Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 2, 2024

Johnsie Ellis Rumple Christy, born on May 21,1928, peacefully departed this world on June 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and faith. In her early years, Johnsie embarked on a journey of hard work and commitment, serving as a dedicated towel cutter at Cannon Mills, where her industrious spirit shone brightly. Later, she graced the Piedmont...

Jun 1, 2024

David Henry Norris, 59 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2024.  David was born in Dade County, FL on May 7, 1965, to Wilbur and Carolyn Norris.

David was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and East Carolina University. He also is a member of Calvary Baptist...

Jun 1, 2024

Rosa Lee Upright, 96, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2024, at Deal Care Inn, following a period of declining health.

Born January 3, 1928, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Crawford Upright and Fannie Mae Overcash Upright. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Connie Burris, Elsie Whitman,...

May 31, 2024

Joyce Marie Helms Lazenby, 75, of Kannapolis passed away Friday May 31, 2024, at her residence.

Joyce was born on May 1, 1949, in Cabarrus County to the late William Kemp Helms and the late Mildred Viola Kanipe Helms.

Joyce was a very active member of West A Street Church of God as long as...

May 30, 2024

Rebecca Elaine Mihealsick-Goodnight, 66 years old, of Mooresville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30, 2024.  Rebecca was born on December 24, 1957, in Pennsylvania to John and Gertrude Mitchell Mihealsick.

Rebecca was an Adjunct Professor at Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC prior to retirement.  Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

May 29, 2024

Doris Ellen Williams Mills, 88, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Doris was born on April 7, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Ellis Edwin Williams and the late Ellie Cleo Smith Williams. Doris had a strong faith and loved the Lord.  She was a member of...

May 29, 2024

Susan Elaine Lewis Dayvault, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Susan was born on January 9, 1952 in Mecklenburg County. She was  a cherished daughter of the late James Lewis and Ruth Vickery Lewis.

Susan was a dedicated worker and compassionate animal lover. She had a special place in her...

May 28, 2024

Hilda Diane Gainey, 67 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2024.  Hilda was born on December 16, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late Buddy Demy and Mary Gainey.

Hilda retired from Cannon Mills after many years of working as a custodian for them.  When she was not...

May 28, 2024

Aubrey J. Bragg, 95, resident of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 peacefully at his home with  family by his side after a period of declining health.

A funeral to celebrate Aubrey’s “Home Going” will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday June 2, at Whitley’s Funeral Home with Rev. J.R. Beaver and Sandy Yow officiating. Burial will...

May 26, 2024

Kenneth Ralph Karriker, aged 87, went to rest in the arms of our Lord in the early morning of May 26th, 2024.  Kenneth was born in Kannapolis, NC on April 3rd in 1937 to Vard Karriker and Rose Nash Karriker. He grew up on Mill Hill with many wonderful friends and his loving sisters Gayle Karriker Phillips and Patsy...

May 26, 2024

Rufus Reid Garver, 80, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday May 26, 2024 at Novant Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury.

He was born June 26, 1943 in Iredell County to the late Howard Mitchell “HM” Garver and Frances Smith Garver.

Rufus enjoyed being around people and helping them; he didn’t know a stranger. He...

May 26, 2024

Doris Sue (Gibson) Lentz, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 26,2024 peacefully in her sleep.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann Villanueva and son-in-law, Carlos Villanueva; her grandson, Devin Villanueva and his wife Amanda and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lentz in 1995 and her parents....

May 25, 2024

Billy Lynn Wise, Sr., 69 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health,

Billy was born November 13, 1954 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of Boyce and Betty Jo Grey Wise.

He was employed as a brick...

May 23, 2024

RAY MORRIS,

76, of  Kannapolis, joyfully embraces his next life adventure on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at his home on his back patio listening to the bird’s cheerful chirp’s by his pool.

Born on September 8, 1947, in Cherokee County to the late Thomas Earlie Morris and Dorothy Woods Morris, Ray lived a life...

May 23, 2024

Shelby Jean Tennent Bostian, 80 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024 .

Shelby was born on September 29, 1943. She was a cherished daughter of the late James William Tennent and Helen Fay Shankle Tennent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...