Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Martha "Diane" Readling Griffin
Mar 15, 2026
Martha “Diane” Griffin was called to her heavenly home on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, surrounded by family at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Diane was the Matriarch of the family and greatly loved by many. Her smile and dimples could light up a room, and she will be greatly missed.
Diane was born in Concord, NC on August...
Roger Gene Laney
Mar 13, 2026
Roger Gene Laney, 69, of China Grove, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Roger was born June 30, 1956, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the Late Douglas Broadas Laney, Sr. and the late Mary Martha Head Laney.
He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Wonda Sanders and brother-in-law, Stanford Cagley of Harriman, TN.
The family will...
William Luther Fink
Mar 11, 2026
William Luther “Bill” Fink, 89, of the Winecoff community in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Born on June 17, 1936, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Homer and Helen Fink and the youngest of four brothers, Ed, H.L., and Doug.
Bill spent his entire life in the Winecoff area and was...
Henry Guy Hunter
Mar 10, 2026
Henry Guy Hunter, age 82, of Enochville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home.
Born on July 13, 1943, in Cabarrus County, Henry was the beloved son of the late Henry Perry Hunter and Nettie Mae McIntyre Hunter.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Henry honorably served during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart in recognition...
Barbara Ellen Barnhardt
Mar 9, 2026
Barbara Ellen Riggs Barnhardt, 76, of Rockwell, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Barbara was born on February 1, 1950 in Pamlico County. She was a cherished daughter of the late John D. Riggs Sr. and Lois May Buck Riggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Barnhardt.
Barbara was born at the...
Charles Thomas Carmean
Mar 6, 2026
Technical Sargent (USAF Retired) Charles T. Carmean, 85, received his final promotion to Glory and joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his waiting wife of 56 years, Laura on March 6, 2026. He was born at home in Meadow Creek , WV on January 31, 1941.
He was a 20 1/2-year military veteran during the Viet Nam Crisis and...
Lillian Gibson Ferrell
Mar 6, 2026
Lillian Gibson Ferrell, 85, of Concord, went to be with our heavenly Father on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home.
Lillian was born April 2, 1940, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Ralph Honeycutt and the late Ruth Gibson Honeycutt.
She follows her son, Larry Poss and her husband, Jonah B. Ferrell.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM...
Corey Lee Combs
Mar 5, 2026
Corey Lee Combs, 59, of Kannapolis was ushered into the hands of his Savior, surrounded by his wife and children, on March 5th, 2026, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. He fought Kidney Cancer courageously for the past year. He was born on December 21, 1966, in Alamance County, NC to the late Donnie and Peggy Swainey Combs.
Corey grew up...
Donald L. Hancock
Mar 3, 2026
Donald L. Hancock, age 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born on June 18, 1943, in Kannapolis, NC, he was the cherished son of the late Woodrow Wilson Hancock and Grace Pauline Hancock.
Donald dedicated 44 years of his life to Cannon Mills as a shift supervisor, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic...
Clotilda Weddington Rodgers
Mar 3, 2026
Clotilda Weddington Rodgers, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Best of Care Assisted Living. She was born on August 30, 1941, to the late George and Beatrice Helms Weddington.
Clotilda was a proud graduate of A.L. Brown High School. She continued her education at Mars Hill College and Catawba College, pursuing her passion for learning...
Stanley Ernest Link
Mar 3, 2026
Stanley Ernest Link, 89, of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Stanley was born on July 17, 1936, in Rowan County to the late George Albert Link and Carrie Elizabeth White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Bowles Link; his sisters, Dorothy Dixon,...
Gerald "Jerry" Ray Bradley
Mar 2, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Ray Bradley, aged 71, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Born on May 16, 1954, in New York, Jerry dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country as a paratrooper and in explosive ordnance disposal with the U.S. Army, enlisting in 1974. After his...
Dorris Jean Fleming Overman
Mar 1, 2026
Dorris Jean Fleming Overman, 88, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after 17 years of residence in nursing homes, of which the last 14 years were at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation of Salisbury, NC.
Dorris was born September 30, 1937, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Earl Stanley Fleming and the...
Ronald Lee White
Mar 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee White, born March 19, 1955, who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 70.
Ronald was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Phillip Isaiah White and the late Mary Catherine Helms White.
He was also preceded in death by daughter,...
Ferlon "Bub" Eugene Benton
Mar 1, 2026
Ferlon Eugene “Bub” Benton, 80, of Kannapolis, formerly of Concord, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Atrium Health – Cabarrus after a period of declining health.
Services for Bub will be held on Thursday, March 5, at Whitley’s Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM; his funeral will be held at 11:00 AM in Whitley’s Chapel, with Rev....
Joyce Winona Measimer
Feb 28, 2026
On February 28, 2026, Joyce took the trip of her lifetime. She went Paradise to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And although we are left behind with broken hearts, we have all these memories to hold onto and cherish.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Newton Benfield, and Lillie Mae Hubbard Benfield. As well as brothers,...
Tonya Emilita Sechler Sossoman
Feb 27, 2026
Tonya Emilita Sechler Sossoman, 66, of Mt. Gilead, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at First Health Hospice House in West End.
Tonya was born November 9, 1959, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Charles Herman Sechler and the late Margaret Helen Tanner Sechler.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Danny H. Sossoman, and her brother,...
Joann "JoJo" Stegall
Feb 24, 2026
Joann “JoJo” L. Stegall, 70, of Nebo NC went home to be with the lord on February 24th, 2026, after many years of declining health. Born on July 2, 1955, in Concord NC, she was the daughter of the late James Odell and Kathleen Morris Lambert.
Joann was raised in Kannapolis NC where she attended A L Brown High School and...
Sandra "Ravanelle" Williams
Feb 22, 2026
After many years of declining health, Sandra Ravanelle Williams, known as Ravanelle, passed away on February 22, 2026.
Born on July 27, 1938, Ravanelle was a Kannapolis native where she worked & lived her entire life. She handled billing for Concord Warehousing the majority of her work life until retirement in 2000. Ravanelle was happily married for 69 years to her...
Wayne Otto Wagoner
Feb 21, 2026
Wayne Otto Wagoner, 84, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Wayne was born on July 8, 1941, in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of the late Merrell Tokyo Wagoner and Pearl Gordon Wagoner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Foy Lynn Barbee.
Wayne was...
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