Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
John Robert Campbell
Sep 22, 2025
John Robert Campbell Sr., 80, of Kannapolis, NC was unstrapped and carried to glory by angels on Sept.22, 2025. The official time of death was 3:16. John lived a simple life filled with smiles and laughter with his many friends and family. John could always be counted on to help others.
John joins his wife, Betty in their best life now...
Rachel Louise Combs Reece
Nov 21, 2025
Rachel Combs Reece, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Rachel was born on May 9, 1932 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late William “Mack” Combs and Easter Arthurs Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings; her beloved husband, Conrad...
Doug Gibson
Nov 20, 2025
Doug Gibson, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 10, 1967, in Pontiac, MI to Annetta Louise Blevins Gibson and the late Kenny Don Gibson.
Doug drove a semi truck for R+L Carriers out of China Grove, He was a very family oriented person, Doug and his wife Carol enjoyed traveling especially going...
James Wayne Fritz Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
James “Wayne” Fritz Sr., 86, of Concord passed away, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
He was born October 26, 1939, in Iredell Co. to the late John Paul Fritz and Clara Shelton Teeter Fritz.
Wayne graduated from A.L. Brown in 1957, he was an executive buyer for U.S. Foods, he was an avid antique car collector, he was a...
Kenneth "Kenny" Max Yow
Nov 19, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Max Yow, 59, of concord, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home unexpectedly. He was born on April 2, 1966, in Mooresville, North Carolina. A son to the late Larry Yow and Rebecca Cranford Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, David Yow and mother and father-in-law, Larry...
Milton Dyson
Nov 19, 2025
Milton Dyson, 88, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with his family by his side while staying in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Pecan Island, Louisiana to the late Ira and Victoria Scott Dyson.
Milton was a retired welder with Boilermakers local 132. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time fixing...
James Elliott Sorrow
Nov 19, 2025
James Elliott Sorrow, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at MUSC Marion Medical Center.
James was born April 14, 1944, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late James Ernest Sorrow and the late Mary Edith Rivers.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ann Sager of Kannapolis, NC and Bill Sorrow of San Diego,...
Sharon Smith Vaughn
Nov 17, 2025
Sharon Smith Vaughn, 70, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Concord, passed away, Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born June 24, 1955, in Concord, NC to the late George T. Smith and Mary Louise Marrow Smith.
Sharon worked in the dye room at Cannon Mills/Pillowtex until they closed, she then worked as a security guard/dock master for Bank of...
Retha Ann Coleman
Nov 17, 2025
Retha Ann Coleman, 68, of Concord, NC entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born March 30, 1957, to the late James L. “Pete” Coleman and Margie Tucker Coleman. A graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School, she attended Western Carolina University. She retired from Assa Abloy (formerly Overhead Door of Charlotte).
She...
Vickie McDaniel Waldroup
Nov 15, 2025
Vickie G. McDaniel Waldroup, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Vickie was born on October 28, 1950 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Raymond McDaniel and Gertie Pethel McDaniel.
Vickie had a nickname, lovingly known as “Flower Child”. She had a special gift for growing anything and filled her home and garden...
James Edward Lambert
Nov 12, 2025
James “Jim” Edward Lambert, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Caremoor Retirement Community.
Jim was born on October 27, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Noah Edward Lambert and the late Dorothy Karriker.
He was also preceded in death by Roger Tutterow, Randy Tutterow, and Betty Welch.
The family will receive friends from 3:00–3:45 P.M....
Dennis N. Robinson
Nov 8, 2025
Dennis Neil Robinson, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the VA Hospice Unit of the W.G. Hefner Veteran’s Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Cabarrus County on August 4, 1949, to the late Marvin Neil Robinson and Beulah Jones Robinson.
Dennis graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1969. He was drafted into the...
Jackie “Tommy” Thomas Henry Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Jackie “Tommy” Thomas Henry Jr., 68, of Concord, went into the arms of his heavenly father on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Tommy was born on October 7, 1957, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was a cherished son of Mireille Douglas and the late Jackie Thomas Henry Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister,...
Betty “Jean” Council Morrison
Nov 7, 2025
Betty “Jean” Council Morrison, 89, of Terrell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Jean was born on May 1, 1936, in Wake County, North Carolina. She was a cherished daughter of the late James Dwight Council and Betty Keith Council. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Judy Ann James
Nov 5, 2025
Judy Ann Key James, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home, after a period of declining health.
She was born July 12, 1946, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Paul Hampton Key and Alice Scarboro Key.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she enjoyed sitting on the porch, spending time in the mountains, particularly...
William Earl Atwell
Nov 4, 2025
William Earl Atwell, 85, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
William was born March 5, 1940, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Liston Foy Atwell and the late Evelyn Omtea Corriher Atwell.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Todd Atwell.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. -...
Larry R. Riggs
Nov 4, 2025
Larry R. Riggs, 86, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Kannapolis on February 21, 1939, to the late John Green Riggs Sr and Mary Swicegood Riggs.
Larry married the love of his life, Nelda Lee Joyce on August 4, 1962, in Reidsville, North Carolina.
Larry worked in education for...
Russell Webster
Nov 3, 2025
Russell Eugene Webster, born on October 21, 1938, in Rowan County, passed away on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his children and grandchildren.
Russell had a commendable career at Cannon Mills, where he worked as a Packer. His life was marked by a remarkable passion for sports, particularly softball, where he spent an impressive 30 years...
Trena Ballard
Nov 3, 2025
Trena Deoan Ballard, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Trena was born on May 15, 1961 in Michigan. She was a cherished daughter of the late Ollie Hubbard Ballard and Curley Ballard. In addition to her mother, Trena was preceded in death by her sister, Tena Marie Ballard Shepard.
Trena will be remembered for her loving heart,...
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