Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 19, 2023

James Douglas “Doug” McLain James Douglas (Doug) McLain, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away June 19, 2023 at Bethany Woods nursing home after a long battle with dementia. He was born August 14, 1944 in Bennettsville, SC, youngest son of the late Lucien Brooks McLain, Sr. and Roberta Blanche McDuffie McLain.

Doug was a veteran of the US...

Jun 18, 2023

Janet Anne Hall, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, June 18th surrounded by her beloved family.

Janet was born in Sussex England, but grew up in McLean Virginia with her adopted parents, the late Walter Glenn and Betty Mae Osterheldt Montague.

Janet will always be remembered by her loud and crazy sense of humor. She...

Jun 17, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Stephens Sipes, 76, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Barbara was born on April 6, 1947 in Greenville, NC to the late Calvin Odell Stephens Sr. and Janie Elizabeth Wilson Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie Eugene “Gene” Sipes....

Jun 16, 2023

Danny Charles Wielandt, 79, of Concord passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 9, 1943, in Canton NY to the late George H. Wielandt and Katherine Raycroft Wielandt.

Danny was a past member of Hamilton Township Volunteer Rescue Squad, CAW Local #1031 Red Bones Club, and Egg Harbor...

Jun 15, 2023

Emma Furr Gulledge, 91, of Concord went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at The Greens At Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Emma was born May 7, 1932 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Albert Arthur Furr and Mary Idabelle Brooks Furr. She was the last of twelve...

Jun 13, 2023

Jatana Dean Smith Tarlton, 80, of Concord, passed away peacefully at Five Oaks Manor on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 after a period of declining health. Jatana was born on April 7, 1943 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Rev. Henry Mack Smith and Louise Cochran Smith Davis. Jatana graduated from Odell High School and attended Southeastern College of...

Jun 12, 2023

Romell Weaver Ritchie, 70, of Mesa, AZ passed away in Mesa at Banner Desert Hospital on June 12, 2023. Romell was born in Salisbury, NC on November 11, 1952 to Ila Mae Pritchette and Robert Edward Weaver. She grew up in Landis, NC, graduated from South Rowan High School, and attended Appalachian State University, earning B.A. and M.A. degrees....

Jun 11, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Sansom, 65, of Kannapolis departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents Roger and Sylvia Vint, sister Diane, brothers Curt, Herbie and PeeWee.

Debbie was born a true coal miner’s daughter on April 21, 1958, in Wharton, WV.  She was born in a house full of...

Jun 11, 2023

Margaret Lucille Davis Blackwelder, of Landis, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, June 11, 2023, from her home. She will celebrate her 97th birthday in Heaven.

Born August 9, 1926, in Alexander County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Josie Davis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jun 10, 2023

Duard Franklin Murphy, 88 of Concord died Saturday night, June 10, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Charlotte after a period of declining health.

He was laid to rest beside his wife Billie Childers Murphy at Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Gilwood Presbyterian Church at 11...

Jun 10, 2023

Joyce James Smith, 85, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Joyce was born on November 21, 1937 in her grandmother’s front bedroom in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Frank James and Edna Hazel McNeil James. In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 7, 2023

John Walter McDonald, Jr., 76 of China Grove, N.C. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his residence following a period of declining health.

He was born September 16, 1946 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of the late John Walter McDonald, Sr. and Inez Mary Price McDonald.

John was...

Jun 7, 2023

Frederick Otto Bartasek, 88, of Kannapolis, North Carolina passed peacefully Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus with his family by his side.

Fred was born April 29, 1935, in Queens, NY, son of the late Otto and Eleanor Bartasek.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in life by his daughter Donna...

Jun 7, 2023

Lance Monroe Middleton, 78 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2023.  Lance was born on November 4, 1944, in Cabarrus County to the late Willie Dean Middleton, Sr. and Wilhelimenia Jones Middleton.

Lance was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and Gardner Webb Junior College.  He then...

Jun 6, 2023

Mark John Wachtstetter, 72, of Concord NC, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home after a battle with Parkinsons.

Funeral services will be held at Whites Funeral Home, Griffith, IN. His family will receive friends at the funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 10 and his funeral will start at 12:00PM...

Jun 5, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Henriksen passed away June 5, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. He was born on October 15, 1958 in Riverside California to Zora Janet Henriksen and Arthur James Henriksen. He was a happy, easy-going, gentle man who laughed often. He was an Electrical and I&C engineer who traveled around the country working in many of the nation’s Nuclear Power...

Jun 4, 2023

Hazel Upright Boatwright, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

She was born April 24, 1936, in Rowan County to the late Marvin Eugene Upright and Daisy Morris Upright.

Hazel was a member of Lutheran Chapel Church, she enjoyed reading, crosswords, country music, watching NASCAR, beach trips and going...

Jun 3, 2023

Conrad Trent Thomas, 77, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Conrad was born on May 30, 1946 in Iredell County to the late Conrad Clemon Thomas and Janis Dawn Dayvault Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Toma Hatley. Conrad...

Jun 2, 2023

Julie Ann Watson Chandler, 60, of Concord, passed away June 2, 2023, at her home. She was born September 3, 1962, in Illinois to Carol Watson and the late Henry Duncan Watson. Julie received a bachelor's in English from University of Illinois at Chicago, and worked as a proof-reader after college. She was a stay-at-home mom when her girls...

May 31, 2023

Roy Wesley Smothers, 87, of Kannapolis died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 3 at Eastwood Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends...