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Jack Melton Bost, 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021. Born December 19, 1927, in Cabarrus County, Jack was the son of the late Lee Roy and Beulah Mae Haney Bost. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Strube. Mr. Bost had retired after nearly 30 years of loyal service from the US Postal Service, where he was a well-known mail carrier. Earlier in life, he had honorably served his country during the Korean...

Jack Melton Bost, 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021. Born December 19, 1927, in Cabarrus County, Jack was the son of the late Lee Roy and Beulah Mae Haney...

Peggy Linn Kannapolis

Peggy Austin Linn, 86 of Kannapolis passed away May 11, 2021. She was born August 22, 1934 in Union County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Tom Linn in 2013. Peggy was a teacher’s assistant for 27 years, mostly at the former Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Following retirement, she volunteered at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital for 12 years. Peggy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the J.L. Smith...

Peggy Austin Linn, 86 of Kannapolis passed away May 11, 2021. She was born August 22, 1934 in Union County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Austin. She was preceded in death by her...

David Stafford

David "Sean" Stafford, 50, of Concord died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13 with Rev. Roger Bostic officiating. The Family will receive attendees at the Cemetery. Sean was born August 4,1970 in Cabarrus Co. He was a son of the late Raymond C. Stafford, Sr. and Wilma Jean Caudill Caldwell. Sean attended Northwest Cabarrus High School and was owner/operator of C&S Lawn...

David "Sean" Stafford, 50, of Concord died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13...

Jerry Page Rockwell

Jerry "JW" Wayne Page, 71, went to his heavenly home on May 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after two months of serious illness. JW is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joann booth Page and son Mark Page, both of the home, son Robert Page and wife Tamara, Grandson James Page, Granddaughters Anna Page, Magon Sechrist (Levi) Rachel Thrasher (Aidan), great grandson Riley Thrasher, and sister Cathy Haigler (Thomas). JW was preceded in death by his parents, Huston Parker Page and...

Jerry "JW" Wayne Page, 71, went to his heavenly home on May 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after two months of serious illness. JW is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joann booth...

Susan Rowe Concord

Susan Polk Rowe, 71, of Concord, passed away Friday May 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born July 19, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Eugene Polk and Omega Jean Davis Priest. Susan spent her working years mainly as an administrative assistant in the banking industry. She enjoyed line dancing and to shag. She was a member of the dancing group, Broadway Babes, at the Concord Senior Center. Susan also loved singing. She sang in church choirs as...

Susan Polk Rowe, 71, of Concord, passed away Friday May 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born July 19, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Eugene Polk...

Nancy Beaver China Grove

Nancy L. Beaver, 76, of China Grove, passed away Friday morning, May 7, 2021, at her home. Born June 17, 1944, in Aliquippa, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Jean Gender. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Beaver, and a grandson, Ben Thomas. Mrs. Beaver was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family, always making sure...

Nancy L. Beaver, 76, of China Grove, passed away Friday morning, May 7, 2021, at her home. Born June 17, 1944, in Aliquippa, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Jean Gender. In...

Edward Stillwell Kannapolis

Edward Eugene "Eddy" Stillwell, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday May 6, 2021 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 6, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late George Theodore Stillwell and Mary Alice Brown Stillwell. Eddy served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he was a line man for Pike Electric for many years, retiring in 2006, he was a member of Real Life Church. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and crossword puzzles. He was...

Edward Eugene "Eddy" Stillwell, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday May 6, 2021 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 6, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late...

Richard Morrison Concord

Richard Elwood Morrison, 84, of Concord passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health. Richard was born June 2, 1936 in Guilford County, NC a son of the late John Wakelon Morrison and Ruby Irene Hill Morrison. Richard was a very strong man who was selfless; so his family could have the comforts of home. He had a very strong relationship with Jesus and never compromised his moral beliefs. He was a man of integrity. He raised three...

Richard Elwood Morrison, 84, of Concord passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health. Richard was born June 2, 1936 in Guilford County,...

