Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Stephen Allen White
Sep 11, 2025
Stephen Allen White, 83, of Greensboro, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Whitestone, a Masonic and Eastern Star Community in Greensboro. He was born on July 19, 1942, in Charlotte to the late Bronnie Little White and Allen White.
Stephen worked for many years with Eastern Airlines. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Marshville, NC....
Peggy Sue Calloway
Sep 6, 2025
Peggy Sue Calloway, 66, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan.
Born on August 7, 1959, in Texas, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Bruce Calloway and Joyce Hill Calloway.
Peggy dedicated nine years to her work at Sunshine Boutique, where her warm spirit shone brightly. She found joy in spending time...
Billy Ray Lipe
Sep 6, 2025
Billy Ray Lipe, 75, of China Grove, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1949, to the late Bill and Edith Childers Lipe in Rowan County.
Billy proudly served in the United Sates Army from 1968 to 1970 where he did receive a National Defense Service Medal. Before and after his time...
Robert "Bob" O. Elliott Sr.
Sep 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” O. Elliott Sr. 80, of Hudson, NC passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 13, 1944 in Mecklenburg Co. to the late Robert Burton Elliott and Julia Caldwell Elliott.
Bob was a veteran of the Air Force serving during Vietnam, he was an aircraft mechanic. After serving the Air Force Bob went to work...
Clarence Edward Mayo
Sep 4, 2025
Clarence Edward Mayo, a beloved member of the Kannapolis community, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Born on February 21, 1947, in Bibb County, he embodied a dedication to family and civic engagement throughout his life.
Clarence was a proud Vietnam Navy Veteran, and his service to his country was a significant part of his identity....
Billie Ray Hare
Sep 4, 2025
Billie Ray “Bill” Hare, 92, of Mooresville, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2025, after a period of declining health.
A devoted family man, Bill found his greatest purpose in teaching and nurturing his loved ones. Some of the family's most cherished memories include his gentle guidance teaching Julie to fish off the pier at...
Richard Earl Brown
Sep 4, 2025
Richard Earl Brown, 74, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Richard was born on June 19, 1951, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Roy E. Brown and Helen L. Smith Howard.
He spent his career in education, beginning as a special education teacher and later serving as a principal. He was passionate about...
James Allen Helms
Sep 3, 2025
James Allen Helms Sr., 73, of Kannapolis has reached the end of his journey on earth. James was born in Concord, NC as the youngest of eight children to Vance E. Helms and Edna Helms. He graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 1970 and entered into service of his country in the US Army. James completed his basic training...
Shelia Rae Stancil Bittle
Sep 1, 2025
Shelia Rae Stancil Bittle, 71 of Landis, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 1, 2025. Several family members were honored to be by her bedside as she left this earthly world for Heaven.
Shelia was born on September 19, 1953, in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Ray Stancil and Agnes Franklin...
Ruby Parker Spears
Sep 1, 2025
Ruby Parker Spears, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, with family by her side. She was born in Cabarrus County on August 4, 1940, to the late Armond and Ruby Edith Litaker Parker.
She attended Winecoff High School, Wingate College, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ruby married...
Jerry Glenn Benson
Sep 1, 2025
Jerry Glenn Benson, 80, of Mooresville, North Carolina, went to his eternal home with Jesus on September 1, 2025. Jerry was a Born-Again Believer in Christ and followed Jesus the best he could.
Born in Cabarrus County, Jerry was raised by his mother, Mary Cook, and grew up with his three brothers. As Jerry often said, “he let the school know...
Shirley Ann Robinson Fisher
Sep 1, 2025
God’s faithful servant, Shirley Fisher, passed into His kingdom on September 1, 2025 at the age of 85, surrounded with the love of numerous family members at Atrium Cabarrus. She passed away just two weeks shy of her 86th birthday.
Shirley was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina to Andrew Lewis and Mamie “Evelyn” (Oliver) Robinson, who predeceased her. In her...
Stephen Young Sweet
Sep 1, 2025
Stephen Young Sweet was born in Mooresville, NC to Edward Young Sweet and Flora Templeton Sweet. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dr. Carolyn Lewis Sweet; brother Gary E Sweet; sister Ann Sweet Walker (Neal); brother-in-law Dr. Jasper L Lewis Jr. (Anne); niece Jennifer Walker; nephews Kevin Walker (Deanna), Dr. W. Lee Lewis (Kathy), Dr. Richard S....
Mabel "Blondell" Overcash
Aug 28, 2025
Mabel “Blondell” Self Overcash, age 95, of the Enochville community, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, while residing at Best of Care Nursing and Assisted Living Center in Kannapolis.
A memorial service to celebrate Blondell’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, at St. Enoch Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Cline officiating, assisted by Pastor Demps Overcash. Her...
Mary Katherine London
Aug 26, 2025
Mary Katherine Smith London, 97, of Salisbury, NC and formerly of Laurel Springs and Concord, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 after several years of declining health.
Born in Iredell County on June 20, 1928, Katherine was the daughter of the late Lewis Edgar Smith and Mary Elizabeth Hamilton Smith.
In addition to her parents, Katherine is preceded in death by...
Rebecca Jo Billings
Aug 25, 2025
Rebecca Jo Marcus Billings, 89, of Kannapolis, wife of the late William Jack Billings, passed away on August 25, 2025. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 1st, at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Curtis Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. prior...
William "Billy" Robert Biggs
Aug 25, 2025
William "Billy" Robert Biggs, 70, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025.
William was born on March 12, 1955 in Paterson, New Jersey. He was a cherished son of the late Ernest Biggs and Mary Ristan Biggs.
A lifelong foodie, William loved exploring new cuisines, always ordering appetizers just to try a little bit of everything. He enjoyed cooking...
Chrystal Brown Clendenin
Aug 25, 2025
Chrystal Brown Clendenin, 53, of Lexington, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2025, after a long and courageous 23-year battle with Crohn’s disease and small bowel cancer. Throughout her illness, Chrystal remained positive, strong, and faithful until the very end. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, as the gates...
John H. Page
Aug 24, 2025
John H. Page, 52, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Born on January 6, 1973, in Albemarle, NC, he was the son of Johnny Wayne Page and Saundra Doby Haigler and Timothy Monroe Haigler. John was known for his hard work and his zest for life. He had a passion for working...
Zachary Leigh Yager
Aug 23, 2025
Concord, NC – Zachary Leigh Yager, 34, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. Zach was born on August 25, 1990, in Rochester, NY, to Philip and Lisa Yager.
Zach grew up in upstate New York and developed a deep passion for NASCAR racing from a young age. This love for the sport led him to North Carolina, where...
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