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Rachel Irvin Concord
Rachel Washam Irvin
November 15, 1923 – April 8, 2020
Rachel Washam Irvin, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. She lived a full and blessed life.
Born at home on November 15, 1923, Rachel was the daughter of the late Mack Washam and Lena Thompson Washam. She always liked to...
Rachel Washam Irvin
November 15, 1923...
Flora Jordan Kannapolis
Flora Ann Strickland Jordan, 83, passed away on April 6, 2020. Flora was born June 28, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Walter Wesley Strickland and Margaret Mary Belle Barnhardt Strickland. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Jordan.
Flora Ann had retired from Cannon Mills where she worked in the sheet dept. most of her life and also worked as a security guard in later years at Cannon Mills and other business after Cannon Mills closed. She loved her animals.
She is...
Flora Ann Strickland Jordan, 83, passed away on April 6, 2020. Flora was born June 28, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Walter Wesley Strickland and Margaret Mary Belle Barnhardt...
Lila Donahue Kannapolis
After a life well-lived, full of wonderful blessings, Lila Walden Donahue, died on Monday, April 6, 2020 at home. Lila was 103 years old.
Born December 18, 1916, in Monroe, NC, and was the last surviving child of Murphy Edward and Millie Jane Williams Walden. She is predeceased by her husband, Claude Heath Donahue; grandson, John Gary Donahue, and daughter-in-law, Nelda Price Donahue; brothers, Bascom, Therrell, Bradford, Edward and Ney Walden; and sisters, Myrtle W. Teal and...
After a life well-lived, full of wonderful blessings, Lila Walden Donahue, died on Monday, April 6, 2020 at home. Lila was 103 years old.
Born December 18, 1916, in Monroe, NC, and was the...
Evan Dill Kannapolis
Evan Alexander Dill, 20, of Burlington, formerly of Concord, passed away April 5, 2020. Born on February 3, 2000, he was the son of Alexander “Bryan” and Kammie Cauthen Dill of Concord. He graduated from Cox Mill High School in 2018 and was pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Evan enjoyed spending his time with the love of his life, Ally McGehee and daughter Kinsley Reece Dill more than anything. Ally was life-changing for Evan, and he called her his...
Evan Alexander Dill, 20, of Burlington, formerly of Concord, passed away April 5, 2020. Born on February 3, 2000, he was the son of Alexander “Bryan” and Kammie Cauthen Dill of...
Joseph Elliott Garner, NC
Joseph Orrin Elliott, 88, of Garner, NC, passed away on April 5, 2020. He was born December 19, 1931 in Ashe County, a son of the late Orrin and Carrie Elliott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy B. Elliott.
Joseph retired from the federal government as an air traffic controller in Raleigh. He full timed RV’ed with his wife and enjoyed his many camping friends. He was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean War.
He is survived by two Children, Dottie Liberty of...
Joseph Orrin Elliott, 88, of Garner, NC, passed away on April 5, 2020. He was born December 19, 1931 in Ashe County, a son of the late Orrin and Carrie Elliott. He was preceded in death by his...
Glenn Smith Kannapolis
Glenn Preston Smith, 90, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Glenn was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Carl Smith and Gertrude High Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucille Gentle Smith in 2018.
Glenn enjoyed working as a mechanic all his life. His career began at Cannon Mills and he later went on to work in the construction business. He had a talent for being able to fix anything that was broken. In his...
Glenn Preston Smith, 90, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Glenn was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Carl Smith and Gertrude High Smith. In addition to his...
Barry Hedrick Kannapolis
Barry Gordon Hedrick, 65, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. Born October 12, 1954 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Gordon and Gladys Davenport Hedrick.
Mr. Hedrick worked as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, having worked for Community Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, Cabarrus Memorial Hospital and Travenol Home Care. His professional memberships were in AARC and NCSRC.
He had a love for the sport of soccer, having founded the Harrisburg Soccer League,...
Barry Gordon Hedrick, 65, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. Born October 12, 1954 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Gordon and Gladys Davenport Hedrick.
Mr....
Eric Connell Landis
Eric “Shawn” Connell, 50, of Landis, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Shawn was born July 31, 1969, to Roger Dale Connell and the late Patricia Ann “Pat” Greene Connell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elwood and Katherine Sechler, Howard “Hap” and Carrie Greene, and Bob and Dot Connell.
The story of Shawn’s life would be...
Eric “Shawn” Connell, 50, of Landis, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Shawn was born July 31, 1969, to...
