Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Susan Elsbeth Knittel
Jan 2, 2026
Susan Elsbeth Koski Knittel, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and peace on Friday January 2, 2026.
Susan was born on May 29, 1956, in Ohio. She found joy at the Sport Center, a place that became her second home. Susan spent countless hours swimming, boxing, and taking part in the many classes and activities offered. The people...
Bobby Vance Griffin
Dec 31, 2025
Bobby Vance Griffin, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Cabarrus County, to the late Henry Griffin and Josephine Birmingham Griffin.
Bobby Griffin was a devoted family man, a hardworking businessman, and a friend to everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Kannapolis, he...
Linda Kay Leitch McInnis Wilson
Dec 31, 2025
Linda Leitch McInnis Wilson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.
Linda was born on November 18, 1941, in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Leitch and Josephine Knowles Leitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother who raised her, Mary Leitch; husband, William Gene Wilson; granddaughter, Kendra...
Jerry Lynn Ashley
Dec 31, 2025
Jerry Lynn Ashley, aged 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Five Oaks Manor. Born on November 10, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Ashley and Lena Lucille Blevins, Jerry lived a life full of faith, love, dedication, and musical talent.
For 40 years, Jerry served as a supervisor at Cannon Mills, a role...
Joyce Ann Lipe
Dec 31, 2025
Joyce Ann Lipe, 57, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. She was born in Rushville, IN, on June 23, 1968, to Donna Kunkel Parrett and the late Kenneth Ferman.
Joyce married Eric Lipe on July 1, 2017, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Joyce was a business owner with her husband Eric at HD...
Mary Frances Craven
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Frances Craven, 87, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the Kannapolis Health and Rehab Center.
Born on November 14, 1938, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Riddle and Beulah Farrel Riddle. Mary dedicated her working years as a seamstress, a testament to her skilled hands and creative spirit. She...
Elijah Grey Hicks
Dec 27, 2025
Elijah Grey Hicks, age 1 month & 9 days, of Concord/Landis, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Elijah was born November 18, 2025, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Cameron Hicks and Madison Allman.
He was preceded in death by Brenda and Wayne Allman (great-grandparents), David Keziah and Jearlean Burleyson (great-grandparents), Todd Hicks (great-grandfather).
The family will...
Barbara Fortner Brooks
Dec 26, 2025
Barbara Elizabeth Fortner Brooks, 89, passed away December 26, 2025, in Leland, NC.
Barbara was born April 21, 1936, in Concord, NC, to the late Horace Fortner and the late Reba Smith Fortner.
She was also preceded in death by her dear husband Dr. Joseph F. Brooks and her only sibling, Kenneth Fortner.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Brooks Brown, RN...
Robert William Sihler
Dec 26, 2025
Robert William Sihler, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 11, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late William Sihler and Emilie Mersereau Sihler.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army for 14 years and...
Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery
Dec 25, 2025
Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery, 63, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Faith, North Carolina. Born on January 15, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of Jay Felix Beaver and Bernice Elaine Stamey Beaver.
Karen dearly loved her family and was deeply loved in return. Her relationship with Christ guided her every day. She was a member of...
Marilyn R. Nicolay
Dec 24, 2025
Marilyn R. Nicolay, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home.
Marilyn was born July 28, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Olaf and Agnes Norman.
She was also pre-deceased in death by her husband of 50 years, John “Jack”. Her sisters Pat, Christine, Margie and brother Evan.
Survivors include her four children; April Nicolay-Bliss,...
Richard Mayfield McDowell
Dec 24, 2025
Richard Mayfield McDowell, 71, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, just two days before his birthday. He was born on December 26, 1953, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and grew up in Ontario, California.
Richard had a rough upbringing, one that shaped his resilience and strength and gave rise to many remarkable stories that he loved to share. Those experiences helped...
Rachel Arlene Harrison
Dec 23, 2025
Rachel Arlene Higginbotham Harrison, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Rachel was born on March 8, 1931 in West Virginia. She was a cherished daughter of the late Okel Higginbotham and Birdie Phillips Higginbotham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Othor Elbert Harrison; and her sisters, Arbutis Asbury, Jo...
Karen Sharp
Dec 19, 2025
Karen S. Sharp, 84, of Concord, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Windfall, Indiana, to the late Maurice and Aline Tolle.
Karen lived in Tipton, IN most of her life. She married James N. Sharp in 1977. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2001. Karen worked as a histologist for...
Wallace E. Boswell, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Wallace Edward Boswell, Jr. (Wally) died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Kannapolis, NC, on Friday, December 19.
Wally was a journeyman pattern maker and expert machinist who worked at Lynchburg Foundry in VA and as foreman at Bath Foundry in PA. He was the co-owner of Maya Corporation, a machine shop in Easton, PA, from 1985-1998. After...
Earl David Talbert
Dec 17, 2025
Earl David Talbert, age 77, of Concord, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, after a period of declining health.
Born on February 2, 1948, in Cabarrus County, Earl was the beloved son of the late Henry Paul Talbert and Margie Gay Love Talbert. He made significant contributions to his community through his work as an auto...
Merdith Carl Hess
Dec 16, 2025
Merdith Carl "Bud" Hess, 89, of China Grove, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home.
Bud was born May 17, 1936, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Melvin Carlee Hess and the late Lucille Zelda Wilhelm Hess.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin Carl Hess and Bobby Ray Hess, one sister, Judith Faye...
Andrea Salazar Hernandez
Dec 15, 2025
Andrea Salazar Hernandez, 29, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in Mexico on August 14, 1996, to Jose Alfredo Salazar De Leon and Maria De Lourdes Salazar.
Andrea attended Winecoff School and graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 2014. She worked at various retail...
Betty Lucile Posey
Dec 12, 2025
It is with grateful hearts and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Betty Lucile (Rigdon) Posey, who went home peacefully to be with Her Lord and Savior at the remarkable age of 99 on December 12, 2025. Born in Stanly County, NC on August 28, 1926. She raised her family in Greenville, SC before relocating to Charlotte, NC...
JoAnne Marcotte Young
Dec 10, 2025
JoAnne Marcotte Young, 77, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 10, 2025. Born on June 15, 1948 in Longbranch, NJ, JoAnne was a cherished individual known for her loving, compassionate nature and her role as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated care giver to special needs daughter Caren, you rarely...
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