Louise Elwood Concord

Louise Overcash Elwood, 89, of Concord died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Concord Place Assisted Living after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at noon Friday, May 7 at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Concord with Rev. David Cochran and Rev, Charlie Gibbons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church the hour prior to the funeral, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Louise was born February 14, 1932 in Cabarrus Co., a...

Louise Overcash Elwood, 89, of Concord died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Concord Place Assisted Living after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at noon Friday, May 7 at Shiloh...

Mabel Ballard Kannapolis

Mabel Sue Doss Ballard, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. She was born February 21, 1933in Stokes County, a daughter of the late William Hobert Doss and Beatrice Speaks Doss. Mabel formerly worked at several hosiery mills in the area before retiring. She attended Passion Ecclesia Church. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Friday, May 7th at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Don Gray. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her...

Mabel Sue Doss Ballard, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. She was born February 21, 1933in Stokes County, a daughter of the late William Hobert Doss and Beatrice...

Melba Sides Concord

Melba Jean Brooks Sides, 87, of Concord, passed away Monday May 3, 2021. Born February 1, 1934 in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late James Charlie and Ola Bell Howard Brooks. Melba loved reading, doing puzzles, visiting with friends and teaching the younger generations. More than anything, she loved her family. Melba is survived by her children, Carol “Jeanette” Tallent and husband George of Concord, Carl Wayne Sides and wife Sandra of Mt. Pleasant and Judy Medlin...

Melba Jean Brooks Sides, 87, of Concord, passed away Monday May 3, 2021. Born February 1, 1934 in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late James Charlie and Ola Bell Howard Brooks. Melba...

Letha Gee Kill Devil Hills

Letha Ruth Gee, 96, of Kill Devil Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Outer Banks Hospital. Letha was born on September 19, 1924 in Randolph, West Virginia to the late Dolph Williams and Mary Martin Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marion Gee, and brothers and sisters. Letha loved spending time outside gardening flowers. She also enjoyed cooking and reading books of all kinds. She will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Letha Ruth Gee, 96, of Kill Devil Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Outer Banks Hospital. Letha was born on September 19, 1924 in Randolph, West Virginia to the late Dolph...

Lisa Long Kannapolis

Lisa Ann Murphy Long, 51, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence. Death was unexpected. Lisa was born April 23, 1970 in Guilford County, NC a daughter of Jerry Allen Murphy of Taylorsville and Susan Jane Clark Murphy of Kannapolis. Lisa was a 1989 graduate of Central Cabarrus and received her associate’s degree from Rowan County Community College. She enjoyed crafts, painting, and considered being at Badin Lake with her lake friends her happy...

Lisa Ann Murphy Long, 51, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence. Death was unexpected. Lisa was born April 23, 1970 in Guilford County, NC a daughter of...

Edward Hartsell Concord

Mr. Edward Monroe Hartsell, 93, of Concord passed away April 30, 2021 after recently declining health. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church of Concord, North Carolina. He was born September 27, 1927 in Concord a son of G.L. and Edna Hartsell. Ed is survived by his daughter Linda Carroway and husband James of New London, N.C.. Two sons Larry Hartsell of China Grove, N.C. and Donald Hartsell and wife Debbie of Denver, N.C., his brother Floyd Hartsell of Harrisburg, N.C. He is...

Mr. Edward Monroe Hartsell, 93, of Concord passed away April 30, 2021 after recently declining health. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church of Concord, North Carolina. He was born September...

Cullen "POPS" Wilbanks Kannapolis

Cullen “Pops” Junior Wilbanks, 66 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. He had been in declining health for the past year. Cullen was born May 16, 1954 in Oconee County, S.C. a son of the late Wibb and Margaret Louisa Jones Wilbanks. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Peggy Long and a son, Lee Wilbanks. Cullen was of the Baptist Faith. Prior to his retirement he was employed at J.B. Hunt Trucking Company as a trailer...

