Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Betty Smith Crook
Jun 23, 2025
Betty Smith Crook, 94 of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 1, 1931 in Cabarrus Co. along with her twin brother Robert Smith to the late Moffit Smith and Minnie Keistler Smith.
Betty was the only daughter of eight children, she enjoyed going to the movies with her brothers growing up, She was a...
Crystal Dawn McKinney Moore
Jun 22, 2025
Crystal Dawn McKinney Moore, 59, of Landis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a long battle with Cancer.
A funeral service will be held at Landis Baptist Church on Sunday, June 29 at 3:30 PM with Pastor Mike Austin officiating. Her family will receive friends...
Barry Lynn Lentz
Jun 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, brother, daddy, and uncle Barry Lynn Lentz on June 21, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1959, the younger son of the late Earl B. Lentz Sr. and Betty-Ruth Helms Lentz of Kannapolis.
After a 25-year career in the textile machine and fiber...
John R. Martin Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
John R. Martin Jr., 64, of Durham, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1961, to the late John and Frances Melton Martin in Cabarrus County, NC.
John graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1979 and pursued part of his college education. As a child he helped his father with the upkeep of West...
James Kevin Lee
Jun 20, 2025
James Kevin Lee, 71, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.
James was born on November 15, 1953 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late James Melvin Lee and Ruth Hancock Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his fiancé, Linda Morris; sister, Brenda Jordan; and nephew, Dustin...
Sarah "Hazel" O'Kelley Cline
Jun 19, 2025
Concord, NC – Sarah "Hazel" O’Kelley Cline, age 90, went to be with Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home after an extended period of declining health.
She was born December 17, 1934, in Georgia to the late Guy Wilburn O’Kelley and Sallie Lou Minish O’Kelley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...
Patty Petrea Lee
Jun 19, 2025
Patty Petrea Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born on November 3, 1934 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late C. McNeil Petrea and Forrest Hopper Petrea.
Patty graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1953. She attended Appalachian State Teachers College where she studied elementary education. Patty met the love of her...
Gerald Goins
Jun 18, 2025
Gerald Lynn Goins, “Buck”, 65, from Concord, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025.
Buck was born on December 28, 1959, to the Late Bobby Sue Waldrup and Therman Rudolph Goins in Charlotte, NC.
He was preceded in death by his sister Marcia Goins Turner, his brother Bill Goins, and his son Cale Goins.
He is survived by, his brothers,...
Chrissy Dawn Harrington
Jun 17, 2025
Chrissy Dawn Harrington, 45, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday June 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 24, 1979 in Iredell Co. to Rick Dale Coker and Janice Lambert Sells.
Those left to cherish her memory, her mother, Janice Sells, husband, Timothy Harrington sons, Dillon and Samuel Harrington.
Services will be at a later date.
Mary Jo King
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Jo King, 78, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 2, 1947, to Johnny and Inez Staigo, Mary Jo lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Johnny and Inez Staigo; her devoted husband, Donald King; her cherished...
Thomas Earl Land
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Earl Land of Kannapolis, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born on November 21, 1934, in High Point, NC, Tom was the son of Lester Talmadge Land and Sallie Smith Land. One of ten children, he was raised in a home where camaraderie and competition thrived. The Land brothers, known for their...
Helen Ann Coggins
Jun 10, 2025
Helen Ann Coggins
August 8, 1944 – June 10, 2025
Helen Ann Coggins, 80, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025.
Born on August 8, 1944, Ann dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her personal life and her career. She worked faithfully for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the hospital, where her compassion,...
Anna Collins
Jun 8, 2025
Anna Coleman Collins, 71 of Midland, passed away June 8, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1953.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Christine Coleman; brother, Roger Coleman and nephew, Bradley Coleman.
Survivors include her sister, Evelyn Carol (Davy) Spears of Pikeville, KY and Emma Coleman of Owensboro, KY; her brothers, Paul (Amanda) Coleman Kannapolis, NC and...
Mary J. Baker
Jun 8, 2025
Mary J. Faulkenbury Baker, 75, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born in Charlotte, NC on March 14, 1950, to the Late Andrew Delee Faulkenbury and Cleatus Othea Brown Faulkenbury. The family moved to Illinois where she spent her early school years. They moved back to North Carolina where...
Joseph Patrick Almond
Jun 6, 2025
Joseph Patrick Almond, 54, of Salisbury, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 6, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on November 30, 1970, to the late Kenneth “Mike” and Saundra “Kaye” Almond.
Joe married the love of his life, Jina Woodard over 30 years ago and raised their beautiful daughter, Kristin. He was an avid fan and...
Anthony "Tony" Richard Witt
Jun 6, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Richard Witt, 58, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2025.
Tony was born on October 1, 1966 in Wisconsin. He was a cherished son of Jo Anne Salgado-Basting and the late Richard Walter Witt. In addition to his stepfather, Jack Basting and father he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Paula...
Leslie Paul Reynolds
Jun 6, 2025
Leslie Paul Reynolds, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away on June 6, 2025.
Les was born in Mt. Sterling Kentucky, where he met and married the love of his life Patricia. Les moved to Kannapolis in 1982, where they raised 2 daughters, Paula and Teena. Les dedicated many years of his career to working with IBM as a typewriter technician until his...
Charlene Stirewalt
Jun 5, 2025
Charlene Cook Stirewalt, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born January 15, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Charlie and Viola Rodgers Cook.
Charlene grew up in Choctaw, OK with her other 14 siblings until the age of 14. She moved to North Carolina with her husband Clyde Stirewalt. Charlene and Clyde were...
Nicholas Garlie Salamanchuk
Jun 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nicholas Garlie Salamanchuk
December 13, 1946 – June 4, 2025
Nicholas Garlie Salamanchuk, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose presence lit up every room he entered.
Born on December 13, 1946, Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Annie Salamanchuk; his...
Rebeca Quintana
Jun 3, 2025
On June 3rd, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., the world got a little quieter—and a lot less feisty—as Rebeca Quintana passed away after a long, defiant battle with dementia. Born on May 16th, 1951, in Cuba, Rebeca came into this world with fire in her heart, opinions on the tip of her tongue, and enough personality to fill a room—and then...
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