Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Carol Anne Makachinas
Dec 26, 2024
                                Carol Anne Makachinas, 80, of Concord, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus aka NE Medical Center.
She was born October 22, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Russell Dickinson Jr. and Helen Videl Miller Dickinson.
Carol was a nurse for most of her life, including a hospital OR trauma nurse and continued later working for Medical Modalities...
                                
Colleen Brindle Davis
Dec 24, 2024
                                Colleen Brindle Davis, 71, of Kannapolis, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Colleen was born on September 25, 1953 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Carl Anderson Brindle and Annie Louise Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Wayne Davis; son,...
                                
Jamie L. Tucker
Dec 23, 2024
                                Jamie Moser Tucker, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Levine Dickson Hospice House, in Huntersville.
Jamie was born July 10, 1962 in Cabarrus Co. to Louise Moser and the late James Franklin Moser.
Jamie was a beautician for many years and she loved animals, going on beach trips, collecting coins and stamps, and she enjoyed gardening, She was...
                                
Catherine Bruce
Dec 23, 2024
                                Catherine "Cathy" Mullis Bruce, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and compassionate nurse, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, reflecting the deep connections she cultivated throughout her life.
Cathy was born on October 25th, 1967, in Cabarrus County, to Ronald Mullis and the late Margaret Day. Cathy's caring spirit led...
                                
Donald Preston Lazenby
Dec 22, 2024
                                October 2, 1962 – December 22, 2024
 
Donald "Don" Preston Lazenby was a kind, loving, and devoted family man who brought warmth and joy to everyone he met. Born on October 2, 1962, to Evelyn Cassel Lazenby and Henry Brown Lazenby in Kannapolis, NC, Don grew up with a strong sense of family and community. He was a beloved brother to...
                                
Shirley S. Esquer
Dec 22, 2024
                                Shirley Stirewalt Esquer, 70, of China Grove, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Novant Health- Rowan with family by her side. She was born on January 21, 1954, to the late Robert and Katherleen Stirewalt in Cabarrus County, NC.
Shirley married the love of her life, Michael Anthony Esquer on March 2, 1975, in Salisbury, NC.
Shirley worked in Food Service...
                                
Shirley Lancaster Hathcock
Dec 20, 2024
                                Shirley Lancaster Hathcock, 89, of Concord passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
She was born December 29, 1934 in Cabarrus Co. to the late William Henry Lancaster and Evelyn Brock Lancaster.
Shirley worked for Cannon Mills Plant 6 Main Office for over 20 years and then started her own fabrics and decorating business, Final Touch Fabrics in Concord,...
                                
Audrey Childers
Dec 19, 2024
                                Audrey Childers, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home.
She was born February 24, 1940 in Fayette County, PA to the late Clarance Richter and Nellie Walker Richter.
Audrey was a loving wife and mother and sister, she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, singing at church, flower gardening, she learned to play the piano after she turned 60,...
                                
Henry Hampton Land
Dec 19, 2024
                                Henry Hampton Land a resident of Kannapolis died peacefully at his home December 19, 2024. He was 82.
He was born April 7, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC. to the late Jack Robert and Nannie Alma Land.
He was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, graduating at the top of his class with a perfect score on the SAT....
                                
Kenneth Michael Fricker
Dec 19, 2024
                                Kenneth Michael Fricker, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1950, in Bronx, NY, to the late Robert W. Fricker and Irene T. Fricker. Ken honorably served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the Concord Telephone Company as a Senior Network Planner.
 He was...
                                
Coralia “Irma” Sanchez
Dec 19, 2024
                                Coralia “Irma” Sanchez, 91, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Irma was born on February 21, 1933 in El Salvador. She was a cherished daughter of the late Manuel Zelayadia and Emilia Sanchez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Sanchez and sister, Dora Alicia Sanchez.
 Irma was a lover of...
                                
Michael Jay Smith
Dec 17, 2024
                                Michael Jay Smith of Kannapolis, NC formally of Watertown, NY died December 17, 2024 peacefully under the care of the Tucker Hospice House, with his family surrounding him after a brief and courageous fight of lung cancer.  
Born on December 19, 1964, he was the first son born to Michael and Janet (Prior) Smith. Mike lovingly got the nickname "Tyke"...
                                
Dustin Blake Parson
Dec 16, 2024
                                Dustin Blake Parson, 37, of Kannapolis unexpectedly passed away at his home after complications from pneumonia on December 16, 2024. 
His family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 22, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, followed by a graveside service at Carolina Memorial Park at 1:00 PM. 
Dustin was born in Cabarrus County to Thomas Parson and Cammie Murph...
                                
Shirley Jean Noblitt
Dec 16, 2024
                                Shirley Jean Love Noblitt, 83 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 29, 1941, in Cabarrus County, N.C., a daughter of the late William Eugene Love and Mattie Ann Shue Love. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franklin...
                                
Diane “Kelli” Paulette Elliott
Dec 16, 2024
                                Diane “Kelli” Paulette Elliott, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Kelli was born on September 22, 1950 in Colorado. She was a cherished daughter of the late Finn Calvin Kelly and Elizabeth Jean Mesker Kelly.
Kelli was known for her sweet, outgoing nature and infectious smile. She made friends everywhere she went. She had a passion for...
                                
Jatanna Natalie Brotherton
Dec 16, 2024
                                Jatanna Natalie Lewis Brotherton, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 16, 2024
Jatanna was born on January 5, 1940 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late J.B Lewis and Elveen Humble Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Lewis and Michael “Mike”...
                                
Juneious "Jay" Walter Spears, Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
J. W. Spears, Jr. “Jay” was born on December 15, 1935, in Concord, NC, to parents, J. W. Spears, Sr. and Grace Whittington Spears, and he passed into Heaven on his birthday this year. Jay grew up on Winecoff St, Concord, where he and his family were charter members of Wil-Mar Park Baptist Church. In recent years he attended Flow...
Roma Talmage "Jay" Key
Dec 14, 2024
                                Roma Talmage “Jay” Key, 81, of Landis, passed away, Saturday December 14, 2024 at his son’s home.
He was born September 4, 1943 in Wilkes Co. to the late William Floyd Key and Mary Jane Roberts Key.
Jay worked for Cannon Mills for 30 Plus years before going to work as a custodian for Cabarrus County Schools, he also coached Dixie Youth...
                                
Byron Miller
Dec 13, 2024
                                Byron Miller, 77, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was born June 2, 1947 in Maryland to the late Byron Headley Miller and Charlotte Mullineaux Miller.
Byron was a firefighter for over 25 years, he was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army and a Purple Heart recipient. He enjoyed grilling, working in...
                                
Ben Robert Hill
Dec 10, 2024
                                Ben Robert Hill, 77, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his home, Tuesday evening, December 10, 2024, with family by his side. 
Born October 4, 1947, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Mary Fisher Hill. 
A 1965 graduate of Winecoff High, he later attended Central Piedmont Community College. Ben had honorably served his country with the...
                                


