Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Linda Helen Moore
Apr 25, 2025
Linda Helen Gulledge Moore, 77, of China Grove, passed away, Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home.
She was born August 14, 1947 to the late Bert Gulledge and Mary Lee Moore Gulledge.
Linda worked at Phillip Morris for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed riding a motorcycle and traveling, and enjoyed retirement, she was a loving mother and great grandmother.
She...
Robert Max Haynes
Apr 22, 2025
Robert Max Haynes, 66, of China Grove, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Robert was born August 30, 1958, in Mooresville to Joanne Adams Haynes and the late Max William Haynes.
Robert worked and repaired small engines and was a flagman for go cart racing, Robert was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church...
Earl E. Stevens
Apr 21, 2025
Earl Eugene Stevens of Concord, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2025. Earl was born April 22, 1940, in Oldtown, KY. He passed away about six hours short of his 85th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents that reared him, Rev. Eugene & Lillian Meadows and his mother, Mary Stevens. Survivors...
Thomas George Smith
Apr 19, 2025
Thomas G. Smith, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1940, to the late George and Margaret Smith in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Thomas married the love of his life, Kori Frics on June 27, 1964.
Thomas received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Dakota-Vermilion in 1962....
Sandra Gale Smith
Apr 19, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Gale Smith, 69, of Stanfield, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Sandy was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Walter Wilbert Starnes and Ruby Mae Harper. She was married to Eddie Smith for 19 years.
Sandy worked at Craftman Fabrics for nearly 30 years until the plant shut down in 2003. She then worked at Gentry...
Margaret Ann Gullet
Apr 19, 2025
Margaret Ann Caldwell Gullet, 90, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House.
She was born July 25, 1934, in Rowan County to the late Willie Caldwell and Lottie Garver Caldwell.
Margaret worked at Linn Mills for many years. She loved spending time at the lake, fishing and enjoying cookouts and gatherings with family and friends. She...
Doris H. Holloway
Apr 19, 2025
Doris Rose Hoffner Holloway, 90 of CHINA GROVE, NC.
Born January 28, 1935, to the late Victor Leslie and Gaither Viola Hoffner ran into the arms of Jesus April 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James V. Holloway Jr. and three of her children. Doris was the last remaining of eleven siblings born and...
Dorothy Elaine Blackwelder
Apr 17, 2025
It is with a heavy heart to convey that Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Blackwelder, age 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Elaine was born on May 31, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late Joseph Leonard and Kathleen Mowrer Griffin. She was a 1952 graduate of Landis High School, and a 1955 graduate of Cabarrus Hospital...
Martha Louise Helms
Apr 17, 2025
Martha Louise Helms, 73, of Clayton, NC passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Clayton Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born January 25, 1952, in Rowan Co. to the late Howard Cornelius Helms and Maggie Elizabeth Weaver Helms.
Martha went to Rowan Vocational School, she enjoyed listening to music and reading children’s books, going on car rides, she enjoyed being around people,...
Jerry Wesley Garrett
Apr 16, 2025
Jerry Wesley Garrett Jr. December 11, 1962 – April 16, 2025 Age 62 | Lexington, NC
Jerry Wesley Garrett Jr., lovingly known as Boo, Big Jer, J Dub, Jerry Garetti, Papaw Jerry, and Big Daddy (if you know, you know!), passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Salisbury, NC, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born on December 11, 1962, in Concord,...
Melba "Clarice" Lowery
Apr 16, 2025
Melba “Clarice” Leonard Lowery, 95, of Rockwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Clarice was born on January 6, 1930 in Anson County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Joel Franklin Leonard and Daisy Mae Marze Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Everette...
Dolores Dobson Smith
Apr 14, 2025
Dolores Dobson Smith, 89, passed from a world of pain to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 14th, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Cabarrus County, Dolores was born on August 4th, 1935, to John Thomas Dobson and Ola Lee Harris Dobson, both now deceased. She was raised with four siblings in the Brown Mill Hill section of...
Charles "Jackie" Smith
Apr 13, 2025
Charles "Jackie" Smith, 82, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 4, 1943, Jack lived a life defined by service, love, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Jack served his country during the Vietnam War with honor and courage. After returning home, he...
Dottie Neal
Apr 9, 2025
Dottie Neal, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away April 9, 2025 at Morningside Assisted Living.
She was born February 1,1940 in Spartanburg, SC to the late James Kirby Watson Sr. and Viola Oliver Watson.
Dottie was a member of Skyland Baptist Church and also attended Eastwood Baptist Church, She worked for Cannon Mills and later became a nanny for many years to many...
Dennis Wayne Gullette
Apr 7, 2025
Dennis Wayne Gullette, 58 of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Dennis was born in Cabarrus County to the late Jerry Wayne Gullette and Linda Diane Gullette. His great joy was fixing cars and owned his own business where he was the main mechanic. He loved helping others and was a member of Faith Baptist...
Nancy Gibson Mitchem
Apr 6, 2025
Nancy Gibson Mitchem, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was born November 11, 1950, to the late David Harrison Gibson and Esther Langley Gibson.
Nancy proudly served in the US Army and worked many years at Organic Dyestuffs as a Lab Technician. Nancy loved going to the beach. She loved attending her monthly meetings with her widow’s...
Troy Ray Elliott
Apr 5, 2025
Troy Ray Elliott, of China Grove, went to be with the Lord, gaining his final reward for a life well served on Saturday, April 05. 2025. He gained his wings to heaven in his home that he so proudly built and kept God as the foundation of his home.
Troy was born November 11, 1934, in Rowan County, which was so...
Keith Michael Stallings
Apr 5, 2025
Keith Michael Stallings, 69, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
He was born August 12, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Clyde R. Stallings and Vivian Sechler Stallings.
Keith served in the Air Force after high school, he worked at Freightliner for 29 years, He loved music, playing on the drums or guitar,...
Carolyn Simpson Goodman Ray
Apr 5, 2025
Carolyn Simpson Goodman Ray, 74, of China Grove, Passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born May 31, 1950, to Ray Lee Simpson and Mary Frances Simpson.
Carolyn received her education in Kannapolis City Schools and then was employed by Cannon Mills for 23 years as well as a hostess for Carino’s following her time at the mill.
Carolyn was a...
Rupert "Buddy" James
Apr 3, 2025
Rupert Lavon “Buddy” James
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Rupert Lavon James “Buddy” (79) on April 3, 2025. Born on December 14, 1945 to the late Rupert Samual James and Ruth Frances James, Buddy is survived by his wife, Naomi James; his four sons, Jeff James (and his wife Donna), Mark James, Kevin James (and his wife...
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