Cullen “Pops” Junior Wilbanks, 66 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. He had been in declining health for the past year. Cullen...

Juventino Garcia Santiago Kannapolis

Juventino Garcia Santiago, 38, of Kannapolis, went into his heavenly home on April 28, 2021 after a tragic work accident. Juventino was born on April 19, 1983 in Mexico to proud parents Erasto Garcia Lopez and Florencia Santiago Martinez, who survive. Juventino was a faithful Christian man who loved the Lord and loved going to church. He was the director of music at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church (Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai) and shared his talents playing guitar. He was the owner and operator...

Juventino Garcia Santiago, 38, of Kannapolis, went into his heavenly home on April 28, 2021 after a tragic work accident. Juventino was born on April 19, 1983 in Mexico to proud parents Erasto...

Joel Trull Salisbury

Joel Christopher “Chris” Trull, 50, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected. Chris was born June 10, 1970 in Caldwell County, NC a son of Myra Honeycutt Trull of Kannapolis and the late Jerry Carl Trull. Family members left to cherish his memory; in addition to his mother, are two daughters, Lacey Swart and husband Andrew of Kannapolis, and Carley Trull of Winston-Salem. He is also survived by a granddaughter,...

Joel Christopher “Chris” Trull, 50, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected. Chris was born June 10, 1970 in Caldwell...

Glenn Yow Concord

Glenn Reid Yow, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Caremoor Retirement Community. Glenn was born on November 9, 1932 in Rowan County to the late A.B. Yow and Dora Mae Huffman Yow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Von Yow. Glenn honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Glenn enjoyed spending time on the lake going fishing and taking fishing trips with...

Glenn Reid Yow, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Caremoor Retirement Community. Glenn was born on November 9, 1932 in Rowan County to the late A.B. Yow and...

Gysgt. Michael Threatt China Grove

Gysgt. Michael Kenneth Threatt, USMC Ret., 66, of China Grove, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. Born February 10, 1955 in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Bruce Kenneth Threatt and Ollie Delinda Starnes Blackwell. Mike, a Veteran of Desert Storm, retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after 22 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. He was also a former bull and bronc rider, who also greatly enjoyed woodworking. Mike is survived by six sons, Shane and wife Tiffany, Scott,...

Gysgt. Michael Kenneth Threatt, USMC Ret., 66, of China Grove, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. Born February 10, 1955 in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Bruce Kenneth Threatt and...

Teresa Thrift Mooresville

Teresa Ann McManus Thrift, 55, of Mooresville died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 26, 2021, after lengthy illness. Her funeral will be held at Mt. Olive Free will Baptist Church on Saturday, May 1st at 12:00 PM with Rev. Ronnie Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Kannapolis. Her family will receive friends at the church the hour prior. Teresa was born March 5, 1966 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Robert McManus and Mary Hudson Cooper of...

Teresa Ann McManus Thrift, 55, of Mooresville died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 26, 2021, after lengthy illness. Her funeral will be held at Mt. Olive Free will Baptist Church on...

Bruce Davis Concord

Bruce Wilson Davis, 59, of Concord, passed away Monday evening, April 26, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House. Born May 29,1961, in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Dossie and Carol Wilson Davis. Bruce had been a proud and loyal member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW Local Union 379) for 40 years. He was employed with Preferred Electric for more than 20 years, and considered his co workers his family. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed sharing his...

Bruce Wilson Davis, 59, of Concord, passed away Monday evening, April 26, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House. Born May 29,1961, in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Dossie and Carol...

Tyrone Marlowe Kannapolis

Tyrone Wayne Marlowe Sr., 81, of Kannapolis, took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven, on Monday April 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was greeted in heaven by his soulmate of 59 years, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Marlowe. He was born October 6, 1939 in Rowan County to the late Albert Lee Marlowe and Mary Lee Watkins Marlowe. Wayne was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, and his church. He was a faithful bus captain for over 45 years, bringing...

