Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Bonny Jean Dixon
Apr 29, 2026
Bonny Jean Eudy Dixon, 96, of Lyman, SC, passed away Wednesday April 29, 2026, at Upstate Hospice House Landrum.
She was born December 19, 1929 in Kannapolis, to the late Winfred Limuel Eudy and Jeanie Mae Snyder Eudy.
Bonny worked as a cashier and stocker at Harris Teeter. She loved her family and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by...
Barbara "Nell" Misenheimer Eudy
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara “Nell” Misenheimer Eudy, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
The service will be at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery in the Mausoleum Chapel., May 9, 2026, at 2:30p PM at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery in the Mausoleum Chapel officiated by Natalie...
Joan C. Lowder
Apr 24, 2026
Joan C. Lowder, 84, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1942, in Lancaster, South Carolina, to the late Hoyle and Madge Langford.
On August 27, 1961, Joan married the love of her life, Wade H. Lowder, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Together they built a life rooted...
Charles Lewis Hinson
Apr 24, 2026
Charles Lewis Hinson Jr., “Charlie”, 70, of Concord, NC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday April 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 16, 1955 in Charlotte, NC, son of the late Charles “Eute” and Jean Hinson.
Charlie enjoyed camping, spending time at the beach and watching wrestling with the love...
Martha Lou Erwin
Apr 24, 2026
Martha Lou Adams Erwin, 91, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Martha was born on January 12, 1935 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late Dock Adams and Bea Palmer Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn...
Paul Thomas "Tommy" Adams
Apr 23, 2026
Paul Thomas “Tommy” Adams, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Clyde Butler Adams Sr. and Mary “Kathryn” Upright Adams. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army before beginning a long and dedicated career with Phillip Morris, where he worked...
Dona Harriette Shore Baucom
Apr 17, 2026
Dona Harriette Shore Baucom, 82, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
Dona was born on December 5, 1943, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, to the late John Harry Shore and Lora Maybelle Anderson Shore. She graduated from Wilkes Central High School and went on to attend Appalachian State Teachers College, where she...
Kenneth Willard Blackwelder
Apr 16, 2026
Kenneth Willard Blackwelder
Kenneth W. Blackwelder of 103 Dale Ave, Kannapolis, NC died Thursday April 16, 2026, at Atrium Hospital at 1:00 PM.
Kenneth was born at home in Kannapolis in 1939. He was the son of the late Clyde and Stella Blackwelder also of Kannapolis.
He was a past Master Mason of the Allen Graham Masonic Lodge in Kannapolis. He was a...
Wilson Richard Hough, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Wilson Richard Hough Jr. passed away April 12, 2026, at his home from a battle with cancer. Richard was born in Cabarrus County on June 27, 1948, to the late Opal Mae Hough and the late Wilson Richard Hough, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his daughters, April Lynn Hough and Shari Hough Beaver.
Richard retired from...
Willie Lou Sexton
Apr 11, 2026
Willie Lou Sexton, 89, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born May 8, 1936, to the late Kelly Ray and Bessie Mathis Ray in Yancy County.
Willie married the love of her life, John Wesley Sexton, on June 19, 1959, in Asheville, NC. He...
Ralph “Guy” Hendren
Apr 9, 2026
Ralph “Guy” Hendren, 95, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Guy was born on March 8, 1931, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James Clyde Hendren and Edith Bost Hendren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Claudine Herrin Hendren...
Arleen LuRay Benton Peele
Apr 9, 2026
Arleen LuRay Benton Peele, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant House.
Arleen was born June 7, 1943, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late George LuRay Benton and the late Theo Roberson Benton.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Loneda Wiberg.
Survivors include daughter, Shalah Holbrooks (Mark) of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Sara...
Dale Furr Dugan
Apr 5, 2026
Dale Furr Dugan, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Dale was born on November 26, 1949 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Dewey Wilson Furr and Oma Lee Mullis Furr. In addition to her parents and being a widow, she was preceded in death by her...
Royce Lee Morgan Sr.
Apr 4, 2026
Royce Lee Morgan, Sr., 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence, with his family by his side.
Royce was born November 2, 1942, in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Royce C. Morgan and Ethel L. Eudy Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby sister; his beloved...
Judy Lee Fellinger Taggart
Apr 3, 2026
Judy Lee Fellinger Taggart, 85, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 3, 2026. Judy was born on December 22, 1940, in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania to the late Ebner and Florence (Hacker) Fellinger.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Daniel Taggart; children, Sherry Kafka (Ken) of Candor, NY, Daniel Taggart of Concord, NC, and...
Billy Roy Poston
Apr 3, 2026
Billy Roy Poston, 83, of Landis, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury.
He was born April 17, 1942 in Rowan County to the late Nellie Poston.
Billy worked at Cannon Mills until they closed, then he went to work in maintenance at UNC Charlotte. He was a dedicated member of Grace City Church where he served as...
Phillip Wayne Clement
Apr 3, 2026
Phillip Wayne Clement, 85, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Trinity Oaks Retirement Community, surrounded by his family.
Born March 1, 1941, in Concord, he was a son of Lucy Evelyn Lowrance and Robert Henry Clement, Jr. His twin brother, William Payne Clement, predeceased him.
Raised in Kannapolis, Phillip graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts. He...
Harold Monroe Sechler
Mar 31, 2026
Harold Monroe Sechler, 103, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at St. John’s Reformed Church in Kannapolis on Friday, April 10th. His visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and his funeral will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday in the...
Raymond Joseph Ninteau
Mar 31, 2026
Raymond Joseph Ninteau Sr., age 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born on September 11, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late Lucien and Helen Ninteau. Raymond honorably served his country in the U.S. National Guard for 8 years. Beyond his military service, he was a dedicated...
Jack Dempsey Jones
Mar 31, 2026
Jack Dempsey Jones,95, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Jack was born on November 26, 1930, in Buncombe County. He was a cherished son of the late Winfred Lee Jones Sr. and Martha Jane Gibbs Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou Ewing Jones; brothers, Bill Jones,...


