Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 26, 2024

John Louis Grayovski, 79 years old, of Harrisburg, NC, went to be with his Lord on March 26, 2024.  John was born in Somerville, NJ on October 30, 1944, to the late Louis and Betty Steele Grayovski.

John proudly served his country in the US Airforce.  He was a very spiritual man who liked to read the...

Mar 25, 2024

Kay F. Long-Yow, 82, of Kannapolis, went to be with The Lord on March 25th, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Kay was born on January 18th, 1942 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the late George Lee Long and the late Katherine Mae Roberts. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Leon Long, Kenneth “Butch”...

Mar 23, 2024

Leon Julian Reynolds, 93, affectionately known as Papa, went home to heaven on March 23, 2024.  Leon was surrounded by his children and grandchildren the night before and passed away peacefully with his beloved daughter Leah by his side.  A special thanks to the staff at the VA hospital in Salisbury for the exceptional care they gave to Leon...

Mar 22, 2024

“Pepe” José Adriano Escandón, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Pepe was born on March 1, 1944 in Ecuador to the late Virgilio Escandón and Raquel Escandón. Pepe worked in the bleachery department for Cannon Mills for 33 years and then was a maintenance technician for S&D Coffee for...

Mar 16, 2024

Margaret Jane Harrington Cline, 89, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Margaret was born October 13,1934 in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late John Fletcher and Bertha Morgan Harrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 16, 2024

Michael Anthony Morton, 73 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024. Michael was born on March 23, 1950, in Cabarrus County to the late Jesse C. Jr. and Katherine Furr Morton.

Michael was a loving and devoted Husband, Father and Paw Paw. He was a graduate of A.L....

Mar 15, 2024

The Reverend Dr. Michael W. Frye, 76, of Waxhaw died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Michael was born on May 27, 1947 in Kannapolis, NC to Martin Luther Frye and the late Mary Alice Frye (Klontz). He was the oldest of 5 children. He graduated from A. L. Brown High School in Kannapolis...

Mar 15, 2024

Lynda Wilcox Parnell, 83, of Kannapolis, NC, joined her loved ones in Heaven on March 15, 2024, at Big Elm Retirement Center, after many years of declining health. Lynda was born August 1940 and was the daughter of the late Monroe & Nellie Weddington Wilcox. She lived in the Kannapolis and Concord area all her life and attended Rowan...

Mar 14, 2024

Command Sergeant Major Dana Franklin Jarrett, simply known by family and friends as Dan, 88, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer on March 14, 2024. Dan was born August 24, 1935 in Rockingham County, a son of the late Oscar and Viola Strutton Jarrett....

Mar 14, 2024

Mary “Louise” Smith Irvin, 92 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 22, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC  a daughter of the late John Thomas Smith and Lucy Boger Smith. Also preceding her in death was her husband of...

Mar 14, 2024

Jeri Ramona Murph Martin, 91 years old, of Landis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Jeri was born on April 1, 1932 in Cabbarus County to the late Eugene and Irene Williams Murph.

Jeri was the matriarch of her family, who was a loving mother, sister, grandmother,...

Mar 14, 2024

David Lee Ervin died peacefully at home on March 14, 2024 in China Grove, NC at the age of 65.  He was a beloved father, husband and friend.

David was born on June 26, 1958 in Kannapolis, NC where he spent most of his life.  His family said that even as a child, he played by working...

Mar 12, 2024

Christopher Lee Moose, 51, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Christopher was born on June 14, 1972 in Cabarrus County to the late Bill Honeycutt and Wanda Sheets Honeycutt, who survives. Christopher worked in construction and painting. He loved music and enjoyed playing the drums and guitar. He will be dearly missed...

Mar 10, 2024

Eva Jan Sechler Starr passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was 64 years old.

Jan was born on December 2, 1959 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Robert Pressley Sechler, Jr. and the late Glennie Maybelle Hallman Sechler, and raised in a little mill house on Juniper Street in Kannapolis. A tomboy by...

Mar 6, 2024

Mary Esther Steele Foster Mills, 88, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.  Mary was born on November 18, 1935 in Rowan County, NC., a daughter of the late Earl H. and Rena Carter Steele. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband ,...

Mar 5, 2024

James Arlin Gulledge,42 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at his residence.

James was born September 20, 1981 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Anthony Dean Gulledge and Marvina Ann Tucker Gulledge.

Survivors include his wife, Kristy Dawn Gulledge whom he married March 7, 2020, two...

Mar 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Keeter Overcash, 85, of Mooresville passed away March 5, 2024. She was born December 23, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late John and Sallie Keeter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel “Tom” Overcash in 2011.

Barbara had previously worked as a security guard at Cannon Mills. She also was...

Mar 5, 2024

Ruth Evelyn Hartley, 70, of Kannapolis, passed away at her home Tuesday, March 5, 2024 after a valiant fight against cancer.

She was born May 15, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM to the late David Lee Sutherland and Betty Jane Clark Sutherland.

Ruth was a lifelong human resources professional who earned her Masters degree in Organizational...

Mar 4, 2024

Ralph Leonard Deal, 90, of Kannapolis, went to be with his heavenly Father, Monday, March 4, 2024.

Ralph was born to the late Jay Leonard and Ethel Wilson Deal on September 9, 1933 in Kannapolis, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Linda Byrd Deal, and brother...

Mar 4, 2024

Florence “Flossie” Elizabeth Eckard Brown, 86 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on March 4, 2024.  Flossie was born on January 23, 1938, in Catawba County to the late Lloyd and Rose Pope Eckard.

Flossie worked for many years at Burlington and Parkdale Mills until her retirement. Flossie never met...