Tyrone Wayne Marlowe Sr., 81, of Kannapolis, took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven, on Monday April 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was greeted in heaven by his...

Harmon Pierce Concord

Harmon Steven “Steve” Pierce, 73, of Kannapolis went to be with His Lord and Savior on Monday, April 26, 2021 following a long period of declining health. Steve was born December 23, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Harmon Jack Pierce and Mary Elizabeth Smith Pierce. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Marie Pierce Plott. Steve was retired from Cannon Mills Plant #1 cutting department. He was a member of Centerview Baptist Church, Kannapolis. He was a...

Harmon Steven “Steve” Pierce, 73, of Kannapolis went to be with His Lord and Savior on Monday, April 26, 2021 following a long period of declining health. Steve was born December 23,...

Clyde Hamm Concord

Clyde Marvin Hamm, 94, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021. Clyde was born on August 30, 1926 in Cleveland County, NC to the late John Marvin Hamm and Pearl Mae Hull Hamm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Evelyn, Aurella, Margaret, and Lucille, and three brothers, John, Isaac, and Doug. Clyde honorably served his country in the United States Navy and was a WWII Veteran. He retired after 35 years working in production for Kraft...

Clyde Marvin Hamm, 94, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021. Clyde was born on August 30, 1926 in Cleveland County, NC to the late John Marvin Hamm and Pearl Mae Hull...

Robert Johnston Concord

Robert J. “Koolaid” Johnston, 56, of Concord, passed away April 25, 2021. Mr. Johnston was born April 14, 1965 in Summit County, Ohio. Koolaid loved auto racing and building and restoring cars. He had a huge heart. The rough, tough cream puff would do anything possible to help a friend. Koolaid is survived by his wife Jodi Lynn Johnston; his mothers, Peggy Smaldino and Alice Johnston; a sister, Tammy Taubert (Bill); his mother in-law, Grace Lynn; a brother in-law, Chris Lynn...

Robert J. “Koolaid” Johnston, 56, of Concord, passed away April 25, 2021. Mr. Johnston was born April 14, 1965 in Summit County, Ohio. Koolaid loved auto racing and building and...

Richard Prim Salisbury

Richard Patrick Prim passed away peacefully on April 25, 2021 at age 70 from pancreatic cancer at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC. He was born on August 17, 1950 in Concord, NC to William Edgar Prim and Ruth Walters Prim. He graduated from A. L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC in 1968 and then received his bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill in psychology in 1972. After working as a social worker for a year, he spent the next almost 30 years teaching in the...

Richard Patrick Prim passed away peacefully on April 25, 2021 at age 70 from pancreatic cancer at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC. He was born on August 17, 1950 in Concord, NC...

Sharlene Sharpe Kannapolis

Sharlene Stegall Sharpe, 69, of Kannapolis passed away April 24, 2021 at Atrium Main in Charlotte. She was born April 15, 1952 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Jay Hugh Stegall and Susie Mae Rushing Stegall. Sharlene was a nurse that had previously worked for Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County and at Atrium Health-Cabarrus in Endocrinology, Dermatology and the Emergency Room. She was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church and formerly a member of Hopewell...

Sharlene Stegall Sharpe, 69, of Kannapolis passed away April 24, 2021 at Atrium Main in Charlotte. She was born April 15, 1952 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Jay Hugh Stegall and Susie...

Margaret Taylor Kannapolis

Kannapolis- Margaret Sells Long Taylor, 91, peacefully entered Heaven Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born October 3, 1929, in New London, NC, she was the daughter of the late Burette and Martha Mae Trexler Sells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Albert Taylor; brother, Bob Sells; and a grandson, Steven Beam. Mrs. Taylor retired from Crompton and Knowles after 25 years of devoted service. Margaret was...

Kannapolis- Margaret Sells Long Taylor, 91, peacefully entered Heaven Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born October 3, 1929, in New London, NC, she was...

