Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 29, 2024

Kyle Alexander Rice, 27, of Mooresville and formerly Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 29, 2024.

A gathering to celebrate Kyle’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral on Saturday, May 4th.  His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to his funeral at 7:00 PM...

Apr 29, 2024

Zachary David Leontovich, 34, of Concord, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Zach was born on December 1, 1989 in New York. He was a cherished son of the late Donna Farrar Sparks and David Leontovich. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Farrar and Marie Farrar; and...

Apr 29, 2024

Larry Thomas Jackson, 61, of Salisbury passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 at his residence.  Larry was born on September 9, 1962 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Jesse Ray Jackson and the late Jo Ann Mullis Jackson.

Larry loved fishing, camping and trips to the beach.  He had a great sense of humor...

Apr 29, 2024

Myra Sue King Bost, 82, of Rockwell passed away on Monday April 29, 2024, at her home after a period of declining health.

A gathering to celebrate Myra’s life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 2nd. Her family will receive friends in the church’s Family Life Center from 2:00 to 3:45 PM and...

Apr 28, 2024

Helen Louise Hess McCarn,91, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 28, 2024 at Five Oaks Manor, Concord, following a period of declining health.

Helen was born October 18, 1932 in Rowan County, N.C. daughter of the late Julius Glenn Hess and Dorothy Correll Hess. Also preceding her in death was her husband...

Apr 28, 2024

Amber Lea Doskey Hickman, 52, of Concord, NC left this world all too soon on April 28, 2024. Amber was born in Wisconsin on April 18, 1972. She enjoyed her career as the General Manager of My Eye Dr. in Concord and loved her work family. In her free time, she loved reading books, taking trips to the beach...

Apr 27, 2024

Randall Scott Sloop Sr., 60, of Salisbury, went home to heaven on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Randall was born on October 29, 1963, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of Claudine Adams Bostian and the late Larry Allan Sloop. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jackie Lee Bostian;...

Apr 27, 2024

Frankie Lee Allison, 86, of Odell School Road, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Frankie was born February 4th, 1938, in Kannapolis, NC to the late Hoyle Lacy Allison and Annie Overcash Allison.  He graduated from W. R. Odell School in 1956 and was employed as a...

Apr 25, 2024

“Wings up, heart high. Air Force pride, forever.”

2 Timothy 4: 7-8: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but...

Apr 24, 2024

Janice Sharon King Upright passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born there on August 14, 1942 to the late Lawrence King and Anna Sue Ingram King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Upright, Sr.; grandson, Oliver Patrick Upright; and sister, Barbara King Cline. She...

Apr 24, 2024

Ethel Marie Cox Brooks, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Ethel was born on July 12, 1927 in Cabarrus County to the late John Cox and Ollie Gales Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, J.C. Brooks, daughter, Carol Reid, and eleven siblings. Ethel loved music...

Apr 23, 2024

Larry Delane Gardner, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on July 1, 1944 in Mooresville, NC to the late Frank Theodore Gardner Sr., and Amy Frye Gardner. Larry worked in the insurance business for 27 years and later owned an underground cable installation business...

Apr 23, 2024

Bobbie Jean Clayton Pressley, 89, of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.

A graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park, at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 28. 2024 with Rev. Dr. Mary John Dye officiating.

Bobbie was born July 5, 1934, in McDowell County,...

Apr 20, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Brooks of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Ginny, his wife of 63 years who pre-deceased him, on April 20, 2024. He was 92. He was born on February 24, 1932, to O.C. and Gladys Brooks of Kannapolis. His brothers were J.L. and Guy, both of whom pre-deceased him. He served in the U.S. Air...

Apr 19, 2024

Charlotte Louise Josey Crainshaw, 90, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 28, 1933 in Rowan County, N.C. a daughter of the late Banks Alexander Josey and Dorothy Mildred Basinger Josey.  Also preceding her in death was her husband...

Apr 18, 2024

The most unique, interesting, and loving gentleman has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. William (Whit) L. Whitley Jr. (68), devoted father and grandfather, entertainer, and dedicated funeral director, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 due to injuries resulting from an accident in South Dakota. Whit was on what he described as “the adventure...

Apr 15, 2024

Damian Lynn Holshouser, 54, of Salisbury died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, April 15, 2024.

He was born May 6, 1969 in Rowan County, N.C. a son of the late Troy Lee Holshouser and Frankie Annette Beaver Holshouser.

Damian was a 1987 graduate of East Rowan High School. He had been employed as a...

Apr 14, 2024

Sally Jane Wilson, 72 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2024. Sally was born on August 27, 1951, in Mecklenburg County to the late Beverly and Mary Rushing Wilson.

Sally loved her cat Tryker. She also enjoyed traveling and riding her Harley Davison motorcycle and drinking her...

Apr 12, 2024

Martha Gaddy Helms, 76, of Kannapolis, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Tucker Hospice House following a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Martha was born April 11, 1948, in Mecklenburg County to the late Henry Clay Gaddy and Lois Turner Gaddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 11, 2024

James Edward Earnhardt, 81, of Concord, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2024, at his home, surrounded by love.

Born June 21, 1942, in Concord, he was the son of the late Sidney Eugene and Gladys Dorton Earnhardt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tamera West Earnhardt and his...