Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Carolyn Wright
Jun 30, 2025
Surrounded by family, Ruby “Carolyn” Bland Wright, 76, of China Grove, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Monday, June 30, 2025, in the comfort of her own home.
Carolyn is survived by Rickey Wright, her husband of 50 years; two children, Rickey Wright and his wife Melissa of Mt. Pleasant, Cassie Wright Roberts and her husband Nile...
Jane Bare Camacho
Jun 29, 2025
In Loving Memory ofJane Bare CamachoJune 28, 1967 – June 29, 2025Jane Bare Camacho, 58, of China Grove, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with health challenges. A woman of deep faith, quiet strength, and loving spirit, Jane was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Born to Brad and Betty...
Jody Ann Dill
Jun 28, 2025
Jody Ann Dill, 42, of Kannapolis, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born in Concord on July 26, 1982, to Joseph and Betty Overcash Dill.
Jody was self-employed as a residential cleaner. Jody had a big heart. She loved her family, her girls and grandbabies. She cherished all memories with friends. Jody loved going to...
James H. Woodie
Jun 28, 2025
James Hubert Woodie, 89, of Landis, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on March 31, 1936, to the late James and Bessie Billings Woodie in Landis, NC.
James married Phyllis Wilhoit on January 1, 1958. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2008. James married Linda Wright on March 21, 2014.
James...
Janice Claire Thompson
Jun 25, 2025
Janice Claire Fisher Thompson, 78, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Janice was born on September 25, 1946 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Walter Fisher and Juanita Hudson Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Myra Bryan.
Janice was someone who found joy in...
Sherri Lyn Petry
Jun 23, 2025
Sherri Lyn Petry, 55, of Harrisburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Sherri was born and raised in Ohio, she graduated from Hoover High School, and ECPI University where she earned an associate’s degree. She worked as a Medical Assistant for several years.
Sherri was a loving and dedicated mother of three, super Nana to her grandbabies....
Frances Lauraneal Bostian
Jun 23, 2025
Frances Lauraneal McGuire Bostian, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Frances was born on July 21, 1939 in Rowan County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Claude A. McGuire and Ruby Elder McGuire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Harold Ashby; and her sister, LaVaugh...
Betty Smith Crook
Jun 23, 2025
Betty Smith Crook, 94 of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 1, 1931 in Cabarrus Co. along with her twin brother Robert Smith to the late Moffit Smith and Minnie Keistler Smith.
Betty was the only daughter of eight children, she enjoyed going to the movies with her brothers growing up, She was a...
Crystal Dawn McKinney Moore
Jun 22, 2025
Crystal Dawn McKinney Moore, 59, of Landis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a long battle with Cancer.
A funeral service will be held at Landis Baptist Church on Sunday, June 29 at 3:30 PM with Pastor Mike Austin officiating. Her family will receive friends...
Barry Lynn Lentz
Jun 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, brother, daddy, and uncle Barry Lynn Lentz on June 21, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1959, the younger son of the late Earl B. Lentz Sr. and Betty-Ruth Helms Lentz of Kannapolis.
After a 25-year career in the textile machine and fiber...
John R. Martin Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
John R. Martin Jr., 64, of Durham, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1961, to the late John and Frances Melton Martin in Cabarrus County, NC.
John graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1979 and pursued part of his college education. As a child he helped his father with the upkeep of West...
James Kevin Lee
Jun 20, 2025
James Kevin Lee, 71, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.
James was born on November 15, 1953 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James Melvin Lee and Ruth Hancock Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his fiancé, Linda Morris; sister, Brenda Jordan; and nephew, Dustin...
Sarah "Hazel" O'Kelley Cline
Jun 19, 2025
Concord, NC – Sarah "Hazel" O’Kelley Cline, age 90, went to be with Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home after an extended period of declining health.
She was born December 17, 1934, in Georgia to the late Guy Wilburn O’Kelley and Sallie Lou Minish O’Kelley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...
Patty Petrea Lee
Jun 19, 2025
Patty Petrea Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born on November 3, 1934 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late C. McNeil Petrea and Forrest Hopper Petrea.
Patty graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1953. She attended Appalachian State Teachers College where she studied elementary education. Patty met the love of her...
Gerald Goins
Jun 18, 2025
Gerald Lynn Goins, “Buck”, 65, from Concord, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025.
Buck was born on December 28, 1959, to the Late Bobby Sue Waldrup and Therman Rudolph Goins in Charlotte, NC.
He was preceded in death by his sister Marcia Goins Turner, his brother Bill Goins, and his son Cale Goins.
He is survived by, his brothers,...
Chrissy Dawn Harrington
Jun 17, 2025
Chrissy Dawn Harrington, 45, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday June 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 24, 1979 in Iredell Co. to Rick Dale Coker and Janice Lambert Sells.
Those left to cherish her memory, her mother, Janice Sells, husband, Timothy Harrington sons, Dillon and Samuel Harrington.
Services will be at a later date.
Mary Jo King
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Jo King, 78, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 2, 1947, to Johnny and Inez Staigo, Mary Jo lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Johnny and Inez Staigo; her devoted husband, Donald King; her cherished...
Thomas Earl Land
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Earl Land of Kannapolis, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born on November 21, 1934, in High Point, NC, Tom was the son of Lester Talmadge Land and Sallie Smith Land. One of ten children, he was raised in a home where camaraderie and competition thrived. The Land brothers, known for their...
Helen Ann Coggins
Jun 10, 2025
Helen Ann Coggins
August 8, 1944 – June 10, 2025
Helen Ann Coggins, 80, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025.
Born on August 8, 1944, Ann dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her personal life and her career. She worked faithfully for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the hospital, where her compassion,...
Anna Collins
Jun 8, 2025
Anna Coleman Collins, 71 of Midland, passed away June 8, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1953.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Christine Coleman; brother, Roger Coleman and nephew, Bradley Coleman.
Survivors include her sister, Evelyn Carol (Davy) Spears of Pikeville, KY and Emma Coleman of Owensboro, KY; her brothers, Paul (Amanda) Coleman Kannapolis, NC and...