Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Orion "PeeWee" W. Stitt III
May 9, 2026
Orion “PeeWee” W. Stitt III, 77, of Rockwell, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 7th, 1949, in Miami, FL to the late Orion W. Stitt, Jr. & Alice Smith Stitt.
PeeWee had such a strong work ethic, never slowed...
Severa Cortez Gutierrez
May 27, 2026
Severa Cortez Gutierrez, 58, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2026.
Severa was born on February 11, 1968 in Mexico. She was a cherished daughter of Tomas Cortez and Angelina Gutierrez.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Abundio Cortez, Marcelo Cortez, Fernando Cortez, Jose Cortez, Jesus Cortez, Ignacia Cortez, Margarito Corte.
Severa was a...
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...
Jessie Rose Adkins
Jun 8, 2026
Jessie Rose Leadingham Adkins, 83, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.
Born on November 26, 1942, in Seth, West Virginia, to Roscoe and Lottie Leadingham, Jessie lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and warm spirit touched countless lives.
Jessie was preceded in...
Terry Robert Christy
Jun 7, 2026
Terry Robert Christy, 62, of China Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Terry was born February 1, 1964, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Bobby Lee Christy and the late Ivanell Billings
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Whitley's Funeral Home....
Charles "Chuck" Vernon Holloway
Jun 5, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Holloway, 87, left our world on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Vienna, Louisiana, Chuck had been a resident of Florida for the last 25 years. He volunteered for the Navy in 1957 and served honorably, including in Vietnam, before retiring after 20 years. In his retirement he was quick to support troops serving, as well as those...
Joyce Marie Smith
Jun 5, 2026
Joyce Marie Smith, 84, of Concord, North Carolina, peacefully woke up in the land of glory on June 5, 2026, following a struggle with dementia and a short period of declining health.
Joyce was born on October 1, 1941, in Starrucca, Pennsylvania. Her early years were shaped by simpler times attending a one-room schoolhouse, working hard on her father’s farm. She...
Peggy Miller Helms
Jun 5, 2026
Peggy Miller Helms, age 92, of Kannapolis died Friday, June 5, 2026, at her home with her children beside her.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Shumway officiating.
Peggy was born on December 14, 1933, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late...
John Wayne Chesebro
Jun 4, 2026
John Wayne Chesebro, 64, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home.
John was born April 21, 1962, in Burlington County, New Jersey to Wayne Douglas Chesebro and Donna Kay Meyers Chesebro.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Dougherty Chesebro and stepbrother, Wayne Chesebro.
Survivors include his parents, Donna Kay Meyers Chesebro and Wayne Douglas Chesebro...
Patricia "Pat" Steele Payne
Jun 3, 2026
Patricia “Pat” O’Neal Steele Payne, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Pat was born August 2, 1942, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Harvey O’Neal Steele and the late Ruby Virginia Hedrick Steele.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Grady R. Payne and siblings, Donald “D.R.” Ray Steele, Barbara...
Mary Rose McCants
Jun 1, 2026
Mary Rose Plyler McCants, 79, passed away June 1, 2026.
Born July 3, 1946, in Lancaster County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hugh C. Plyler and Dera Hammond Plyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Plyler and Lynn Plyler, and her daughter-in-law Laura LaneMcCants. She is survived by her sister...
Jearldine Privette
Jun 1, 2026
Jearldine Childers Privette, 86, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after several years of declining health.
Jearldine was born July 1, 1939, to the late Homer Childers and Martha Barnette Childers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters: Betty Jo Hooper, Orene Jordan (her twin), Linda Yates, Sally...
Chrystal Glen Germond
May 31, 2026
Chrystal Glen Germond, aged 66, of Mooresville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her daughter's home in China Grove.
Born on December 19, 1959, in Endicott, New York, Chrystal was the daughter of Lucille Mae Short Simpson and the late Robert Glen, with the late Richard Simpson Sr. as her stepfather.
Chrystal was a devoted animal lover who cherished...
Colleen Lavonia Wilhelm
May 31, 2026
Colleen Lavonia Robinette Wilhelm, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Colleen was born on February 20, 1933 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Wesley Robinette and Dolly Emo James Robinette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leonard Ray Wilhelm; brothers, Oscar, R.P,...
Dr. Smiley William "Bill" Weatherford Jr.
May 30, 2026
Dr. Smiley William "Bill" Weatherford, Jr., 82, of Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.
Smiley was born April 20, 1944, in Albany, Georgia to the late Smiley William Weatherford, Sr. and the late Harriet Winn Weatherford.
He was also preceded in death by beloved grandmother, Bessie Lane Winn and...
Teresa Lynn Martin Ludwig
May 30, 2026
Teresa Lynn Martin Ludwig, 71, of Kannapolis NC, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home.
Teresa was born July 29, 1954, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Vernon Kenneth Martin and the late Zelma Faye Holland Martin.
She was also preceded in death by V. Kenny Martin.
Survivors include husband of 42 years, Michael Ludwig of Kannapolis NC;...
Gary Linn Garmon
May 29, 2026
Gary Linn Garmon, age 79, of China Grove, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the W.G. Bill Hefner V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury.
Born on August 18, 1946, in Rowan County, Gary was the son of the late Arow McThay Garmon and Deemy Iola Beaver Garmon. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Army veteran during the...
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