Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Joe Franklin Yost
Oct 13, 2025
Joe Franklin Yost, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away, Monday, October 13, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
He was born November 29, 1940 in Rowan Co. to the late Charlie Franklin Yost and Lucy Louise Talbert Yost.
Joe was a man of God and enjoyed witnessing to people. He loved spending time with family especially his grandchildren, He also enjoyed visiting with friends...
Nancy Greene Wilson
Oct 11, 2025
Nancy Greene Wilson, 84, of Pinehurst, NC; formerly of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Nancy was born on July 7, 1941, in Franklinton, NC, a daughter of the late Frank Greene and Annie Bell Gadd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Miller of Salisbury; and two siblings,...
Anthony J. Gallo
Oct 10, 2025
Anthony J. Gallo, lovingly known as Tony, passed away peacefully, October 10th, 2025, in Kannapolis, NC surrounded by his loving wife, Seomara Gallo and his children. Tony was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 14, 1942 to John and Vera Simone Gallo, and was the youngest of a family of nine brothers and sisters. Tony is survived by his loving...
Tanya McRae Carter
Oct 8, 2025
The family of Tanya McRae Carter, 81, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, is saddened to share her sudden passing on October 8, 2025, and takes comfort in knowing she is at peace in the presence of the Lord.
Tanya was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared a beautiful life with her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Carter, and together they...
Helen L. Davidson
Oct 7, 2025
Helen Long Davidson, 80, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Helen was born on May 4, 1945, in Morven NC. She was a cherished daughter of the late Morman Long and Mollie Ann Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frankie Davidson and her...
Gertrude Gail Mihealsick
Oct 6, 2025
Gertrude Gail Mihealsick, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Mooresville, North Carolina. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Throughout her life, Gertrude exemplified the qualities of a devoted Christian woman and a loving matriarch.
Gertrude dedicated her life to her family as a housewife, a role...
Julia "Judy" Hollis Stegall
Oct 6, 2025
Judy Hollis Stegall, 90, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Judy was born on October 25, 1934 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. She was a cherished daughter of the late Lloyd T. Hollis and Virginia Barrett Hollis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Gean Stegall...
Jearldean (Sis) Arveta Pethel Mills
Oct 4, 2025
Jearldean (Sis) Arveta Pethel Mills passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Wilmington, North Carolina on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1932 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Carl Glenn Pethel and Effie King Pethel. Sis was a loving wife, mother, committed Christian, and friend. She graduated from J. W. Cannon High School in...
Donald June Fink
Oct 3, 2025
Donald June Fink, age 84, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Salisbury.
Born on July 22, 1941, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late William Oscar Fink and Maude Ella Bentley Fink.
Donald honorably served his country as a veteran of the Air Force, where he specialized in fuel management....
Shelia Ann Deal
Oct 2, 2025
Shelia Ann Davis Deal, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.
Shelia was born on June 2, 1951, in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late William Davis and Beatrice Hampton Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elboyd Deal, and her brother, Lonnie Davis.
Shelia attended AL...
Robert Wayne Query
Sep 30, 2025
Robert Wayne Query, 71, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born in Cabarrus County on June 11, 1954, to the late James and Betty Troutman Query.
Robert graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1972. He worked installing siding and windows for over 30 years and was a craftsman of his trade. In 1975, he...
Gloria Collins Casper
Sep 28, 2025
Gloria Collins Casper, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on March 27, 1951, in Cabarrus County, Gloria was the daughter of the late Arlie and Blanche Collins. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eric Collins.
Gloria was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished sister and aunt....
Guy "Tony" Mitchell Benfield
Sep 27, 2025
Guy “Tony” Mitchell Benfield, 68, of China Grove passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born October 17, 1956, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Clyde Mitchell Benfield and Doris Elaine Lunsford Benfield.
In earlier years, Tony spent time outdoors fishing, deer hunting, horseback riding, and raising Serama chickens. He loved cats, vegetable gardening, and roses. As...
Sylvia "Danny" Dannette Lambert
Sep 27, 2025
Sylvia Dannette “Danny” Argo Lambert, 89, of Kannapolis passed away after a period of declining health at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Her Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, September 30th at North Kannapolis Baptist Church, with visitation at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Timothy Brown...
Jeremy Dale Phillips
Sep 26, 2025
Jeremy Dale Phillips, 49, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Jeremy was born on May 31, 1976 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of Denise Joplin Phillips and the Late Ricky Dale Phillips.
Jeremy had a deep love for music, both listening and playing guitar, and was happiest with a good song playing and a guitar...
Mitchell Franklin Miller
Sep 26, 2025
Mitchell Franklin Miller, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Mitch was born on January 24, 1953 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of the late Donald Baker Miller and Leona May Mauney Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph “Cotton” Franklin Miller and Ethel Baker Miller.
Mitch...
Grace Daisy Deweese
Sep 26, 2025
Grace Daisy Holcombe Deweese, 95, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Grace was born on September 6, 1930, in Yancey County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Cheet Holcombe and Texie Robinson Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James V. Deweese;...
Russell Glenn Guthrie
Sep 26, 2025
Russell Glenn Guthrie, a dedicated employee with UPS and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Cabarrus County. He was born on December 29, 1954, in Alamance County. Russell lived a life enriched by numerous interests and a passionate engagement with the people and activities he loved.
Russell was known for his technical savvy and mastery...
Tony Wayne Holder
Sep 25, 2025
Tony Wayne Holder, 72 of Concord passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
He was born November 3, 1952 in Cabarrus Co. to Betty Stirewalt Drye and the late Howard Lee Holder.
Tony worked in construction most of his life, working for SC Hondros and Joe Mann Builders, he was well liked and respected by his coworkers, Tony was...
Sandra Denise Whisnant
Sep 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025, our family said goodbye to our mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend — Sandi Lamb Whisnant.
Born December 6, 1958, Sandi lived a life marked by strength, independence, and unwavering loyalty to those she loved. She wore many hats in her lifetime: nurse, educator, church volunteer, PTO leader, and above all, mom and “Nana.” Her family was...