Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Florence "Flossie" Elizabeth (Eckard) Brown
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...
Carolyn Sue (Tarte) Morris
Mar 3, 2024
Carolyn Sue Tarte Morris, 86, of Kannapolis died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home after a period of declining health.
Her family will gather with friends to celebrate Carolyn’s life at Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis NC from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Carolyn was born January 21, 1938, at Presbyterian...
Randy Lynn Farmer
Mar 1, 2024
Randy Lynn Farmer, 65, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2024.
He was born December 21, 1956, in Cabarrus County, NC, a son of the late Ruby and Bill Farmer. Also preceding him in death was one brother, Dewey and wife Johnsie Farmer.
He is survived by his beloved wife...
Joan Florence (Pilosky) Figgs
Feb 28, 2024
Joan Florence Figgs January 17,1941 - February 28, 2024 83 years old
Joan “GiGi” Figgs of Mooresville passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.
Her service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gene Beaver officiating, with...
Thomas Lester Hammett
Feb 28, 2024
Thomas Lester Hammett, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born September 4, 1941, in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Carl and Pearl Hammett.
Thomas married Bobbie Evelyn Graham on September 10, 1961. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2021.
Tommy...
Joyce Collins Walter
Feb 27, 2024
Joyce Collins Walter, 82 years old, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 27, 2024. Joyce was born on February 25, 1942, in Cabarrus County to the late David and Thelma Irvin Collins.
Joyce was a longtime employee of the Cabarrus County School District, starting her career off as a teacher’s aid...
Jo Christopher Overcash
Feb 24, 2024
Jo Christopher Overcash, 76, of China Grove passed away Saturday February 24, 2024, at The Landings of Cabarrus. Jo was born on January 21, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late Worth Levi Christopher and the late Bertie Payne Christopher.
Jo was a 1966 graduate of South Rowan High School and received her associate degree in Business...
Louise (Hager) Ervin
Feb 24, 2024
Louise Hager Ervin passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 24, 2024.
She was born on August 25, 1919 to Grace Donaldson Hager and Jackson B. Hager in Troutman, N.C.
She was married to Charles Anderson Ervin and lived most of her life in Kannapolis, N.C. She was predeceased by her husband...
Sebrina Lee (Bunton) Phillips
Feb 23, 2024
Sebrina Lee Bunton Phillips went to be with her heavenly Father on February 23rd, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by family, holding her hand until her very last breath.
She was born in Iredell County on June 17th, 1970 to Donna Bowlin Bunton and Kenny Ray Bunton “Cooter”. She received her GED through the state of...
William Bernard Reigel
Feb 22, 2024
William Bernard Reigel, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Bill was born on October 14, 1947 in Pennsylvania. He was a cherished son of the late Oscar Reigel and Angelina Giancola Reigel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gale R. Bennett...
Daisy Loretta (Lunsford) Fortson
Feb 21, 2024
Daisy L. Fortson, affectionately known as "MooMoo," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was 76 years old. Born on August 30, 1947, in Cabarrus County to the late Marcus Woodrow Lunsford and Jane Susan Faw Lunsford, Daisy leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. Daisy dedicated over 25 years of her...
Lexie Carlton Frazier, Jr
Feb 21, 2024
On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend, left his earthly home to reside forever in his heavenly one. Lexie (Lex) Carlton Frazier, Jr. was surrounded by his family at Best of Care Assisted Living Facility as years of declining health due to Lewy Body Dementia came to an end.
Lex was...
Regina (Baxter) Cafaldo
Feb 19, 2024
Regina “Gina” May Cafaldo, 49, of Kannapolis passed away February 19, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born November 17, 1974 in Catskill, NY, a daughter of Bonnie Lewis Nolan of China Grove and the late Vincent Michael Baxter.
Gina had previously worked at Supercuts and Great Clips. She loved her family and her pets and...
Gary Wayne Reid, Sr.
Feb 17, 2024
Gary Wayne Reid, Sr. passed away peacefully February 17, 2024, at his residence in Concord, NC surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1945, in Cabarrus County, NC. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Joe Richard Reid and his mother, Florence Beulah Auton Reid. He was also preceded in death by his first...
David Roscoe Archer
Feb 17, 2024
David Roscoe Archer, 87 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2024. David was born on September 3, 1936, in Cattaraugus County, NY to Rosco and Ruth Dudley Archer.
David worked for IBM for 34 years before retiring in 1990. After he retired from IBM, David went to work...
Donald Wayne Watson, Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
Rev. Donald “Wayne” Watson, Sr. 80, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord on February 16, 2024, from The Greens at Cabarrus in Concord after a period of declining health.
A graveside service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, February 19 at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield, SC with...
Paul R. Gurley
Feb 16, 2024
Paul R. Gurley, 82, of Richfield, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born May 31, 1941 to the late Arthur and Agnes (Bost) Gurley.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Broadus Church, 59 Green Street SW, Concord, NC...
Melinda "Mindy" Dale (Beam) Figueroa
Feb 16, 2024
Melinda “Mindy” Dale Beam Figueroa, 67, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at her residence.
Mindy was born on February 6, 1957 in Cumberland County. She was the cherished daughter of Bobbie Jean Smith Beam and the late Hansel Maurice Beam. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her...
Jean Winifred (Mclain) Karriker
Feb 15, 2024
Jean Winifred McLain Karriker, 94, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Jean was born on November 6, 1929 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Roscoe McLain and Wilma Price McLain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Henry Leon Karriker; brother, Jim McLain; sister, Joyce Freeze, and...
Judy Crawford Hileman
Feb 14, 2024
Judy Crawford Hileman, 77, of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday February 14, 2024, in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Judy was born on November 26, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late Keller Crawford Hileman and the late Margaret Long Hileman.
Judy graduated from A.L. Brown High School and was a member of Mt. Zion United Church...


