Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Ernest "Jody" Joseph Taylor
Feb 11, 2025
Ernest “Jody” Joseph Taylor Sr., 66, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Jody was born on May 12, 1958, in Scotland County, North Carolina. He was a cherished son of the late Joe (Dottie) Taylor, and Dixie Ann Norton Bass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Taylor and...
Ernest Eugene Parker
Feb 9, 2025
Ernest Eugene Parker, 85, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born September 9, 1939, to the late Charlie and Pauline Walter Parker.
Ernest was married to his loving wife, Vera for over 64 years. Ernest served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. Ernest...
Marvin "Marty" William Campbell Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Marvin “Marty” William Campbell Jr., 57, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Marty was born on March 10, 1967, in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of M.W. “Marty” Campbell Sr. and the late Clara Jo Overcash.
Marty was a devoted member of Piedmont Baptist Church, where he faithfully served the Lord and found...
Arlin Monroe Dancy
Feb 8, 2025
Arlin Monroe Dancy, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, with his family by his side. He was an only child born to the late Clarence and Leona Belle Morris Dancy on May 29, 1941, in Cabarrus County.
Arlin married the love of his life, Olivia Smith on August 19, 1962 at Mt Olivet United Methodist Church in Kannapolis.
Arlin...
James Edward Lovejoy
Feb 8, 2025
Trucker, fisherman, and musician James Lovejoy’s larger than life personality will live on, even as we say goodbye. In the early hours of Saturday, February 8, 2025, James succumbed to the cancer he had been fighting for almost a year.
Born March 23, 1966, James was the first of four children and the only son. He was protective of his...
Deolinda L Everham
Feb 7, 2025
Deolinda L. Everham, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home.
She was born October 18, 1944 in White Plains, NY.
Deolinda worked as a secretary for Electrolux and also worked for Social Services in White Plains, NY. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for babies and making pot holders, and a special blanket for her mother when she was...
Jimmy Dean Cheek
Feb 6, 2025
Jimmy Dean Cheek, 78, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on February 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dean was born October 5, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late James Richard Cheek and Vaydeen Rodgers Cheek. He was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School in 1965 and North State Business School. He was employed at Baker’s Body and Glass.
A...
Debra Payne Savage
Feb 6, 2025
Debra Payne Savage, 65, of Mount Gilead, formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her daughter’s home.
Born September 1, 1959, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Donnie Payne and Wilma Deas Payne. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Connie Jordan.
Debra was...
Clara Honaker
Feb 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clara Honaker, who was called home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2025, and her loving husband, Carl Marion Honaker who passed peacefully on June 4, 2022, 3 years before. Together, they are now in the presence of their Savior, reunited in eternal peace.
Clara Honaker born on July 30, 1928,...
Charlie Howard McClure
Feb 2, 2025
Charlie Howard McClure, 91, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, February 2, 2025, at Caremoor Retirement, where he had been a resident.
Born December 28, 1933, in Concord, Charlie was a son of the late Lawson and Lillie Lefler McClure. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Ophelia McClure and Lillie Mae McClure; a daughter, Pam Hicks; son-in-law,...
Betty Lenora Phillips
Feb 2, 2025
Betty Lenora Cauthen Phillips, 89, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Funeral services celebrating Betty’s life will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Kannapolis. Visitation will begin at 2:30 PM and run just prior to the funeral at 4:00 PM in the church on Thursday, with Dr. Tom...
Martha Sharon Garmon
Jan 31, 2025
Martha Sharon Horton Garmon, 86, a resident of Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House surrounded by her family. Martha was born September 4, 1938, in Concord to the late Glenn Howell Horton and Janie Burrage Horton.
Martha graduated Concord High School in June of 1957, and on December 21st of...
Christopher Shane Hartsell
Jan 31, 2025
Christopher Shane Hartsell, 50, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born October 30, 1974, to the late Gary “Slim” Hartsell and Pamela Elwood Hartsell in Cabarrus County.
Chris graduated from Northwest High School in 1993. He received his associate’s degree in fine arts from Brevard College in 1997. “Big Daddy” married Susan Patterson on June 24,...
Vicki Wiles Gibson
Jan 31, 2025
Vicki Wiles Gibson, 73, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord Friday morning, January 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.
Vicki was born July 31, 1951, in Concord, a daughter of the late George Armond Wiles and Peggy Jean Miller Wiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
Crystal Allman Williams
Jan 30, 2025
Crystal Allman Williams, born on July 21, 1952, in Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, after six years of declining health. She spent her entire life in the Concord and Kannapolis communities, where she built a legacy of love, kindness, and hard work.
Crystal was the beloved wife of Ronnie Williams and was previously married to the...
Linda "Janice" O'Neal
Jan 30, 2025
Linda “Janice” O’Neal, 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Janice was born on August 19, 1953, in South Carolina. She was a cherished daughter of the late Evander O’Neal and Verlie Johnson O’Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.R Morris; sisters, Margaret O’Neal, Elain Tucker, Betty “Cricket” Critchlow’...
Levina Sarah Houck
Jan 30, 2025
Levina Sarah Houck, age 76, passed away on January 30th at the Tucker Hospice House in Concord, NC surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 8, 1948 to the late Earl William Houck and Alda Mary Cerra. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Craig Houck.
She is survived by her sister,...
Shelby Jean Craft
Jan 30, 2025
Shelby Jean Harlow Craft, 87, a resident for the last six years of the Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, peacefully passed away there in her sleep in Room 121 at 6:30 am on January 30, 2025.
She was born September 14, 1937 in Eagle Rock, Virginia, the first child of Palmer and Lucille Harlow. A graduate of Eagle Rock High School,...
James Clegg Aldridge
Jan 29, 2025
James Clegg “Jimmy” Aldridge, 64, of Huntersville, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born June 12, 1960, in Concord, NC, James was the beloved son of Clegg “Tiger” Aldridge and the late Sonia Griffin Aldridge. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Eva Nell Griffin.
James enjoyed racing, football and spending time...
Tracy Mechelle Brown
Jan 27, 2025
Tracy Mechelle Brown, 53, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. A treasured wife, mother, and dog lover; she will always be remembered for her deep affection for her family, friends, and the beach.
Born on January 31, 1971 to Randall and Shirley Pierce in Cabarrus County and had one sister, Lisa. She graduated...
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