jepy Joyce Eaton.
Nikki was a member of Central Baptist Church, she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her children, Mitzi Martin, Daniel Martin...
Robert Eli Upright
Mar 24, 2026
Robert Eli Upright, 95, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.
Robert was born January 31, 1931, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Charles Crawford Upright and the late Fannie Mae Overcash Upright.
He was also preceded in death by wife and mother of his children; Myrtle Morgan Upright and siblings, Georgia Upright Seaford, Elsie...
Bobby Lynn Davis
Mar 21, 2026
Bobby Lynn Davis, 85, of China Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bobby was born on December 23, 1940, in Union County. He was a cherished son of the late Vance Davis and Jessie Nash Davis Lebetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Gregory; granddaughter,...
Rose Marie Roefer
Mar 17, 2026
Rose “Marie” Shoup Roefer, 61, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Marie was born on January 14, 1965 in Mecklenburg County. She was born to the late Richard Shoup Jr. and cherished by her mother, Judy Faye Stevenson Shoup. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Skip” Wallce Roefer...
George Michael "Mike" Cress
Mar 16, 2026
George Michael “Mike” Cress, 75, of Concord, went home to his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2026.
Mike was born on December 11, 1950, to George D. Cress and Sara Bradford Cress. He worked in the cotton mill where he met his wife, Janice Alexander Cress. They spent 50 years together until she left for heaven in 2019. After the...
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