Ruth Stegall Charlotte
Mary Ruth Morrow Stegall, affectionately known as Ruth, 93, of Charlotte, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
Ruth was born on January 8, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Carl Morrow and Bessie Potts Morrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Clayton Junior Stegall, and brothers, James Morrow and Lewis Morrow.
Ruth was a graduate of Cannon High School Class of 1944. She spent her career as an administrative...
Mary Ruth Morrow Stegall, affectionately known as Ruth, 93, of Charlotte, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
Ruth was born on January 8, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late...
Fannie “Louise” Christy Drye, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 and entered in to the gates of Heaven and into her saviors loving arms. Louise fought a courageous battle of cancer and COPD.
Louise was born April 30, 1948 in Concord to Clarence and Fannie Knowles Christy. She was married to the late Wayne Henry Drye Sr.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she loved very much. Louise was a devout Christian and she loved the Lord with...
Fannie “Louise” Christy Drye, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 and entered in to the gates of Heaven and into her saviors loving arms. Louise fought a courageous...
Christopher (Chris) McCraven Kannapolis
Christopher “Chris” Wayne McCraven, 42, of Kannapolis, NC died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Chris was born February 8, 1978 in Cabarrus County, NC and was the son of Wayne McCraven (Charity) of Kannapolis, NC and Renee Campbell McCraven of Kannapolis, NC. He was a 1996 graduate of A.L. Brown High School. He had a passion for painting cars and motorcycles and spent a lot of weekends working on projects in...
Christopher “Chris” Wayne McCraven, 42, of Kannapolis, NC died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Chris was born...
George Perry Kannapolis
George Washington "Buck" Perry, age 100, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully Wednesday April 1, 2020 at home. Born February 22, 1920 in Rowan County, He was the son of the late Gibson and Mary Withers Perry.
George served his country more than honorably, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force in 1971.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Perry in 2000; his son Richard Perry in 2005; his second wife Betty...
George Washington "Buck" Perry, age 100, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully Wednesday April 1, 2020 at home. Born February 22, 1920 in Rowan County, He was the son of the late Gibson...
Geraldine Key Kannapolis
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Geraldine Hooper Key, 89, formerly of Rainbow Drive, peacefully passed away at the home of her son on Monday morning, March 30, 2020.
Born December 15, 1930 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Jepty Boyd Hooper and Tamar Dancy Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 49 years, Warren Key; a brother, Jerry Hooper; and a nephew, Steve Hooper.
Mrs. Hooper was a Kannapolis resident most of her life and...
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Geraldine Hooper Key, 89, formerly of Rainbow Drive, peacefully passed away at the home of her son on Monday morning, March 30, 2020.
Born December 15, 1930...
Gene Holbrooks Kannapolis
Gene Smith Holbrooks, 94, a lifelong resident of Kannapolis passed away at his home surrounded by family and caregivers on Monday March 30th.
Born on March 7th, 1926 to Carrie Smith Deal and Ralph W. Holbrooks at their home at the corner of Leonard and Broad Street. Gene was the youngest of 4 siblings; Maurice, Jake, Watson and Ynez Clyburn predeceased him. Gene spent much of his youth across the street playing baseball at the ballpark. After graduating from JW Cannon High School he served...
Gene Smith Holbrooks, 94, a lifelong resident of Kannapolis passed away at his home surrounded by family and caregivers on Monday March 30th.
Born on March 7th, 1926 to Carrie Smith Deal and...
Jacqueline Hallman Browning, 89 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on March 29, 2020 in Mint Hill at the home of her daughter.
Visitation will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis.
Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on April 1, 2020 at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis with Pastor Ron Hartman of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow Graveside...
Jacqueline Hallman Browning, 89 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on March 29, 2020 in Mint Hill at the home of her daughter.
Visitation will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday, April...
G. Edmiston Matthews
G. Scott Edmiston, 90, of Matthews, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Kannapolis, NC Scott was born on November 3, 1929 to the late Samuel Scott Edmiston and Pearl May Oliphant Edmiston. Scott also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
On February 23, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Carol Jo Crepps Edmiston, who preceded him in death in 2011. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two...
G. Scott Edmiston, 90, of Matthews, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Kannapolis, NC Scott was born on November 3, 1929 to the late Samuel Scott...
Richard Brasington Concord
Richard Lee Brasington. 80, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home, after fighting Parkinson’s Disease for 15 years.
