Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Aug 22, 2020

Donnie Lee Gulledge, 71, of Concord passed away on August 22, 2020. He was born April 28, 1949 in Ruby, SC, a son of Betty Sue Blue Huffman and the late David Silas Gulledge.

Donnie was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War and also in the Salisbury National Guard. Donnie grew up...

Aug 22, 2020

Hazel Lee Stancil, 86, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home. She was born July 17, 1934 in Barron County, Georgia, a daughter of the late James Walter Lee and Dollie Odom Lee.

Hazel worked for Cannon Mills for 35 years as a personnel clerk. She was a member of North Kannapolis...

Aug 22, 2020

J.W. Graham, 79, of Kannapolis, left this earth and went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. J.W. was born on January 19, 1941 in Rowan County, NC to the late Frank Elliott Graham and Beatrice Mae Allman Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Austin Graham; one sister, and...

Aug 21, 2020

Murry “Reid” Campbell Sr., 78, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020 at Atrium Health University City, after a period of declining health.

Reid was born on September 28, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Hugh Murry Campbell and Ellen Morgan Campbell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in...

Aug 20, 2020

Courtney Ann Goodnight, 37, of Kannapolis, left this world all too soon on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Courtney was born in Cabarrus County on April 28, 1983. Courtney formerly worked as a Nursing Aid. She loved to help people and had a special place in her heart for animals. She adored her three Yorkies, Abi, Princess, and Rocky. Most...

Aug 18, 2020

Nicholas “Nick” Scott Dillard, 24, of Charlotte formerly of Concord died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Nick was born April 10, 1996 in Cabarrus Co. He was the son of Joey R. Dillard of Concord and the late Mrs. Rhonda Elizabeth Dillard. He graduated from Concord High School in 2014. Nick was a hardworking energetic young...

Aug 18, 2020

Charles R. Shepherd, Jr., 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 at his home. Born January 13, 1931 in Wilkes County, NC he was the son of the late Charles R. and Gaye Wyatt Shepherd.

Charles was a US Army veteran, having served his country honorably during the Korean War. During his working years, Charles...

Aug 17, 2020

Larry Kenneth Carey, 74, of the Enochville community, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence after a period of declining health.

Larry was born on February 5, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late William M. Carey and Lettie Dove Carey. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in...

Aug 17, 2020

James Walter Vaughn, 89, of Kannapolis passed away on August 17, 2020 at his home. He was born September 23, 1930 in Comer, GA., a son of the late Floyd and Elsie Collins Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his brother, A.T. Vaughn.

James retired from Concord Telephone Company after 37 years as a warehouseman. He...

Aug 16, 2020

Gerald Garcia, Jr., 70, peacefully passed away at his home, with loved ones by his side, on Sunday, August 16, 2020, following a period of declining health.

Gerald was born December 3, 1949, in Bakersfield, CA, to Rhetta Belle Nead Garcia, of Scottsdale, AZ, and the late Gerald Garcia, Sr.

Gerald was a 1968 graduate...

Aug 14, 2020

Joseph Evons Tucker, 84, of Kannapolis passed away, Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born July 31, 1936, in Taylors, SC to the late Dewey Augusta Tucker and Audrey Irene Misenhimer Tucker. Joseph was a veteran of The U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Southern Railroad for 16 years, Joe enjoyed...