Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Sep 7, 2020

Ruth Testerman Garvin, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away September 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Whitley’s Annex Chapel with Rev. Jeff Cole officiating, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12-2 PM prior to the service at the Annex chapel. She was born June...

Sep 7, 2020

Jay Crayton Mabry, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday morning, September 7, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born January 11, 1947, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Jake and Elizabeth Dunnmon Mabry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Whitley Mabry,...

Sep 5, 2020

Michael Dallas Hopkins, 66 of Kannapolis, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

Services will be held at He’s Alive Church in Kannapolis at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 with Pastor John Curran and Rev. Wesley K. Judy officiating. His family will receive friends at the church...

Sep 5, 2020

Perry Lee Bost, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Perry was born on January 19, 1933 in Kannapolis, NC. Perry spent his career as a supervisor in the washcloth department of Cannon Mills for over 30 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Perry...

Sep 2, 2020

Wendy Lynn Helton Shaw, 51, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Wendy was born on November 24, 1968 in Cabarrus County to Wallace Helton and Linda Fagan Helton, who both survive. Wendy will always be remembered for being a devoted, caring daughter, mother and grandmother. She adored her grandson, Braylyn, and loved spending time with...

Sep 2, 2020

Charlie Hubert Gibson, 97, of Kannapolis died at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Family will receive friends at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in China Grove at 1028 Ed Weaver Rd. 28146 on Friday, September 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. He will lie in state at the church on Saturday,...

Sep 1, 2020

Rev. Lawrence “Larry” Edgerton Barden, 87, a resident of Trinity Oaks, Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, September 1 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis. He was born October 30, 1932 at Wembo Nyama, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo) to missionary parents, Dr. John G. and Imogene Barrett Barden. A 1949 graduate of Appalachian High School, Boone, he attended Duke...

Sep 1, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Henry Honeycutt, 76, of Mt. Ulla, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Charlie was born on March 5, 1944 in Iredell County to the late Chester Washington Honeycutt and Mabel Yost Honeycutt. Charlie was a big man with an even bigger heart. He was full of life, love and energy and...

Sep 1, 2020

Darlene Marie Miller Harbaugh, 76, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene was born in Hanover, PA to the late George Samuel Miller and Viola Mary Jane Gobrecht Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Mae Bubb and...

Aug 29, 2020

John Matthew Whitley of Kannapolis entered into heaven August 29, 2020, joining his beloved mother, Johnette Whitley, and late wife, Elizabeth Whitley. He was born on October 23, 1956 to Johnette and William L. (Bill) Whitley, Sr. of Kannapolis.

John proudly grew up in Kannapolis graduating with great friends from A.L. Brown High School. He went on...

Aug 29, 2020

On the morning of Saturday, August 29, 2020 Sergeant Major John G. Doty, USMC, Retired, went home to be with the Lord.  Originally of Portsmouth, OH, the Sergeant Major is survived by his wife Jane of Kannapolis, neighbor-daughter Kisha (John) of Kannapolis, daughter Julie (Tim) of Erwin, son David (Heather) of Concord, sisters Elaine and Barbara (Tim) of Portsmouth,...

Aug 27, 2020

Jerry Lynn Marlowe, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born September 9, 1946, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Janie Deal Marlowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest, Charlie...

Aug 27, 2020

Marla Frances Overcash Todd, 59, of China Grove, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 after a period of declining health. Fran was born on January 24, 1961 in Iredell County to the late Demps Ray Overcash Sr. and Blondell Mabel Self Overcash, who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Aug 27, 2020

Phyllis Marie Overcash Christy, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away August 27, 2020 at The Brian Center. Born November 30, 1928 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Marie Correll Overcash.

Phyllis spent most of her working years at the former Cannon Mills working in the weave room. She loved sewing, especially making...

Aug 27, 2020

Katherleen Carter  Stirewalt, 86, of Concord, formerly of Landis passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Five Oaks Nursing Center. She was born April 26, 1934 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late George Washington Carter and Nell Litaker Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henderson Stirewalt, grandsons, Robert Esquer and Rodney Dylan...

Aug 26, 2020

Bucky Edward Dixon, 36, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

He was the son of the late Ricky Lee Cheek and the late Rebecca Lee Smith Dixon. In addition to his parents, Bucky was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Lee Dixon. Bucky was a lifelong area resident. He attended Kannapolis City...

Aug 25, 2020

Genevieve Hayes Keever, 88, Kannapolis, NC passed away on August 25, 2020. Mrs. Keever was born in Wilkes County on September 25, 1931 to the late Lester and Bertha Baity Hayes.

Mrs. Keever graduated from Wilkesboro High School in 1950. She was employed by Cannon Mills for 18 years, where she worked in the chemical lab and...

Aug 25, 2020

Billy Ray Rogers, 89, of Kannapolis, went into his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Billy Ray was born on November 16, 1930 to the late Edward Rogers and Lowe Murph Rogers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Mae Rogers in 2001; sons, Thomas Rogers...

Aug 23, 2020

John Kendall “Ken” Planck, 94, of Concord, passed away Sunday morning, August 23, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born February 23, 1926, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ken was a son of the late John E. and Eva Button Planck.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first...

Aug 22, 2020

Samuel “Dallas” Richardson, 25, of Rockwell passed away, Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was born April 20, 1995 in Iredell Co. to Richie Richardson and Connie Cook Ivey. Dallas loved to go fishing and spending time outdoors. He worked for Wilbert Plastic Services in Harrisburg. Those left to cherish his memory, three sisters; Cameron, Melissa, Shelby, also...