He was born January 3, 1940 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late Eugene Mace Brasington Sr. and Cora Hines Brasington.
Richard was a member of Derita Church in Charlotte for many years, he started working in flooring as a carpet installer and then moved up to salesman, and then retired as warehouse manager. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR, he was an...
Richard Lee Brasington. 80, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home, after fighting Parkinson’s Disease for 15 years.
He was born January 3, 1940 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late...
Ruth Smith Kannapolis
Ruth Octavia Adaline Higdon Smith, of Kannapolis NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at around 2 in the afternoon on March 27, 2020. Mrs. Smith was born on Christmas Eve, 1925 in Cad, GA and was 94 years of age at the time of her death.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years Donald W. Smith; mother, Ethel Octavia Tankersley Higdon; father, Samuel Gordon Higdon; son, Willie Curtis Helms; daughters, Phyllis Ann Brawley and Donna Ellen...
Ruth Octavia Adaline Higdon Smith, of Kannapolis NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at around 2 in the afternoon on March 27, 2020. Mrs. Smith was born on Christmas Eve, 1925 in...
Tonya Riley Concord
Tonya Renee Riley, 48, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast following a period of declining health.
Tonya was born January 9, 1972 in Mecklenburg County NC a daughter of James Henry Riley of Rockwell and the late Vera Blanche Pridgen Riley.
She was a 1990 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School. She enjoyed all forms of athletics including swimming and softball.
She was an avid Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. fan and a fan of...
Tonya Renee Riley, 48, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast following a period of declining health.
Tonya was born January 9, 1972 in...
Colleen Weant China Grove
Doris “Colleen” Freeze Weant, 92, of China Grove passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020.
Colleen was born in Rowan County on April 14, 1927 to the late Eustace and Lottie Freeze.
She graduated from China Grove High School. Always a hard worker she retired from Cannon Mills after 25 years of employment. Besides always being employed she was a Brownie Scout Leader, and active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where she taught the J.A. Thom Sunday School class for...
Doris “Colleen” Freeze Weant, 92, of China Grove passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020.
Colleen was born in Rowan County on April 14, 1927 to the late Eustace and Lottie...
Ruby Gainey China Grove
Ruby Lavaughn McGuire Gainey, 76, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 25 2020.
Ruby was born on July 6, 1943 to the late Claude Allen McGuire and Ruby Faye Elder McGuire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Steve McGuire.
Ruby loved to read books of all kinds. She also enjoyed solving Sudoku and crossword puzzles. She had a special place in her heart for cats, but she loved her family most of all.
Those left to...
Ruby Lavaughn McGuire Gainey, 76, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 25 2020.
Ruby was born on July 6, 1943 to the late Claude Allen McGuire and Ruby Faye...
Virgil Leggett Kannapolis
Virgil Kemp Leggett, Jr. 51, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly on Tuesday 24, 2020 at his residence.
Virgil was born October 29, 1968 in Beaufort County, NC a son of the late Virgil Kemp Leggett, Sr. and Alice Rae Jackson Leggett.
Virgil was a loving father to his daughters, Kathryn and Madlyn. He was a member of the Cove Church in Mooresville. He enjoyed bass fishing and hunting.
He was a graduate of Appalachian State University and was employed as IT manager at PureRed...
Virgil Kemp Leggett, Jr. 51, of Kannapolis died unexpectedly on Tuesday 24, 2020 at his residence.
Virgil was born October 29, 1968 in Beaufort County, NC a son of the late Virgil Kemp Leggett,...
John Barrett Harrisburg
John Arthur Barrett, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born November 9, 1942 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late Arthur Jackson Barrett and Juanita Evelyn Honeycutt Barrett.
John worked for Duke Energy for 32 years, he was a lineman supervisor when he retired. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, he loved spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish his memory, his wife Bonnie Ritchie Barrett, three children, Marty Alan Barrett,...
John Arthur Barrett, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born November 9, 1942 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late Arthur Jackson Barrett and...
Saundra Sehorn Kannapolis
Saundra Coone Sehorn, 75, went to be home with her Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2020 from her home after years of declining health. Saundra was born January 3, 1945 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Rufus E. Coone and Margaret King Coone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Wayne Sehorn, sister, JoAnne Coone Tilley, sister-in-law, Helen Moss Coone and mother-in-law, Francis Holder Eller.
Saundra was employed by Cannon Mills for 32 years. She overedged...
