Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 25, 2023

Tambra Jo Beam Brown, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.

Tambra was born on July 31, 1958 in Iredell County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Richard Arlen Beam Sr. and Mary Beatrice Donahue Beam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 25, 2023

Nancy Lunsford "Buffy" Buffington, 87, of Troy, passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cabarrus Co. to the late Marcus Woodrow Lunsford and Ruby Lee McLain Murphy. Nancy was a CNA for many years, she enjoyed taking care of people in need and was always volunteering to give her time and singing talent...

Apr 24, 2023

Wayne Allen Anderson, age 85, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Wayne was born April 11, 1938, in Rowan County, a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James “Bus” and Ruby Anderson. In addition to his...

Apr 24, 2023

Phyllis Metcalf McCarty, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Glenbridge Health and Rehab in Boone, NC.

She was born in Cabarrus County to the late Ruben Rucker Metcalf and Annie Ruby Wellman Metcalf Long.

Phyllis was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, and attended Central Piedmont Community College. She loved...

Apr 23, 2023

Joe Russell Winder, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 after a period of declining health. Joe was born on January 7, 1951 in Athens, TN to the late Kenneth Russell Winder and Glenda Foster Winder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Winder and brother,...

Apr 23, 2023

Ralph Curtiss Luther, 88 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2023.  Ralph was born on August 11, 1934, in Montgomery County, NC to the late John and Mary Robinson Luther.

Ralph proudly served his country in the US Navy for 30 years achieving the rank of E-9...

Apr 22, 2023

James Wade Beaver, age 82 of China Grove went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 22, 2023, after a period of declining health, surrounded by family.

James was born May 20, 1940, in Rowan County, NC and was the son of the late Walter Alexander Beaver and Delvada Miller Beaver.  He was also...

Apr 22, 2023

Michael Lynn Price Jr., 60, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael was born on February 3, 1963 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Michael Lynn Price Sr. and Linda Elizabeth Thompson McKnight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Apr 21, 2023

Roger McBride Mills, Jr.  70 of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Roger was born on February 26, 1953, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Roger McBride Mills, Sr. and Hannah Scott McNulty Mills.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Apr 21, 2023

Kolby Alan Smith, 16, of Kannapolis, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2023, from injuries sustained from a train accident.

Born March 3, 2007, in Concord, Kolby was the oldest son of Eddie Ray Smith, Jr. and the late Kristen Schmitz Smith. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eden...

Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Randy Darrell Steele, Sr. 75, of Rock Hill, S.C. formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Rock Hill.

He was born April 3, 1948 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Jacob Parks Steele and Janie Pritchard Steele He was also preceded in death by a...

Apr 18, 2023

Dewey Micheal Bowlin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away April 18th, 2023 at the age of 72, in Mt Pleasant, NC. Born October 12, 1950, Dewey was a graduate of South Rowan High School, class of 1968. Dewey was a Viet Nam veteran, serving in the US Army from 1968 to 1972. After his military service, he...

Apr 18, 2023

John Michael Winecoff, Jr., 76, of Albemarle passed away at Tucker Hospice House on Tuesday April 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. His family will be holding a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, April 22nd from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Helderman Cottage 1024 N. 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001.

John was born November...

Apr 17, 2023

Larry Wayne Hubbard, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 17, 2023. Larry was born on August 24, 1939 in Rowan County to the late Milton Lee Hubbard and Vesta Virginia Hubbard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Milton Lee “Johnny” Hubbard Jr., Duncan LaFoy Hubbard; sister, Sarah...

Apr 16, 2023

Agnes Wynona Canup Blake 88, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday April 16, 2023, at her residence.

Agnes was born on May 14, 1934, in Cabarrus County to the late Carl Avery Canup and the late Lounelle Hord Canup.  Agnes was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  She was a faithful member of Royal Oaks Baptist...

Apr 16, 2023

Thomas Boone Rogers, Sr., 67 years old, of Davidson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2023.  Thomas was born on December 12, 1955, in San Diego County, CA to Walter and Frances Swaringen Rogers.

Thomas was a man of few words but was quick witted.  He was never afraid to goof off...

Apr 15, 2023

Mary Rose Hall, 92, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home in Alexandria, Virginia. Born on January 16, 1931 in Cabarrus County (Kannapolis), North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Hall and Mary Ellen Rose Hall.  A memorial service was held at The View in Alexandria on April 21, 2023.

After attending...

Apr 15, 2023

Efird "Bud" Mills Stack, age 84, of Savannah passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.

In addition to his parents,James O. Stack and Bessie L. Stack,  he was preceded in death by sister, Mildred Stack Yost; brother, Jimmy Donald Stack; brother, Tony Jeff Stack and niece, Tammy Stack Hill.

Surviving relatives include two sons he loved...

Apr 15, 2023

Lisa Marie Burnette Burris, 56, of Salisbury passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Lisa was born June 3, 1966 in Cabarrus County, NC. She is survived by her mother, Sylvia Ann Sullivan and husband Gary of Kannapolis.

Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School and was a...

Apr 15, 2023

Larry Jo Strickland, 63 years old, of Mooresville, passed away on April 15, 2023.  Larry was born on March 27, 1960, in Iredell County to the late Rosa Lee Strickland.

Larry was a loving husband and a great father to his children.  He was a hard worker that would do anything for his family and friends.  Larry...