Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 8, 2020

Rachel Washam Irvin

November 15, 1923 – April 8, 2020

Rachel Washam Irvin, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  She lived a full and blessed life.

Born at home on November 15, 1923, Rachel was the daughter of the late Mack Washam and...

Apr 7, 2020

Judith Carol Wilson Buckwell, 77, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Judith was born February 28, 1943 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Lula Inez Irby Wilson. In addition to her parents she was also...

Apr 7, 2020

It is with deep sadness that the family of Teresa (Terri) Gail Johnson announces her passing on April 7, 2020 at the age of 70. Teresa passed away after a long period of declining health. She went peacefully at her home in Kannapolis, her final days spent surrounded by family and friends.

Teresa is predeceased by her...

Apr 6, 2020

After a life well-lived, full of wonderful blessings, Lila Walden Donahue, died on Monday, April 6, 2020 at home.  Lila was 103 years old.

Born December 18, 1916, in Monroe, NC, and was the last surviving child of Murphy Edward and Millie Jane Williams Walden.  She is predeceased by her husband, Claude Heath Donahue; grandson, John Gary...

Apr 6, 2020

Flora Ann Strickland Jordan, 83, passed away on April 6, 2020. Flora was born June 28, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Walter Wesley Strickland and Margaret Mary Belle Barnhardt Strickland. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Jordan.

Flora Ann had retired from Cannon Mills where she worked in the sheet...

Apr 5, 2020

Evan Alexander Dill, 20, of Burlington, formerly of Concord, passed away April 5, 2020.  Born on February 3, 2000, he was the son of Alexander “Bryan” and Kammie Cauthen Dill of Concord.  He graduated from Cox Mill High School in 2018 and was pursuing a degree in Computer Science.  Evan enjoyed spending his time with the love of his...

Apr 5, 2020

Joseph Orrin Elliott, 88, of Garner, NC, passed away on April 5, 2020. He was born December 19, 1931 in Ashe County, a son of the late Orrin and Carrie Elliott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy B. Elliott.

Joseph retired from the federal government as an air traffic controller in Raleigh. He full...

Apr 4, 2020

Barry Gordon Hedrick, 65, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. Born October 12, 1954 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Gordon and Gladys Davenport Hedrick.

Mr. Hedrick worked as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, having worked for Community Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, Cabarrus Memorial Hospital and Travenol Home Care. His professional memberships were...

Apr 4, 2020

Glenn Preston Smith, 90, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Glenn was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Carl Smith and Gertrude High Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucille Gentle Smith in 2018. Glenn enjoyed working as a mechanic all...

Apr 3, 2020

Eric “Shawn” Connell, 50, of Landis, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Shawn was born July 31, 1969, to Roger Dale Connell and the late Patricia Ann “Pat” Greene Connell.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elwood and Katherine...

Apr 2, 2020

Christopher “Chris” Wayne McCraven, 42, of Kannapolis, NC died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Chris was born February 8, 1978 in Cabarrus County, NC and was the son of Wayne McCraven (Charity) of Kannapolis, NC and Renee Campbell McCraven of Kannapolis, NC. He was a...

Apr 2, 2020

Fannie “Louise” Christy Drye, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 and entered in to the gates of Heaven and into her saviors loving arms. Louise fought a courageous battle of cancer and COPD.

Louise was born April 30, 1948 in Concord to Clarence and Fannie Knowles Christy. She was married to the late Wayne...

Apr 2, 2020

Mary Ruth Morrow Stegall, affectionately known as Ruth, 93, of Charlotte, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Ruth was born on January 8, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late Carl Morrow and Bessie Potts Morrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Clayton Junior...

Apr 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Peggy Jo (Walls) Burdette. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 1, 2020

George “Buck” Washington Perry, 100, passed away peacefully, April 1, 2020, with family at his side at his home in Kannapolis.  Due to the potential risk of virus exposure for guests, a memorial service will be held at a later date when we can safely all gather together again. Burial will be private at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex.

Mar 30, 2020

Gene Smith Holbrooks, 94, a lifelong resident of Kannapolis passed away at his home surrounded by family and caregivers on Monday March 30th.

Born on March 7th, 1926 to Carrie Smith Deal and Ralph W. Holbrooks at their home at the corner of Leonard and Broad Street. Gene was the youngest of 4 siblings; Maurice, Jake, Watson...

Mar 30, 2020

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Geraldine Hooper Key, 89, formerly of Rainbow Drive, peacefully passed away at the home of her son on Monday morning, March 30, 2020.

Born December 15, 1930 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Jepty Boyd Hooper and Tamar Dancy Hooper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her...

Mar 29, 2020

Jacqueline Hallman Browning, 89 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on March 29, 2020 in Mint Hill at the home of her daughter.

Visitation will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis.

Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on April...

Mar 28, 2020

G. Scott Edmiston, 90, of Matthews, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. A native of Kannapolis, NC Scott was born on November 3, 1929 to the late Samuel Scott Edmiston and Pearl May Oliphant Edmiston. Scott also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On February 23, 1957, he married...

Mar 27, 2020

Ruth Octavia Adaline Higdon Smith, of Kannapolis NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at around 2 in the afternoon on March 27, 2020. Mrs. Smith was born on Christmas Eve, 1925 in Cad, GA and was 94 years of age at the time of her death.

Mrs. Smith was preceded...