Saundra Coone Sehorn, 75, went to be home with her Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2020 from her home after years of declining health. Saundra was born January 3, 1945 in Cabarrus County, a...
June Bostian Mooresville
Mooresville, NC
June Carol Cross Bostian, 82, of Mooresville died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2020 after a period of declining health. A private service will be held.
June was born September 6, 1937 in Rowan Co., a daughter of the late Joe M. and Katie Poston Cross.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Charles DeWitt Bostian, Sr. and her brothers; James and John Cross.
A lifelong area resident, June was a member of West Corinth Baptist...
Mooresville, NC
June Carol Cross Bostian, 82, of Mooresville died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2020 after a period of declining health. A private service will be held.
June was...
Earl Price China Grove
Earl Wayne Price, 79, of China Grove and formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away Sunday evening, March 22, 2020, at Brian Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Concord, following a period of declining health.
Born June 3, 1940 in Carter County, KY, he was a son of the late Earl and Shirley Johnson Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Erma Mays Price, his second wife, Myrtle Waugh Price, a son, Michael Wayne Price and his brother, Omar...
Earl Wayne Price, 79, of China Grove and formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away Sunday evening, March 22, 2020, at Brian Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Concord, following a period of...
Roy Rodden Salisbury
Roy Patterson “Cotton” Rodden, 86, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday March 22, 2020 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born on October 4, 1933 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Brady Patterson Rodden and Ida Mary Nunn Rodden.
Cotton spent many of his working years self-employed as a vendor at various flea markets. He really enjoyed spending his time working the flea markets, raising goats, and spending warm, sunny days in the shade of his favorite oak...
Roy Patterson “Cotton” Rodden, 86, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday March 22, 2020 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born on October 4, 1933 in Cabarrus County, he was...
Larry Talbert Concord
Larry W. Talbert, 75, of Concord died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2020, after a period of declining health.
His family will hold private graveside services and then a public memorial service at a later date.
Larry was born August 28, 1944 in Rowan Co., a son of the late Zeb and Bethel Glover Talbert. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Mabrey Talbert and his son Daniel Scott Talbert.
Larry worked for Fiber Industries in accounting...
Larry W. Talbert, 75, of Concord died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2020, after a period of declining health.
His family will hold private graveside services and then a public...
Gene Brown Kannapolis
Gene Leonard Brown, 78, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast, Concord following a short illness.
Gene was born August 10, 1941 in Iredell County, NC a son of the late Jim W. Brown and Elizabeth Viola Anderson Brown.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son Gene Leonard Brown II, four brothers; Bob, Linn, James and Harold, one sister, Elizabeth Johnson, and a grandson, Joshua Holden Bost.
Survivors include his...
Gene Leonard Brown, 78, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast, Concord following a short illness.
Gene was born August 10, 1941 in Iredell...
Debra "Debbie" Elaine Perry, 50, Passed away Wednesday night, March 18, 2020 at Atrium Health in Concord, NC.
Born Aug. 5th, 1969 in Forsyth County, NC., She was the daughter of the late Ben Perry and Reva Finchum Perry.
Debbie was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis. Her primary work was as a Dispatcher at Paxton Van lines and Milan Express, where she was Head Dispatcher for the Day shift. She also worked with the United States Census Bureau as an assistant to the...
Debra "Debbie" Elaine Perry, 50, Passed away Wednesday night, March 18, 2020 at Atrium Health in Concord, NC.
Born Aug. 5th, 1969 in Forsyth County, NC., She was the daughter of the...
Ottis Farrington Salisbury
Ottis Flowers Farrington, 96, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020, at Liberty Commons Nursing Center, where she had been a resident.
Born October 18, 1923, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Phelps Flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Farrington, Sr., her son, Joseph “Joey” Farrington, her daughters, Phyllis Farrington and Judy Moon, and siblings, Paul Flowers,...
Ottis Flowers Farrington, 96, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020, at Liberty Commons Nursing Center, where she had been a resident.
Born October 18, 1923, in Rowan County,...
Kathleen Newling Concord
Her services will be at a later date in Florida
Her services will be at a later date in Florida
Alta Roseman Salisbury
Alta Miller Roseman, born February 23, 1918 in Laurel Springs, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020 at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, Salisbury.
She was formerly of China Grove.
Alta was the oldest member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ having been a member for over 80 years. She was a member of the Hattie Sechler Circle. In early life she was employed at Cannon Mills in the towel hemming department retiring with over 60 years of service.
