Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Joyce Ann Lipe
Dec 31, 2025
Joyce Ann Lipe, 57, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. She was born in Rushville, IN, on June 23, 1968, to Donna Kunkel Parrett and the late Kenneth Ferman.
Joyce married Eric Lipe on July 1, 2017, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Joyce was a business owner with her husband Eric at HD...
Elijah Grey Hicks
Dec 27, 2025
Elijah Grey Hicks, age 1 month & 9 days, of Concord/Landis, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Elijah was born November 18, 2025, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Cameron Hicks and Madison Allman.
He was preceded in death by Brenda and Wayne Allman (great-grandparents), David Keziah and Jearlean Burleyson (great-grandparents), Todd Hicks (great-grandfather).
The family will...
Barbara Fortner Brooks
Dec 26, 2025
Barbara Elizabeth Fortner Brooks, 89, passed away December 26, 2025, in Leland, NC.
Barbara was born April 21, 1936, in Concord, NC, to the late Horace Fortner and the late Reba Smith Fortner.
She was also preceded in death by her dear husband Dr. Joseph F. Brooks and her only sibling, Kenneth Fortner.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Brooks Brown, RN...
Robert William Sihler
Dec 26, 2025
Robert William Sihler, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 11, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late William Sihler and Emilie Mersereau Sihler.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army for 14 years and...
Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery
Dec 25, 2025
Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery, 63, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Faith, North Carolina. Born on January 15, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of Jay Felix Beaver and Bernice Elaine Stamey Beaver.
Karen dearly loved her family and was deeply loved in return. Her relationship with Christ guided her every day. She was a member of...
Marilyn R. Nicolay
Dec 24, 2025
Marilyn R. Nicolay, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home.
Marilyn was born July 28, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Olaf and Agnes Norman.
She was also pre-deceased in death by her husband of 50 years, John “Jack”. Her sisters Pat, Christine, Margie and brother Evan.
Survivors include her four children; April Nicolay-Bliss,...
Richard Mayfield McDowell
Dec 24, 2025
Richard Mayfield McDowell, 71, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, just two days before his birthday. He was born on December 26, 1953, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and grew up in Ontario, California.
Richard had a rough upbringing, one that shaped his resilience and strength and gave rise to many remarkable stories that he loved to share. Those experiences helped...
Rachel Arlene Harrison
Dec 23, 2025
Rachel Arlene Higginbotham Harrison, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Rachel was born on March 8, 1931 in West Virginia. She was a cherished daughter of the late Okel Higginbotham and Birdie Phillips Higginbotham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Othor Elbert Harrison; and her sisters, Arbutis Asbury, Jo...
Karen Sharp
Dec 19, 2025
Karen S. Sharp, 84, of Concord, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Windfall, Indiana, to the late Maurice and Aline Tolle.
Karen lived in Tipton, IN most of her life. She married James N. Sharp in 1977. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2001. Karen worked as a histologist for...
Wallace E. Boswell, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Wallace Edward Boswell, Jr. (Wally) died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Kannapolis, NC, on Friday, December 19.
Wally was a journeyman pattern maker and expert machinist who worked at Lynchburg Foundry in VA and as foreman at Bath Foundry in PA. He was the co-owner of Maya Corporation, a machine shop in Easton, PA, from 1985-1998. After...
Earl David Talbert
Dec 17, 2025
Earl David Talbert, age 77, of Concord, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, after a period of declining health.
Born on February 2, 1948, in Cabarrus County, Earl was the beloved son of the late Henry Paul Talbert and Margie Gay Love Talbert. He made significant contributions to his community through his work as an auto...
Merdith Carl Hess
Dec 16, 2025
Merdith Carl "Bud" Hess, 89, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home.
Bud was born May 17, 1936, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Melvin Carlee Hess and the late Lucille Zelda Wilhelm Hess.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin Carl Hess and Bobby Ray Hess, one sister, Judith Faye...
Andrea Salazar Hernandez
Dec 15, 2025
Andrea Salazar Hernandez, 29, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in Mexico on August 14, 1996, to Jose Alfredo Salazar De Leon and Maria De Lourdes Salazar.
Andrea attended Winecoff School and graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 2014. She worked at various retail...
Betty Lucile Posey
Dec 12, 2025
It is with grateful hearts and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Betty Lucile (Rigdon) Posey, who went home peacefully to be with Her Lord and Savior at the remarkable age of 99 on December 12, 2025. Born in Stanly County, NC on August 28, 1926. She raised her family in Greenville, SC before relocating to Charlotte, NC...
JoAnne Marcotte Young
Dec 10, 2025
JoAnne Marcotte Young, 77, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 10, 2025. Born on June 15, 1948 in Longbranch, NJ, JoAnne was a cherished individual known for her loving, compassionate nature and her role as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated care giver to special needs daughter Caren, you rarely...
Grady Carol Adcock
Dec 10, 2025
Grady Carol Adcock, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Grady was born January 6, 1943, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Roy Adcock and the late Kathleen Edwards Adcock.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. - 12:45 P.M on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Whitley's Funeral Home....
Timothy Worth Corriher
Dec 10, 2025
Timothy Worth Corriher, 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 11, 1958, to the late Ivan Worth Corriher and Rachel Winecoff Corriher.
Tim graduated from South Rowan High School in 1976. He then attended Catawba College, played football and graduated in 1980. Tim was a math teacher at South Rowan High School...
Michael Blair Everhart
Dec 9, 2025
Michael Blair Everhart, 63, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Crestview Health and Rehab in Mooresville.
Michael was born May 3, 1962, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Wayne Kanoy Everhart and Barbara Ann Matthews Everhart.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Wayne Everhart Jr, twin brother Melvin Everhart and baby sister Sharon...
Mary Fletcher Sain
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Fletcher Sain, 85, of Landis passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
She was born June 30, 1940 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Roy Lee Fletcher and Mary Hartsoe Fletcher.
Mary was an Inspector at Cannon Mills for many years, She was on a Clogging Team that she enjoyed, she loved collecting stamps, puzzles, and her cat...
Patricia Lynn Van Dolson
Dec 9, 2025
Particia Lynn Tate Van Dolson, 85, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 surround by her loved ones.
Patricia was born on October 21, 1940 in Livingston, New Jersey. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Franklin Tate and Agnes Margaret Anderson Tate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
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