Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Robin Annette Hunter Suggs
Aug 1, 2026
Robin Annette Hunter Suggs, 63, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Cabarrus County on April 2, 1963, to the late Roy and Lena Caudill Hunter.
Robin married Chic Suggs on August 4, 1984, at Bethpage Presbyterian in Kannapolis.
She attended A.L. Brown High School and would have been...
Robert Lewis Starnes
Jul 31, 2026
Robert Lewis Starnes of China Grove, NC peacefully went to heaven on July 31, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Starnes; daughter Tiffany (David) Abernathy of Spencer, NC; stepdaughter Christy Green of Salisbury NC; grandchildren Katelyn and Adalyn Abernathy and Hunter and Cody Green. He is also survived by a special mother-in-law, Roberta...
Marion Elizabeth Williams Thompson
Jul 30, 2026
Marion Elizabeth Williams Thompson, 79, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Wellmore of Tega Cay.
Marion was born December 13, 1946, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Charles O. Williams and the late Nellie Mae Gillien Williams.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Adam Wayne Thompson and sister, Gloria Jean...
Martha Wooten Harwell
Jul 30, 2026
Martha Wooten Harwell, 85, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026.
Born on January 28, 1941, in Olin, North Carolina, Martha was the daughter of Calvin Martin Wooten and Nettie Bell Wooten. She was the twelfth of thirteen children and grew up on her family's cotton and tobacco farm in Harmony, North Carolina. She graduated from Harmony...
Rebecca "Becky" Furr
Jul 28, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Furr, 84, of Concord, NC, went to be with the Lord on Jul 28, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House with family by her side.
She was born on Nov 9, 1941, in Concord, NC, to the late Vance and Hazel Crayton Furr.
She was a graduate of W. R. Odell School.
Becky worked as a bookkeeper for Overcash Hauling and Grading...
Bobby Lee Kerr
Jul 26, 2026
Bobby Lee Kerr, 93 of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully at home on July 26th, 2026.
He was born on December 20th, 1932 in Rowan county, NC to the late Walter A. (Rube) Kerr and Arlene (Sudie) Heglar Kerr. Mr. Kerr was a lifetime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in China Grove, NC. where he served in the church in multiple...
Lewis Dale Baucom
Jul 26, 2026
Lewis Dale Baucom, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville.
Lewis was born on December 14, 1941, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Marley Washington Baucom and the late Mag “Nola” Huneycutt Baucom. He graduated from W. R. Odell High School in Concord, North Carolina, and continued...
Alex Jaden Rodriguez
Jul 25, 2026
Alex Jaden Rodriguez, 17, of Kannapolis, passed away on July 25, 2026. Born on November 29, 2008, in Cabarrus County, Alex was the beloved son of Roberto Rodriguez and Wendy McGuire.
A dedicated student, Alex graduated a year early from Performance Learning Center in 2026. He was pursuing his passion for mechanics at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, aspiring to become a light...
Kimberly Ruth Griffiths
Jul 25, 2026
Kimberly Ruth Griffiths, 33, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Kimberly was born on December 18, 1992, in Texas. She was a cherished daughter of the late Kay Denise Milam Griffiths and Craig Allan Griffiths. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving companion, Zachary David Leontovich.
As a preschool teacher, Kimberly found...
James "Jimmy" L. Wallace, Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
James “Jimmy” Leslie Wallace, Jr. age 81, of Concord passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Jimmy was born May 16, 1945, in Darlington, SC, a son of the late James L. Wallace, Sr. and the late Lois Gainey Wallace. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Winburn, 2 great-grandchildren Chloe and Michael...
Bobby & Sylvia Moss
Jul 24, 2026
On Friday, July 24, Bobby Eugene Moss peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior. Just two days later, on Sunday, July 26, his beloved wife, Sylvia Williams Moss, followed him to their eternal home in Heaven.
Love stories are not measured simply by the number of years that a couple may share, but by the faithfulness with which they...
Barbara Lee Barnhardt Moss
Jul 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, whose kindness, strength, and generous spirit touched the lives of so many. Barbara Lee Barnhardt Moss, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away after several years of declining health on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Rowan County.
Barbara was born March 20,...
John Henry Barbee
Jul 17, 2026
John "Henry" Barbee, 86, of Concord passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.
Funeral services will be held at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 22 with Rev. Chad Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Bethpage Presbyterian Church Cemetery. His family will receive friends on Wednesday at Whitley's...
Mary "Jannette" Rice Rogers
Jul 17, 2026
Mary “Jannette” Rice Rogers, 70, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Jannette was born on August 31, 1955, in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Paul James Rice and Rachel Leoma Harrington Rice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Cameron Michael Elmore; and brother, Hal Overcash.
Jannette...
Donna Kay Cross
Jul 15, 2026
KANNAPOLIS: Donna Kay Cross, 76, died on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 14, 1949, daughter of the late Robert and Ellie Griggs Hagler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death with four sisters, Ethel Hunt, Barbara Safrit and Juanita Wyatt and Bobbie Mansingo, and three brothers Richard Halger, Mickey Hagler,...
Benny Wayne "Cookie" Cook, Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Benny Wayne “Cookie” Cook, Jr., 66, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
Cookie was born February 5, 1960, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Benny Wayne Cook, Sr. and the late Sylvia Jeanette Daniels Strother.
He was also preceded in death by grandparents, Ben & Willie Faye Cook and...
Felix Guadalupe Reta
Jul 14, 2026
Felix Guadalupe Reta, age 47, of Landis, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Born in San Benito, TX, Felix was the beloved son of Jose Guadalupe Reta and Felicitas Martinez Reta. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006) and continued his service as a 1st Sergeant in the U.S. National Guard for a total...
Dorothy Carol Smith Clifton
Jul 14, 2026
Dorothy Carol Smith Clifton, 87, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Kannapolis Health and Rehabilitation.
Dorothy was born September 7, 1938, in Custer County, Oklahoma to the late Martha Alice Harris Smith and the late John William Smith.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Margie Jean Smith and John Marvin Smith.
Survivors include husband of 55 years,...
Geneva "Bill" Y. Peeler
Jul 13, 2026
Geneva “Bill” Peeler 99, passed away peacefully after a brief decline in health, just shy of her 100th birthday. Having lived a long, full, and remarkable life, she will be lovingly remembered and celebrated by her family and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home, officiated by...
Edithe Daniel Slawson
Jul 12, 2026
Edithe Daniel Slawson, 95, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Edithe was born on April 6, 1931, in Davidson County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Marvin Faw Daniel and Maggie Pearl Daniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Malvin H Slawson; brothers, Lonnie, John, Marvin, Earnest,...
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