Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Tamara Ross Archie
Feb 24, 2025
Tamara Ross Archie, 62, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Tamara was born on March 19, 1962 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished daughter of Bobby Ross and Brenda Carter Ross.
For 25 years, Tamara worked as a dedicated nurse, always putting others first and providing comfort and support to those in need. Her nurturing nature...
Jimmie Henderson Melton
Feb 23, 2025
Jimmie Henderson Melton, born June 20, 1935, in Huntersville, NC, to James and Ona Henderson, peacefully completed her earthly journey on February 23, 2025, at home in Salisbury, NC. She was married just shy of 73 years to Francis Clyde Melton, who she met at Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis, NC, when they were cast as Joseph and Mary in...
Betty Carol Weaver
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Carol Joines Weaver, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Betty was born on May 29, 1937 in Wilkes County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Stewart and Garnette Watkins. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by her baby brother, Jerry Joines.
Betty treasured the time spent with her loved ones. Her...
Jeanette Robinson
Feb 21, 2025
Mattie Jeanette Davis Robinson of Concord went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 21, 2025.
She was born August 3, 1938 in Madison County, Georgia to Buster Brown "Buck" Davis and Catherine McElroy Davis. She spent her life in Kannapolis and Concord since 1942. She was a 1956 graduate of A.L. Brown High School. After eighteen years as a stay-at-home...
Geraldine McFarland
Feb 19, 2025
Geraldine Copeland McFarland, 85, of Kannapolis and formerly of Paris, Kentucky, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, at home, following a period of declining health.
Born November 28, 1939, in Kenton County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Faun Opal Wolfe. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her much-loved husband, Robert Lee...
Donna Lynn Stone
Feb 17, 2025
Donna Lynn Stone, 62 of China Grove NC passed away February 17, 2025 after a short illness. Born August 4, 1962, in Havre De Grace, MD to the late Glenville "Pete" and Hazel Williams Hammons of Tioga WV. Donna is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Stone, her siblings, Paul Hammons, Robert Hammons, Carl Hammons, Andra Cogar, Bonnie Mullens,...
Christine Smith Tucker
Feb 16, 2025
Mrs. Christine Mary Smith Tucker, was born June 10, 1937 and went home to be with The Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025, following several weeks of declining health. She is preceded in death by her parents, TB and Dessie Mills Smith; her loving husband, Charles Lewis Tucker, Sr; In-laws Frances & Bud Walls and Joyce & Sid Doby.
Christine was a...
Lisa Cagle McKinnon
Feb 15, 2025
Lisa Cagle McKinnon, 60, of Concord now rest in the arms of the Lord, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
She was born May 3, 1964, in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Thomas Cagle and Shirley Lambert Cagle in addition to her parents Lisa is preceded in death by her nephew, Bryan Kidd.
Lisa Graduated from Hood Seminary...
Elias Youssef Bou-ghazale
Feb 15, 2025
Elias Youssef Bou-ghazale, 102, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Elias was born on August 1, 1922 In Lebanon. He was a cherished son of the late Youssef Bou-ghazale and Neffaji Abboud Bou-ghazale. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Georgette Khoury.
A gifted poet, Elias wrote 18 published books, capturing...
Michael Lee Atwell
Feb 14, 2025
Michael Lee Atwell, 54, of Kannapolis, passed away at home Friday evening, February 14, 2025.
Born September 16, 1970, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of Phyllis Ann Brock Atwell and the late Charles "Eddie" Atwell. A 1989 graduate of AL Brown, Michael continued his education, receiving his certification as an HVAC electrician. Michael was a NASCAR fan, and enjoyed...
Charles Ray Benton Sr.
Feb 14, 2025
Charles Ray Benton Sr., 81, of Gold Hill, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Novant Health-Rowan. He was born May 1, 1943, to the late Roy and Mary Graham Benton in Cabarrus County, NC.
Charles served in the U.S. Marines Corp. Charles worked many years for Food Lion. Then he owned and operated Ward’s Bakery with his wife Dotty “Delane”...
Maxine Carter Johns
Feb 12, 2025
Maxine Carter Johns, 82, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away at home, Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born October 4, 1942, in Concord, she was a daughter of the late Elbert John Carter and Pauline Johnson Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Bobby Hurst Johns; her sister, Lena Carter Gulledge;...
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...
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