Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 26, 2024

Ben F. Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on January 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband; father and grandad; pleasant helpful neighbor, co-worker and supervisor; and wonderful person to all who knew him. His life was an example. Several phrases used to describe him over the years: ‘the wisdom of Solomon and the patience...

Jan 26, 2024

Jerry Lee Kepley, 80, of Mooresville, passed away, Friday, January 26, 2024 at Liberty Commons of Salisbury. He was born April 18, 1943 in Rowan County to the late Albert Ray Kepley and Ruth Anne Eagle Kepley. Jerry retired from Cannon Mills after many years of service. He loved fishing, and being outdoors and loved being with his family,...

Jan 26, 2024

Hazel Jean Crotsley Saintz, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born April 24, 1941, in Blair County, PA, Hazel was a daughter of the late Scott and Hazel “Pearl” Kephart Crotsley.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Park and...

Jan 25, 2024

Thomas Ray “Pete” Crainshaw, Jr., 66 of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Atrium Cabarrus. Pete was born March 15, 1957 in Iredell County, a son of Charlotte Josey Crainshaw of Kannapolis and the late Thomas Ray Crainshaw, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen and his daughter, Ashley.

Pete retired from...

Jan 25, 2024

Larry William Spry, 77, of Landis, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan, following a short period of declining health.

Born November 4, 1946, in Rowan County, Larry was a son of the late Paul Daniel Spry and Elsie Mae Wilcox Spry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2024

Linda Louise Goodman Karriker, 83 years old, of Landis, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on January 25, 2024.  Linda was born on July 23, 1940, in Rowan County to the late Myron Eugene Goodman and Evie Louise Roberts Lawing.

Linda was very creative in art, ceramics, sewing, quilting, and painting.  Her number...

Jan 24, 2024

Our dear mother, Gerri Marie Ruane, of Kannapolis, NC, died from cancer of the brain on January 24, 2024, in the care of her family.

She was born in 1953 to Vera and Tom Paro in Manhattan, New York. She was the 2nd to youngest of 4 siblings; Joyce, Linda, and Billy. She dwelled in a few...

Jan 24, 2024

Sherri Porter Cline, 60 of Concord passed away Wednesday January 24, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus hospital.  Sherri was born on December 2, 1963 in Cabarrus County to the late Clyde Alvin Porter and the late Doris Elizabeth Russ Porter.

Sherri was a member of Crown Pointe Baptist Church where she served as choir director and enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2024

Brenda Lee Hudspeth passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2024, ending an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. Brenda was born on June 14, 1940 in Gastonia, NC to Austin and Lois Lee. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Gail Lee Haney.

While living in Gastonia, Brenda was an active...

Jan 22, 2024

Flora Elizabeth Wessel Jordan, 97, of Salisbury, passed away January 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Andrews SC, to the late Henry Jacob Wessel and Flora Amanda Byrd Wessel.

Flora was a mother, teacher, friend, wife and follower of Jesus Christ. She loved richly, generously and well. One love was teaching children...

Jan 22, 2024

Martha W. Stricker went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2024 at the age of 93 after a short illness.

Martha was born July 20, 1930 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Hamilton R. Workman and Alice Orlean Sides Workman.

She was a graduate of Winecoff High School and North State...

Jan 21, 2024

Jacob Charles LaForce, 26, of Cabarrus Co. passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Mecklenburg Co. to James Russell LaForce and Jennifer Deanna Cooke LaForce.

Jacob worked in construction, doing additions and new construction, He loved being outside and he enjoyed motorsports he enjoyed riding street bike and dirt...

Jan 19, 2024

Betty Lou (Saunders) Chapman, 87, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born to the late George and Mabel (Swanee) Saunders on September 28, 1936, in Rowan County.

Betty married Melvin Chapman at North Kannapolis Baptist Church in 1956. They were married almost 68 years. Betty and Melvin loved to go dancing...

Jan 17, 2024

Jack Richard Kee, 1938–2024, age 85, passed away peacefully January 17.  Jack was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He loved his family, his community, music, whimsical socks, the Atlanta Braves, and the bankrupt tile on Wheel of Fortune. He was a friend to everyone he met, and left every person, room, and situation better than they...

Jan 17, 2024

Janice Lea Ruff Brady, 75 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord on January 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Janice was born on April 24, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late James and Glenna Wyke Ruff.

Janice was a proud Christian woman who loved her Lord and family.  She enjoyed watching...

Jan 15, 2024

Rev. Donald Frazier Davis, 87, of Concord went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born January 4, 1937, in Chesterfield County, S.C., a son of the late Vester and Edith Frazier Davis. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Miriam Ayers...

Jan 14, 2024

Thelma Gladys Rodgers Graham, 94, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Thelma was born on August 11, 1929, in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Bruner Allen Rodgers and Nora Lee Cannup Rodgers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 13, 2024

Kannapolis, NC - James Franklin Day, Sr., a proud Navy Korean War Veteran and lifelong resident of Kannapolis, passed away on January 13, 2024, peacefully at home, holding his daughter's hand to meet loved ones waiting for him in his eternal home. Born in Charlotte, NC, on April 6, 1933 (April 5, 1933, according to his mother), he often...

Jan 12, 2024

Juanita Mae Shaffer, 95, of Concord, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born March 19, 1928, in Rowan County, to the late James Augustus Beaver and Pauline Frances Wilkerson Beaver. Juanita was a faithful follower of the Lord, and a long-time member of Concord ARP Church. Juanita and her husband both drove a...

Jan 11, 2024

Gregory William “Greg” Hallford, 64, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at home Thursday evening, January 11, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Born June 2, 1959, in Cabarrus County, Greg was a son of the late William E. Hallford, Jr and Mildred Henderson Hallford. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brother,...