Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

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...