Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Andrew Nantz Ballard
Nov 24, 2024
                                Andrew Nantz Ballard, 38, of Kannapolis, died November 24, 2024, at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury after a period of declining health.
A memorial service to celebrate Andrew’s life will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 7 at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church with Pastor John Futterer officiating. His family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00...
                                
Garon Len Lowe
Nov 23, 2024
Garon Len Lowe, 39, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. Garon was born August 24, 1985 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital to Wanda Cross Honeycutt and Gary Lowe. Garon graduated from South Rowan High School Class of 2003. Garon was a beloved member of the community working in the service industry at Gary’s...
Ruby "Jeanette" Jones
Nov 20, 2024
                                Ruby “Jeanette” Jones, 83, of Concord, peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Born August 5, 1941, in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Prince and Hazel Chapman Prince. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Asper Jones; a son,...
                                
Jimmy Lane Moore
Nov 18, 2024
                                The Moore family mourns the loss of their beloved dad, granddad, father-in-law, brother, and uncle, Jim L. Moore who passed away with his sons by his side on Monday, November 18, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the youngest born to the late Thomas Bryce Moore and Otha Harte Moore on March 13, 1937. In addition, he was preceded...
                                
Martin Luther Frye
Nov 18, 2024
                                Martin “Luther” Frye, 98, of Kannapolis, died Monday, November 18, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Luther was born May 16, 1926 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of the late Nash and Elizabeth Frye. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Alice Clontz Frye; his son, Dr. Rev. Michael Frye; his sister, Ruth...
                                
Everett Clinton Halsall
Nov 17, 2024
Everett Clinton “Red” Halsall, born in Providence, RI on May 2, 1925, to the late Robert J. and Elizabeth (Doige) Halsall. He died peacefully at home in Kannapolis, NC on November 17, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. He lived most of his life in Rhode Island, but moved, in 2011, to North Carolina to live with family and...
Beth Anita Thompson Cassidy
Nov 16, 2024
                                Beth Anita Thompson Cassidy went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024, at the age of 73. She was a beautiful, caring, and courageous woman dearly loved by so many.
She lived her life knowing she has shown and received so much love from her family and friends. She loved to ride motorcycles with her husband Charlie and...
                                
Anthony Dale Winecoff
Nov 14, 2024
                                Anthony Dale "Tony" Winecoff 
July 15, 1963 – November 14, 2024 
Anthony Dale "Tony" Winecoff, 61, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024. Born on July 15, 1963, Tony was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. 
Tony was a wonderful man who brought joy and warmth to everyone he met. He had a passion for carp...
                                
Judy Lynn McMath
Nov 14, 2024
                                Judy Lynn Mason McMath, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Judy was born on February 17, 1950 in Arkansas. She was a cherished daughter of the late Monroe Mason and Juanita Jenkins Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine Walsh.
Judy spent her early years in Louisiana before graduating from...
                                
Carolyn Scott Roy
Nov 11, 2024
                                Carolyn Scott Roy of Kannapolis, NC, aged 85, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1939 in Toccoa, GA to Ben and Alma Scott and was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and the University of Tennessee.
 Carolyn knew the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and was a blessing to everyone...
                                
Denny Lee Brackett
Nov 10, 2024
                                Denny Lee Brackett, 75, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.
Born August 15, 1949, in Concord, Denny was the son the of late James and Bessie Goodnight Brackett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Lee Brackett and his half- brother,...
                                
Jimmie Lanier Moon
Nov 10, 2024
                                Jimmie Lanier Moon, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the landings of Cabarrus in Kannapolis.
Jimmie’s funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 13, at Bethpage United Methodist Church with Pastor McKenzie Sefa officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00...
                                
Joseph Carlyle Harrington
Nov 9, 2024
                                Joseph Carlyle Harrington, of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Atrium Tucker Hospice House at the age of 91. 
Joseph was a devoted husband to the love of his life Betty Maxine “Pat” Hilburn Harrington. Joe was the son of Spencer Boyd “Shorty” Harrington and Lida Cates Harrington and was born on June 6, 1933 in Kannapolis,...
                                
Alleen Willis Pence
Nov 9, 2024
                                Alleen Pence, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024. at her residence.
Alleen was born a coal miner’s daughter April 16,1929 in Lynch, Kentucky. The tenth of sixteen children born to the late George W. Willis Sr. and Laura Bell (Fins) Willis. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years,...
                                
Dr. Stephen Mabry Snipes
Nov 9, 2024
                                Dr. Stephen Mabry Snipes passed away November 9th at the age of 82. He served the Asheboro and Concord areas for over 40 years as a Doctor of Optometry as owner of both Asheboro Optical Center and Contact Lens and Spectacle Shop.
Born December 5, 1941, Stephen was the son of the late Clarence and Jeanette Snipes. 
He is preceded in death...
                                
Gail Simpson Harvey
Nov 6, 2024
                                Gail Susan Simpson Harvey, 74, of Kannapolis peacefully passed away at home Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2024, after several years of dementia.
A gathering to celebrate Gail’s life will be held at The Brook Church on Saturday, November 16th. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 in the church, conducted by Pastors Jon...
                                
Kenneth Rodman Hurd
Nov 4, 2024
                                Kenneth Rodman “Ken” Hurd passed away November 4, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born January 13, 1938, in Mayodan, NC, the son of the late Oscar and Maggie Goad Hurd.
He was a member of the Army Reserves. Ken started his employment with the Bank of Mayodan which was later acquired by Southern National Bank. He retired...
                                
Ira David Mauldin, Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
                                Ira David Mauldin, Sr. 78 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health. 
Ira was born April 29, 1946, in Cabarrus County, N.C. and was raised by his grandparents, the late Jessie Ray Mauldin, and Dorothy Melissa Gray Mauldin whom he considered his parents....
                                
Bobby L. Bailey
Nov 2, 2024
                                Bobby L. Bailey, 64, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 27, 1960, in Rowan County to the late Farris Junior Bailey and Arlene Bost Bailey.
Bobby worked for National Starch and Ingredion for 30 years until his retirement. Bobby enjoyed many things in life, being with family, traveling to the beach, and fishing,...
                                
Justin Corey Tapp
Nov 2, 2024
                                Justin Corey Tapp, 35, of Kannapolis, died November 2, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on November 1, 2024. 
There will be a celebration of life Memorial Service for Corey at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Randall Ritchie, Brian Duncan, and Corey Allie officiating on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 to...
                                


