Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Kristopher Garrett Welch

Kristopher Garrett Welch

Jun 21, 2026

Kristopher Garrett Welch, 32, of Landis, North Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2026.

Born on September 13, 1993, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kristopher lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep love for his family and faith. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ whose spirituality guided his life and inspired those around him. Kristopher had a...

Ronald Keith Beall

Ronald Keith Beall

Jun 20, 2026

Ronald Keith Beall, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home.

Ronald was born August 28, 1942, in San Francisco, California, a son of the late Robert and Peggy Beall.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Edith and his brother, Dennis.

Ronald was a carpenter with...

Mary "Dollie" Ruth Burgess

Mary "Dollie" Ruth Burgess

Jun 19, 2026

Mary Ruth “Dollie” Burgess, 92, of the Enochville community died Friday, June 19, 2026, while at Best of Care in Kannapolis.

Dollie’s funeral will be held at St. Enoch Lutheran Church at 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, with Pastor Dale Cline officiating. Her family will receive friends in the sanctuary the hour prior starting at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at...

Betty Austin Pipkin

Betty Austin Pipkin

Jun 18, 2026

Betty Jean Austin Pipkin, 90, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Morningside Assisted Living Center.

Betty was born May 26, 1936, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Zeb Vance Austin and the late Ethel Mae Miller Austin.

She was also preceded in death by son, Zeb Pipkin and brothers, Jessie V. Austin, James P. Austin, and...

Julie Ann Ward

Julie Ann Ward

Jun 17, 2026

Julie Ann Ward, 65, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a long battle with cancer. She was born in West Virginia on February 21, 1961, the only child of the late Stephen and Hilda Streets Serback.

Julie was raised near Pittsburgh, PA where she later met the love of her life, James Franklin...

Fletcher Crowley

Fletcher Crowley

Jun 16, 2026

Fletcher Crowley, 70, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after a period of declining heath.

Fletcher was born on September 6, 1955, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

He was a cherished son of the late Charles Cliffton Crowley and Pauline Boan Crowley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Alan Sartain; son...

Joseph F. Daniels

Joseph F. Daniels

Jun 16, 2026

Joseph F. Daniels, age 68, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home.

Born on January 17, 1958, in Cabarrus County, Joseph was the beloved son of Lois Wells Daniels and the late Carl Clinard Daniels.

A proud graduate of South Rowan High School, Class of 1976, Joe served his country honorably as a veteran in the...

Nancy Jane Argabright

Nancy Jane Argabright

Jun 16, 2026

Our beloved mother and mawmaw went to her heavenly home 6/16/2026 at the age of 89.

She was the daughter of the late Eulius and Grace Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Argabright, sister Hazel Irby, brothers, Reuban Mills, Larry Mills and J. Doyce Mills.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are...

Belinda Starnes Dunlap

Belinda Starnes Dunlap

Jun 16, 2026

Belinda Starnes Dunlap, 79, of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus in Concord, after a lengthy illness.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Whitley's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis officiated...

Amanda Dawn Kiker

Amanda Dawn Kiker

Jun 15, 2026

Amanda Dawn Griggs Kiker, aged 40, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born on April 12, 1986, in Cabarrus County to Tim Griggs and Crystal Dawn Helms, Amanda was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother.

A proud graduate of the Northwest Cabarrus Class of 2004, she was known for her love of sunsets, the beach, music, and...

Janet "Sue" Perry Sutherland

Janet "Sue" Perry Sutherland

Jun 14, 2026

Janet “Sue” Perry Sutherland, age 83, of China Grove went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from her earthly residence after a period of declining health.

A funeral service will be held at Canaan Baptist Church on Friday, June 19 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bruce Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Big Flatts Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Linda Darlene Davis Honeycutt

Linda Darlene Davis Honeycutt

Jun 14, 2026

Linda Darlene Davis Honeycutt, 57, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born on September 19, 1968, in Cabarrus County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Floyd Davis and Mary Ida Upright Davis.

Linda dedicated many years to working at Hardee’s, where she was known for her willingness to help in any...

Randy Leonard Christy

Randy Leonard Christy

Jun 11, 2026

Randy Leonard Christy, 59, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his home.

Randy was born June 18, 1966, in Iredell County, North Carolina. He was the son of Gloria Miller Christy and the late David Leonard Christy.

He was also preceded in death by his biological mother, Patsy Elaine Morris.

Randy was a graduate of South Rowan High School....

Aryan "Alan" Sartain

Aryan "Alan" Sartain

Jun 10, 2026

Aryan “Alan” Sartain, 25, of Kannapolis, passed away on June 10, 2026.

Alan was born on January 30, 2001 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of Justin Alan Sartain and Roseanne Marie Crowley Stone. Alan was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Ann Watkins; great-grandparents, Allen and Zelma Woods; uncle, Charlie Fletcher Crowley; great- uncle, Johnny Woods; great...

Jeffrey "Sundrop" Carpenter

Jeffrey "Sundrop" Carpenter

Jun 10, 2026

Jeff “Sundrop” Carpenter, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born in Cabarrus County to the late William Ralph Carpenter Sr. and Caroyl Winecoff Carpenter, Jeff lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and connection. To know Jeff was to know someone who would stop what he was doing to help a friend,...

Richard Wise Prosser

Richard Wise Prosser

Jun 9, 2026

Richard Wise Prosser, 75, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Richard was born on April 3, 1951, in Florence County, South Carolina. He was the cherished only child of the late Richard Prosser and Lennie Wise Prosser.

A respected and dedicated chiropractor, Richard devoted decades of his career to the health and well-being of his patients. He spent many...

Jessie Rose Adkins

Jessie Rose Adkins

Jun 8, 2026

Jessie Rose Leadingham Adkins, 83, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.

Born on November 26, 1942, in Seth, West Virginia, to Roscoe and Lottie Leadingham, Jessie lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and warm spirit touched countless lives.

Jessie was preceded in...

Terry Robert Christy

Terry Robert Christy

Jun 7, 2026

Terry Robert Christy, 62, of China Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Terry was born February 1, 1964, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Bobby Lee Christy and the late Ivanell Billings

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Whitley's Funeral Home....

Charles "Chuck" Vernon Holloway

Charles "Chuck" Vernon Holloway

Jun 5, 2026

Charles (Chuck) Holloway, 87, left our world on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Vienna, Louisiana, Chuck had been a resident of Florida for the last 25 years. He volunteered for the Navy in 1957 and served honorably, including in Vietnam, before retiring after 20 years. In his retirement he was quick to support troops serving, as well as those...

Joyce Marie Smith

Joyce Marie Smith

Jun 5, 2026

Joyce Marie Smith, 84, of Concord, North Carolina, peacefully woke up in the land of glory on June 5, 2026, following a struggle with dementia and a short period of declining health.

Joyce was born on October 1, 1941, in Starrucca, Pennsylvania. Her early years were shaped by simpler times attending a one-room schoolhouse, working hard on her father’s farm. She...