Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 1, 2023

Roy Thomas Hopkins, Jr., 81 years old, of Concord, passed away on February 1, 2023.  Roy was born on May 10, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Roy Thomas and Sarah “Maize” Blevins Hopkins.

Roy was a graduate of Granite Quarry High School.  After high school, he joined the US Airforce and proudly served his country...

Jan 31, 2023

Jennetta Capri Morris Walker, 45, of Salisbury, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Jennetta was born on February 13, 1977 in Nassawadox, VA to her parents, Chauncey Morris Sr. and Rhonda Felton-Morris whom both preceded her in death. Jennetta loved to sing, cook strange meals and watch trash TV with her sister....

Jan 31, 2023

Richard “Wayne” Russell Sr. 82, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Tucker Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 14th, 1940 to the late Lewis and Helen Russell of Kannapolis, NC. In Wayne’s early adult years, he attended UNC Chapel Hill and went on to join the US Air Force. Once his...

Jan 29, 2023

Wayne was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son and brother who will be deeply missed. A man with a lifelong passion for learning, reading and understanding people - he was very well-read and constantly desired to learn new points of view. Wayne spent his younger years in Upstate New York before enlisting in the United States Air Force,...

Jan 29, 2023

David Scott “Dave” Rutland, 79, of Concord passed away January 29, 2023. He was born November 18, 1943 in Fairfax, South Carolina, a son of the late Henry and Louise Ward Rutland.

Dave was a graduate of Clemson University.  After graduation he began his lifelong career in the textile industry. Dave’s first position in textile management began...

Jan 27, 2023

Bailey Allison Gainey, age 41 of Kannapolis, beloved daughter to Steve and Judy Gainey, passed away after a year of declining health at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.

Born in Cabarrus County on April 11, 1981, she was the daughter of Steve and Judy (Ward) Gainey of Kannapolis.

Bailey was an avid Carolina Panthers fan, as well as...

Jan 27, 2023

Kathy Jo Liverman Cagle, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on March 17, 1950 in Cabarrus County to the late Edwin Wright Liverman and Gertrude Dudley Liverman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tony Cagle. Kathy worked...

Jan 27, 2023

Helen Louise Cruse Jackson, 97, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully January 27, 2023. She was born on August 3, 1925 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Floyd Herman Cruse and Alma Hopkins Cruse. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Jackson in 2001.  Her brother, Herman Lee Cruse, and two sisters, Laura C. Osborne...

Jan 26, 2023

Vickie Dianne Steen Dunn, 70, formerly of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, January 26, 2023, at Cary Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident.

Born March 14, 1952, in Cabarrus County, Vickie was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Donahue Steen. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Jan 25, 2023

Jocelyn Godfrey Pope, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.   Jo was born on June 23, 1926, in Union County, North Carolina, to the late Lewis Claude and Nettie McManus Godfrey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Gordon Pope, as well as her nine brothers and sisters and...

Jan 24, 2023

James Stewart Brown, Jr., 98 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2023.  James was born on October 18, 1924, in Cabarrus County to the late James Stewart and Fannie Cornelia Rumple Brown.

James proudly served his country during WWII in the US Army. He enjoyed telling stories about...

Jan 23, 2023

Marilyn Walkup Houchin, 70, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 at her residence. Marilyn was born on August 13, 1952 in McCurtain County Oklahoma. She was a cherished daughter of the late Carl Walkup and Cora Lee Long Walkup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Houchin...

Jan 22, 2023

Kathryn Letitia (Peebles) Smith, age 74 of Concord, passed away on January 22, 2023. Born in Guilford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Sneed) Peebles.  She is survived by two sons; Bradley Smith of Concord and Christopher Smith of Banner Elk; a sister Dr. Ellen P. Thrower of Jacksonville, FL. She was predeceased...

Jan 22, 2023

Kathleen Maroney Zimmerman, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Kathleen was born on March 22, 1949 in Buffalo, NY to the late Edward Maroney and Stella “Sally” Lipiec Maroney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Hartman. Kathleen had a passion for education. She spent her career...

Jan 22, 2023

Barbara Ann King Cline, 84, of Kannapolis passed away on January 22, 2023. She was born December 7, 1938 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Lawrence Clyde King and Anna Sue Ingram King. She was also preceded in death by great nephew, Oliver Upright, and brothers-in-law Jimmy Cline, Tommy Cline and Kenneth Upright, Sr.

Barbara...

Jan 22, 2023

Rachel J. Hager, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away, Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born May 23, 1938 in Wilkes Co. to the late Robert Johnson and Ester Mathis Johnson. Rachel enjoyed many things in life sewing, cooking, and gardening were her favorite hobbies, she loved her church and church family, she was loving mother,...

Jan 20, 2023

Annie Lou Parham Smith, 82, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Friday evening, January 20, 2023, at her home.

Born February 5, 1940, in Madison County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Elva Howard and Stella Emory Simmons Parham.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Deese;...

Jan 20, 2023

Donald Ray Lewis, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, January 20, 2023 at The Tucker Hospice House, He was born October 19, 1934 in Rowan County to the late Grady Hill Lewis and Fannie Mae Lewis. Don worked at the mill early in his life , he owned and operated Don's Bragin Shop for 40 years, Don enjoyed buying...

Jan 20, 2023

Laura Ann Teetsel Carmean, 78 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord on January 20, 2023.  Laura was born on February 11, 1944, in Green County, NY to the late Elbert Jewell and Anita Hull Teetsel.

Laura was a loving wife, mother, and superb Nana.  Prior to retiring to be a Nana, Laura...

Jan 20, 2023

Opal Gail Osborne Poss, 82, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Friday January 20, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Opal was born October 19, 1940 in Guilford County, NC to the late William O Osborne and Mary Jane Barbee Osborne. In addition to her parents she was also preceded...