Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 20, 2024

Betty Owen Wagner, 91, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday evening, July 20, 2024, at her Kannapolis residence surrounded by her family. Betty was born on June 30, 1933, in Knox County, TN, daughter of East Miller Owen and Maud Lee Harper. Betty was a graduate of Central High School in the Fountain City neighborhood of...

Jul 20, 2024

Brenda Rae Beaver Baker, 80, of China Grove, passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 20, 2024, at her home after a long period of declining health.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel, with burial following at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...

Jul 20, 2024

Jeanne Jenkins Boswell, 86 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born on September 8, 1937, in Durham, NC to the late Theodore and Ormah Woods Jenkins.

Jeanne was a graduate of UNC Greensboro in 1959, where she received...

Jul 18, 2024

Katherine Anita Eggers Cross, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her residence.

Katherine was born on August 16,1957 in Troy, New York. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Eggers and Hazel Berry Eggers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jack Eggers and foster...

Jul 18, 2024

Brenda Katherine Reed Wassum of Salisbury, NC, left this world suddenly on July 18, 2024 at age 68.

She was born on September 21, 1955 to the late Doris Jean Dolby and William Raymond Reed in New York State.

After graduating from Clarion Area High School in Clarion, PA, Brenda attended Jeff Tech Practical Nursing...

Jul 13, 2024

Julia Ann Griffin, 71, of Forest City, NC passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024. Julia was born on October 3, 1952, in Rutherford County, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. Griffin and Mary Sue Griffin, her brother, James Michael Griffin, Nephew, Brian Stacey Griffin, her son, Timothy Scott Carver, and her daughter, Melissa...

Jul 10, 2024

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Jul 8, 2024

Vic Alan Mullis, 65, of the Enochville community, passed peacefully into Life Everlasting on Monday July 8, 2024, with his wife LuAnne at his side while holding each other’s hand.

Vic was a member of Bethpage UMC and had been a member of and served as Treasurer for the Methodist Men Service and fellowship groups.  Vic worked...

Jul 7, 2024

Constance “Connie” Wensil Ashburn, 77 years old of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. Connie was born on September 13, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late Harold and Ethel McQueen Wensil.

Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was especially known...

Jul 6, 2024

William “Bill” Howard Honeycutt, 65, of Kannapolis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Bill was born on June 15, 1959 in Cabarrus County to the late Howard F. Honeycutt and the late Frances Telitha Clontz Honeycutt.  He was a 1976 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School....

Jul 6, 2024

Kenneth Clinton Reeves, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Medical Center following a period of declining health. He is now reunited with many of his loved ones in heaven.

Born December 28, 1938, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., he was a son of the late James Reeves and Antionette...

Jul 5, 2024

Susan Untz Tadlock went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday July 5, 2024 after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer. She was an incredibly talented, creative, beautiful, loving woman whose love and compassion for others was only surpassed by her love for God.

Susan was born August 20, 1954 to George...

Jul 5, 2024

Earline Virginia Poteat Snipes, 96, of Kannapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Earline was born on March 5, 1928 at home in Rowan County, NC to the late Hubert Lee Poteat and Hallie Louise Phillips Poteat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holland Gail Snipes; sisters Louise Poteat...

Jul 4, 2024

Barbara Grimm Gerdes, 80, of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle following a period of declining health. She was born July 9, 1943 in the Black Forest Region of Germany. She was the daughter of Georg and Herta Grimm. Barbara grew up in Bremen where she met Alexander Gerdes. After he moved...

Jul 1, 2024

Jacob Billy Sellers, 51, of Kannapolis, formerly of Charlotte, died July 1, 2024, at his home after a period of declining health.

His funeral service will be held at Whitley’s Funeral home at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 6 with Rev. Don Newell officiating. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...

Jun 30, 2024

Fred Franklin Steen Sr. 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at Morningside of Concord.

He was born November 29th, 1931, in Anson County to the late James Frank Steen and Bessie Clanton Steen.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bettye Huffman Steen and his...

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Hardin Gibson Obituary

Barbara Hardin Gibson, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on June 29, 2024 at Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County.

She was born in Rowan County on September 12, 1942 to her beloved parents the late John and Mary Hardin.

In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in...

Jun 29, 2024

Jackie Medlin Stevens, 92, of Concord, went to be with Jesus away Saturday evening, June 29, 2024, from Tucker Hospice House.

Born January 1, 1932, in Johnston County, NC, Jackie was a son of the late Talbot and Nellie Mae Medlin Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary...

Jun 28, 2024

Betsy Ann Broadway Graham, 79, of Kannapolis passed to her eternal glory on June 28, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.  Betsy had a great faith and was a true believer in her Lord Jesus Christ.

She was born in Cabarrus County on January 17, 1945 to her beloved parents the late Gene and Helen Broadway.  She was a...

Jun 27, 2024

Mr. Bobby Joe Dease, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home.

Bobby was born on February 6, 1945 in Lancaster, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Luke Samuel Dease Sr. and Thelma Catoe Dease.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Chris...