Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
William Henry Everham Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
William Henry Everham Jr., 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late William Henry Everham Sr. and Madeline DiPippo Everham.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, William dedicated his career to maintenance with the Connecticut School Department. He had a great passion for cooking and storytelling,...
Jerry David Haigler
Jan 16, 2026
Jerry David Haigler, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026.
Jerry was born on January 29, 1949 in Iredell County. He was a cherished son of the late John David Haigler Jr. and Dorothy Jenkins Haigler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Privette.
Those left to cherish his memory include his...
Joe Jerry Lambert
Jan 16, 2026
Joe Jerry Lambert, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 16, 2026.
His Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, January 21 at North Kannapolis Baptist Church, with visitation at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Timothy Brown and...
June Carol Melton
Jan 15, 2026
June Carol Melton, 84, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026. Born on July 9, 1941, June was raised by her loving late parents, Walter and Mittie Wentz, in Concord, NC. June was married for 67 years to her beloved husband, George Everette Melton; together, they created a strong and loving family that she cherished deeply. June lived her entire...
Virginia Safrit Russell
Jan 15, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Safrit Russell, 103, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on January 15, 2026. Born on May 17, 1922, in Salisbury, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Homer S. Safrit and Roxie Lee Christy Safrit.Ginny graduated from Albemarle High School with the Class of 1940, where she was a proud member...
Aline Plyler Walker
Jan 13, 2026
Aline Plyler Walker, 100, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, after a period of declining health.
She was born September 28, 1925, in Kannapolis, the daughter of the late John Grover Plyler and Josephine Templeton Plyler. Aline was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Walker, Sr. and her brother, Howard Plyler.
She was a 1942 graduate...
Leonard Ray Wilhelm
Jan 12, 2026
Leonard Ray Wilhelm, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026.
Leonard was born on July 10, 1933, in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Robert Lee Wilhelm and Lillian Lucille Upright Wilhelm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bob, Judy, Phylis, Martha, and Louise.
Leonard proudly served his...
Georgia B. Primavera
Jan 11, 2026
Georgia Primavera, 83, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Kiser Hospice House. Born on August 26, 1942, in Union County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Medlin and Lydia Bell Manus Medlin.
Georgia devoted over 25 years of her life to serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA...
Harry Franklin Mowrer
Jan 9, 2026
Harry Franklin Mowrer, 80, of Concord, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Frank was born January 24, 1945, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Harry Mowrer and the late Margaret Elizabeth Stallings Mowrer. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Mowrer.
Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Teresa Diane...
Billy Ray Carter
Jan 8, 2026
Billy Ray Carter, 54, of Enochville, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home.
Billy was born January 12, 1971, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital to the late James Ray Carter and the Brenda Kay Mills Carter.
He was also preceded in death by wife of 5 years, Crystal Lynn Tucker Carter and grandparents Bessie Horne Mills...
James "Eddie" Tadlock
Jan 8, 2026
James “Eddie” Tadlock, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Eddie was born on December 20, 1947 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of the late James Daniel Tadlock and Helen Mae Cline Tadlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
Summer Nicole Caldwell
Jan 7, 2026
Summer Nicole Caldwell, 24, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Summer was born December 4, 2001, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Wendy Strickland Sartain and Johnnie Corell Caldwell.
She was also preceded in death by grandparents, Betsy Caldwell and Buster Sheila.
Survivors include mother, Wendy Strickland Sartain of Kannapolis, NC; father, Johnnie Caldwell of Kannapolis, NC; siblings, Jesse Sartain...
Terry Lane Morrison
Jan 7, 2026
Terry Lane Morrison, "Rainmaker," passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86, at Kiser Hospice House after a long battle with Parkinson's.
Born on May 26, 1939, in Rowan County, Terry was the son of the late John Brown Morrison and Beulah Clary Morrison. He dedicated many years to his career as a semi-truck driver, proudly working for...
Barbara Heinbaugh
Jan 5, 2026
Barbara Heinbaugh passed away on January 5, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina.
Barbara was the daughter of Frank and Geneva Senour of Liberty, Indiana.
She is survived by her three daughters; Yvonda Wilson, Mary Ellen Williamson, and Lisa Umbright, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a graduate of Liberty High School and Ball State University. Her career included working in a...
Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin
Jan 2, 2026
Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin, 89, passed away on January 2, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina.
Peggy was born on November 5, 1936, in Concord, to her parents, the late Napoleon Lee Smith and Alma Ruth Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rodney Mauldin.
Peggy’s greatest love was taking...
Susan Elsbeth Knittel
Jan 2, 2026
Susan Elsbeth Koski Knittel, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and peace on Friday January 2, 2026.
Susan was born on May 29, 1956, in Ohio. She found joy at the Sportcenter, a place that became her second home. Susan spent countless hours swimming, boxing, and taking part in the many classes and activities offered. The people she...
Bobby Vance Griffin
Dec 31, 2025
Bobby Vance Griffin, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Cabarrus County, to the late Henry Griffin and Josephine Birmingham Griffin.
Bobby Griffin was a devoted family man, a hardworking businessman, and a friend to everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Kannapolis, he...
Linda Kay Leitch McInnis Wilson
Dec 31, 2025
Linda Leitch McInnis Wilson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.
Linda was born on November 18, 1941, in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Leitch and Josephine Knowles Leitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother who raised her, Mary Leitch; husband, William Gene Wilson; granddaughter, Kendra...
Jerry Lynn Ashley
Dec 31, 2025
Jerry Lynn Ashley, aged 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Five Oaks Manor. Born on November 10, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Ashley and Lena Lucille Blevins, Jerry lived a life full of faith, love, dedication, and musical talent.
For 40 years, Jerry served as a supervisor at Cannon Mills, a role...
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...
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