Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Oct 10, 2023

Harold Douglas Thomas, Sr., 94, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Harold was born April 27, 1929 in Stanly County, NC a son of the late Clifton John Thomas and Ada Austin Thomas. In addition to his parents he was...

Oct 9, 2023

Ricky Lynn Pethel, 69, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 9, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Rick was born on January 15, 1954 in Iredell County. He was a cherished son of the late Reverend Roy Richard Pethel Jr. and Sally Louise Woodie Pethel. In addition to his...

Oct 8, 2023

Samuel Marion Moore, Jr., 73, of Kannapolis, passed away at home on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Sam was born January 24, 1950, to the late Dorothy Lorraine and Samuel Marion Moore, Sr. in Mecklenburg County, NC. He grew up in Indian Trail, NC, and graduated with honors from Appalachian State University in 1973 with a B.S. in...

Oct 8, 2023

Keith Vincent Silk, 70, of Landis, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Keith was born on March 21, 1953 in Miami, FL to the late John Elmer Silk and Pearl Wargo Silk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Kenneth Silk; sister, Audrey Fulcher and husband, Bob Fulcher....

Oct 7, 2023

Hilda Sides Messer, age 90, passed away Saturday, October 7 at her home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Rockwell, NC on May 21, 1933, to Ray Sides and Bertie Beaver Sides. Small in stature but mighty in spirit and consumed by her faith in her lord Jesus Christ, she inspired all who knew her....

Oct 5, 2023

Janet Ratliff Culpepper, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Janet was born on July 21, 1951 in Americus, GA, the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Ratliff of Plains, GA.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jill Culpepper of Kannapolis, NC; son, Grant Culpepper;...

Oct 5, 2023

Judy Kaye Griffin Bostian, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home. She was born February 13, 1947, in Cabarrus Co. to the late James Tilman Griffin and Mable Louise Thomas Griffin. Judy was a secretary for the unemployment office for thirty years; after work, she would help her husband, Barry, with the daily operations...

Oct 4, 2023

Lois Barnes Stallings, 76, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born August 25, 1947, in Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Grover Barnes and Mandy Jane Overcash Barnes.  In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Bobby Stallings and a granddaughter,...

Oct 3, 2023

Ronald Euhl Banks, 70, of Davidson, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Ronald was born on March 2, 1953 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Euhl Horrace Banks and Wilma Lee McDaris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Anne Cook, and a brother, Darrell...

Oct 1, 2023

John Monroe Fink, 78, of Landis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence.

John was born October 11, 1944 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished only son of the late Roy Fink and Mabel Morrison Fink.

John was not only a talented musician but also a devoted family man and...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert B. Tucker, a visionary entrepreneur and the revered patriarch of SHOE SHOW, INC., ascended to glory on September 30, 2023. We celebrate the life of a man whose journey was a testament to the boundless potential of dedication and faith. Bob's indomitable spirit, unparalleled business acumen, and unwavering commitment to community enrichment has left an enduring mark on...

Sep 28, 2023

Nicholas "Nick" James Freeman, 22, Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born June 20, 2001 in Iredell Co. to Donald and Stacey Freeman. He was a graduate of Faith Academy, Nick loved riding motorcycles, custom painting them, and gaming, spending time with his family, camping and fishing, he will be missed by all who knew him....

Sep 28, 2023

Russell Earl Toler, 87, of Harrisburg, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Tucker Hospice Inpatient Unit in Kannapolis following a brief battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of fifty years, Libby; his son, Andy (Sasha); his daughter, Shelly (Tim); three grandchildren: Kenny, Carlos, and Nina; and two great grandchildren: Majo and Mikela.

Russ...

Sep 28, 2023

Alta Mae (Bost) Christy, 86, of Mooresville went peacefully to our Lord on September 28th 2023 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord following a brief illness.

Born June 21st 1937 in Rowan County, she was the 10th of 13 children of the late Holland and Grace Bost.

She was educated in the Rowan County Schools.