William Keith McCombs Kannapolis

Keith McCombs September 7, 1948 – April 24, 2021 William Keith McCombs, 72, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones early Saturday morning, April 24, 2021. Keith was born September 7, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late William Wallace McCombs and Alice Dayvault McCombs. He was also predeceased in death by a brother in law, William Daniel Fink. Keith was a lifelong member of St. John’s Reformed Church where he served in various...

Keith McCombs September 7, 1948 – April 24, 2021 William Keith McCombs, 72, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones early Saturday morning, April...

Nellie White Concord

Nellie S. White, 88, of Concord passed away April 23, 2021 at her home. She was born July 2, 1932 in Wilkes Co. to the late Iva L. Shumate and Ella Harold Shumate. Nellie was a homemaker, she enjoyed Hershey Kisses, Reece's, ice cream and TV, most of all she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her husband David "Jack" Hall White, infant son David Scott, sister Judy Shockley, brother Buddy Shumate. Those left to cherish her memory are sons Randy White of Mooresville,...

Nellie S. White, 88, of Concord passed away April 23, 2021 at her home. She was born July 2, 1932 in Wilkes Co. to the late Iva L. Shumate and Ella Harold Shumate. Nellie was a homemaker, she...

Audrey Smith Mooresville

Audrey Karriker Smith, 92, of Mooresville, passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury. She was born July 14, 1928 in Rowan County to the Late Thebes Bernard Karriker and Blanche Deal Karriker. Audrey worked in the textile industry most of her life. She was a faithful member of Concordia Lutheran Church and she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Audrey Karriker Smith, 92, of Mooresville, passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury. She was born July 14, 1928 in Rowan County to the Late Thebes Bernard Karriker and...

Amanda Williams Kannapolis

Amanda Rae Williams, 33, of Kannapolis passed away April 22, 2021 at Mill Creek Manor in Statesville. She was born August 25, 1987 in Cabarrus County. Amanda enjoyed fishing, loved going to the beach and spending time with her family. Amanda is survived by her son, Colby Williams, her mother, Pamela McBennett and step dad, Bobby Doke, her special Nana and Papaw, Deborah and Steve Linker, her brother, Brandon Tidwell and her sister, Brittany Tidwell Townsend. Her services will be private.

Amanda Rae Williams, 33, of Kannapolis passed away April 22, 2021 at Mill Creek Manor in Statesville. She was born August 25, 1987 in Cabarrus County. Amanda enjoyed fishing, loved going to the...

Roger Connell Landis

Roger D. Connell, 77, of Landis, passed away at his home unexpectedly,Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021. Born October 7, 1943, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Bob and Katherine Overcash Connell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Greene Connell and a son, Eric “Shawn” Connell. Roger had been a truck driver most of his life. He was a hard worker all of his life, often working two jobs to support his...

Roger D. Connell, 77, of Landis, passed away at his home unexpectedly,Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021. Born October 7, 1943, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Bob and Katherine...

Joan Walter Kannapolis

Joan Sloop Walter, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health. Joan was born December 10, 1935, in Rowan Co., a daughter of the late Grover Nehemiah and Ollie Belle Patterson Sloop. Joan’s funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Monday April 26 at New Hope Lutheran Church, with Pastor Janice Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at 1:00 PM Monday at...

Joan Sloop Walter, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief period of declining health. Joan was born December 10, 1935, in Rowan Co., a...

Robert Joseph Roscoe Kannapolis

Robert Joseph Roscoe, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born on June 1, 1941 in Hartsville SC, a son of the late Joseph Henderson Roscoe, and Anna McGugan Hall. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Vernice Williams; half brothers, Daniel Hall, Johnny Hall, and Howard Hall. He was a longtime employee of Fieldcrest Cannon Mills and Pillowtex until his retirement. Robert loved being...

Robert Joseph Roscoe, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born on June 1, 1941 in Hartsville SC, a son of the late Joseph Henderson...

