Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Tony Eugene Byrum
Aug 23, 2026
Tony Eugene Byrum, 78, passed away peacefully on August 23rd, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1948 to the late John Byrum, Jr. and Evelyn Byrum.
He graduated from T.L. Hanna High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Forrest College. He worked at the Singer Company in accounting and plastics.
In 1988, the family moved to Concord, NC...
Carolyn Frances Lingerfelt
Aug 20, 2026
Carolyn Stegall Lingerfelt met her Savior, Jesus Christ of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was in the arms of her loving, dedicated and loyal husband of 59 years, William {Roger} Lingerfelt and daughter, Lisa Lingerfelt Francis listening to How Great Thou Art and Come Jesus Come in her home along with our Primary Angels, Janna Davis and Sharon Pryor.
She loved...
Kay Frances Safrit Hardy
Aug 18, 2026
Kay Frances Safrit Hardy, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Kay was born on October 16, 1947 in Iredell County. She was the cherished daughter of the late Nolan Hardin Safrit and Frances “Christine" Farrell Safrit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard Hardy and Clayton Carl Palmer Sr....
William "Duck" James
Aug 17, 2026
William “Duck” James, 32, of Kannapolis, passed away at his home, Monday August 17, 2026.
He was born May 8, 1994 in Concord to Zelly Drye James and the late Kevin Lee James.
Duck was a veteran of the U.S. Army “Desert Wolves” serving in Kuwait. He was a NASCAR fan and a Dale Earnhardt fan. he enjoyed fishing and loved music,...
Pearl Josephine Guiton
Aug 17, 2026
Pearl has gone to her final home with her Lord and Savior.
Born to Walter & Mildred Hollis. She was preceded in death by brothers Charles Hollis, Ted Hollis, and Hank Minery.
She is survived by her children Mary Barnes(Bobby), Carl Guiton(Karen), Caroline Clonch(Donald), Dora Cribb(Kurt), Kelly Robison(Scottie)Roy Robison. Grandchildren Jimmy Barnes, Caleb Guiton, Megan Guiton, Christine Clonch, Donald Clonch, Donald Lackey,...
Jason Michael Adams
Aug 16, 2026
Jason ‘Bucky’ Adams, 53, of China Grove, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Jason was born January 18, 1973, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Jimmy and Gay Adams.
Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Evelyn Brown, Edward and Imogene Adams, and his uncle, Dennis Brown.
Those left to cherish Jason’s memory include...
Roger Lamar Mullis
Aug 15, 2026
Roger Lamar Mullis, 77, of Denver, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Roger was born on August 19, 1948, in Mecklenburg County. He was a cherished son of the Late Edgar Franklin Mullis Sr. and Kathellen Hazel Johnson Mullis.
Roger was a talented carpenter and artist who could create, paint, or draw just about anything. His remarkable skills became part...
Gale Pressley Kelly
Aug 12, 2026
Gale Pressley Kelly, 64, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a yearlong battle with Pancreatic cancer.
Gale was born August 21, 1961, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Boyce Warren Pressley and the late Bobbie Jean Clayton.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jean Rutherford.
A Celebration of...
Val Ray Waggoner
Aug 11, 2026
Val Ray Waggoner, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Val was born on May 21, 1936 in Ohio. He was a cherished son of the late Albert Boone Waggoner and Pansy Sims Waggoner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jean Waggoner; sister, Adelaide Waggoner...
Bernie Elizabeth Hileman Misenheimer
Aug 11, 2026
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Bernie Elizabeth “Nino” Hileman Misenheimer passed away comfortably and surrounded by her family.
Bernie grew up in Kannapolis, sharing a beautiful childhood with her two older sisters, who she adored.
She attended Greensboro College. Transferring after two years, Bernie earned her bachelor’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill, remaining a UNC Basketball fan throughout her life.
Her work outside...
Audrey Marie Hughes
Aug 10, 2026
Audrey Marie Hughes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 10, 2026, concluding a life marked by devotion to family, enduring strength, and steadfast character. Born on December 13, 1937, Audrey's journey through nearly nine decades was distinguished by the meaningful relationships she built, the values she exemplified, and the legacy she leaves behind in the hearts of...
Charles Luther Maulden
Aug 8, 2026
Charles “Cy” Luther Maulden was born in Kannapolis, NC, December 30, 1923, to the late Grover Cleveland Maulden and Norrie Collins Maulden. He passed away peacefully August 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lacy, Dewey, and Roy, and his sisters, Thelma, Dorothy, Betty, and Hilda. He was married to his wife of 71 years, Jo Anne...
Curtis Michael Ballard
Aug 6, 2026
Curtis Michael "Mike" Ballard, 73, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2026.
Born in Cabarrus County, Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud member of the Kannapolis community. He graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1971 and continued his education at Nashville Auto Diesel College in 1973. Mike dedicated 40 years of...
Betty Colleen Johnson
Aug 5, 2026
Betty Colleen Johnson, 84, of China Grove, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC
She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Johnson Sr.
Betty was deeply loved by her four children and their spouses, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a dedicated wife and mother that loved the Lord. She cherished...
Kathy Suzanne Hubbard Steele
Aug 5, 2026
Kathy Suzanne Hubbard Steele, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Kathy was born September 26, 1949, in Iredell County, North Carolina, to the late Hester Norman Hubbard and the late Sarah Frances Shrum Hubbard.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Norman Hubbard and her aunt, Alice Carney.
The family...
Kathy Suzanne Hubbard Steele
Aug 5, 2026
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Parkwood Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church in Concord officiated by Rev. Michael Waters. Burial will immediately follow at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery, 601 Mt. Olivet Road, Concord.
A full obituary...
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...
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