Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 21, 2023

Betty Lou (Pratt) Wright-Jacks-Vance passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 82.

She was born on March 20, 1941, to Leroy and Erma (Lemler) Pratt. She spent her early childhood in Bourbon, IN.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved infant son David Allen Wright; her gypsy-soul granddaughter, Aleta...

Dec 21, 2023

Linda Almond Helms, 81, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Atrium Health- Cabarrus following a long battle with sarcoma. Linda Christine was born on April 6, 1942, in Locust to the late Ida and Will Almond.

Linda married the love of her life Olin Lee Helms on September 26, 1964, in Lancaster, South...

Dec 21, 2023

Timothy “Rayvon” Lunsford, 83 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023.  Rayvon was born on May 3, 1940, in Cabarrus County to the late Marcus and Ruby McLain Lunsford.

Rayvon’s two favorite loves in life were music and fishing.  He especially liked classic country and bluegrass...

Dec 20, 2023

David Forrest Jones, Jr., 54, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023 at his residence in Kannapolis, NC.

David was born October 19, 1969 in Monterey County, California.  He was the beloved son of Joyce Cooper and the late David F. Jones, Sr.  David is survived by his sister, Krystin M. Keller and her husband, Robert Keller...

Dec 19, 2023

Shirley Sue Howard Rogers, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House.

Shirley was born on February 2, 1936 in Rowan County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Arthur William Howard and Maudie Sue Miller Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 19, 2023

Mildred Davidson ("Mickey" as she was affectionally known), 93 years old went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19. Mickey was born February 12, 1930, to the late Clark Roland and Sadie Helms Overcash. She was a lifelong resident of Kannapolis and a faithful member of Midway United Methodist since 1939. In addition to her parents,...

Dec 17, 2023

Hardin Darrell Young Jr., 77, of China Grove, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Darrell was born on May 4, 1946 in Watauga County, NC to the late Hardin Darrell Young Sr. and Pauline Almond Young. Darrell graduated from West Palm Beach High School in 1964 and then attended West Palm Beach Community College....

Dec 15, 2023

Hazel E. Murph Pope, 92, died December 15, 2023 at Novant Health Thomasville after a period of declining health. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Carolina Memorial Park at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 26, 2023 with Rev. Maurice Eagle officiating.

Hazel was born October 6, 1931 in Rowan Co. a daughter of the...

Dec 15, 2023

Hazel Lee Orren Martin, 95, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 15, 2023. Hazel was born on January 29, 1928 in Alexander County, a daughter of the late Daniel Orren and Dona Chapman Orren. Hazel worked in the Spinning Department of Cannon Mills in Plant #4. She was a faithful and long-standing member of Shadybrook...

Dec 14, 2023

Reece “Pete” Franklin Belk, 95, of China Grove, formerly of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with his beloved wife and son, Thursday evening, December 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabbarus, following a brief illness.

Born on “the 6th of the 8th of 28”, he was one of 11...

Dec 14, 2023

Clara Hinson Hobbs, 78, passed away on December 14, 2023 at Big Elm Nursing Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 5, 1945 to the late James and Albennie Roscoe Hinson.

Clara married Franklin Hobbs December 26, 1971 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Franklin preceded her in death in 2009. Clara worked for...

Dec 13, 2023

On the afternoon of December 13, 2023, Larry Alexander Cauble, 83 of Concord, NC died unexpectedly of natural causes at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital.

Larry was born July 23, 1940 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Frank L. Cauble and the late Sadie Lowder Cauble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Dec 12, 2023

Eugene Caldwell Gordon, 84, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, December 12, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born January 10, 1939, in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Walter Clayton Gordon and Ruth Morgan Gordon.  In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his...

Dec 11, 2023

Linda Freeman Brooks, 81, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at her residence.

She was born September 30, 1942 in Cabarrus County to the late James Maurice Freeman and the late Frances Irene Sherrill Freeman.

Linda was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and the North State Business College in North...

Dec 9, 2023

Ira Eugene Long, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 9, 2023. Eugene was born August 6, 1937, in Cabarrus County, to the late Charlie Brantley Long and Flora Yost Pruiett.

Eugene worked at Fieldcrest Cannon for many years until he retired. He was a sweet and kind old man who loved walking the streets pulling a...

Dec 9, 2023

Susan Shue Love, 75, of Concord, passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Susan was born on December 21, 1947 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late Willian Ray Shue and Alice Cress Shue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 9, 2023

Peggy D Barnhardt, 84, of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Morningside of Concord, following several years of declining health.

Peggy was born June 14, 1939, to C.M. Deal and Beulah Deal. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School and attended Catawba College. In her earlier years she...

Dec 9, 2023

James “Jim” Thomas Caldwell, 71, of Concord died Friday, December 9, 2023 at his home after a period of declining health. Private services will be held at a later date.

Jim was born August 25, 1952, in Ashe Co., a son of the late Tom and Virginia Pollard Caldwell. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded...

Dec 9, 2023

Furman Mitchel Faggart, 76 years old, of Concord, passed away on December 9, 2023.  Furman was born on August 4, 1947, in Cabarrus County to the late Frank and Elizabeth Hagler Faggart.

Furman was a very friendly and helpful person.  He would like to help his neighbors within his ability if they needed assistance. He also liked...

Dec 7, 2023

Emma Jean “Maria” McIntyre Martin, aged 80, of China Grove, NC, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC. She was born on March 13, 1943, in Cabarrus County, NC, to the late John Lyle and Edna Gladys Wycoff McIntyre.

In addition to her parents,...