Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Roy Odell Black
Jan 28, 2026
Roy Odell Black, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Roy was born on August 7, 1937, in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Leroy Black and Sudie Irene Bame Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Kirby Black; brothers, Norman Black, Robert Black...
Rocky Wagner
Jan 26, 2026
Rocky Wagner, 70, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, entered his heavenly home on January 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Rocky lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his work, and his faith. He was the proud owner of RW Sportswear, which grew into a true family business and became a trusted name throughout the area. He poured...
Wesley "Steve" Steven Beam
Jan 26, 2026
Wesley “Steve” Steven Beam, 74, of Enochville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Steve was born in March 25, 1951, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Robert W. Beam and Allie Mae Ervin Beam.
Steve attended Kannapolis City Schools and graduated from South Rowan. He worked at Cannon Mills, where he was a hardworking employee...
Sara Sloop Childers
Jan 25, 2026
Sara Childers passed away on January 25th. She was the daughter of Lynn and Lucille Phillips Sloop. She was the eldest of 5 children: Kenneth, Edna, Wayne, and Mildred.
Raised in Harrisburg, Sara was a proud 1953 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Music was her lifelong passion, and she shared that gift faithfully for decades. While serving at Landis Baptist Church,...
Rick Riffel
Jan 22, 2026
Rick Riffel 75 of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully Thursday January 22nd 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Born on July 20th 1950, In Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Robert G & Eleanor Mattison Riffel.
Rick graduated from Falconer High School, graduated from Jamestown business collage then Started his professional career. He went to work as a...
William Henry Everham Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
William Henry Everham Jr., 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late William Henry Everham Sr. and Madeline DiPippo Everham.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, William dedicated his career to maintenance with the Connecticut School Department. He had a great passion for cooking and storytelling,...
Jerry David Haigler
Jan 16, 2026
Jerry David Haigler, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026.
Jerry was born on January 29, 1949 in Iredell County. He was a cherished son of the late John David Haigler Jr. and Dorothy Jenkins Haigler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Privette.
Those left to cherish his memory include his...
Joe Jerry Lambert
Jan 16, 2026
Joe Jerry Lambert, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 16, 2026.
His Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, January 21 at North Kannapolis Baptist Church, with visitation at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Timothy Brown and...
June Carol Melton
Jan 15, 2026
June Carol Melton, 84, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026. Born on July 9, 1941, June was raised by her loving late parents, Walter and Mittie Wentz, in Concord, NC. June was married for 67 years to her beloved husband, George Everette Melton; together, they created a strong and loving family that she cherished deeply. June lived her entire...
Virginia Safrit Russell
Jan 15, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Safrit Russell, 103, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on January 15, 2026. Born on May 17, 1922, in Salisbury, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Homer S. Safrit and Roxie Lee Christy Safrit.Ginny graduated from Albemarle High School with the Class of 1940, where she was a proud member...
Aline Plyler Walker
Jan 13, 2026
Aline Plyler Walker, 100, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, after a period of declining health.
She was born September 28, 1925, in Kannapolis, the daughter of the late John Grover Plyler and Josephine Templeton Plyler. Aline was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Walker, Sr. and her brother, Howard Plyler.
She was a 1942 graduate...
Leonard Ray Wilhelm
Jan 12, 2026
Leonard Ray Wilhelm, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026.
Leonard was born on July 10, 1933, in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Robert Lee Wilhelm and Lillian Lucille Upright Wilhelm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bob, Judy, Phylis, Martha, and Louise.
Leonard proudly served his...
Georgia B. Primavera
Jan 11, 2026
Georgia Primavera, 83, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Kiser Hospice House. Born on August 26, 1942, in Union County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Medlin and Lydia Bell Manus Medlin.
Georgia devoted over 25 years of her life to serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA...
Harry Franklin Mowrer
Jan 9, 2026
Harry Franklin Mowrer, 80, of Concord, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Frank was born January 24, 1945, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Harry Mowrer and the late Margaret Elizabeth Stallings Mowrer. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Mowrer.
Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Teresa Diane...
Billy Ray Carter
Jan 8, 2026
Billy Ray Carter, 54, of Enochville, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home.
Billy was born January 12, 1971, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital to the late James Ray Carter and the Brenda Kay Mills Carter.
He was also preceded in death by wife of 5 years, Crystal Lynn Tucker Carter and grandparents Bessie Horne Mills...
James "Eddie" Tadlock
Jan 8, 2026
James “Eddie” Tadlock, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Eddie was born on December 20, 1947 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of the late James Daniel Tadlock and Helen Mae Cline Tadlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
Summer Nicole Caldwell
Jan 7, 2026
Summer Nicole Caldwell, 24, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Summer was born December 4, 2001, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Wendy Strickland Sartain and Johnnie Corell Caldwell.
She was also preceded in death by grandparents, Betsy Caldwell and Buster Sheila.
Survivors include mother, Wendy Strickland Sartain of Kannapolis, NC; father, Johnnie Caldwell of Kannapolis, NC; siblings, Jesse Sartain...
Terry Lane Morrison
Jan 7, 2026
Terry Lane Morrison, "Rainmaker," passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86, at Kiser Hospice House after a long battle with Parkinson's.
Born on May 26, 1939, in Rowan County, Terry was the son of the late John Brown Morrison and Beulah Clary Morrison. He dedicated many years to his career as a semi-truck driver, proudly working for...
Barbara Heinbaugh
Jan 5, 2026
Barbara Heinbaugh passed away on January 5, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina.
Barbara was the daughter of Frank and Geneva Senour of Liberty, Indiana.
She is survived by her three daughters; Yvonda Wilson, Mary Ellen Williamson, and Lisa Umbright, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a graduate of Liberty High School and Ball State University. Her career included working in a...
Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin
Jan 2, 2026
Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin, 89, passed away on January 2, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina.
Peggy was born on November 5, 1936, in Concord, to her parents, the late Napoleon Lee Smith and Alma Ruth Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rodney Mauldin.
Peggy’s greatest love was taking...
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