Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 12, 2021

Jack Melton Bost, 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021.

Born December 19, 1927, in Cabarrus County, Jack was the son of the late Lee Roy and Beulah Mae Haney Bost.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Strube.

Mr. Bost had...

May 11, 2021

Peggy Austin Linn, 86 of Kannapolis passed away May 11, 2021. She was born August 22, 1934 in Union County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Tom Linn in 2013.

Peggy was a teacher’s assistant for 27 years, mostly at the former Woodrow...

May 10, 2021

David "Sean" Stafford, 50, of Concord died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13 with Rev. Roger Bostic officiating. The Family will receive attendees at the Cemetery. Sean was born August 4,1970 in Cabarrus Co. He was a son of...

May 8, 2021

Jerry "JW" Wayne Page, 71, went to his heavenly home on May 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after two months of serious illness.

JW is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joann booth Page and son Mark Page, both of the home, son Robert Page and wife Tamara, Grandson James Page, Granddaughters Anna Page, Magon...

May 7, 2021

Susan Polk Rowe, 71, of Concord, passed away Friday May 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born July 19, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Eugene Polk and Omega Jean Davis Priest.

Susan spent her working years mainly as an administrative assistant in the banking industry. She enjoyed line...

May 7, 2021

Nancy L. Beaver, 76, of China Grove, passed away Friday morning, May 7, 2021, at her home.

Born June 17, 1944, in Aliquippa, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Jean Gender.  In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Beaver, and a grandson, Ben Thomas.

May 6, 2021

Edward Eugene "Eddy" Stillwell, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away, Thursday May 6, 2021 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born October 6, 1949 in Iredell Co. to the late George Theodore Stillwell and Mary Alice Brown Stillwell. Eddy served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he was a line man for Pike...

May 5, 2021

Richard Elwood Morrison, 84, of Concord passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Richard was born June 2, 1936 in Guilford County, NC a son of the late John Wakelon Morrison and Ruby Irene Hill Morrison.

Richard was a very strong man who was selfless;...

May 5, 2021

Louise Overcash Elwood, 89, of Concord died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Concord Place Assisted Living after a period of declining health.

Her funeral will be held at noon Friday, May 7 at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Concord with Rev. David Cochran and Rev, Charlie Gibbons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family...

May 3, 2021

Mabel Sue Doss Ballard, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. She was born February 21, 1933in Stokes County, a daughter of the late William Hobert Doss and Beatrice Speaks Doss.

Mabel formerly worked at several hosiery mills in the area before retiring.  She attended Passion Ecclesia Church.

Funeral...

May 3, 2021

Melba Jean Brooks Sides, 87, of Concord, passed away Monday May 3, 2021. Born February 1, 1934 in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late James Charlie and Ola Bell Howard Brooks.

Melba loved reading, doing puzzles, visiting with friends and teaching the younger generations. More than anything, she loved her family.

Melba...

May 2, 2021

Letha Ruth Gee, 96, of Kill Devil Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Outer Banks Hospital. Letha was born on September 19, 1924 in Randolph, West Virginia to the late Dolph Williams and Mary Martin Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marion Gee, and brothers and...

May 1, 2021

Lisa Ann Murphy Long, 51, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence. Death was unexpected.

Lisa was born April 23, 1970 in Guilford County, NC a daughter of Jerry Allen Murphy of Taylorsville and Susan Jane Clark Murphy of Kannapolis.

Lisa was a 1989 graduate of...

Apr 30, 2021

Cullen “Pops” Junior Wilbanks, 66 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. He had been in declining health for the past year.

Cullen was born May 16, 1954 in Oconee County, S.C. a son of the late Wibb and Margaret Louisa Jones Wilbanks. Also preceding him in...

Apr 30, 2021

Mr. Edward Monroe Hartsell, 93, of Concord passed away April 30, 2021 after recently declining health. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church of Concord, North Carolina. He was born September 27, 1927 in Concord a son of G.L. and Edna Hartsell.

Ed is survived by his daughter Linda Carroway and husband James of New London,...

Apr 28, 2021

Joel Christopher “Chris” Trull, 50, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Death was unexpected.

Chris was born June 10, 1970 in Caldwell County, NC a son of Myra Honeycutt Trull of Kannapolis and the late Jerry Carl Trull.

Family members left to cherish his memory;...

Apr 28, 2021

Juventino Garcia Santiago, 38, of Kannapolis, went into his heavenly home on April 28, 2021 after a tragic work accident. Juventino was born on April 19, 1983 in Mexico to proud parents Erasto Garcia Lopez and Florencia Santiago Martinez, who survive. Juventino was a faithful Christian man who loved the Lord and loved going to church. He was the...

Apr 28, 2021

Glenn Reid Yow, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Caremoor Retirement Community.

Glenn was born on November 9, 1932 in Rowan County to the late A.B. Yow and Dora Mae Huffman Yow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Von Yow.

Glenn...

Apr 26, 2021

Teresa Ann McManus Thrift, 55, of Mooresville died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 26, 2021, after lengthy illness.

Her funeral will be held at Mt. Olive Free will Baptist Church on Saturday, May 1st at 12:00 PM with Rev. Ronnie Brown officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Kannapolis. Her family will receive friends...

Apr 26, 2021

Tyrone Wayne Marlowe Sr., 81, of Kannapolis, took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven, on Monday April 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was greeted in heaven by his soulmate of 59 years, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Marlowe. He was born October 6, 1939 in Rowan County to the late Albert Lee Marlowe and...