Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Judy Lynn McMath
Nov 14, 2024
Judy Lynn Mason McMath, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Judy was born on February 17, 1950 in Arkansas. She was a cherished daughter of the late Monroe Mason and Juanita Jenkins Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine Walsh.
Judy spent her early years in Louisiana before graduating from...
Carolyn Scott Roy
Nov 11, 2024
Carolyn Scott Roy of Kannapolis, NC, aged 85, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1939 in Toccoa, GA to Ben and Alma Scott and was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and the University of Tennessee.
Carolyn knew the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and was a blessing to everyone...
Denny Lee Brackett
Nov 10, 2024
Denny Lee Brackett, 75, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.
Born August 15, 1949, in Concord, Denny was the son the of late James and Bessie Goodnight Brackett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Lee Brackett and his half- brother,...
Jimmie Lanier Moon
Nov 10, 2024
Jimmie Lanier Moon, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the landings of Cabarrus in Kannapolis.
Jimmie’s funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 13, at Bethpage United Methodist Church with Pastor McKenzie Sefa officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00...
Joseph Carlyle Harrington
Nov 9, 2024
Joseph Carlyle Harrington, of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Atrium Tucker Hospice House at the age of 91.
Joseph was a devoted husband to the love of his life Betty Maxine “Pat” Hilburn Harrington. Joe was the son of Spencer Boyd “Shorty” Harrington and Lida Cates Harrington and was born on June 6, 1933 in Kannapolis,...
Alleen Willis Pence
Nov 9, 2024
Alleen Pence, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024. at her residence.
Alleen was born a coal miner’s daughter April 16,1929 in Lynch, Kentucky. The tenth of sixteen children born to the late George W. Willis Sr. and Laura Bell (Fins) Willis. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years,...
Dr. Stephen Mabry Snipes
Nov 9, 2024
Dr. Stephen Mabry Snipes passed away November 9th at the age of 82. He served the Asheboro and Concord areas for over 40 years as a Doctor of Optometry as owner of both Asheboro Optical Center and Contact Lens and Spectacle Shop.
Born December 5, 1941, Stephen was the son of the late Clarence and Jeanette Snipes.
He is preceded in death...
Gail Simpson Harvey
Nov 6, 2024
Gail Susan Simpson Harvey, 74, of Kannapolis peacefully passed away at home Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2024, after several years of dementia.
A gathering to celebrate Gail’s life will be held at The Brook Church on Saturday, November 16th. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 in the church, conducted by Pastors Jon...
Kenneth Rodman Hurd
Nov 4, 2024
Kenneth Rodman “Ken” Hurd passed away November 4, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born January 13, 1938, in Mayodan, NC, the son of the late Oscar and Maggie Goad Hurd.
He was a member of the Army Reserves. Ken started his employment with the Bank of Mayodan which was later acquired by Southern National Bank. He retired...
Ira David Mauldin, Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
Ira David Mauldin, Sr. 78 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Ira was born April 29, 1946, in Cabarrus County, N.C. and was raised by his grandparents, the late Jessie Ray Mauldin, and Dorothy Melissa Gray Mauldin whom he considered his parents....
Bobby L. Bailey
Nov 2, 2024
Bobby L. Bailey, 64, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 27, 1960, in Rowan County to the late Farris Junior Bailey and Arlene Bost Bailey.
Bobby worked for National Starch and Ingredion for 30 years until his retirement. Bobby enjoyed many things in life, being with family, traveling to the beach, and fishing,...
Justin Corey Tapp
Nov 2, 2024
Justin Corey Tapp, 35, of Kannapolis, died November 2, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on November 1, 2024.
There will be a celebration of life Memorial Service for Corey at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Randall Ritchie, Brian Duncan, and Corey Allie officiating on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 to...
Geraldine Gainey Honeycutt
Nov 2, 2024
Geraldine Gainey Honeycutt, 96, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, November 2,2024, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born May 8, 1928, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late William and Sylvia Hallman Gainey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Buford Honeycutt; sons, David and Larry Honeycutt; and a granddaughter, Kristin...
William John Grega
Oct 30, 2024
William John Grega, 91, of Concord gained his angel wings on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Bethany Woods in Albemarle following a slow decline in health.
He was born on August 27, 1933 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Francis Grega and Helen Elizabeth Fazekas Grega.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Nancy Jane Grega of Concord; four...
Linda Annette Williams
Oct 30, 2024
Linda Annette Richardson Williams, 76, of Kannapolis, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, with family by her side at her home.
Mrs. Williams was born January 20, 1948, in Fairfield County, SC, to the late Lewis Richardson and Iva Lee Branham Richardson.
Linda worked for over 30 years as a seamstress with several textile companies...
Peggy Wardell
Oct 29, 2024
Peggy Wardell, 94 of Concord went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2024, at the Greens of Cabarrus. Peggy was born in Gaston County on January 8, 1930, to the late Capers Carl Caskey and the late Ena Earnhardt Caskey.
Peggy loved to play bingo, she also loved going to lake Norman and spending time with her...
Shirley Jean Key Rhodes
Oct 29, 2024
Shirley Jean Key Rhodes, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Shirley was born on February 5, 1941 in Wilkes County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Claude Milton Key Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Higgins Key. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Eddie" Woodrow Rhodes; son, Gary...
"Guy" Norman Towell, Sr.
Oct 28, 2024
“Guy” Norman Towell, Sr., age 89, of Harrisburg died Monday, October 28, 2024, peacefully at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.
Funeral services to celebrate Guy’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jeffrey Rushing officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour...
Joan Earnhardt Melchor Litaker
Oct 26, 2024
Joan Earnhardt Melchor Litaker, 94 peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her residence; surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness.
Joan was born July 7.1930 in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Edgar Williamson Melchor and Gladys Anderson Melchor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Teresa Starr Parham
Oct 25, 2024
Teresa Starr Patterson Parham, 62, of Concord, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home of a heart attack. She was born June 1, 1962, to the late Elwood B. Patterson and Roberta Baxter Patterson. She was also predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Carl and Kate Patterson, and her maternal grandparents, Raymond Baxter and Estelle Drake.
Teresa was a...