Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Carolyn Simpson Goodman Ray
Apr 5, 2025
Carolyn Simpson Goodman Ray, 74, of China Grove, Passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born May 31, 1950, to Ray Lee Simpson and Mary Frances Simpson.
Carolyn received her education in Kannapolis City Schools and then was employed by Cannon Mills for 23 years as well as a hostess for Carino’s following her time at the mill.
Carolyn was a...
Rupert "Buddy" James
Apr 3, 2025
Rupert Lavon “Buddy” James
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Rupert Lavon James “Buddy” (79) on April 3, 2025. Born on December 14, 1945 to the late Rupert Samual James and Ruth Frances James, Buddy is survived by his wife, Naomi James; his four sons, Jeff James (and his wife Donna), Mark James, Kevin James (and his wife...
Crystal Marie Wilson
Apr 3, 2025
Crystal Marie Wilson, 42 from Concord, passed away on April 3, 2025 at 11:25 am at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
Crystal was born on April 3, 1983 in Bremerton, WA; daughter to Michael Bourne and Wendi Bourne Goodwin (deceased 12/23/20). She was also proceeded in death by her brother Jevin Michael Bourne (9/22/24), maternal grandparents Louis and Barbara...
Bobby Dwight Wilcox
Apr 3, 2025
Bobby D. Wilcox, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Bobby was born in Cabarrus County to the late Leroy and Aileen Wilcox. He enjoyed racing motorcycles on dirt roads, fishing, hunting and gardening. He spent many joyous days with his family.
Bobby was predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Lisa Wilcox Donehue, his granddaughter, Krista Marie Cook, his...
Marlene Kay Carroll
Apr 1, 2025
Marlene Kay Carroll, 83, of Davidson, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, after a lengthy illness and declining health, including a battle with dementia.
Born on December 13, 1941, in Concord, she was the daughter of Juanita and Farrell Faggart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Carroll; her...
Shirley Frances Grass
Apr 1, 2025
Shirley Frances Stevens Grass June 3, 1933 – April 1, 2025
Shirley Frances Stevens Grass, a devoted mother, grandmother, and lifelong servant of her faith and community, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on June 3, 1933, in Elevation Township, Benson, North Carolina, Shirley grew up on a tobacco farm alongside her parents...
Sylvia Sillmon
Apr 1, 2025
Sylvia Shoaf Sillmon, 88, passed from our sight into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Sylvia was born on February 15, 1937, to the late Milton Bays Shoaf, Sr. and Marie Caton Shoaf in Concord, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison (Buddy) Sillmon, her brother Steven Harold Shoaf,...
Jimmie W. Johnson Sr.
Mar 30, 2025
Jimmie Johnson Sr, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with his family by his side.
Jimmie married Betty Roseman and they had 4 children.
Jimmie’s family welcomes relatives and friends to the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 4 at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 11360 Old Concord Road, Rockwell, NC 28138. Burial with military honors will follow at...
Jacqueline Annette Rowell
Mar 30, 2025
Jacqueline Annette Mills Rowell, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away, Sunday March 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
She was born January 2, 1939, in Union Co. NC to the late Jack Mills and Gladys Mae Birmingham.
Jackie worked for Cannon Mills until her retirement, She enjoyed fishing, the mountains, baking at Christmas time and cooking, she loved her Lord and Savior and...
Betty Jean Gurley
Mar 29, 2025
Betty Jean Cashion Gurley, 94, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from Five Oaks Manor after a period of declining health.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 5, at Whitley’s Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends at...
Margaret Taylor Russell
Mar 27, 2025
Margaret Taylor Russell passed from this Earth into God’s arms on March 27th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on June 22nd, 1949 to the late Willie J. and Cora Louise Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her treasured son, C.T. “Russ” Russell.
Margaret lived a full and vibrant life marked by her creativity,...
Joe Frank Horne
Mar 26, 2025
Joe F. Horne, 85, of Woodleaf, gained his wings on Wednesday, March 26,2025.
Joe was born in Concord to the late Atlas Paul Horne and Ruby Curlee Horne. He left school at an early age to be able to help his parents by working the fields. He enjoyed fishing, camping, motorcycle rides and caring for his family.
Joe was preceded in death...
Evelyn Laidlaw
Mar 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelyn Norma Laidlaw, age 97, on March 26, 2025, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Evelyn was born on September 9, 1927, and spent her life as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Above all, she was devoted to her family. Evelyn's greatest joy came from being surrounded by...
Daniel Wilson Johnson
Mar 23, 2025
Daniel Wilson Johnson, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus with his family by his side.
Dan was born on March 22, 1949 in Iredell County, to the late Arthur Wilson Johnson and Mary Copley Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Lambert Johnson.
Dan worked at...
William "Sonny" Eugene Owens
Mar 22, 2025
William “Sonny” Owens, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 21, 1951 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Virginia Mae Owens Gainey.
Sonny was a self-employed painter, He enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, hunting, camping, shooting pool, playing poker with his buddies, and riding his motorcycle, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Vernon Lee Orton
Mar 22, 2025
Vernon Lee Orton, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 11, 1946, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Vernon lived a full and colorful life marked by devotion, laughter, music, and love.
He spent his early years in Illinois, graduating from East Peoria High School before proudly serving his country in the U.S....
Ted Edwin Dry
Mar 21, 2025
Ted Edwin Dry, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away, March 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born December 24, 1940 in Stanly Co. to the late Clegg Lee Dry and Vera Lowder Dry.
Ted graduated from A.L. Brown in 1959, He attended Pfeiffer College for a year and meet his wife Marcia, He worked for Cannon Mills as a loom fixer,...
Judy Haga Hoffman
Mar 20, 2025
Judy Haga Hoffman, 81 of Winston Salem formerly of China Grove, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 22, 1944 in Rowan County to the late Elbert Haga and Bonnie Haga
Judy enjoyed breeding and raising Lhasa Apso’s for over 25 years, she loved working in her yard and growing...
Rebecca "Ann" Stephens
Mar 18, 2025
Rebecca “Ann” Holmes Stephens, 87, of Kannapolis, Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Ann was born on June 3, 1937 in Iredell County. She was the cherished daughter of the late W.F Holmes and Ethel Benge Sharpe. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Zane Stephens; daughter, Vickie Stephens Renegar; son, Ronald...
Edward Grady Long
Mar 14, 2025
Edward Grady Long, 54, of Kannapolis went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Charlotte, NC.
Friends and relatives are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 11-1 pm with a Memorial Service to follow led by Pastor Roger Bostic.
Grady as most people knew him, was born...
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