Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 14, 2023

Reece “Pete” Franklin Belk, 95, of China Grove, formerly of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with his beloved wife and son, Thursday evening, December 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabbarus, following a brief illness.

Born on “the 6th of the 8th of 28”, he was one of 11...

Dec 14, 2023

Clara Hinson Hobbs, 78, passed away on December 14, 2023 at Big Elm Nursing Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 5, 1945 to the late James and Albennie Roscoe Hinson.

Clara married Franklin Hobbs December 26, 1971 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Franklin preceded her in death in 2009. Clara worked for...

Dec 13, 2023

On the afternoon of December 13, 2023, Larry Alexander Cauble, 83 of Concord, NC died unexpectedly of natural causes at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital.

Larry was born July 23, 1940 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Frank L. Cauble and the late Sadie Lowder Cauble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Dec 12, 2023

Eugene Caldwell Gordon, 84, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, December 12, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born January 10, 1939, in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Walter Clayton Gordon and Ruth Morgan Gordon.  In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his...

Dec 11, 2023

Linda Freeman Brooks, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at her residence.

She was born September 30, 1942 in Cabarrus County to the late James Maurice Freeman and the late Frances Irene Sherrill Freeman.

Linda was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and the North State Business College in North...

Dec 9, 2023

Ira Eugene Long, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 9, 2023. Eugene was born August 6, 1937, in Cabarrus County, to the late Charlie Brantley Long and Flora Yost Pruiett.

Eugene worked at Fieldcrest Cannon for many years until he retired. He was a sweet and kind old man who loved walking the streets pulling a...

Dec 9, 2023

Susan Shue Love, 75, of Concord, passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Susan was born on December 21, 1947 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late Willian Ray Shue and Alice Cress Shue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 9, 2023

Peggy D Barnhardt, 84, of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Morningside of Concord, following several years of declining health.

Peggy was born June 14, 1939, to C.M. Deal and Beulah Deal. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School and attended Catawba College. In her earlier years she...

Dec 9, 2023

James “Jim” Thomas Caldwell, 71, of Concord died Friday, December 9, 2023 at his home after a period of declining health. Private services will be held at a later date.

Jim was born August 25, 1952, in Ashe Co., a son of the late Tom and Virginia Pollard Caldwell. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded...

Dec 9, 2023

Furman Mitchel Faggart, 76 years old, of Concord, passed away on December 9, 2023.  Furman was born on August 4, 1947, in Cabarrus County to the late Frank and Elizabeth Hagler Faggart.

Furman was a very friendly and helpful person.  He would like to help his neighbors within his ability if they needed assistance. He also liked...

Dec 7, 2023

Emma Jean “Maria” McIntyre Martin, aged 80, of China Grove, NC, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC. She was born on March 13, 1943, in Cabarrus County, NC, to the late John Lyle and Edna Gladys Wycoff McIntyre.

In addition to her parents,...

Dec 7, 2023

Max Carson McKinney, 89, of Landis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, after a period of declining health.

A funeral will be held to celebrate Max’s life at 3:00 PM Sunday, Dec. 10 at Landis Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Austin officiating. Burial will...

Dec 7, 2023

Judith Elaine Davis Hill, 81 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Judi was born on July 12, 1942, in Cabarrus County to the late Lewis and Hazel Overcash Davis.

Judi was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School in 1960 and a graduate...

Dec 5, 2023

Richard Gardner, age 91, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Concord, North Carolina.

He was born in the Bronx, New York on January 1, 1932, to Bernard and Ellen Gardner. Richard grew up in White Plains, New York and kept in touch with his childhood friends. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Alfred State University...

Dec 4, 2023

Milo Allen Standish, 88, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, with family by his side.

Allen was born in Michigan on December 9, 1934, to the late Styles and Leola (Watkins) Standish. He graduated from Kalamazoo High School. Allen served his country in the US Navy and US Army for 7 years. He worked...

Dec 4, 2023

Jeffery Lee Holcomb, 69, of Concord died unexpectedly at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, December 4, 2023, after a brief period of declining health.

A memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, December 8 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel. His family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour prior...

Dec 4, 2023

Ruth Howell Shepherd, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Ruth was born on November 11, 1941, in Ashe County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Edward Howell and Betty Connor Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Shepherd, Jr.; sisters,...

Dec 1, 2023

Elizabeth Michelle Poston 33, of Salisbury, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. She was born April 9, 1990 in Cabarrus Co. to Philip E. Poston and Angela Lowe Christy. Michelle graduated from Salisbury High School, she was a veteran of the Army serving in Iraq. She was attending classes to be a drug...

Dec 1, 2023

Margaret Lunell Hipsher Long, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Margaret was born on April 29, 1935 in Ohio. She was a cherished daughter of the late Arthur Hipsher and Edith Priest Hipsher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years,...

Nov 28, 2023

Sidney Lee Donehue, 67, of Landis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Sidney was born on March 15, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late Sidney Wilford Donehue and Nedra Shue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Gainey. Sidney worked as a maintenance technician for Lance and...