Pearl Harrison Kannapolis

Pearl Mae Smith Harrison, 99, formally of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born June 30, 1921 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary Hendrix Smith. Pearl was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and New Hope Lutheran Church. She loved to sew, cook, bake, put puzzles together and take care of children including all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pearl is survived by her daughter Carolyn...

Pearl Mae Smith Harrison, 99, formally of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born June 30, 1921 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late...

Carol Cline Concord

Carol Hammett Cline, beloved wife, mother and Mamaw, drew her last breath on April 19, 2021 at the age of 74. Carol was born in Kannapolis on August 5, 1946 to the late Pearl and Carl Hammett. Carol graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1964, going on to continue her education at Kings Business College. She went on to work as an administrative assistant at Rohm and Haas followed by a position at Wells Fargo. Carol was married 55 years to her best friend, Guy Cline. The...

Carol Hammett Cline, beloved wife, mother and Mamaw, drew her last breath on April 19, 2021 at the age of 74. Carol was born in Kannapolis on August 5, 1946 to the late Pearl and Carl...

Mary Allen Kannapolis

Ms. Mary Frances Allen, of Kannapolis passed away at her home April 19, 2021 at the age of 63. Ms. Allen was born December 10, 1957 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Joseph Preston and Jessie Pearl Garner Allen. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Calvin Eugene Allen, James Andrew Allen, and Layron Michael “Mike” McMillian, and sister, Kimberly Sue Allen Russ. Mary was a 1976 graduate of A. L. Brown High School, Kannapolis and spent her life in the...

Ms. Mary Frances Allen, of Kannapolis passed away at her home April 19, 2021 at the age of 63. Ms. Allen was born December 10, 1957 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Eric Kennerly Kannapolis

Eric Charles Kennerly, 67, of Kannapolis, passed away, April 18, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1954 in Iredell County to the late Emmett Chapman Kennerly and Martha Goodnight Kennerly. Eric was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School. Those left to cherish his memory, twin sister Melody Kennerly Correll and husband Gene, sister in law Barbara Lamb Kennerly, nieces and nephews; Mimi K. Correll and husband Kelly, Britt Kennerly and wife Debbie, Brian Kennerly and...

Eric Charles Kennerly, 67, of Kannapolis, passed away, April 18, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1954 in Iredell County to the late Emmett Chapman Kennerly and Martha...

Lena Morgan Kannapolis

Harvey Overcash Concord

Harvey G. "Petie" Overcash , 91, passed away at his home Sunday, April 18, 2021, with his family by his side. Harvey was born July 29, 1929, in Rowan County, a son of the late Bonnell Pate Overcash and Stella Wyatt Overcash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Overcash and his son Timothy Overcash, his brothers Grady Overcash and Cecil Overcash. He is survived by his son, Steve Overcash and wife, Joann, of Concord, daughter Becky Margolis of...

Harvey G. "Petie" Overcash , 91, passed away at his home Sunday, April 18, 2021, with his family by his side. Harvey was born July 29, 1929, in Rowan County, a son of the late Bonnell...

Joyce Bowlin Kannapolis

Joyce Marlene Wyatt Bowlin, 84, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home after a period of declining health. Born October 8, 1936 in Cabarrus County, Joyce was a daughter of the late W.W. and Iola Link Wyatt. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Lynn and Jeffrey Reid Bowlin. She also was preceded in death by brothers James, Floyd, Herman and Eugene Wyatt, and by sisters, Mildred Hardy and Lorene Hooper. Joyce was a lifelong area...

Joyce Marlene Wyatt Bowlin, 84, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home after a period of declining health. Born October 8, 1936 in Cabarrus County, Joyce was a daughter of the...

Octavia Trejo Muñoz Salisbury

Octavia Trejo Muñoz, 81, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Octavia was born on January 13, 1940 in Tlahuiltepa, Mexico to the late Lucas Trejo and Guadalupe Munoz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Evelio Medina Ramirez in 2004. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Ruben (Tammy) Ramirez and Arturo (Naira) Ramirez; two daughters, Maria (Saul) Acosta and Enedina (Nicolas) De La Cruz; 12...

