Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 15, 2024

Mary Adams Tilley, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1933 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Alfred Adams and Annie Belle Chastain. Mary was in the last graduating class of Cannon High School in 1951. She was a volunteer for the Kannapolis City Schools for...

Jun 15, 2024

Patsy Arnelle Knowles Blake, 83, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Patsy was born on May 30, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Ralph Knowles and Mary Edna Goodman Knowles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Lee Blake, and her daughter, Patti Lee...

Jun 14, 2024

Justin Robert Fields, 42 years old, of Mooresville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2024.  Justin was born on September 18, 1981, in Cabarrus County to Steve and Cathy Ester Hager Fields.

Justin came to our family in 1981, his early education and life were focused with Justin in mind. Justin graduated...

Jun 14, 2024

William Edward “Bill” Menius, 89, of Concord, passed away Friday evening, June 14, 2024, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Born July 24, 1934, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Thomas Lucky Menius and Thelma Iola Crisco Menius. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Pethel...

Jun 13, 2024

Fred F. Burchett Sr., 93, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Glen Kiser Hospice House. He was born May 29, 1931, to the late Roby and Rhoda (Combs) Burchett. Fred was the last remaining member of his family to pass, all his siblings preceded him in death.

Fred loved his children and...

Jun 12, 2024

Norris Wayne Wyatt, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Norris was born June 1, 1938, in Cabarrus County, to the late William Wilson Wyatt and Iola Link Wyatt. Being the baby of the Wyatt family and last surviving child, he was also preceded...

Jun 10, 2024

Ricky Carl Jones, 66, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday June 10, 2024, at the W.G. Bill Heffner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

Ricky was born on December 11, 1957, in Genesee County Michigan to the late Archie Alvin Jones and the late Virginia Frances Nichols Jones.

Ricky served his country for 18 years...

Jun 9, 2024

Hank crossed the bar to his heavenly home at age 80 on June 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a lingering illness. He is the only son of the late William Henry Cranford and Dora Crocker Cranford and was born on January 6, 1944 in Smithfield, N.C. He is survived by "His Bride" of 55 years...

Jun 8, 2024

Phyllis passed away quietly at Best of Care assisted living where she had been a resident for the past 10 years. Phyllis was born and raised in Kannapolis and enjoyed her early life there with parents, Jasper Emory Smith and Atha Montgomery Smith. Her brother Charles Jack Smith is currently living on Lake Norman.

Phyllis left home...

Jun 8, 2024

Michael DeWayne Steele, 77 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord on June 8, 2024.  Michael was born on May 30, 1947, in Cabarrus County to the late Harvey and Ruby Hedrick Steele.

Michael attended Winecoff High School and then entered the military.  Michael proudly served his country and is a decorated Viet...

Jun 7, 2024

Celebrating the Life of

Jacqueline “Jackie” Troutman Spry

Jacqueline “Jackie” Troutman Spry, 94, passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 7, 2024.

Born January 20, 1930, in Kannapolis, Jackie was the daughter of the late George William Troutman...

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Ray Sherrill, 81 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2024.  Charles was born on December 1, 1942, in Rowan County to the late Lewis and Vera Turner Sherrill.

Charles retired from Litaker Electric as a longtime electrician.  Charles was a man of great faith.  He was a...

Jun 6, 2024

Mrs. Annie Jeanette Goodnight Vaughn went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 6 at the amazing age of 104. Known as Aunt Annie to many of those who loved her, she was a true beacon of kindness who has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her....

Jun 5, 2024

Michael Craig Wright, 81, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024 at his home.

He was born April 11, 1943 in Santa Monica, CA to the late Earl Gray Wright and Catherine Elizabeth Haring Wright.

Michael was a veteran of the US Army where he was an MP and also a Dog Handler....

Jun 5, 2024

John Clement Scercy, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home with family by his side. He was born January 20, 1934, to the late John S. and Nora Scercy in Rowan County.

John was a veteran of the US Army in the 1950’s. John married Betty Ruth Slough in 1956. He...

Jun 5, 2024

Guy Richard Byrd, 89, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House. He had been in declining health for two years.

He was born on February 11, 1935, to the late Charlie Wilson Byrd and Lillian Smith Byrd. In addition to his parents, Guy was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jun 5, 2024

Jean Woods Wagers, 77 years old, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2024.  Jean was born on June 26, 1946, in Kentucky to the late Jesse and Allie Herron Woods.

Jean loved her family, especially her grandchildren.  She loved to travel the US in her RV with her husband Gary,...

Jun 5, 2024

Charles Alan “Charley” Treece, 62, of Concord passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024, at his residence.  Charley was born on March 6, 1962, in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Charles Hughes Treece and the late Laura Frances Stapp Treece.

Charles worked for the State of North Carolina.  He had a lot of friends and was a...

Jun 4, 2024

Lisa  Fields Howard-Cardwell, 56, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Lisa was born in Cleveland, OH on July 15, 1967. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Michael Barnhardt and Helen Morgan Barnhardt. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the glue that held the family together,...

Jun 3, 2024

Wendall Howard, 90, of Kannapolis passed away June 3, 2024. He was born August 21, 1933 in Cherokee County, NC, a son of the late George William Howard and Cora Lambert Howard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Howard.

Wendall retired from Public Service Company after many years. He was a veteran of the...