Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Wallace E. Boswell, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Wallace Edward Boswell, Jr. (Wally) died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Kannapolis, NC, on Friday, December 19.
Wally was a journeyman pattern maker and expert machinist who worked at Lynchburg Foundry in VA and as foreman at Bath Foundry in PA. He was the co-owner of Maya Corporation, a machine shop in Easton, PA, from 1985-1998. After...
Earl David Talbert
Dec 17, 2025
Earl David Talbert, age 77, of Concord, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, after a period of declining health.
Born on February 2, 1948, in Cabarrus County, Earl was the beloved son of the late Henry Paul Talbert and Margie Gay Love Talbert. He made significant contributions to his community through his work as an auto...
Merdith Carl Hess
Dec 16, 2025
Merdith Carl "Bud" Hess, 89, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home.
Bud was born May 17, 1936, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Melvin Carlee Hess and the late Lucille Zelda Wilhelm Hess.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin Carl Hess and Bobby Ray Hess, one sister, Judith Faye...
Andrea Salazar Hernandez
Dec 15, 2025
Andrea Salazar Hernandez, 29, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in Mexico on August 14, 1996, to Jose Alfredo Salazar De Leon and Maria De Lourdes Salazar.
Andrea attended Winecoff School and graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 2014. She worked at various retail...
Betty Lucile Posey
Dec 12, 2025
It is with grateful hearts and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Betty Lucile (Rigdon) Posey, who went home peacefully to be with Her Lord and Savior at the remarkable age of 99 on December 12, 2025. Born in Stanly County, NC on August 28, 1926. She raised her family in Greenville, SC before relocating to Charlotte, NC...
JoAnne Marcotte Young
Dec 10, 2025
JoAnne Marcotte Young, 77, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 10, 2025. Born on June 15, 1948 in Longbranch, NJ, JoAnne was a cherished individual known for her loving, compassionate nature and her role as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated care giver to special needs daughter Caren, you rarely...
Grady Carol Adcock
Dec 10, 2025
Grady Carol Adcock, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Grady was born January 6, 1943, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Roy Adcock and the late Kathleen Edwards Adcock.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. - 12:45 P.M on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Whitley's Funeral Home....
Timothy Worth Corriher
Dec 10, 2025
Timothy Worth Corriher, 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 11, 1958, to the late Ivan Worth Corriher and Rachel Winecoff Corriher.
Tim graduated from South Rowan High School in 1976. He then attended Catawba College, played football and graduated in 1980. Tim was a math teacher at South Rowan High School...
Michael Blair Everhart
Dec 9, 2025
Michael Blair Everhart, 63, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Crestview Health and Rehab in Mooresville.
Michael was born May 3, 1962, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Wayne Kanoy Everhart and Barbara Ann Matthews Everhart.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Wayne Everhart Jr, twin brother Melvin Everhart and baby sister Sharon...
Mary Fletcher Sain
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Fletcher Sain, 85, of Landis passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
She was born June 30, 1940 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Roy Lee Fletcher and Mary Hartsoe Fletcher.
Mary was an Inspector at Cannon Mills for many years, She was on a Clogging Team that she enjoyed, she loved collecting stamps, puzzles, and her cat...
Patricia Lynn Van Dolson
Dec 9, 2025
Particia Lynn Tate Van Dolson, 85, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 surround by her loved ones.
Patricia was born on October 21, 1940 in Livingston, New Jersey. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Franklin Tate and Agnes Margaret Anderson Tate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
Wanda Carolyn Fisher
Dec 9, 2025
Wanda Carolyn Powers Fisher, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was born, in Ashe County, on September 21, 1947, to the late Rev Arthur Lee Powers and Nona Howell Powers.
Carolyn and her first husband, Roby F. Woods Jr., raised three children, Sherry, Karl and Christopher. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2024....
Philip "Gene" Eugene Long
Dec 8, 2025
Philip Eugene “Gene” Long, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House.
Gene was born on January 31, 1942, in Cabarrus County to his loving parents, Ephriam Ernest Long and Ophelia Evalina Barnes Long, who preceded him in death.
Gene was a true entrepreneur with a vibrant, determined spirit. Over the years, he owned and operated...
Linda M. Bowlin
Dec 5, 2025
Linda M. Bowlin, 79, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County on January 9, 1946, to the late Ermon and Frances Barrier Moss. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Max Bowlin in 2021.
Linda retired from Cannon Mills, when they closed their doors,...
Saundra Kay Davis-Poplin
Dec 4, 2025
Saundra Kay Davis-Poplin, 81, of China Grove, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home.
Saundra was born May 21, 1944, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Clate Arley Davis and the late Mabel Irene White Davis.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William R. Poplin of Rockwell, NC and sister, Barbara Davis Sutherland formerly...
Darrell Wayne Morgan Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Darrell Wayne Morgan Sr., 70, passed away December 3, 2025, after a brief illness. Per Darrell’s wishes, he was laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
-John 3:16
Gloria Janet Turner
Dec 3, 2025
Gloria “Janet” Turner, 65 of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.
She was born June 3, 1960 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James M. Tyson and Maxine Carolyn Harpe Tyson. Preceding her in death are parents and a nephew, Jeffrey Todd Abernathy.
Janet was a lover of pets (dogs), and...
Shirley Elaine Anderson
Nov 30, 2025
Shirley Elaine Anderson, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Shirley was born March 26, 1945, in Chautauqua County, New York to the late Paul and Bernice Westley.
She was also preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Donald Leon Anderson.
Survivors include children, Kelly Uhlig (Roger) of Kannapolis, NC, Donald C. Anderson of...
Shuford Harrison Belk Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
Shuford Harrison Belk, Jr., age 91, of Wilmington and formerly of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on November 29, 2025, at The Gardens of Statesville after a long battle with dementia and surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 5, 1934, in Monroe, North Carolina, he was the son of the...
Richard "Rick" A. Erwin
Nov 29, 2025
Richard “Rick” Alan Erwin, 71, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025, at Best of Care Assisted Living where he had been in declining health for many years.
Rick was born on November 27, 1954, in Cabarrus County to the late William Lee Erwin Sr and Louise Winecoff Erwin.
He was a graduate of AL Brown Class of...
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