Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 30, 2023

Michael Scott Bishop, 66, of Tampa, formerly of Rockwell, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Michael was born on February 20, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. He grew up in Ellicott City and graduated Mount Hebron High School. He was the cherished son of Wallace Bishop and the late Emma Jean Helms Bishop. As an adult...

May 30, 2023

Peggy Carolyn Tadlock, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away May 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born July 17, 1946, in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late George and Mildred Price.

Peggy and her husband Eddie owned Tadlock’s Trophy Shop where they served the Kannapolis community for 35 years. She was a member of North...

May 30, 2023

Frances Ann Garver Cook, 87, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Concord, Cook was a beloved mother and grandmother, a pioneer for professional women, and a person of deep faith.

Cook’s career at Cannon Mills Company of Kannapolis, included her roles as Director of Public Relations, Editor of...

May 30, 2023

Leon Edward Stallings, 85, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Leon was born January 11, 1938, in Cabarrus County, to the late Daniel and Loma Linker Stallings.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Stallings.

Mr. Stallings had retired from Cannon Mills, where he...

May 28, 2023

Matthew Ray Pitchford, 33, of Davidson passed away May 28, 2023 in Davidson, NC.

Matthew’s greatest accomplishment was his son, Emmett Roy Pitchford. He was a loving father and was very proud to be called dad.

Matthew was a master carpenter and enjoyed his work very much.  He enjoyed boating, playing pool with his dad,...

May 27, 2023

Billy Guyot Coy Stanley, 42, of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at his residence.

Billy was born December 11, 1980 in Tazewell County, Va. a son of Bill Stanley and wife Patty of Pounding Mill, Va. and Rebecca Layman and husband Pat of Rivesville, W.Va.

He was preceded in...

May 25, 2023

Jane Ritchie Middleton, 91 of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Jane was born October 31, 1931 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was a daughter of Martin Leonard Ritchie and Irene Brown Crainshaw Ritchie. In addition to her parents...

May 23, 2023

Bobbie Ann Thompson 43, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her home in Lexington, SC.

She was born July 10, 1979, in Cabarrus Co. to Cathy Brown Moffitt and the late Roger Dale Moffitt.

Bobbie was very outgoing and outspoken, she loved and cherished her children, she had a photographic memory and could tell...

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Dale Marie Furr Chapman, 77 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Dale was born August 28, 1945 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Grady Lee Furr and Dora Irene Pinion Furr. She was also preceded in...

May 22, 2023

Grace Marie Rhodes Furr, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on May 22, 2023, at her home.  Grace was born on April 27,1932, in Cherokee County, North Carolina to the late Pearlie and Annie Lee Lunsford Rhodes Goforth.

Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmom, and great...

May 22, 2023

Norris Adam Dearmon passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2023. He was 100 years old. He is survived by his four children – Mark Dearmon of Raleigh, Teresa Erwin of Concord, Connie Long of Durham and Eric Dearmon (Cheryl) of Kannapolis, his five grandchildren – Adam Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Chris Dearmon, Bryan Long and Kevin Dearmon...

May 21, 2023

Randy Logan Fortner, 21 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2023.  Randy was born on June 15, 2001, in Cabarrus County to Randy Lee Fortner and Angela Mae Goodman.

Randy attended A.L. Brown High School and went through the Kannapolis City Schools System.  He loved to ride dirt bikes, ATV’s, or anything with...

May 21, 2023

Chad Everette Jackson, 49 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2023.  Chad was born on January 24, 1974, in Cabarrus County to Jack and Nora Diane Goodman Jackson.

Chad loved his family and friends and would do anything to help someone in need.

Chad attended South...

May 21, 2023

Lynda Lee Knight Cobb, 82, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023 after an unexpected and brief illness.

She was born January 4, 1941, in Cabarrus County to the late John Wesley Knight, Sr. and the late Ozell Matilda Beam Knight.

Lynda was a charter member of Royal Oaks...

May 19, 2023

Coy "Jack" Bostic Jr., 74, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born June 12, 1948, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Coy Jack Bostic Sr. and Aileen Dabbs Bostic. Jack was a 1967 graduate of A.L. Brown High School and received his associate degree in applied...

May 19, 2023

Maxine Turner Carter, 98, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Morningside of Concord. Maxine was born on April 20, 1925 in Oakboro, NC to the late Walter Turner and Ruby Strawn Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Ray Carter, and daughter, Judy Lynn...

May 17, 2023

Linda “Kay” Nall Powell, 75 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Linda was born December 28, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late James Webster Nall and Mildred Magaleen Garrett Nall. Also preceding her in death was...

May 16, 2023

Graydene Ross Kidd, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Kidd was born January 13, 1933, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late H.G. (Grady) Ross and the late Hama Castor Ross.  In addition to her parents, Graydene was preceded in death by her husband J. Hoke Kidd; grandson...

May 16, 2023

Christopher Ryan Donahue, 33, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Christopher was born on December 10, 1989 in Cabarrus County NC. Christopher previously worked as a detailer at Cosmo Sports in Hickory. He was very creative and was a talented tattoo artist at Concord Ink with his Uncle. He loved hats and you would never...

May 14, 2023

Laura “Sissy” Ellen Powell Siddall, 63, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2023. Laura was born on January 18, 1960 in Cabarrus County. In her early career, she worked for Piedmont Cleaners. She went on to work for Philip Morris and retired after 20 years. Most recently, she enjoyed working as a manager at Walgreens....