Octavia Trejo Muñoz, 81, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Octavia was born on January 13, 1940 in Tlahuiltepa, Mexico to the late Lucas Trejo and...

James Burris Sr. Concord

James Brady Burris Sr., 94, of Concord, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. James was born on February 9, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Adam Burris and Ethel Blackwelder Burris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Louise Burris; second wife, Sylvia Ann Jackson Burris; third wife, Geneva Ann Minton Burris; brother, Fred Burris; and sisters, Mildred Gray and Edna Burris. James worked in the Weave Room of Cannon Mills. He...

James Brady Burris Sr., 94, of Concord, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. James was born on February 9, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Adam Burris and Ethel...

Cora Honbarger China Grove

China Grove- Cora Burris Honbarger, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health, but death was unexpected. Born in Rowan County on April 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Green Thomas Burris and Etta Mae Mabe Burris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 6 sisters, including her twin sister, Flora Honbarger, and 7 brothers. Mrs. Honbarger had retired after more than...

China Grove- Cora Burris Honbarger, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health, but death was...

James Austin Kannapolis

James Johnson Austin, 44, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021. Death was unexpected. James was born December 26, 1976 in Rowan County, NC a son of Robert Hoyle Austin, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Ga. and Cindy Walters Austin of Kannapolis. He attended Salisbury High and West Rowan High Schools. He also attended Fruitland Bible College. He was employed as a journeyman electrician. He enjoyed landscaping and yard work. He deeply loved his children. Survivors in...

James Johnson Austin, 44, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021. Death was unexpected. James was born December 26, 1976 in Rowan County, NC a son of Robert Hoyle...

Phyllis Spry China Grove

Phyllis S. Spry 89, of China Grove, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2021 after an extended illness . Phyllis was born September 21, 1931 in Rowan County, the daughter of Aaron Hill Spry and Myrtie Lee Hellard Spry. Phyllis was a lifetime member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir as long as her health permitted. A true friend and outstanding cook, a person that really loved to can vegetables and pickle beets right from her...

Phyllis S. Spry 89, of China Grove, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2021 after an extended illness . Phyllis was born September 21, 1931 in Rowan County, the daughter of...

Deborah Morris Kannapolis

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Key Morris, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Debbie was born on May 30, 1961 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Key and Christine Crews Key, who survives. Debbie worked at Cannon Mills before becoming a customer service representative at Wal-Mart. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in China Grove. She was very creative and was talented at sewing, quilting, and making crafts. She had a special...

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Key Morris, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Debbie was born on May 30, 1961 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Key and...

Tony Mitchell Kannapolis

Tony Ray Mitchell, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Tony was born on June 12, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Benjamin Allan Mitchell and Clara Mae Donahue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Mitchell. Tony previously worked in construction and for Miller Plumbing before becoming a Truck Driver the past 12 years for Western Express. In his free time, he loved going fishing and camping. He also loved sitting...

Tony Ray Mitchell, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Tony was born on June 12, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Benjamin Allan Mitchell and Clara Mae...

Debra "Debbie" "Ma" Barnhardt Kannapolis

On April 11, 2021, Debra “Debbie” “Ma” Dale Nicholson Barnhardt was lifted up by the Good Lord in a peaceful sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Kenny” Barnhardt, III. Survivors include her mother, Merle Fortson Upright and Step-Father Calvin Upright both of Kannapolis, along with two sisters, Pam King and Starr Hinson both of Kannapolis, a son, James K. Barnhardt, IV “Jake” and his wife Jennifer A. Barnhardt of Kannapolis,...

On April 11, 2021, Debra “Debbie” “Ma” Dale Nicholson Barnhardt was lifted up by the Good Lord in a peaceful sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband James...

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