Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Joyce Prevette Funderburk
Jun 27, 2026
Joyce Naomi Prevette Funderburk, 82, of Landis, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury surrounded by family.
Joyce was born December 27, 1943, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Alvin Levi Prevette and the late Ioline Naomi Overcash Prevette.
She was also preceded in death by husband of 57 years, William Gary...
Thomas Marion Morgan
Jun 25, 2026
Thomas (Dick) Marion Morgan, 85, of Stanfield died peacefully at home on June 25, 2026 after battling Dementia and other health concerns.
Tommy was born March 28, 1941 to Floyd Ellison and Mattie Pearl Helms Morgan. He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 63+ years, Brenda Kay Love Morgan. After Brenda’s passing, Tommy remained in his earthly home...
Julia Ruth Knight Jester
Jun 24, 2026
Julia Ruth (Knight) Jester, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Born on November 10, 1929 in Morgantown, Indiana, she was the fourth of nine children of the late Rev. Paul Samuel Knight and Ollie Lela (Whitaker) Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Samuel Lee Jester, and 7 of her...
Mildred Jeannette Barbee
Jun 22, 2026
MILDRED JEANNETTE WAGONER BARBEE
JULY 2, 1932 - JUNE 22, 2026
Mildred Wagoner Barbee passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on June 22, 2026, after enjoying a blessed life of 93 years and 348 days. She was born in Kannapolis at 206 “D” Street, and loved to tell the story of being born just as the 7:00AM mill whistle...
Kristopher Garrett Welch
Jun 21, 2026
Kristopher Garrett Welch, 32, of Landis, North Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2026.
Born on September 13, 1993, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kristopher lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep love for his family and faith. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ whose spirituality guided his life and inspired those around him. Kristopher had a...
Ronald Keith Beall
Jun 20, 2026
Ronald Keith Beall, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home.
Ronald was born August 28, 1942, in San Francisco, California, a son of the late Robert and Peggy Beall.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Edith and his brother, Dennis.
Ronald was a carpenter with...
Mary "Dollie" Ruth Burgess
Jun 19, 2026
Mary Ruth “Dollie” Burgess, 92, of the Enochville community died Friday, June 19, 2026, while at Best of Care in Kannapolis.
Dollie’s funeral will be held at St. Enoch Lutheran Church at 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, with Pastor Dale Cline officiating. Her family will receive friends in the sanctuary the hour prior starting at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at...
Betty Austin Pipkin
Jun 18, 2026
Betty Jean Austin Pipkin, 90, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Morningside Assisted Living Center.
Betty was born May 26, 1936, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Zeb Vance Austin and the late Ethel Mae Miller Austin.
She was also preceded in death by son, Zeb Pipkin and brothers, Jessie V. Austin, James P. Austin, and...
Julie Ann Ward
Jun 17, 2026
Julie Ann Ward, 65, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a long battle with cancer. She was born in West Virginia on February 21, 1961, the only child of the late Stephen and Hilda Streets Serback.
Julie was raised near Pittsburgh, PA where she later met the love of her life, James Franklin...
Fletcher Crowley
Jun 16, 2026
Fletcher Crowley, 70, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after a period of declining heath.
Fletcher was born on September 6, 1955, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
He was a cherished son of the late Charles Cliffton Crowley and Pauline Boan Crowley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Alan Sartain; son...
Joseph F. Daniels
Jun 16, 2026
Joseph F. Daniels, age 68, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home.
Born on January 17, 1958, in Cabarrus County, Joseph was the beloved son of Lois Wells Daniels and the late Carl Clinard Daniels.
A proud graduate of South Rowan High School, Class of 1976, Joe served his country honorably as a veteran in the...
Nancy Jane Argabright
Jun 16, 2026
Our beloved mother and mawmaw went to her heavenly home 6/16/2026 at the age of 89.
She was the daughter of the late Eulius and Grace Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Argabright, sister Hazel Irby, brothers, Reuban Mills, Larry Mills and J. Doyce Mills.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are...
Belinda Starnes Dunlap
Jun 16, 2026
Belinda Starnes Dunlap, 79, of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus in Concord, after a lengthy illness.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Whitley's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis officiated...
Amanda Dawn Kiker
Jun 15, 2026
Amanda Dawn Griggs Kiker, aged 40, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born on April 12, 1986, in Cabarrus County to Tim Griggs and Crystal Dawn Helms, Amanda was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother.
A proud graduate of the Northwest Cabarrus Class of 2004, she was known for her love of sunsets, the beach, music, and...
Janet "Sue" Perry Sutherland
Jun 14, 2026
Janet “Sue” Perry Sutherland, age 83, of China Grove went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from her earthly residence after a period of declining health.
A funeral service will be held at Canaan Baptist Church on Friday, June 19 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bruce Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Big Flatts Baptist Church Cemetery in...
Linda Darlene Davis Honeycutt
Jun 14, 2026
Linda Darlene Davis Honeycutt, 57, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Born on September 19, 1968, in Cabarrus County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Floyd Davis and Mary Ida Upright Davis.
Linda dedicated many years to working at Hardee’s, where she was known for her willingness to help in any...
Randy Leonard Christy
Jun 11, 2026
Randy Leonard Christy, 59, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his home.
Randy was born June 18, 1966, in Iredell County, North Carolina. He was the son of Gloria Miller Christy and the late David Leonard Christy.
He was also preceded in death by his biological mother, Patsy Elaine Morris.
Randy was a graduate of South Rowan High School....
Aryan "Alan" Sartain
Jun 10, 2026
Aryan “Alan” Sartain, 25, of Kannapolis, passed away on June 10, 2026.
Alan was born on January 30, 2001 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of Justin Alan Sartain and Roseanne Marie Crowley Stone. Alan was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Ann Watkins; great-grandparents, Allen and Zelma Woods; uncle, Charlie Fletcher Crowley; great- uncle, Johnny Woods; great...
Jeffrey "Sundrop" Carpenter
Jun 10, 2026
Jeff “Sundrop” Carpenter, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born in Cabarrus County to the late William Ralph Carpenter Sr. and Caroyl Winecoff Carpenter, Jeff lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and connection. To know Jeff was to know someone who would stop what he was doing to help a friend,...
Richard Wise Prosser
Jun 9, 2026
Richard Wise Prosser, 75, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Richard was born on April 3, 1951, in Florence County, South Carolina. He was the cherished only child of the late Richard Prosser and Lennie Wise Prosser.
A respected and dedicated chiropractor, Richard devoted decades of his career to the health and well-being of his patients. He spent many...
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