She and her late husband...
Alta Miller Roseman, born February 23, 1918 in Laurel Springs, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020 at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, Salisbury.
She was formerly of China...
Melva Crowe Lenoir
Melva Ann Hardin Crowe, 67, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.
Melva was born on December 14, 1952 in Iredell County to the late Melvin Walter Hardin and Barbara Ann Abernathy Hardin.
Melva was a Class of 1971 graduate of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher for several schools in Caldwell and Wilkes County. She especially enjoyed her time at Dudley Shoals Elementary School. In...
Melva Ann Hardin Crowe, 67, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.
Melva was born on December 14, 1952 in Iredell County to the late Melvin...
Mathew Irvin Kannapolis
Matthew Caleb Irvin, 26 of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 7, 1993 to Tammy Dellinger Bringle (Mark) and Marty Brown Irvin (Sally). He attended A.L. Brown High School and was employed by Newton Properties of Concord. He was a member of The Kannapolis West “A” Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his son, Easton Brown Irvin, a sister, Megean Brittany Irvin, his maternal grandmother, Christine Teal Dellinger, paternal...
Matthew Caleb Irvin, 26 of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 7, 1993 to Tammy Dellinger Bringle (Mark) and Marty Brown Irvin (Sally). He...
Clifford Hampton Kannapolis
Clifford Eugene Hampton, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born April 3, 1928 in Rowan County to the late Clifford Hampton and Ada Overcash Hester.
Clifford worked for Cannon Mills for 38 years, he also worked a second job at K-mart for 25 years, where he worked in sporting goods and security. He was a member of First Baptist Church for many years. Clifford enjoyed working in his garden and doing yard work and when he...
Clifford Eugene Hampton, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born April 3, 1928 in Rowan County to the late Clifford Hampton and Ada...
Jerry Watson Kannapolis
Jerry Thomas Watson, 72, of Kannapolis passed away on March 14, 2020. He was born February 20, 1948 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late Tom Perry Watson and Gertrude Rhynes Watson.
Jerry was a computer consultant working with various companies in the area. He also taught computer skills previously at Philip-Morris, RCCC and Stanly Technical College. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an avid reader and loved to play guitar. Jerry loved...
Jerry Thomas Watson, 72, of Kannapolis passed away on March 14, 2020. He was born February 20, 1948 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late Tom Perry Watson and Gertrude Rhynes...
Dyan DeAngelis China Grove
Dyan Elaine Brigode DeAngelis, 76, of China Grove passed away March 13, 2020. She was born September 21, 1943 in Johnson City, New York, a daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Brigode. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael DeAngelis in 2016.
Dyan had retired from I.B.M. after working in New York and Charlotte for many years. She loved to do arts and crafts as well as singing. She loved spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. Dyan also liked...
Dyan Elaine Brigode DeAngelis, 76, of China Grove passed away March 13, 2020. She was born September 21, 1943 in Johnson City, New York, a daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Brigode. She was...
Joyce Riggs Robinette Carolina Shores
Joyce Honeycutt Riggs Robinette, 90, of Carolina Shores, NC, formerly of Concord, passed away at Embrace Hospice House, Myrtle Beach SC, on March 13, 2020, after a period of declining health.
A private graveside service will be held at Gilwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Concord with Rev. Charles Blasdell officiating. A memorial service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at a later date.
Joyce was born November 28, 1929 in Rowan Co., a daughter of the late Boyd L and Gertie...
Joyce Honeycutt Riggs Robinette, 90, of Carolina Shores, NC, formerly of Concord, passed away at Embrace Hospice House, Myrtle Beach SC, on March 13, 2020, after a period of declining health.
A...
Linda Shaver Salisbury
Linda Lou Randolph Shaver, 72, of China Grove died March 10, 2020 at Autumn Care of Salisbury after a period of declining health.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Carolina Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum on Monday, March 16 at 11:30 AM.
Linda was born July 17, 1947 in Montgomery Co. West Virginia, a twin daughter of the late Cecil Ray Randolph and Margaret “Arlene” Green Randolph. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother...
Linda Lou Randolph Shaver, 72, of China Grove died March 10, 2020 at Autumn Care of Salisbury after a period of declining health.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Carolina...
Johnny "Cap" Pope Kannapolis
Johnny “Cap” Lee Pope, 51, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence. Death was unexpected.
Johnny was born July 29, 1968 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Grady Richard Pope, Sr. and Elizabeth Nell Moss Pope.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Kannapolis.
