Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Oct 23, 2023

Paul S. Bessent Jr., 75, of Kannapolis, North Carolina entered the gates of Heaven on October 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. His earthly life began on January 16, 1948, with his parents, the late Paul Stevens Bessent, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Lingle Bessent.

Paul was drafted in the US Air Force and proudly served his...

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara Ann Little Suggs, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Barbara was born on July 25, 1937 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Claude “C.B” Buck Little and Grace Kiser Little. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Oct 22, 2023

Gabriel Alexander Sellers, 24, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Born March 3, 1999, in Cabarrus County, Gabe was the son of James P. Sellers and loving bonus mom, Jeana S. Kelly Sellers, and his mother, Lisa D. Lefler and loving bonus mom, Leslie M. Bromberg.

Gabe attended Rowan and Cabarrus County Schools....

Oct 21, 2023

Kevin Heath Shanus, 44 years old, of Concord, passed away on October 21, 2023.  Kevin was born in Nassau County, NY on July 25, 1979, to Joel and Susan Shanus who relocated to North Carolina in 1993.

Kevin was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, cat lover and friend to many.  He was a patient, considerate, inquisitive...

Oct 21, 2023

Dolphas “Babe” Earl Ramseur, Sr., 80, passed away October 21, 2023, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina.

He was born March 15, 1943, in Broad Creek, North Carlina, to the late George Edgar Ramseur and Blanche Pless Ramseur. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Flav, Don, and...

Oct 20, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Lane Black, 79, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Pat was born on December 30, 1943, to A. D. Kirby and Naomi Ruth Furr Kirby in Rowan County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Ray Kirby, Gary “Buck” Kirby, and Barry Kirby,...

Oct 19, 2023

Bennick Dennis Rinehardt, Jr., 42 years old, of Concord, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2023.  Dennis was born on July 21, 1981, in Cabarrus County to Bennick Rinehardt and Nancy “Darlene” Jenkins Hensley.

Dennis was extremely proud of his Cherokee heritage. He graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 2000.  He especially loved his family and...

Oct 18, 2023

Charles Lewis (Bobby) Mault, age 89, of China Grove, NC, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Bobby’s life will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, October 28 at Corriher Heights Baptist Church in Landis, with Pastor Jeremy Collins officiating....

Oct 18, 2023

Carol Elaine Woodall Clark, 81, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Carol was born on March 8, 1942 in Wake County, NC to the late Haywood Woodall and Elaine Cooper Woodall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Marc Clark. Carol lovingly cared for generations of...

Oct 18, 2023

Dale W. Norwood, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born January 2, 1941 in Logan, West Virginia to the late William Snipes and Virginia Ethel (Wortham) Norwood.

Dale graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1959. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from UNCC. Dale...

Oct 16, 2023

Brian Lee Currin , 56, of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Paul Taylor and Evelyn Boone Currin of Kannapolis.

His work life was fulfilled at Pepsi Bottling Ventures, Carvana, Irvan-Smith Inc, and Winn-Dixie.

Brian was outgoing, always had a smile on his face and...

Oct 16, 2023

Harold Gray Cline, 84, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Harold was born on November 13, 1938 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished only son of the late Harry Gray Cline and Juanita Byrd Cline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Oct 16, 2023

Mallory Sue Daniels Bell, 75 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2023.  Mallory was born on June 6, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late Sam Daniels and Betty Morrison Clowser.

Mallory started working as a manager of Trailways Bus Station in Concord.  She then went to work...

Oct 16, 2023

James Michael “Mike” Jackson, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on April 6, 1945 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Walter Jackson Sr. and Virginia Crooks Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter “Sonny” Jackson...

Oct 15, 2023

Terry Keller James, 83, of Kannapolis, NC unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family, and peacefully went to be with Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior.

Terry was born on August 26, 1940, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late BP Keller and Minnie Taylor Keller. She was...

Oct 14, 2023

Lewis Lorraine Bennett, 94 years old, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord on October 14, 2023.  Lewis was born on December 15, 1928, in Cabarrus County to the late Ernest and Enola Carriker Bennett.

Lewis proudly served his country in the US Navy.  He later owned and operated Cabarrus Printing for 50 + years with...

Oct 13, 2023

Richard Eugene Armstrong, Jr. 59, of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief illness.

A funeral service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at the Community Church of Mt.Pleasant at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 19, with Rev. David Snow and Rev. Chaplain Brad Hunt officiating. His family will receive...

Oct 12, 2023

William “Buzz” Hodge, 75, peacefully left this Earth on October 12, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a courageous 10-month battle with Cancer.   He was born December 1, 1947, to the late William Joseph Hodge and the late Louise Bulter Hodge and proudly resided in the Enochville community for most of his life.

Buzz loved his family,...

Oct 11, 2023

Kathy J. Purser, 69, of Landis, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro. She was born in Rowan County March 24, 1954, to the late Harold Franklin Sherrill and Frances Inez Hipps Sherrill. A private service will be held at a later date.

Oct 11, 2023

Dorothy Selma Patterson Bower, 99, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Dorothy was born in Morris Run, PA on June 27, 1924 to the late Andrew Patterson and Elvira Swanson Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Carol Bower Sr.; a daughter, Nancy D. Bower...