Johnny was employed by Chip Ganassi Racing Team in the maintenance department.
He enjoyed trips to the Outer Banks, fishing, NASCAR, and was a Miami Dolphins and UNC...
Johnny “Cap” Lee Pope, 51, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence. Death was unexpected.
Johnny was born July 29, 1968 in Cabarrus County,...
Evelyn Lazenby Kannapolis
Evelyn Cassel Lazenby, 94, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born January 20, 1926 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late William Ezra Cassel and Lillie Scarborough Cassel. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lazenby and her son-in-law, Tom W. Bennett.
Evelyn was a 1943 graduate of J.W. Cannon High School. She worked at Cannon Mills for 45 years retiring in 1988. Evelyn was a member of Midway United Methodist Church.
Funeral services...
Evelyn Cassel Lazenby, 94, of Kannapolis passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born January 20, 1926 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late William Ezra Cassel and Lillie Scarborough...
Jonathan Pritchard Concord
Jonathan Jacob Pritchard, 34, passed away peacefully at his home in Concord, NC on March 8, 2020. He was a native to Roan Mountain, TN and was the son of Samuel Terry Pritchard and Carol Oxendine Abbate. He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Hobert and Oline Pritchard and his maternal grandmother Louise Shell Oxendine. Those left to cherish his life are his parents; two sisters Ericka and husband Shawn Dillingham and Elisha and husband Richard Sheppard; Grandfather Hassell...
Jonathan Jacob Pritchard, 34, passed away peacefully at his home in Concord, NC on March 8, 2020. He was a native to Roan Mountain, TN and was the son of Samuel Terry Pritchard and Carol Oxendine...
LaRene Gruntz Landis
LaRene Ann Failor Gruntz, 69, of Landis, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.
Born June 28, 1950 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George and Anne Rees Failor.
Mrs. Gruntz was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, and was a great stay at home mom. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and traveling to and spending time in the mountains, especially Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. It...
LaRene Ann Failor Gruntz, 69, of Landis, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.
Born June 28, 1950 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter...
Howard Schaeffer Concord
Howard Frederick Schaeffer, Air Force Veteran, IBM Senior Engineer, Santa Claus, RV deliverer with Tom Johnson, Webster’s Radiator Parts deliveryman, and Walgreens Drug runner (deliverer), paddled into heaven on Saturday March 7, 2020 surrounded by family.
Born in Garrette Run, PA on August 2, 1935 to the late Howard and Velma Schaeffer, Howard of Concord, NC and formerly of Boulder, CO, is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Patricia, four daughters, Diane (Brad) Willert of...
Howard Frederick Schaeffer, Air Force Veteran, IBM Senior Engineer, Santa Claus, RV deliverer with Tom Johnson, Webster’s Radiator Parts deliveryman, and Walgreens Drug runner (deliverer),...
Leonard James Concord
Leonard Lenson James, 74, of Concord, went into his heavenly home on March 7, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House.
Leonard was born on January 7, 1946 in Mt. Croghan, SC to the late Spoffard James and Bessie Coralee Tucker James.
Leonard was one in a family of twelve children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Pete James, David James, John James, Lether Mae Tucker, Gracie Cain, Mary Katherine Morrison, Ronnie James, and Grady James.
Leonard worked...
Leonard Lenson James, 74, of Concord, went into his heavenly home on March 7, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House.
Leonard was born on January 7, 1946 in Mt. Croghan, SC to the late Spoffard James and...
Shirley Jordan Kannapolis
Shirley Strickland Jordan, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at Brian Center Health and Retirement in Concord, following a period of declining health.
Born July 20, 1939 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mollie Triplett Strickland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jordan.
Mrs. Jordan was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life story would be incomplete without including...
Shirley Strickland Jordan, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at Brian Center Health and Retirement in Concord, following a period of declining...
Virginia McIntyre China Grove
China Grove, NC
Virginia “Denny” Dale Starling McIntyre, 72 of China Grove, entered into her Heavenly Home on March 3rd, 2020.
Her funeral will be held at 12:00 PM noon, Saturday, March 7 at Friendship Free Will Baptist Church in Kannapolis with Rev. George Morris officiating. Her body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home on...
China Grove, NC
Virginia “Denny” Dale Starling McIntyre, 72 of China Grove, entered into her Heavenly Home on March 3rd, 2020.
Her funeral will be held at 12:00 PM noon, Saturday,...
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